ALCATECH BPM STUDIO 4 PRO User manual

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RC V3
RCP-1001
RCP-2001-A
RCP-2001-B
BPM Studio 4 Pro

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1.01. About this manual ....................................... 8
1.02. System requirements .................................. 8
1.03. Package contents ........................................ 9
2.01. Software installation .................................... 9
2.02. Connection of remote control units ............... 12
2.03. Hardware reset ............................................ 12
2.04. The First Program Start ............................... 13
2.05. Defining Remote Control Unit Parameters .... 13
2.06. Defining Driver and Audio Parameters ........ 14
3.01. The Program Window of BPM Studio ....... 16
3.02. Player ........................................................ 17
3.02.1. Basic Functions .......................................... 17
3.02.2. Working with DirectCue keys ....................... 18
3.02.3. Pitch and Master Tempo ............................. 18
3.02.4. Fine Adjustment of Sliders ........................... 19
3.02.5. Realtime BPM Counter ............................... 19
3.02.6. The Player Window ..................................... 20
3.03. Playlist ....................................................... 21
3.03.1. Basic Functions ......................................... 21
3.03.2. Waitlist, Single List Mode ............................ 22
3.03.3. Ajustable Column Width and Content ........ 23
3.04. Preview Player ........................................... 14
3.05. File- and Playlist archive ........................... 22
3.05.1. File Archive ................................................ 24
3.05.2. Playlist Archive ............................................ 26
3.05.3. Playlist History Function .............................. 26
3.05.4. Adjustable Column Width and Content ........ 27
3.05.5. Sorting Order .............................................. 27
3.06. Loop Sampler ........................................... 28
3.06.1. Using the Loop Sampler ............................. 28
3.06.2. The Loop Sampler display .......................... 29
3.07. Sample Player ...................................... 29
3.07.1. Editing Samples, and Assigning to keys ...... 30
Introduction 1
The installation of software 2
and of remote control units
Description of the program 3
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3.08. Sample Editor ........................................... 31
3.08.1. Sample Block functions .............................. 31
3.08.2. Sample Channel functions ......................... 31
3.09. Cross Fader ............................................... 33
3.10. BPM Counter ............................................. 34
3.10.1. Monitor Player of BPM Counter .................. 34
3.10.2. BPM determining in manual mode .............. 35
3.10.3. BPM determining in automatic mode .......... 35
3.11. File Editor ................................................. 36
3.11.1. Loading and displaying a title ....................... 36
3.11.2. Adjusting display range ............................... 36
3.11.3. Marking ranges, and exporting into files ....... 37
3.11.4. Adjusting volume and pitch ......................... 37
3.11.5. The Toolbar ................................................. 37
3.11.6. Functions of different markers ..................... 37
3.11.7. Working with Cue Points .............................. 38
3.12. File Info Box ............................................... 39
3.13. Mixer .......................................................... 40
3.13.1. Audio channels ............................................ 40
3.13.2. The Equalizer .............................................. 41
3.13.3. Loading and storing equalizer settings ......... 41
3.13.4. Recoder ..................................................... 42
3.13.5. Compressor/Limiter (AGC) ......................... 43
3.14. MP3 Stream Modul .................................. 46
3.15. CD-Player / CD Writer ............................... 48
3.15.1. CD-Reader ................................................. 48
3.15.2. Encoding Audio-CDs ................................... 48
3.15.3. CDDB-Query ............................................... 49
3.15.4. Copying Audio CDs (Ripping) ...................... 49
3.15.5. "CD at once" Mode of theCD Player ............ 50
3.15.6. Encoder ..................................................... 50
3.15.7. CD-Writer ................................................... 51
3.15.8. Creating Audio-CDs .................................... 52
3.15.9. Creating Daten-CDs ................................... 53
3.15.10. System test in test mode ............................ 54
3.15.11. Deleting CD-RW's ....................................... 54
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3.16. BPM Print Designer ................................. 55
3.16.1. Starting BPM Print Designer ........................ 55
3.16.2. Export list window ....................................... 56
3.16.3. Print preview window ................................... 58
3.17. BPM Studio Server Components ............. 60
3.18. BPM Studio File Formats .......................... 61
3.19. Program Options ...................................... 62
3.19.1. Presets ....................................................... 62
3.19.2. Options ..................................................... 63
3.19.3. Audio I/O .................................................... 65
3.19.4. Storing ........................................................ 67
3.19.5. CDDA-Copy ................................................. 68
3.19.6. CD-Writer ................................................... 70
3.19.7. Remote Control ........................................... 73
3.19.8. User Administration ..................................... 75
3.19.9. Server components ..................................... 76
3.20. Additional Functions ................................. 77
3.20.1. Normalize Function ...................................... 77
3.20.2. Suchen Dialog ............................................. 77
3.20.3. Monitor Functions ........................................ 77
3.20.4. The BPM Database ..................................... 78
3.20.5. The PreAmp Function (Limiter) ................... 78
3.20.6. The Backup- and Update Functions ............. 78
3.20.7. Interface for Visualisation Plugins ............... 78
3.21. User Administration ................................. 79
3.21.1. In General ................................................... 79
3.21.2. User specific settings ................................. 79
3.21.3. Example Configurations .............................. 81
3.22. Network Functions ................................... 82
3.22.1. Adressing MP3 files .................................... 82
3.22.2. Network File Archives .................................. 83
3.22.3. Example Configuration ................................. 85
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4.01. Where can I get MP3 files? ...................... 86
4.02. How can I play MP3 files? ......................... 86
4.03. Beat-Matching with BPM Studio ............... 87
4.04. How do I work with Playlists? ................. 89
4.04.1. Adding titles to a Playlist ............................ 89
4.04.2. Modifying the title order ............................... 89
4.04.3. Storing a Playlist ......................................... 90
4.04.4. Loading a Playlist from hard drive ............... 90
4.04.5. Drag&Drop functionality of Playlists ............ 90
4.04.6. Adding a Playlist to the Archive ................... 90
4.04.7. Loading a Playlist from the Archive
into a player ................................................ 91
4.04.8. Merging a Playlist to an already loaded list .. 91
4.04.9. Adding title sequences of a Playlist
to an already loaded list .............................. 91
4.04.10. Screening titles ............................................ 91
4.05. Creating Fades between titles .................. 92
4.06. How can I change title information? ......... 94
4.07. Ripping and Archiving of Audio-CDs ....... 95
4.08. How do I use the Sampler most efficient? 98
4.08.1. Single Play ................................................. 98
4.08.2. Scratch Mode .............................................. 99
4.08.3. Configuring the Sample Player .................... 99
5.01. RC V3 view ................................................ 100
5.02. RC V3 description ....................................... 101
5.03. RC V3 and fader start .................................. 104
6.01. RCP-1001 view ........................................... 106
6.02. RCP-1001 description ................................. 107
6.03. RCP-1001 and fader start ............................ 112
7.01. RCP-2001-A front view ............................... 113
7.02. RCP-2001-B front view .............................. 114
7.03. RCP-2001 reverse view .............................. 114
First Steps with 4
BPM Studio Software
ALCATech RC Units:
Remote Control RC V3 5
Remote Control RCP-1001 6
Remote Control 7
RCP-2001 A+B8
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Professional work 8
with the Remote Control
RCP-2001
Appendix 9
7.04. RCP-2001 description ................................. 115
7.05. RCP-2001 and fader start ........................... 122
8.01. Working with Loop Player ......................... 124
8.01.1. Recording and reproduction of the loop ....... 124
8.01.2. Recording using AutoLoop function ............. 125
8.01.3. Loop storing ................................................ 126
8.01.4 Loop storing by a DirectCue key .................. 126
8.01.5. Loop storing by a Sample Player key ........... 126
8.01.6. Deleting of the Loop Player ......................... 126
8.01.7. Editing a Loop ............................................. 127
8.01.8. Beat-Stepping ............................................. 127
8.02. Working with DirectCue buttons .............. 130
8.02.1. Define a standard Cue-Point ....................... 130
8.02.2. Editing of a Cue-Point ................................. 130
8.02.3. Beat-Stepping .............................................. 131
8.02.4. Storing of a Cue-Point by a DirectCue key ... 131
8.02.5. Setting DirectCue Points on-the-fly .............. 132
8.02.6. Editing of DirectCue Points ......................... 132
8.02.7. Deleting of DirectCue Points ....................... 132
8.02.8. Deleting of all DirectCue Points
and the Loop Player .................................... 132
8.03. Beat-Stepping .......................................... 133
9.01. Keyboard use .............................................. 134
9.02. Tips and instructions ................................... 136
9.03. Support, Contakt ........................................ 137
9.04. Glossary .................................................... 138

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Introduction
BPM Studio
Congratulations to your
purchase of BPM Studio!
With BPM Studio software and control units from
ALCATech, you have exceptional systems for
audio editing and administration at your
disposition.With your purchase, you have chosen
to follow a completely new way in multimedia
applications. BPM studio is a next generation
audio-player, providing all new ways of playing,
editing, and archiving audio files.These systems
have been developed explicitly for dance clubs
and DJs, although, due to their wide spectrum of
features, they are utilized in many other areas as
well. Currently BPM Studio is the only software
on the market, capable of playing and archiving
different audio file formats to the extend it does.
An unparalleled feature is the opportunity to
conveniently control the system with 19” rack
mount control units.An experiencedTeam of DJs
has tested this software in professional use, while
still in it’s development phase. It is subject to
frequent quality control, and improvement. A
moderndesign,ergonomic userinterface,and the
remote control units allow for save handling even
under most difficult circumstances. You will be
surprised about themany newopportunitiesBPM
Studiowill offeryou,regardless ifyouare anentry-
level user or a professional. To ensure that you
will be able to take advantage of the programs
extensive features, and work effectively with it, it
is highly recommended that you thoroughly study
this manual. BPM Studio is available as
professional level MP-3 DJ software, supporting
remote control operation by one or more 19”
controllers. Different controllers are available,
distinguishing themselves by different numbers
ofavailablefeatures,and price.Youcan determine
the version you have purchased, by checking the
sticker on your box. Also available in this product
family is BPM Studio Gastro, ( a six fold MP-3
player, capable of serving audio output to six
independent areas of a building) and a personal
edition. More information about this product is
availableonourweb page,orat yournearestretail
store.
1.02. System Requirement
To use BPM Studio you need the following
 IBM compatible Pentium®PC at least III-700
 128 MB RAM (better are 512 MB)
 20 MB available hard drive space
for program files
 SVGA graphics adapter with a minimum
resolution of 1024x768
 16 Bit sound card (better a professional
multichannel sound card)
 40x CD-ROM Drive
 Windows®98, Windows®ME,
Windows®2000 or Windows®XP
 Parallel port LPT1 or USB Port for dongle
 Serial port COM 1 or 2
(if an ALCATech RC unit is used)
1.01. About this Manual
The BPM Studio Manual provides detailed
information about operating soft- and hardware.
It is intended to help you with your initial phase of
working with this system, and to provide answers
to frequently asked questions.It is recommended
toinstall the softwarebeforestudying thismanual.
To do so, follow the instructions in the following
chapter. Also, this chapter covers system
requirements, and delivered supply. This manual
requires you to be familiar with your operating
systems major functions and conventions, as well
as knowing how to use your mouse. Bold and
underlined terms are covered more extensively
at another part of the manual. This part of the
manual covers functions of different control units.
Please be aware that not all functions are
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3.) Insert your installation CD into your CD-ROM
drive.
4.) If your PC has auto notify enabled, the
installation program will now be started. If this
isn’t the case, choose run in your Windows start
menu, and enter: ”D:\setup”, D representing your
CD-ROM drives drive letter.
5.) Now the setup for the main application,
additional modules, and the online manuals will
start.
Chooseinstall BPMStudioto starttheinstallation.
6.) Clicking [YES] will confirm the installation.You
can still abort at this point. If you confirm,
installation files will be copied to your hard drive.
7.) Now setup will prompt you to ensure that no
other applications are running during the
installationprocess.Atthis pointtoo, youstill have
the option to abort the installation, by clicking on
[CANCEL]
2.1. Software Installation
This program needs to be installed to your hard
drive from your CD.It can not be executed directly
from CD.Whenever working with BPM Studio, the
supplied dongle needs to be installed to your
computers printer port LPT1 (or USB Port)
1.) Plug the supplied dongle into the printer port
LPT1 (or USB Port) of your PC. (If you have
already installed a printer on this port, simply link
your dongle between printer cable and your PC’s
printer port.)
2.) If you have purchased BPM Studio together
with a 19” control unit, connect it to a serial port,
(COM1, COM2), using the supplied serial cable.
Also connect your unit with the power supply unit
to a wall outlet. Read also 2.2., Connecting the
control unit
1.03. Supply
Please make sure that following parts are
present:
1. BPM Studio Pro CD
2. Dongle (Hardware Copy Protection for
printer port LPT1 (or USB Port, optionally)
3. Manual
4. Registering post card
5. RC unit with, depending on box sticker, with
- Power supply unit
- serial cable
If you are installing an upgrade to version
4, you must install into the original
directory, if you want to further use the
file archive and user administration
settings. Please refer to paragraph 10 of
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BPM Studio 9.) At this point register your version of Dongle
Server Tools to your name by entering your first
and last name and, if applicable, your companies
name. Click [NEXT] to confirm.
10.) Now, optionally, you can specify a path for
the program files, other than the default. It is
recommended though to use the default path,
since this simplifies possible support questions
later on. The path to the default directory is:
c:\program files\alcatech\BMP Studio Pro.
If you install an upgrade from BPM Studio
light, or Home, and you want to keep using
your file archive and user administration
settings, you have to install the upgrade into
the old directory. If
this is the case,
specify the path by
using the
[BROWSE] button.
(e.g. C:\program
files\alcatech\BPM
Studio Home).
If you are not sure
where these files
arelocated, youcan
determine the path the working directory by right
clicking on the BMP Studio icon on your desktop,
and choosing “properties”. The field TARGET
indicates the location of these files. By clicking
[NEXT] you can proceed to the next step.
8.) If you proceed by clicking [next], setup will
display the ALCATech end user license
agreement
Please read it carefully and only continue the
installation process if you agree to adhere to
the license terms. Confirm you agree with the
license agreement by clicking the [YES]
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11.) The following dialog box confirms that new
entries have been created into the Windows start
menu for BPM Studio LE, and other useful links.
Of course you have the option to use another,
already existing group, or to rename this entry.
You can always go back by clicking the [BACK]
button.
12.) The unpacked program files will now be
copied to your hard drive, according to the
previously defined parameters. Throughout this
process you will continuously be informed about
installation progress, and remaining storage
capacity of your hard drive
13.) Upon completing this process, according
entries will be added to your Windows registry,
and program shortcuts will be created in the start
menu:
Please be patient at this point, since this may
take a little while
14.)In orderto completeandapplychangesmade
toyour system,aWindowsrestartis nowrequired.
You also have the option to cancel and restart
thesystem later, thisisnot recommended though.
After a system reboot several shortcuts will be
added to the windows start menu.
Also, a BPM Studio icon has been created on
the desktop. Now you can start BPM Studio for
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2.02. Connecting the Remote
Control Unit
1.) Connect the control unit [38] to a free serial
port of your PC (e.g. COM2) using the supplied
cable.You may also use a different cable, as long
as the length does not exceed a maximum of 15
meters (45 ft.). It is recommended to use cables
not longer than 10 meters. (30 ft.)
2.) Connect the supplied power supply unit [39]
with the control unit, and plug in to a power outlet.
The connection of the Remote Control is also
possible by USB Port. Therefore a special USB-
serial adapter is available by ALCATech.
2.03. Hardware Reset
Controlunits RCV-1001and RCP-2001come with
own integrated processors and firmware. Should
stable operation ever be disrupted by external
influence, the control unit can be restarted by
pushingthe resetbutton.If thesoftwareis running,
it will automatically detect if the control unit has
proceeded it’s internal boot process, and resume
normal operation.To reset, push in sequence the
track-selectorandcue keyofplayer AandB.Upon
pushing the last key (cue key of player B) the unit
will reset, and reboot. After completed system
boot, the display will show a message stating that
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2.04.The First Program Start
Double click the program icon on
the desktop or, from your
windows start menu choose:
programs -> ALCATech -> BPM
Studio.The program will now start, and ask if you
want the small player to be default player for MP-
3 files. If you do not want the player to be your
default program for such files, click no. You can
also prevent this dialog from showing at the next
program start, by checking the “don’t ask me
again” check box.
Upon this, the program will search for all local
MP-3 files on your system, The search result will
be shown in the “HARD DRIVE” group in File
Archive.
Now the PC’s serial ports defined in the program
options will be scanned for ALCATech remote
control units. If one is found, the program will
announce so. Now you can start your work.
Read our step-by-step instructions how to get
familiar with the hard- and software, and how to
create file and play lists.
2.05. Defining Remote Control
Unit Parameters
BPM Studio remote control units allow for
variable, individual settings. Thus, for example,
the pitch slider
can be used
either to adjust
the pitch value or,
alternatively as
the player’s
volumecontrol.To
adjust such
settings, choose
“options” in the
players pop up
menu (Right click
into the play list
area), and click
on the control unit
tab.
In this tab you can, depending on your control
unit model, make different adjustments, and
modifications. Please refer to detail descriptions,
ALCATech remote control units, from chapter 6
on later in this manual, for this. Also refer to
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2.06. Defining Driver and Audio
parameters
BPM studio offers extensive features, and
therefore requires more system resources than
simplerMP-3 playerslikeWinAMP™forexample.
The capability of playing 10 MP-3 files
simultaneously, or various channel signal output
for example, demand a well configured PC.
Further BPM Studio offers extensive possibilities
to manipulate audio engine settings. The audio
engine represents the core of BPM Studio, and
is responsible for highest quality play backs with
shortest possibleremote controllatencyintervals.
Therefore make sure of the following:
1.) Every sound card in your system must have
it’s own, assigned IRQ. This interrupt can not be
shared with other system components.
2.)Alsothe serial port usedtoconnectthe remote
controlunit musthave it’sown,unshared interrupt.
3.) Background programs, like real time virus
scanners, power- and print management, etc.
should be deactivated.
4.) For utmost compatibility to various different
sound cards, BPM Studio provides various
different driver models:
Kernel driver: 4..13ms, this driver is definitely
the fastest
Direct Sound driver: 20..30ms, when emulating
drivers up to150..300ms (!)
MME Wave driver: 70..180ms, depending on
buffer size, and program chosen options
ASIO/EASI driver: 20..50ms, latency is usually
defined manually in the ASIO drivers program
options
This suggests to prefer the Kernel, or Direct
Sound driver, since both work on the kernel level
of the operating system, and therefore operate
rather independent from the systems user
resource.The ASIO, and Wave drivers also work
rather stable, and are especially suitable for
background music, like in dance schools,
restaurants, etc. BPM Studio supports Wave
drivers, since they are available for almost any
sound card, and usually provide smooth
operation. Normally they are also deployable
under Windows NT.
Direct Sound Driver:
Thisis the fastestandmost stablecommon driver.
Depending on hardware outfit, it allows switching
from Cue to Play within 20 to 30ms. For the
demanding DJ, who is very conscious about
mixing on single-beat level accuracy, utilizing the
Cue/Play- and loop functions to accomplish this,
this driver is essential. Although, if your sound
card is compatible with the kernel driver, it should
be preferred, since it has even shorter latency
intervals while still maintaining stability.
Kernel Driver:
This device driver, developed by ALCATech,
addresses the sound card on a very low kernel
mode level. Due to the very high priority kernel
drivers have within the system, they provide
shortest latency intervals from 4..13ms, while still
maintaining system stability. The kernel driver
utilizes common driver functionalities like direct
sound for example, and therefore supports many
different cards, even models that, for the reason
ofunavailabledirectsound drivers,had tobeused
with ASIO wave drivers, and therefore tended to
produce drop outs.
Ex version 4.2 the Kernel driver is also able to
operateunderWindows®2000andWindows®XP.
So, this operating systems can be used as full
multimedia systems, too.
Especially the new DirectCue,and loop
functions require minimal latency
intervals, and fastest reaction times.
Therefore you should try to keep
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ASIO Driver:
This driver developed by Steinberg, serves as
interface for many multi channel sound cards. It
is usually a bit slower than direct sound driver,
and, in user mode, tends to drop out, if system
resources are low. For the most practical
operations, where background music is the only
objective, they work sufficiently well and stable
though. Usually latency is anywhere between 6
and 50ms, and can usually be adjusted in the
driveroptions.Toavert dropouts when usingBPM
Studio, latency should be set to 20..46ms. The
best value is usually determined by trying out.
Sometested cards havebeenreportedtooperate
unstable, when used with this driver.
EASI driver:
This drivers, developed by Ematic, performance
in regards of stability, and functionality equals the
ASIOdrivers.As a matteroffact,it wasdeveloped
as Ematics answer to Steinberg’s ASIO. All
statements made about the ASIO, can be applied
totheEASIaswell,since these two drivershardly
differ at all, although the Ematic driver is only
sporadically supported, and therefore is of almost
no importance.
Wave driver (wave out):
This is a very stable driver that can be used
instead of direct sound drivers, although it has
higher latency times. On multi channel cards not
supporting direct sound, or ASIO drivers, this is
the only possibility though, to address different
channels separately. This driver is well suitable
for background music, but hardly for live DJs at
all. Latency times are located between 120 and
200ms.
Select the driver most suitable for your needs res.
available for your sound card in BPM Studio. If
you should encounter difficulties in using BPM
Studio, change the driver type.
All important audio engine, and sound driver
settings are defined on the “Audio IO” tab, located
in the program options.
Read in the according chapter 3.7.How to adjust
BPM Studio’s sound card utilization to fit your
needs.
Shouldyouencounter problems playingtitles with
BPM Studio try at first to change the following
parameters.
Size of BPM Studio’s internal buffer.Change this
value if you occasionally experience dropouts
when playing titles, or the players don’t start right.
Size of the drivers buffer. Change this value if
you can not achieve clean audio playback. (This
valuecanonlybe editedwhenusing wave drivers.
Lowest Latency
BPM Studio operates with smallest buffer sizes,
and latency times. Deactivate this check box if
you experience difficulties with your sound card.
This option enables you to manually enter the
latency interval of your driver. If necessary
increase this value until you achieve clean
playback.
To use BPM Studio’s monitor functions,
you have to perform a sound card test.
Further information about this can be
found in the according chapter: Monitor
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3.01. The Program Window of BPM Studio
The Program Window
BPM Studio
The appearance of the program window can be changed completely. (Skin support) In
program options (Chapter 3.18.), choose a skin you like. On the ALCATech website,
(www.alcatech.com) a “design-pack” with tools and hints for your own skin creation is
available for download.
The program window contains following modules:
Player A
Player B
Play list for player A
Play list for player B
Sample Player
BPM File Archive
The lower and center areas (play list, and file
archive) are multi functional.
The center are, containing both play lists, can be
switched to single play list, or wait list view.
The lower area displays optionally either file
archive, mixer, or CD-player/ripper. Read the
referring sections on how to switch to the
according sub modules.
The following chapter covers structure, and
functionality of these modules in detail.To quickly
getintoworking with BPM Studio, we recommend
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3.02. Player
Player
3.2.1. Basic Functions
The player controls playback of audio files and
one or more CD-ROM drives, if audio CDs are
inserted. Besides the functions of a analog CD
players, a vast number of additional features is
available, which are only achievable by utilizing a
PC. Structure and ergonomic design allow for
professional use, and make readjusting from
commercial double-CD-players easy.
All titles can easily be inserted and played from a
play list, or a BPM file archive by drag&drop.
Also simply double clicking on it in the according
playlist, can load, andstart playinga title.Further,
it is possible to start a title from your hard drive
over the pop up menu.
Also at the remote control unit (only RCP 1001
and2001), byusing thetrackselector button,titles
can be selected and started.
Track Keys:
Jumps to the beginning of the title If title
has played less than two seconds,
jumps to previous title.
Jumps to the next title in the play list.
Position
slider.
BPM Studio
Loop/Search keys:
Left mouse button: Player will
go into loop mode, if mouse
button remains pressed, search speed will
continuously be increased.
Right mouse button: Player will go into loop
mode, if mouse button remains pressed, player
will continue search at constant speed. If the
search keys are used with the right mouse button
during regular play mode, they behave like
common fast forward and fast back keys.
Play mode (switch):
Single play stops the player at the end
of the current title, otherwise the next
title will be started immediately.
Loop, repeats current title indefinitely
Shuffle, plays titles in random order
Tempo, switchesbetweenpitch and
master speed
Main functions:
Play / Pause: When switching from
pauseto play,themain cue-pointwill
be newly set. When the player is
running, pressing the right mouse
button will slow it down, if the player is stopped,
right clicking will accelerate it. (BRAKE function.)
If a title has been ripped using the CD-
at-once feature, Chapter 3.15..5, you
cannavigate withtheright musebutton,
and the track keys within this title.

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BPM Studio 3.02.3 Pitch, and Master Speed
With these two functions the playback
speed of a title is manipulated, and
subsequently, the BPM value. Pitch
function, contrary to master speed
alsoraisesthe audio frequency.These
two functions are used for title speed
adjustment when mixing. The
universal buttons and ,
can be programmed for different
variation ranges. Assigned by default are:
Pitch:
A: +/- 8%, B: +/- 16%, and C: +/- 24%
Master Tempo:
A: +/- 4%, B: +/- 8%, and C: +/- 12%
Switches pitch function on or of for this
particular player
Pitch Bend, decreases speed
continuously
Pitch Bend increases speed
continuously
BPM Match, assumes the BPM value of
the other player
with right muse button:
Title will be faded out, and if single play
option is off, the next title in play list will start.
3.02.2. Working with DirectCue buttons
DirectCue buttons offer the ability to start a title
from up to 6 cue point positions on, by pressing a
button. The cue points can optionally be placed
on the player display via the pop up menu.A light
blue dot, indicates that a cue point has been
assigned to a particular button.
An orange dot indicates the cue point currently
loaded into the player.
To save any given position within a title as cue
point, click on the M icon in the display, and
subsequent click a cue point button, to assign
the marked position to it. With the X icon, cue
points can be deleted, using the same procedure.
You’ll find a detailed description in chapter 4.First
Steps.
Optionally, the alternative cue point
functioncan beactivatedin theprogram
options. This will cause the player to
play as long as the CUP key remains
held. Upon releasing it, the player will
reposition back to the cue point.
DirectCue points will not be loaded,
when in auto-fade mode. Please DO
NOT use this mode if you want to use
stored DirectCues.
Stops the player, and repositions to
current cue point.When holding this
button for 2 sec., it can reposition
either to current cue point, or title
start.
Plays title from last cue point on.

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3.02.4. Fine Adjustment of Sliders
When you click on the scale beside a slider, the
pitch range will be changed continuously in 0.1%
increments. Thus, depending on mouse pointer
position, a value can in- and decreased by very
fine nuances.
3.02.5. Real Time BPM Counter
Both players automatically calculate the exact
BPM value of a title, if no value is indicated in the
titles ID3-tag. Via pop up menu, ranges from
50..100, 75..150, 100..200, and 150..300, are
available, and can easily be inserted into the titles
ID3-tag, so that it is not necessary anymore to
determine a title’s BPM rate with a separate
counter.By clicking [RESET] in the pop up menu,
the counter will anew determine the BPM rate,
which is useful, for example, to check applied
modifications to the ID3-tag.
Remove a title from the player
Load a file directly into the player
Retrieves file information
Starts the file editor
Starts the BPM counter
Opens the search dialog box
Applies the normalize function on this title
Exports this title as WAVE or MP-3
Change title information in the ID3-tag
Deletes all defined cue points, fades and playcounter
Starts the BPM print designer
Opens the program options dialog

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3.02.6 The Player Window
In general, the player window is divided in two
areas.To the upper left hand area, a titles position
within a play list is indicated (TRACK) The center
area indicates optionally either past play time
(ELAPSED), or remaining play time (REMAIN)
You can easily switch between these two modes
by either clicking in the area, or on the
[TIME] button. You can also switch by
pressing the according button on the
remote control unit.
10 seconds before play time elapses, this
display will start to blink in red, thus
indicating the upcoming end of this title.
The top right area optionally indicates the BPM
of a particular title (this information is retrieved
out of he titles ID3-tag), or it’s pitch value. As
before, here you can also define these settings
by simply clicking into the area.
The bottom left area shows a resource meter
(audio data buffer size), followed by a spectrum
analyzer. In this display the following modes are
available, to be switched also by mouse click into
the display area:
OFF (very efficient on resources)
Standard balance display
32 Frequencies display with peak levels
32 Frequencies display without peak levels
64 Frequencies display with peak levels
64 Frequencies display without peak levels
Amplitude, chronological
Scrolling title and performer information
The pop up menu allows you to switch between
spectrumanalyzer,andcue point buttonsmenu