with right muse button: Title will be faded out, and if single play option is off, the next title in play list will start.
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. Youll find a detailed description in chapter 4. First Steps.
DirectCue points will not be loaded, when in auto-fade mode. Please DO NOT use this mode if you want to use stored DirectCues.
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 titles 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.
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.

Player popup menu

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

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. OFF (very efficient on resources)

3.4. Preview Player

Preview players are used to screen titles, marked in the play list. If the double click loads player is disabled in program options, a simple double click on a play list entry will start or stop the preview player. To the right of the player a small peak level indicator is located. The players display optionally indicates elapsed time, remaining time, or number of titles in play list. Preview player controls: Jump to previous list title Play Stop Jump to next list title Position slider Actual play time
The archives preview player can also be controlled with the sample player keys <, 0, and >. Where < serves as BACK, > as FORWARD, and 0 as START, and STOP
File- and playlist archive
3.5. File- and playlist archive
The many available features of the file and play list archive make it a ideal tool to manage your titles, play lists, and programs, and program archives.

3.05.1 File Archive

By clicking the button in the lower area of mixer, and CD player interface, you can change into the archive mode. The master archive, containing all mp-3 files on your system can be accessed with the button. Here titles
This can also be accomplished by using File Archives pop up menu. Once available files have been imported, they can conveniently be dragged, and dropped within categories. (Be reminded though that this will only change a files list position, not its location on your hard drive!) This allows convenient, most simple sorting, and archiving of your titles. Also by dragging and dropping, audio files are added to, and positioned in play lists. More functions are available with following buttons: removes marked files selects all files in a list inverts the selection cancels the selection automatic sorting opens the File Info Box opens title search dialog
can be categorized by genre, release date, dance style or other criteria. BPM Studio does not limit the number of categories, and sub categories to be created. They will be displayed in the left-hand window of file archives. The right hand window shows the content of these categories, like titles, performers, BPM (if available), and play time. When creating categories, do not use special characters like / or \. Windows will interpret these as sub-directories, which may cause difficulties. The buttons and allow you to import

The Toolbar

Stops playback in file editor
Starts playback in file editor
Jumps to beginning of selected area. If no area selected, jumps to title start, if playback is stopped, sets locator back to title start Plays marked area in a endless loop
Assigns magnifier function to right mouse button Displays the audio file in wave format
3.11.3. Marking ranges, and exporting into files
Deactivate the magnifier function , and mark an area in the upper or lower window by holding right mouse button and moving. The marked area will appear red. To modify keep right mouse button pressed, to open pop up menu, with options like zoom, play, and save as *.wav or *.mp3 single right click. Save as file, if you wish to work with selection at a later point.
Displays audio file as dots
3.11.5. Functions of different markers
The file editor recognizes four different markers, which can be used to mark different positions or areas within an audio file. All markers can be edited via pop up menu in the in the marker row, or moved with the mouse pointer.
3.11.4. Adjusting volume and pitch
The volume control allows to set output volume between 20 to 0 dB The pitch range can be modified by +/- 20% The red locator indicates the current play and pause positions, and can equals the position sliders in players, and Monitor Players. This marker can be positioned by left click.
The + and keys allow fine adjusting these values. They will be saved, and applied when loading file into player. The set pitch value will be added on top of the value the player is set for.
The blue entrance and end markers mark the beginning and end of a title. They, also, can be moved either with the mouse pointer, or via pop up menu. Once placed, the position slider in the players will use these markers as new start and endpoint of a title. The yellow cue point markers indicate cue points. They also can be moved with the mouse pointer. Via the pop up menu in the marker row, additional cue points can be inserted The blue cue point marker indicates the active cue point. The active point is defined by either in the cue point list to the top right, the pop up menu, or the CUP button in the player.

After successfully writing the CD, the drives slide will open, and you can take out.the CD
any Play List present on the hard drive. 4.) With the button you can selected
3.15.9. Creating data CDs
Select this mode if you would like to copy MP3 files already present on your system to a CD, that can later on be played on a PC with a standard CD ROM drive installed. Thus, you can back up files easily, or transfer them to another computer. The maximum available drive capacity depends on the used media, and usually varies between 650 to 700 MB. Start a new CD project by clicking the button. In the following dialog box select DataCD
tracks directly from your hard drive. The status bar to the left shows how much storage space on the media is already in use. Additionally a status bar to the right below the track list indicates the required disk space. (Pay attention not to exceed the medias maximum play length when assembling the title list. If you do, an according message will warn you before the write process.)
Please make sure that with BPM Studio only work you authored, or work of which you are explicitly allowed by author or someone in lieu, will be copied. Otherwise you might commit the offense of copyright fraud, which is a federal felony, or be held liable by the author, or designated people in lieu of. The selected mode will be indicated in the status bar to the left.
Start the writing process by clicking the button. In the following dialog field you can control the progress and manipulate the writing process. Explanations of the according dialog boxes can be found in the previous chapter Audio-CD

Important Note

A list of all supported CD Recorders can be found in the version history, which is delivered with every version of BPM Studio. Please have understanding for the fact that we can not support every CD Recorder on the market. This is not the objective of BPM Studio, and it does not claim to be a full-featured CD recording program. Much more BPM Studio is primarily a DJ system for live performing. Please make sure that in case of problems with burning CDs the first step should bee to reduce the speed. Not every media can record at any speed. Anyway you should disable auto load for every available CD player; otherwise problems may arise, especially when burning CDs. Should there be any further problems consult the following website: http://www.disc4you.de/kompendien/cd/ (German) http://www.brennmeister.com/articles/aspi/ (German) http://www.ncf.carleton.ca/~aa571/aspi.htm (English) http://www.goldenhawk.com/firmware_body.html (English) We recommend paying especial attention to sites concerning firmware upgrades, and ASPI drivers.

*.mem: Files for the saved files for the sampler functions of all files. (A.B.Exit-Loop) *.cue: Files for the Cue-Points of each file. *.mem and *.cue files can be deleted. Of course all Cue-Points of a loop will be lost, it still can be useful to clean up every once in a while though *.sdd: Files for the peak files of the wave editor. They serve the editor in navigating in, and loading of files. These files can be deleted, the loading will take longer though.

Program Options

3.19. Program Options
From any given pop up menu via options, the programs basic settings can be opened. These are split in 8 different areas, which can be selected on the 8 different register tabs. Presets Language and Internet options Options - General settings Audio I/O Sound card configuration Storing Defining directories CDDA-Copy Adjusting CD parameters CD-Writer Settings for CD-Recorder Remote Control Unit Configuring the remote control unit User User administration Server Server components configuration
3.19.1 Preset Language and Internet options
Language Pack: Select here your language preference. Should your language not yet be supported by BPM Studio you can, provided youre interested, order our SDK language pack, and create a translation for your language. Skin Pack: Here you can select a skin. The list will display all available skins compatible with this version of BPM Studio installed in the folder.\BPM Studio\Skins\. The download area of the ALCATech website, information about new or updated skins can be obtained.
Match Speed: Defines the time for BPM match Brake Speed: Defines the time for the Brake function Navigation: Not all register tabs will be shown, use these buttons to navigate back and forth
Pitch Range: Defines the pitch area for sliders. This value will be overwritten when clicking on one of the three pitch area buttons. (see also 3.2./ player) Bend Speed: Defines the pitch bend area
3.19.2. Options General Settings
Load Wave Files Scans for WAVE files at program starts, and loads such files Load Sub Directories Program will load all subsequent directories of a selected folder Soft Pitch and Bend Changes Allows for smooth operation of the sliders, and simulates the inertia of a vinyl album when using pitch bend. Double Click loads Player When double clicking a title in a Play List it will not be loaded into the preview player, but into the main player. Ask before loading a player Performs a security inquiry before the next title will be loaded Reload File in Single Play Mode If Single Play is activated, the current track will be repeated on end Blink Display before file is done 10 sec. prior to the end of the current title, the display will blink in red. Use Normalization if file is normalized When check box is activated the settings of the normalized audio file will be used; otherwise they will be disregarded. Use Silence Detection in AutoPlay When activated, possible silence at the end of the title will be skipped. This is done to

3.20.3. Monitor Functions
For professional use of BPM Studio the monitor functions are essential. While a title in Player A, B, the Sample Player or the CD Player is played over the PA System, it is possible to listen to, or prescreen any other given external or internal signal source via headphone to e.g. screen titles, place Cue-Points, determinate the BPMs of a particular title, or equal out BPMs. The basic requirement for this is at least one additional sound card, or multiple channel sound card, to assign the monitor channels if BPM Studio to a dedicated audio channel. The monitor functions have to be enabled in the Program Options on the register tab Audio I/O. In the monitor area, a dedicated sound card will be assigned to the monitor channel. The following virtual devices utilize the monitor channel: - All Preview-Players in the Play Lists and the BPM File Archive - The preview player of the BPM Counter - The monitor switch in the main program - The monitor buttons in the Mixer The volume of the monitor channel is adjusted with the MONITOR control, in the Mixer

3.20.2. Search Dialog

The search dialog is also accessible via the pop up menu in BPM File Archive or the button
in the file lists. Here you can perform your search according to the following search criteria: BPM range, artist, title, title version and album. The search term or text string will always be compared exactly with the list entries. But you can also use
Before the monitor functions can be used a sound card test, and synchronization need to be perfor med. Otherwise differing sample frequencies would cause runtime differences between monitor channel and player when playing. To synchronize sound cards proceed as follows: First select the desired driver. (Synchronization is necessary with Direct Sound, WAVE, and KERNEL driver. ) Then click on the button Test Sound Card. Each Sound Card will now be tested for 1 min. BPM Studio then analyzes the results, and synchronizes the Sound Cards. This test needs to be performed separately for WAVE and Direct Sound Driver, if both are to be used.
3.20.5. The back-up- and Update functions
Via the pop up menus of the Group window and the File Archive you can access the BackUp and Update function. The back up Function allows you to create a backup copy of the entire File Archive in a predefined folder. From there it can be restored later on. With this method a copy of the File Archive can be transferred to another PC also. The Update-Function offers two options. Search Hard Drive scans the entire system, including all connected network drives for playable titles, and lists them under NEW FILES + date. Update Archive removes all titles no longer present out of the File Archive, and lists all new titles in the NEW FILES category.

BPM Studio will be delivered without any MP3 Files. Our systems are designed for you to copy your Audio CDs to your computers hard drive, and save them as MP3 Files. Thus you can be assured that there will be no loss in quality, and playability of the titles. But also the most MP3 titles from other systems, as well as MP2, and WAVE files can be played with BPM Studio. Stepby-step instructions on how to copy CDs, and creating a File Archive can be found in the First Steps chapter of this manual. You can also utilize other encoders from other vendors, be aware though, that quality differs between different encoders. Lately, titles are offered for purchase in the MP3 file format already, these can usually used be with BPM Studio without problems. Legal reminder: BPM Studio may only be used to copy/encode titles if you are the author, or if the author, or a person owning the copyrights has authorized you to do so. Otherwise you take the risk that you make yourself liable to prosecution, res. to be held liable by the copyright owner. Please pay attention to laws and regulations regarding the use of MP3 files. You can inform yourself about these either with the regional office of the GEMA, or on the Internet at www.gema.de. If you use BPM Studio outside of Germany, please refer to the according institutions representing ar tist, and record company rights.
4.2. How can I play MP3 files?
BPM Studio offers two independent Players for playing MP3 files, which provide all functions of a professional double-CD-player for DJs. A requirement to use BPM Studio that there are already MP3 files saved on a PC. These will be read in, and displayed in the play lists, at the first program start after the installation. The players will automatically play the play list in descending order. 1.) At any given time titles can be added to the Play List by clicking the button at left 2.) Load a given title out of a Play List or the File Archive into one of the two players by Drag&Drop. To do so, move the mouse pointer over the title, press the left mouse button, and hold it down. The mouse pointer will change into two little musical notes. Now move the mouse pointer over one of the two players, and let go of the button. The title will be loaded into the player, and the red LED display over the [CUE] button will come on. A click on the [PLAY] button starts the playback. Alternatively you can start the title via the remote control unit also. The buttons [PLAY] [CUE] on the computer screen are identical with the buttons [4] and [5] on the unit.

( Also refer to the reminders for connection of remote control units, and reminders for the initial program start on page 13) The remote control unit will be connected to the PCs serial por t (COM1 or COM2) via its connection socket [REMOTE/PC] [38] and the supplied cable. A power supply unit is also provided. Now start BPM Studio and open the remote control units register tab. The following adjustments need to be made:
COM1 / COM 2 Enter which COM port the unit is connected to. RC Active Mark this checkbox to inform the program about the presence of a remote control unit. The program will from now on check at start up if the unit is present, and ready.
Controls at the front side of the device:

[3] Cue-Play-Button

This button combines the two buttons Cue and Play. If the player is in play mode (The green LED [46] is on) it will jump back to the previous Cue Point and start playing from there on, upon pressing the [Cue-Play] button. If the player is in pause mode, it will jump to the current Cue Point, and play from there on. Alternative Cue-Play Function Alternatively to the functions of the [Cue-Play] button described above, another variant can be selected in the Program Options. If this other variant is selected, the title will start playing upon pressing the [Cue-Play] and will play as long as the button is held. Upon releasing the button the title will be reset to the current Cue Point

[10] Pitch Control

Adjust this control to the desired playback speed. On the display [40] the deviation will be indicated in %. This control is only active when the [Pitch] button [24] is switched on, and the Pitch-LED [25] is also on.

[19] Time Button

With this button the time indicator in the display [40] can be switched between elapsed, and remaining playtime.

[24] Pitch Button

This button can block adjustment of the playback speed with the [Pitch-Control] [10]. The Pitch LED [25] will indicate the current status.

[25] Pitch LED

This LED indicates if the Pitch Control [10] is active.

[4] Cue Button

Upon pressing this button the player will jump back to the previous Cue Point, and switch to pause mode. When pressing the button for longer than one second, the player will jump back to beginning of the title res. will jump back to that Cue Point when pressing for more than one second again.

[28] Sample Buttons 1 to 9
These buttons start the samples 1 to 9 of the Sample Player of BPM Studio. Read the chapter Sample Player in this manual to learn about the different possibilities when working with samples.

[29] Sampler-Status-LED

The three colored status LED indicates the mode of the Sample Player. If green, the Sample Player is ready. Orange means ready in scratch mode. A red LED indicates that data is loaded into the Sampler. During this period no samples can be played.

[5] Play Button

When pressing this button the player will start playing from its current position, res. from the set Cue Point. If pressed again the player will go back to pause mode. The current starting position of the player will be saved as Cue Point if the Play button is pressed again, and can be located with again at any time with the [Cue] button.
[30] Sampler-Control, res. controlling the Preview Player
With the two buttons and the Sample Players output can be assigned to Player A or Player B. This is only necessary if the Sample Player does not have its own sound card channel assigned, res. only two channels are available (depending on hard- and software outfit of your system) The [0] button stops the playback of all samples.

[9] Pitch-Bend-Button

With these keys the playback speed can temporarily be in- or decreased. An indispensable tool when synchronizing the beats of two titles
RC V3 Description Controlling the Preview-Player: Whenever the Sample-Player is in pause-mode, meaning, when no sample is played, you can start the preview player from within the File Archive with the [0] button. Now the selected title will be played over the monitor channel and can be screened independently from the running program. In this mode the two and
[40d] Indicates the pre load buffer [40e] Current playtime (Can be switched between ELAPSED and REMAIN with the [TIME] button [19]) [40f] Indicates the selected pitch range. This selection can be made with the multi purpose buttons A, B, and C ([49], [50] and [51]) if this is set up accordingly in the Program Options. (see also page 11) [40g] Signal level indicator
buttons function as rewind and fast forward.

[40] LCD Displays

In the LCD display the most important feedback of the particular player is indicated.
[41] to [44] Track- and Search buttons
With the track buttons you can select titles in currently loaded play list. The search buttons are used for exact setting of Cue Points. For this purpose a small portion of the title will be played as a loop. The position of this loop will then be moved with the search buttons. Also read the chapter about players in this manual.

COM1 / COM 2 Select to which COM portthe Remote Control Unit is connected
Control elements on the front side of device:
[1] [2] Jog Shuttle Wheel
The Jog Shuttle Wheel allows you to use a lot of the BPM Studio functions easily and ergonomically. The external ring [1] and the internal disc [2] are working touch sensitive. If the ring is moved further i.e. if the internal wheel is moved more quickly so the parameter modification of the player will be made more quickly. Jog Shuttle Wheel have 3 operation modes: Search, Cue und Archive mode. Jog Shuttle Wheel in Search Mode: This is the standard mode which is active during play of any title. Search Mode will be shown in the Display [14] by symbol. You can influence the play back of the loaded or played title with the wheel. You can move the loaded title forward or in the reverse direction using the external ring. According to the turn angle of the ring [1], there are 3 different search speeds available (+1, +2, +3 or -1, -2, -3) and step mode where you can play the title in 1 minute steps (+min or -min).
RCP-1001 Description Jog Shutter Wheel in Cue Mode: If the Player is in Pause Mode, then a Cue Point can be set exactly with the internal disc [2]. If the Player is stopped and the disc will be moved by one step, then the Player goes into this mode and 160 ms of the current play position will be played repeatedly as Loop. This position can be now positioned exactly before the next Beat. Changes of the Cue-Point are taken over by pressing the Cue key anew. Beat-Stepping: If in the Cue mode the [ LOAD] key [11] is additionally held down, then you can move exactly step-by-step forward or backwards to a Beat in the title. Read chapter Beat Stepping using the BPM Studio too. Jog Shuttle Wheel in Archive Mode: In the Archive mode you can comfortably navigate in File Archive or Playlist Archive using this wheel. You can switch into the appropriate mode using [Archive] or [P.List] keys [16], [17]. The archive mode is shown in the display by the symbols or. Choose the desired group in left part of archive window using external ring [1]. Once more you can choose from four different Scroll speeds. -1 or 1 switches exactly one group further or back. +2/+ 3 or -2/-3 present two different search speeds in the list with the groups. +min/-min finally moves the selcetion bar to the beginning or to the end of the list. A group will be opened if you stay longer than one second on a group using the selection bar. Then, you can select the subgroups using the Jog Wheel. Now in this case you can load the complete group into Playlist by pressing the [LOAD]-key [11]. You can also select any title from the group using internal disc [2]. Loading may be made also by [LOAD]-key [11]. By a simple click, the title will be loaded into Playlist after the marked position.

Using the internal disc [2] of the Jog Shuttle Wheel this title will slow down or accelerate. It works also when title slows down straight by BRAKE function or on start-up.
RCP-1001 Description If you would like to play the title immediately, then load it directly to the Player by double click. The just selected group or title will be shown in the display [14] during the selection using the Jog Shuttle Wheel. Therefore the Archive can be operated without looking constantly at the monitor. You can move back to the Search mode by pressing the [ARCHIVES] or [P.List] key [16, 17] anew. The Archive mode ends automatically after 10 seconds without any entry.

[11] LOAD Button

The function of this key depends on the set mode of the Jog Shuttle Wheel [1] and [2]. In Search mode (standard), the next title of the Playlist is loaded into0 the Player by pressing of the [LOAD] key. In Cue mode, additional holding of [LOAD] key will cause a change of current position of CuePoint by beat or by tact (see chapter Beat stepping using BPM Studio too). In Archive mode, pressing the [LOAD] key will load the selected title into the Playlist using the Jog Shuttle Wheel. This title will be loaded into Player immediately by double click. Holding the key longer than 3 seconds will replace the complete Playlist by the selected group or playlist in the archive.
Pressing this key moves the player back to the last Cue-Point and goes into Cue mode. Press the Cue key longer than one second and the player then moves to the beginning of the title or by pressing one second again will move it to the current Cue-Point.
[12] Track Selector [5] Play Button
Pressing this key starts the player from the current position (i.e. the Cue-Point). If the Play button is pressed again, the player goes into Pause Mode. The current start position of the player (before any anew pressing on the Play key is made) is stored as a Cue-Point and can be started again with the [Cue] key any time. You can move inside the Playlist using the Track Selector. A full turn of the ring switches 24 titles down the list. If you navigate in really big lists, then by pressing the Track Selector and turning it at the same time, you can move by 10 steps at a time. By pressing the button the selected title will be loaded into the Player.
[14] The VFD display [9] Pitch-Bend Buttons
Using these keys, you can temporarily increase or decrease the play speed. These keys are an indispensable tool for synchronizing the second titles Beats. They are used to navigate by Beat in a title, if the Player is in Cue Mode (see also chapter Beat stepping using BPM Studio). In the VFD display, all the parameters and activity modes of the respective Player will be shown as follows:

Connect the device ground (GND) to the ground of mixer.
[37] Remote start input (P. START)
This input works with mixers through the Remote Start function (or Puls Start). An example would be some of the BEHRINGER models. Both players will be controlled using one contact. Connections to the mixer are mostly accomplished through a inch - mono jack. Connection to the BPM Studio Remote Control Unit RCP-1001 by the RCP-2001 can be made through a 1/8-inch stereo jack. So, please use an adapter connecting the 1/8-inch stereo jack to inch - mono jack. Remote Start Input has to be chosen in the program options (index card Remote Control, Checkbox Puls Start). Finally you can activate Fader-Start and Fader-Stop. How it works: Player A is started by locking contact A and is stopped by locking it once more. The same is valid for Player B and contact B. Through program options you can activate fade start and also stop separate fade.

[38] Serial cable socket

Connect the (9-pin, Sub-D) plug of the Remote Control Unit with the supplied serial cable to your PC. The maximum length of cable that can be used is 49.2 feet (15 m), however we do not recommend using more than 32.8 feet (10 m). Another socket to connect power supply and serial connection is on the left side of casing. This makes it possible to use Remote Control Unit also as table device without bothering plugs on the back side of device. To use it you need a special cable, which is available from your local ALCATech dealer or directly from ALCATech.

[39] Power supply socket

Connect delivered power supply cable (12 V, at least 1 A) to this socket.
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RCP-2001 Description

7. Remote Control Unit RCP-2001
RCP-2001-B with Pitch Wheel
The Remote Control Unit RCP-2001 is available in two different designs. The RCP-2000-A is equipped with a conventional Pitch-Slider. The RCP-2001-B is equipped with Pitch-Wheels developed by ALCATech. These Pitch-Wheels enable independent changes of Pitch value of both Players between Software and Remote Control Unit. It is especially of importance by using the BPM Match function or by connecting several Remote Control Units. Not lastly it is also possibility to make finer regulation of Pitch values up to 0.1 % steps. The RCP-2001 works with BPM Studio LE and Professional from Version 4 up. In addition to the easily readable VFD display, it is equipped with Direct-Cue keys, Loop - Sampler and Jog Shuttle Wheels. Among others, it allows direct selection of titles from the File archives (only in BPM Studio Pro software).

Glossary Dialogue box The Dialog box is a window that you can use to communicate with the computer or application. Dialog boxes give you information on the progress of a working application and offer you the option to put that information to the use in the application. For example BPM Studio will show the program options as a dialog box. Directory A directory is an area on the hard disk designated for storage for data files and other directories. As an example, you would store all of your music titles in a directory. Driver A driver is a program that determines how a computer will communicate with a peripheral device such as a sound card or video card. The manufacturers of the peripherals create the drivers. We recommend always visiting the manufacturer homepage of your sound card and other peripherals to find the newest information about their drivers. Dynamics Dynamics (or dynamic volume) in regard to sound is a range between the smallest and the greatest value of volume (the softest and the loudest position). If the possibility to copy or play silence or loudness is greater, then greater the dynamics will be. It is also valid in the same way in the recording of audio signals. Encode, Encoder, Encoding To encode (code) means to transfer messages or files into an encrypted form. Code is a system of rules that is applied to transform a message into an impossible form so that it can only be read by authorized persons (normally to keep a message in secrecy). Another way to encode is by decreasing the number of determined rules used by an application with regards to huge data transfer without a considerable loss of content. MP3 files are created as audio files by using an audio Codec that holds only a fraction of the original size of the file. The reading of AUDIO CDs is also called 'ripping'.
In this process, titles are copied from the CD as WAVE files to the hard disk. Then, an encoder will read these files and transform them into MP3 FORMAT. BPM Studio also offers the option to encode the CDs into MP3 format immediately during reading ('ripping'). You can activate that option (rip and encode) in the program options > option CDDA. Encryption Data translation into an appropriate code to protect information against unauthorized use by other persons. To be able to read coded files, you must to have access to a code (or to a password) that authorizes you to decipher the coded information. File Data collection (based on an application or program) of a determined type put on a computer, on floppy disks, on CD etc. Each file is stored under an attributed name so that it's quick to find for later use. Format This is the preparation of a data medium (for example: a hard disk) to store files. This is usually done during the first installation of an operating system on a hard disk. It is also done to any additional hard disk in a PC. Format is a word that determines arrangement based on rules. For example, there are left hand and right hand text formats and there are determined audio file formats like WAVE, MP2 and MP3. Icon A small image on the Desktop that symbolizes or represents a program or file. You can see examples of different icons on your Desktop. Normally, they are arranged on left side of the screen as 'Recycle Bin', 'My Computer', and 'My Documents'. They are also called 'shortcut icons'. Programs associated with an icon will start by double clicking on the icon.

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

Contents

BPM Studio
Introduction About this manual.. System requirements.. Package contents.. Software installation. Connection of remote control units. Starting the program for the first time.. Setup of remote control unit parameters. Setup of the driver and audio parameters.. Main module.. Player... Playlist.. Sample Player.. File Info box.. Program options.. Beat-matching with BPM Studio. Preview-Player.. Where do I get MP3 files from?.. How can I play MP3 files?.. How do I use the Sampler?.. How are the Playlists used?. How can I change the title information?. 25
The installation of software and of remote control units
Description of LE Software program

The first steps

Tips and instructions. 26 Support, contact.. 27 General instructions. 27 RC V3 View.. 28 RC V3 Description.. 29 RC V3 and Faderstart.. 32 RCP-1001 View.. 34 RCP-1001 Description.. 35 RCP-1001 and Faderstart.. 39 RCP-2001-A Front view.. RCP-2001-B Front view.. RCP-2001 Reverse view.. RCP-2001 Description.. RCP-2001 and Faderstart.. 48
ALCATech remote control units: Remote Control RC V3

Remote Control RCP-1001

Remote Control RCP-2001 A+B

Appendix

Keyboard use... 50 The explanation of important terms. 52
Congratulations on purchase of BPM Studio! your About this manual

Introduction

Thanks to ALCATech's BPM Studio programs and remote control units, extraordinary systems are at your disposal for the management and playback of digital audio files. Through your purchase, you have decided to enter a new era of multimedia applications. BPM Studio is the next generation of audio players that gives you completely new possibilities in the playing and archiving of audio files. These systems were specially developed for Discos and DJs; however, they offer useful applications in many other areas as well. At present, BPM Studio is the only software that can stably manage and play audio files of various formats. Exceptionally precise and comfortable control is possible using any of optional 19" remote control units. This software was tested during development by a professional team of highly experienced DJs, and is subject to continuous improvement. Modern design and simple construction of the user interface and remote control unit ensures reliable action under difficult circumstances. Regardless of whether you are a beginner or a professional user, you will be pleased with the new possibilities BPM Studio gives you. To experience the full functionality of this program and to use it efficiently, it is recommended that you study this manual very carefully. BPM Studio is a professional MP3 DJ SOFTWARE available with an optional line of 19" remote control units. The difference between them lies in functionality and price. You can recognize which version you have by looking on the sticker on the package. Also, BPM Studio Gastro (a 6-in-1 MP3 PLAYER for use in up to 6 different building areas) and a Private Edition are in the family of BPM Studio products. You can find more informationby visiting our homepage or by contacting your nearest reseller.
In this BPM Studio manual you will find detailed information about using the software and hardware. It should help you to quickly start working with your system and to give you answers to frequently asked questions. Before reading this manual, it is recommended that you first install the software. Follow the instructions carefully in the next chapter. You will find system requirements and also delivery conditions of your BPM Studio package. This manual assumes that you are familiar with the most important functions and conventions of your operating system, and that you know how your mouse works. Phrases that are printed in bold and underlined are explained in more detail in another part of the manual.
In the introduction to this manual, the functions of different remote control units are described. Please be advised that not all of these functions are available in every remote control unit.

System requirements

To use BPM Studio 4 you need the following hardware and software: IBM Compatible PC with at least a 400 MHz Pentium II processor At least 128 MB of RAM At least 20 MB of hard disk space for installation of the BPM Studio software SVGA compatible Video card with a resolution of 800 x 600 pixels 16 bit Sound card (recommended: at least 2 sound cards) 40x CD-ROM Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows ME Parallel port LPT1 Serial port COM1 or 2

Installation

The contents of package
Please make sure the following pieces are included: 1. BPM Studio LE CD 2. Manual 3. Registration card 4. RC according to the sticker on the box with - power supply cord - serial connection cable

Installation Please wait a moment while the process is completed. 14.) All changes will take effect; however, Windows must now be restarted. Though not recommended, you can also select to restart Windows later.
Connecting of remote control unit
Before starting BPM Studio, the Remote Control Unit must be connected to your PC. (BPM Studio LE is not for use without the Remote Control Unit). Go through the steps indicated below: 1.) Connect Remote Control Unit [38] by serial cable contained in delivered package to any free serial port of your PC (for example: COM2). Another serial cable can also be used. The maximum acceptable cable length is 15 m; however, it is recommended not to use more than a 10 m cable.
After successful restart of Windows, you will find some records in the start menu of Windows
2.) Connect the power supply cord to Remote Control Unit [39] and plug it into an electrical outlet. and a BPM Studio icon on the desktop. Now, you can start using your BPM Studio for the first time.
The first start of program
Double click on the program icon placed on your desktop or choose in start menu [PROGRAMS] [ALCATech] [BPM Studio]. Now, the program will start and will ask if you would like to use BPM Studio as your default player. If you do not want it, choose 'No'. To avoid seeing this message in the future, check the box next to "Don't ask me again".
Setup of Remote Control Unit parameters
The Remote Control Unit of BPM Studio offers different options for setup. For example, you can set the Pitch Slider to individually control pitch value or player volume. Choose 'Program options' from the Options menu (right click with your mouse and then select 'Options') to change any parameters. Next, choose " R e m o t e Control Unit".
Then, one time only, BPM Studio searches your hard disk for all available MP3-files and lists them as Playlist. Now, the program will search for a serial connection between the PC and any ALCATech remote control unit. While testing, the following announcement is displayed for a few seconds:
Now, Remote control Unit is connected to the program and you can begin the work. Read our step-by-step instructions how you can be quickly and easily familiar with functions of the hardware and software. If the BPM Studio LE does not find any Remote Control Unit, you can terminate the program by clicking on the 'Cancel' button.

Now, you can set up different parameters depending on the available features of your Remote Control Unit. Please read a detailed description of the ALCATech Remote Control Unit in this manual.
Setup of driver and audio parameters
BPM Studio is very powerful software and demands much more of the system resources than do simple MP3 Player like WinampTM, for example. You have the ability to play more than 10 MP3 Players simultaneously or to achieve multi-channel signal output from a well-configured PC. Also, BPM Studio offers detailed setup of the audio engine. This feature is the central part of BPM Studio, allowing for the playing of any title in the hightest quality and with the shortest reaction times from the Remote Control Unit. Because of this feature, please make sure the following: 1.) Each sound card must have its own IRQ which cannot be in use by any other system element. 2.) Serial cable connected to Remote Control Unit must also have its own IRQ. 3.) Background programs such as a real time virus scanner, power management, print manager, etc. must be deactivated. If, after following the above instructions, problems in the reproduction of titles by BPM Studio still exist, try to change the following parameters in the "Audio I/O" tab under program options: 1.) Preload length You can vary this value - length of internal Playerbuffer - if during playing title you can hear interruptions or if player was not started well. 2.) Lowest Latency The BPM Studio acts with a very small buffer and shortest latency times. Deactivate this option if your sound card makes problems and gives dropouts in reproduction. 3.) Install the best and most recent driver for your sound card and consult our support area under www.alcatech.com

Main module: the Player

Program interface of BPM Studio LE Player
Main program is composed of two Players (A and B), one Sample Player and Playlist. Each module is described in detail in the following chapters.

Player

The Player controls the reproduction of audio files. In addition to functioning like a CD-Player, many supplementar y functions are also at your disposal, made possible through audio data processing on your PC. Any title can be dragged from the Playlist and dropped into a player to be played. Titles can also be chosen from a list using the Remote Control Unit (only RCP-1001 and 2001) with the respective Track Selector and loaded by pressing a button. There is also the

Playlist, Preview Player The content of a column is changed as follows: In the headline of the playlist right mouse click on the column you would like to change. A popup menu opens. Here you can choose which content should be visible in the column. On the entry "Align" you can set if the content will be arranged left or right justified. With "Reset" you can restore the standard settings. For example, this is useful in the event that a column has been lost due to changing the width.

Preview Player

Preview Playes Preview Player serves as fore player of titles in playlists. It will always play the title that with will be selected by the blue beam in playlist. If the checkbox "double click loads player" is deactivated in the Program Options you can by double click on any title of playlist immediately start it or stop it. Preview Player is a small level gauge for the player. Indication of player controls shows optionally total playtime, remaining playtime and quantity of titles in playlist. Control elements of Preview Player: Load previous title of the list Play Stop Load next title of the list Position slider Current playtime

Playlist, Sample Player

Context menu of playlist
Load title into player Play title in Monitor Player Remove title from Playlist Load audio file into playlist Open File Info Box for selected title Change artist and title information Reset title (Play Counter) Open dialog box of Program Options

Sample Player

The sample player controls up to nine samples, which can be played immediately by pressing each respective button. The LED at the top, middle of the sample player indicates the current operating status of the sample player. Green indicates stand-by mode; red indicates that an audio file is currently being loaded into the sample player. The sample player has new number keys, each of which can support a sample of up to 20 (isn't it 30 seconds?) seconds in length. If a key is covered, the figure in it seems to be underlined. By activating one of these keys, the sample is returned. If the SINGLE PLAY is deactivated in the context menu, several samples can be played simultaneously. There are 2 different Play modes. In Start/stop mode, a key starts play of samples and pressing again finishes action (On/Off). In SCRATCH mode, the sample starts by any action always from the beginning. Pressing 0 key on the keyboard or using SET key can stop all samples. You can switch between both modes using SCRATCH MODE in context menu or with scroll key of the keyboard. You can with the volume regulator of the sample players adjust sample volume of reproduction irrespective of two Players. With the PITCH regulator, you can change the speed of sample play stepless. Clicking with the right mouse button on the regulator, you can arrive at zero position again. With both keys and you can assign

Beat-Matching with the BPM Studio
Exactly as working with traditional CD-Players, exact mixing of tact requires also with BPM Studio suitable portion of musical intuition and a lot of exercise. However change from CD to MP3 is made as easy as posssible and allows to work with Remote Control Units specially developed for BPM Studio and with extensive and mutlipurpose software and varied in the same 'Look & Feel' as with conventional high quality double CDPlayer. Exact tact mixing means that one title in the next goes seamless and Beats (Bass Beats) of two titles in the same time are perceptible and are only as Beats perceived.(3.). Here both titles run simultaneously during short or longer time at which a lot of different effects can be obtained. If you want to reach that, it is necessary to play both titles in player with the same speed. (2.). BPM value (BPM = Beats per minute) of both titles has to correspond very exactly. Besides, Beats of both titles also has to be played exactly in the same time (beat synchronizing). 3.).
(BPM Studio Pro offers two powerful functions for exact beat matching. The Realtime BPM Counter determines the BPM value immediately after loading a track in a player. The BPM-Match Button matches the BPM value from one player to the other one at one keystroke. Please read also the documentation of BPM Studio Pro which is available for download at www.alcatech.com.)

The First Steps

Where I receive MP3 files from?
BPM Studio LE does not contain any own encoder, it means, that you can not play any MP3 file with this version. In full version of the BPM Studio (BPM Studio Pro), such encoder is available. You can also use alternate encoder programs of the other manufacturers, but then, we have no influence on the quality of encoded titles. Now more and more titles are offered to sell in MP3 format already. They can be used with BPM Studio without problems. Legal notice: You can use BPM Studio to copy/encode only such files that you are an author or appropriate rights to use have been given to you by owner or rights owner. Otherwise you are in danger of prosecution against misuse of owner rights. Please, take care of juridical regulations while using music titles in MP3 format. You can find appropriate information in regional office of GEMA (if in Germany) or in Internet:: www.gema.de. If you make use of BPM Studio outside of Germany, please, contact appropriate institution in your country, which protects copyright of artists and music publications.
How can I play a MP3 file?
BPM Studio offers two independent Players with all functions that professional double CD player gives at disposal of DJs. Additional assumpt of BPM Studio LE action is that you have also MP3 files stored on your PC. They will be searched, read and shown in a list, when the first time program is started after installation. Playlist will be played in respective working player automatically from the top of the list to down files. (1.) You can insert title into playlist any time. Click below to the left in 2.) Load by 'drag & drop' any title into any of two players. Indicate the title using mouse, press left mouse button and hold it pressed. Now, the mouse indicator transforms in two small notes. Move the mouse over any of two players then realese mouse button. The title will be loaded into player and the red LED lights on the [CUE] key. Pressing on the [PLAY] key, you start play. Alternatively you can start title also using Remote Control Unit. [CUE] and [PLAY] keys on the screen are identical with keys [4] and [5] of Remote Control Unit. Read the next chapter to know how to mix MP3 files with exact tact and how to work professionally with two players. Besides, in the Player of this manual, you will find detailed description of all functions of both players.

together with the Player A or B. Please, pay attention that samples need some seconds to be loaded. Sampler-LED will indicate it too. As soon as this indicator lights in green the Sampler will be ready to work again.
How are the Playlists used?
The BPM studio stores title sequences as a playlist below at both players. You can change this list as you wish. You can add title, erase, and change order of titles or store whole list for further use later. In this case only information of title is stored, the MP3 files stay without change on their place. Add title to playlist this way: 1.) Click on below to the left of playlist. It Store playlist this way: Click on. It opens an Explorer window
where you can place and name folder to stored playlist. When you click OK, the list is stored under the given name. Load playliste this way: Click on. It opens an Explorer window
opens an Explorer window where will be displayed folder list of your hard disk. 2.) Choose added MP3 files to insert and confirm with OK. Now, chosen titles are inserted into playlist.
where you can search and load stored BPM Studio playlists (.pls) and also change playlists of another size as for example Winamp's playlists. List loaded before will be replaced.
You can also take title of Explorer window into playlist of BPM Studio directly by 'drag & drop'.
How can I change the title information?
The BPM Studio offers comfortable possibilities to manage information that is stored with every title. This information is stored in ID3-Tag of that file and in playlist's files (.pls). Using File Info Box you can read and change all these datas. 1.) Indicate with the mouse a title to change 2.) Choose "info" point using right mouse button / context menu. Alternatively you can also use key. 3.) The File Info Box will be shown as follow: If you choose several files in playlist and open the File Info Box, a small check box appears next to every record. If it is chosen the corresponding field of all chosen titles are changed simultaneously. It is recommended to attribute for example several titles of similar music type or album title. Now, here will be displayed all data information contained in ID3-Tag. If you wanted to change any register just enter new text and confirm with OK. Then, entered data will be updated in ID3Tag and also in playlist. Complete path to the MP3 file is displayed to the right next to BPM field. If there is not enough place you can indicate with mouse complete path as tool tip.

Tips and instructions

Tips and Instructions
General information: The different virtual devices of BPM Studio can be put on two different sound cards, respectively one multichannel sound card. Setup can be made in Audio I/O section of the Program Options. Usually BPM Studio works with all sound cards ser ving DirectSound, installing one driver for all available channels. If you experience any problems, you should at first (as a rule) load newest driver for your sound card, searching it one the Web Site of producer. Normally drivers are continuously updated and because sound card is most important system component for BPM Studio, you should regularly check if newest driver is available. ALCATech recommends and tests actual sound cards for Windows 98 systems, however we cannot support NT or 2000, so we recommend to use Windows 98 eventually ME. Most of sound cards are equipped anyway in useful drivers for that systems and they can have some disadvantages opposite to Windows 98/ME. They are suitable as server operating systems, but for multimedial purposes are completely unsuitable. Several sound cards in one PC: (This information concerns the "normal" sound cards with a stereo output, for example Soundblaster, Terratec etc.). Sound card driver usually can support only one sound card. It does not recognize the presence of 2 same sound cards in one PC. So, as a rule you should put different sound cards. If actual driver was released by Creative Lab in November '99, so the same should be done with drivers of other manufacturers, for example SBLive and Terratec DMX. The preference should be given in every case to multichannel card, because they have essentially simple installation and are mostly also as cascade sliding. The distribution of resources: The BPM Studio rates all frames of MP3 file and needs a little more resources than another, simple MP3 player as for example WinAmpTM. BPM Studio has essentially greater function range than this player and a direct comparison does not make any sense. So, we should point, that all sound cards do not possess appropriate, own, free IRQ, and there is no other card or PC element that can use it. Also other components like hard disk, CD-Rom or graphic card play a role not to underestimate for the total performance of system. It is also recommended to use a PC exclusively for BPM Studio (if for professional use). Driver latency: Under "latency", we understand "delay" between command as for example 'Play', 'Pause' or 'Stop' and the moment to which the sound card reacts according to these commands and begins play for example. Fundamentally 'latency' depends on used driver type and partially on driver too. Lower latency of driver is much better use of driver itself in exact Beat-mixing.
More information, description of sound cards test, program updates and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ) you can find on our web site: www.alcatech.com

[29] Sampler-Status-LED

2 colours LED display shows Sample Player status. If the green lights, then Sample Player is ready to work. Red light indicates that a file is into Sampler Player loading. In this time no sample can be played.

[5] Play button

Pressing this key starts the Player from current position i.e. Cue-point. If Play key is pressed again, the player goes to the Pause mode again. The current start position of player is stored as the Cue point before new pressure on Play key and can be started again with [Cue] key at any time.
[30] Sampler control and Preview Player's control
With both keys and you can assign output of Sample Player to the Player A or Player B. This is necessary only if the Sample Player has not own sound card channel assigned or only two output channels are at disposal (according to hardware and software configuration of your system). [0] key stops playing of all samples. Preview Player's control: If the Sample Player is in Pause mode, that means, if no sample is played, you can start Preview Player of file archive using [0] key. Now, selected title will be played on the monitor channel and can be heard irrespectively of running program. In this mode, und keys work as

[9] Pitch-Bend buttons

Using these keys you can increase temporarily the play speed or decrease. These keys are indispensable tool to synchronize Beats of second title.

[10] Pitch Slider

Set desired play speed by Pitch Slider. On display appears difference in percentage [40]. The regulator is only active if [Pitch] key [24] is on and Pitch-LED [25] is shining.
fast forward and fast reverse.
[45] Cue-LED This LED flashes when player is in Pause mode. [46] Play-LED This LED flashes when player is in Play mode. [47] Manual Fader or Sampler-Pitch The horizontal regulator below the Sample Player can be used optionally as manual Fader, regulator of sample volume for Pitch of Sample Player. Setup possible through program options of Remote Control section. If it is setup as manual Fader then Crossfades can be executed also without external mixer between Player A and Player B.

[40] LCD display

LCD display will show most important datas of the respective player, as it is indicated below:

COM1 / COM 2 State to which COM port Remote Control Unit is connected
[1], [2] Jog shuttle wheel
The Jog shuttle wheel allows you to use a lot of the BPM Studio functions easily and ergonomically. The external ring [1] and the internal disc [2] are working touch sensitive. If the ring is moved farther i.e. if the internal wheel is moved more quickly so more quickly will be made parameter modification of the player. You can influence on play of loaded i.e. played title with the use of wheel. You can move the loaded title forward or in the reverse direction using the external ring. According to the turn angle of the ring [1], there are 3 different search speeds available (+1, +2, +3 or -1, -2, -3) and step mode where you can play the title in 1 minute increments (+min or -min). If the player is in Pause mode or in Cue mode, then the Cue point can be set exactly using the internal disc. If the player is in play mode, then the title can be slowed down with the internal disc [2] or accelerated by using Pitch Bend.
Pressing this key moves the player back to the last Cue-point and goes into Pause mode. Press the Cue key longer than one second and the player then moves to the beginning of the title or by pressing one second again will move it to the current Cue.
Pressing this key starts the player from the current position (i.e. the Cue-point). If the Play button is pressed again, the player goes into Pause mode. The current start position of the player (before any new pressure on the Play key is made) is stored as the Cue point and can be started again with [Cue] key any time.
Using these keys, you can temporarily increase or decrease the play speed. These keys are an indispensable tool for synchronizing the second title's Beats.
Set the desired play speed using the Pitch Slider. The actual speed in BPM appears on the display [14] as well as the difference in percents [40]. The slider is only active if the [Pitch] key [24] is on and the Pitch-LED [25] is shining.

[11] LOAD

By activating the LOAD key, the next title in the Playlist is put in the Player.

[12] Track Selector

You can move inside the playlist using the Track Selector. A full turn of the ring advances 24 titles down the list. By pressing the Track Selector and turning it at the same time, you can increment 10 tracks at a time. This is recommended if you navigate through really big lists. By pressing the button single, a title will be chosen and loaded in the player.

The Jog shuttle wheel allows you to use a lot of the BPM Studio functions easily and ergonomically. The external ring [1] and the internal disc [2] are working touch sensitive. If the ring is moved farther i.e. if the internal wheel is moved more quickly so more quickly will be made parameter modification of the player. You can influence on play of loaded i.e. played title with the use of wheel. You can move the loaded title forward or in the reverse direction using the external ring. According to the turn angle of the ring [1], there are 3 different search speeds available (+1, +2, +3 or -1, -2, -3) and step mode where you can play the title in 1 minute increments (+min or -min).
This key unites two keys: Cue and Play. If the player is in play mode (green LED [46] lights) then the player moves back to the last Cue point by pressing the [Cue-Play] button and begins to play again from there. If the player is in Pause mode, then the title is started from the current Cue point. Alternative Cue-Play function An alternative to the described function of the [Cue-Play] key can be chosen from the program options. The title starts by pressing the [CuePlay] key and goes until the key is released and then it moves back to the current Cue point.
[6], [7], [8] Loop-Player
(not active in the BPM Studio LE)
If the player is in Pause mode or in Cue mode, then the Cue point can be set exactly using the internal disc. If the player is in play mode, then the title can be slowed down with the internal disc [2] or accelerated by using Pitch Bend. Using these keys, you can temporarily increase or decrease the play speed. These keys are an indispensable tool for synchronizing the second title's Beats.
[14 c] displays the time. Playtime is shown in minutes, seconds and in tenth parts of seconds. Time information can be switched over by use of the [TIME] key [19] between total title play time (ELAPSED), remaining title play time (REMAIN) and total remaining play time of the playlist (TOTAL). [14 d] operation mode of time indication, with [TIME] key [19] to switch over [14 e] BPM value indicator, here the display will show the BPM value taken from the ID3-Tag of the loaded title. [14 f] displays Pitch value in percents. [14 g] displays the Pitch mode. According to the chosen mode in the program panel, you can see if the changes of speed chosen mode will work with or without change of the sound level (Master-Tempo). [14 h] displays the mode of the Jog Wheel (not active in BPM Studio LE). [14 i] bar indicator, displays the current position of the pickup on a track during playback [14 k] The title display shows the current loaded title and the interpreter from the MP3 file's ID3Tag. The display scrolls automatically when the files cannot be completely presented. If you experience problems with performance of your system, title scrolling can also be turned off in the program options of the Remote Control. [14 l] displays the four additional furctions Single / Continous Play, Shuffle and Repeat. Programming done using [MODE] key [20] and [SET] key [21]. [14 m] displays the Loop-Sampler (not active in BPM Studio LE)

ID3 Tag This is a feature of MP3 technology that gives the user the possibility of storing information regarding the MP3 within the MP3 itself. Basically, there are two types of ID3 tags: the old ID3-Tag, which is the fundamental tag and also the ID3V3 tag, which is a more developed tag. BPM Studio supports both formats and gives you the option to choose the one you want to use. We recommend using the ID3V3 Tag, because it can contain much more information than the original tag. The choice for which tag is used is made in the program options. Interface This is the medium between hardware, software and the user. Basically, it allows the user to communicate with the PC in a simple way. Joint Stereo This means that the encoder dynamically chooses an encoding algorithm according to the contents of the audio file for each separate frame. This way each frame is encoded with the best possible quality. The file size is simultaneously reduced thanks to a better compression ratio. These files are also known as VBR files. BPM Studio can play these files without any problems. Kbit (kilobit) A kilobit corresponds to 1024 bits (1 kBit = 1024 bits). The BPM Studio glossary definition should not be confused with the metric system definition where kilo is 1000. Metronome This is a device that utters a fixed or continual sound (Tick, Whistle or blinking light). It is primarily used by musicians to maintain a desired beat or play speed of a title so that it is not slower or faster than what is designated. Midi Midi is a serial communication protocol between electronic musical instruments and effect devices. It serves to enlarge the sound capacities of a device. An example of this would be a PC with MIDI software.
Glossary Modem This makes it possible for a PC or similar device to connect to the Internet through a telephone line. A modem (MOdulator / DEModulator) transforms digital signals from the PC into analog tones in preparation to send them across telephone lines. This is needed because traditional telephone lines can only support analog signals. Modems are mostly used to connect to the Internet. There are also modems that send data digitally. An example of this type of modem is an ISDN modem. ISDN works on a dedicated digital telephone line instead of an analog line. Module Hardware or software that is a part of a bigger system and represents influences to this system. A software module is a program that is developed to take over a specific part of a bigger program. The virtual Player, Mixer and CD - Player/Encoder are modules of BPM Studio. These modules are available in some or all versions of software. MP3 This is a file format developed by Fraunhofer IIS in Germany. It contains compressed audio and ID3 tag information. MP3's are intelligently compressed and are adapted to the sensibility of the human hearing and acoustic susceptibility. It dynamically takes away all of the redundant, nonessential and not perceptible information and only stores the necessary information for Hi-fi quality play. The file size can be minimized to 1/8th and 1/19th of the original Wave file size. Thanks to the MP3 Format, it was possible for the first time to transfer music through Internet in Hi-fi quality with minimal download times. Larger and larger hard disks make it possible to store more music titles directly on your computer. As a result of all this, it was possible for BPM Studio to be developed and introduced as a MP3 technology into the DJ field. Parameter A parameter is a factor that determines a range of variations. By adding parameters to the end of a program command line, you can make the program run differently. A few examples of parameters in BPM Studio are: buffer size, data path and compression rate.

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