XStudio PostMajik captures information pertaining to what's playing on the air right now and sends it to a web site or an RDS/RBDS encoder.

Capture Start Play Information

The serial data stream or TCP/IP data stream, whichever is available from the audio delivery system, is used. For XStudio, a TCP/IP connection is used. Connection to the host DCS or Maestro is made with a direct serial connection.

Decide What to Post

Once the identity (cart number) of the item that is playing is known, several methods can be used to determine what kind of information, if any, will be "posted" for further processing by an external application, with the end result being this information appears on a web site in the form of a "What's Playing Now" billboard. Methods include direct information (from Maestro), a music database contained within XStudio PostMajik (and imported from your music scheduling system), and "alternate messages" that are matched to a particular cart category.

For instance, when the application detects the start of play of, say, cart number M100, it can determine what audio type (or "category") this cart falls into - music, promo, jingle, commercial (or whatever else you care to define) - and then determine what kind of information to make available for a web billboard. In the case of a song, the information would typically be a template in which, song title and artist, album release year and more is inserted. In the case of a commercial, it could be an "alternate message" that the user has created (free-form text) that instead says something like "listen to our radio station for the latest in what's happening at the stores". In the case of a promo, it could be something like "Join our morning crew at the auditorium this Thursday for the big giveaway".

Alternate Messages = Maximum Flexibility

Each audio type (or "category") may have as many alternate messages as desired. Each may have a start date and end date. Messages in a given category are rotated equally among those valid for a given date, with items not valid for a given date being skipped. If desired, you could even define messages that are linked to one specific cart number only - a way to have a message that's specific to one advertiser, for instance.

This scheme extends the possibilities beyond just posting information to the web that relates to a given song title and artist. With XStudio PostMajik, you can be creative about information to appear on your web site or RDS encoder for all of the non-music content!

• Use XStudio PostMajik with XStudio, Maestro (v3.0 and above) and DCS.
• Multi-station support - license additional stations to gather and post information for several stations with one XStudio PostMajik system.
• Each station can perform multiple text billboard posts and/or RDS messages.
• All text posting and RDS messages are user-defined to allow for complete flexibility in content style.
• Create text posting and RDS message templates that can be used as the basis for any station text post or RDS post item.
• Each station has its own alternate message table that can be used for custom messages for non-music content or missing song information. Alternate messages are organized by user-defined cart (audio) categories. Multiple custom messages can be created and rotated for each category, including date sensitivity.
• Each station has its own scheduled events table that can be used to post text and RDS messages for sporting events, public affairs programming and the like.
• Each text posting and RDS message can be optionally limited to music only.
• For web text posting, messages can be written to a target file and sent to a web site via FTP or simply written to a target file and processed by an external handler applicaiton.
• RDS messages can be sent directly to the encoder via serial connection or, for select encoder models, TCPIP connection.
• Optional software-controlled RDS "block mode" messaging.
• For Maestro users, XStudio PostMajik recognizes and uses Maestro's Song Title, Artist and Category information (if enabled in Maestro).
• Remote Monitoring & Maintenance. Use PostMajik Client (available for separate installation) to remotely access the system to monitor activity and perform maintenance tasks.

Application Requirements:

• Windows7 Pro or later.
• 2 gHz or greater processor.
• 4 GB RAM.
• A minimum of 800x600 display resolution, 1024x768 or greater is highly recommended.
• A LAN connection. Used for TCP/IP communications with host audio systems, remote XStudio PostMajik Client communications and any RDS encoder that you will be communicating with using TCP/IP.
• Serial Ports. An available serial port is required for direct connection to each host DCS or Maestro unit. Additional serial ports are needed for each RDS encoder for which you will be using serial communications.
• ~90 MB free disk space for XStudio PostMajik files, documentation and core event logs.
• ~ 60 MB free disk space for each station's database and station event logs.

Host XStudio

Nothing special needs to be done with XStudio in order to use XStudio PostMajikto post messages to the web or send data to an RDS encoder. XStudio PostMajik obtains play information from XStudio via TCP/IP, so there are no physical connections to be made, nor is there any need to enable the data stream from XStudio as it is always available.

Host DCS or Maestro

The DCS or Maestro unit must have an available, working serial port that can be set up for remote control purposes.

Additional Hardware Required

One or two "null modem" serial cables for connecting to the host audio machine and/or an RDS/RBDS encoder.

Purchasing

	$499.00 US	Order on-line immediately with a credit card using the Buy Now! button. If preferred, we can also send you an invoice for payment by check.
The base XStudio PostMajik registration includes support for 1 station. Additional stations are $299.00 US each. When ordering on-line, you will have the opportunity to add stations to XStudio PostMajik during the order process.
	$299.00 US/Stn	Add stations to XStudio PostMajik on-line. If you already have XStudio PostMajik and wish to add support for more stations, use this option to add support for one or more stations. You will need your XStudio PostMajik serial number, available in the PostMajik Client Help | About display.
	$299.00 US UPG	Upgrade to XStudio PostMajik from crWebBB on-line. You will need your crWebBB serial number, available in the Help | About display.

Delivery

The software is available as a download and can be installed to try it out, with some limitations. After purchase, a registration is sent via email to enable full functionality.

License

This software is subject to a license and warranty agreement. Read the full text of the agreement here.

Guarantee

If you are unsure about the usability of this software, download it and try it out. We offer a free trial registration - it allows you to use the software for a period of time, fully functional, without purchasing. Request a trial registration.

Update Policy

All updates for the same major version of this software are downloadable at no charge. Major version updates may have an associated upgrade charge.