radio automation software from BSI

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May 12, 2008

WaveCart Upgrades / Changes

WaveCart 4.0

WaveCart 4.0 requires a USB Hardware Key for validation. Existing customers should not install this version unless they have purchased an upgrade and received their USB Hardware Key, or purchased an upgrade and received a new validation code for their existing Key.

WaveCart 4.0 - 02/18/2007

  • Uses latest BSI Audio Engine v 4.0.44
  • HotKeys increased from 12 to 24
  • Added full support for BSI (USB) Trigger Kit
  • New colorful graphics
  • New CHM Help File
  • New Color Manual
  • Requires USB Hardware Key (& Validation Code)
  • Supports latest WHQL certified Sentinel USB Driver
  • Prevented last loaded deck being accidentally un-paused when using Space Bar
  • Modified for better appearance when using certain Windows XP themes
  • Improved readability of MP3 files which now have a Pale Cyan rather than darker Magenta background
  • Fixed Deck Drag issue which could cause adjacent decks to move or get unloaded
    Version 3.1.5 - 04/24/2005 Customers using WaveCart versions lower than 3.1 will require new validation codes which are supplied free to customers with a valid Tech Care Plan. Customers using versions 3.1 or later can use their existing validation codes to upgrade.

  • Uses latest BSI Audio Engine v 4.0.39
  • Installs latest Microsoft system files
  • Added additional support for playing *.mp2 MPEG Layer 2 files (requires either AudioScience MPEG card, or QDesign ACM codec)
  • Modified Autostep option to return focus to main program
  • Modified Loop option to return focus to main program

    Version 3.1.0 - June 2, 2003

  • SmartCart Aware - Out-of-date carts will show red in the decks when loaded (but will still play)
  • New Validation - WaveCart will now use a hardware key if user wishes
  • Version 3.0.14 - February 1, 2001

  • Fixed event log error where WaveCart was not retaining method change [4]

    Version 3.0.13 was not publicly released.

    Version 3.0.12 - February 1, 2001

  • Add option in SETUP/HARDWARE to not initialize AudioScience card mixers [RC1]

    Version 3.0.11 - August 18, 2000

  • Increased search speed of file list [6]
  • Updated Info Editor calendar [4]
  • Fixed HotKey window exit error [2]
  • Version 3.0.10 - July  14, 2000

  • Updated audio database file handling for WaveStation compatibility [4]
  • Increased loading of files with low-level assembler search [2]
  • Version 3.0.9 - June 20, 2000

  • Provided metering compatibility with WaveStation 3.0.53 [2]
  • Version 3.0.8 - May 25, 2000

  • Added Compacting Database notification to audio file list [4]
  • Improved audio response for compressed file playback (not in DirectSound mode) [2]
  • Version 3.0.7 - March 28, 2000

  • Added Sort By Genre & Year in audio list [10]
  • Updated Info Editor with additional fields (URL, Copyright) [10]
  • Added sizeable display font in audio list [8] (Wish List Item - Austin Vali, Cox Broadcasting)
  • Corrected error that would cause repeated attempts to reload bad file. [6]
  • Added RED label in decks for out-of-date cuts & carts [6]
  • Corrected problem with SoundHound constantly refreshing [4]
  • Version 3.0.6 - February 16, 2000

    Users will require new passwords for this upgrade.

  • Added press spacebar Macro in Triggers setup [21]
  • Added playback scrubber bar (right click on deck to access) [21]
  • Added Friendly Names capability for audio path names [20]
  • Added status bar indicators for AutoStep and Loop [18]
  • Added Window/Optimize Display menu selection. Will automatically size WaveCart to best fit monitor size [18]
  • Added exit program confirmation [16]
  • Separated Refresh List right-click menu options [16]
  • Added deck height by row menu option (2,3,4 or 5 rows) [14]
  • Add UnPause All Decks menu item [14]
  • Corrected Pause button behavior [12]
  • Added Release Notes to HELP menu [10]
  • Improved passwording so that only one password needs to be entered regardless of the number of login names [8]
  • Greatly increased audio response time [6]
  • Improved startup speed and program loading efficiency [6]
  • Updated Info Viewer with additional fields as found in WaveStation and WebStation [6]
  • Corrected spacebar behavior [4]
  • Fixed indexing of triggers errors that appeared when using proprietary PC game ports [4]
  • Version 3.0.5 - October 15, 1999

  • Enabled autostart of stack with command line load
  • Fixed help file launch error that appeared on some Pentium systems
  • Corrected Installshield/Windows NT Kernel32 corruption error
  • Version 3.0.4 - October 7, 1999

  • Improved file registration capabilities on Windows 95 and Windows NT systems
  • Enabled triggers status display in Setup window
  • Corrected error on triggers greater than #8
  • Version 3.0.3 - October 5, 1999

  • Corrected spacebar sequencing
  • Corrected TOOLS/TRIGGERS menu indicator on startup
  • Version 3.0.2 - September 24, 1999

  • Enabled Triggers and HotKeys functionality
  • Smoothed transitions with short files
  • Fixed Stack load error when file path was missing
  • Solved InstallShield file registration error seen on some Microsoft Windows 98 systems
  • Version 3.0.1 - September 1, 1999

  • First release version
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