ALCATECH RCP-2001-A Manuel d'utilisateur

1RC V3RCP-1001RCP-2001-ARCP-2001-BBPM Studio 4 Pro

10InstallationBPM Studio9.) At this point register your version of DongleServer Tools to your name by entering your firstand last name and, if applica

100RC V3 ViewBPM StudioRC V3Front viewReverse view

101RC V3 DescriptionBPM Studio5. Remote Control Unit RC V3The basic operation of the RC V3 is identical withthe top area of the program window. If the

102RC V3 DescriptionBPM StudioControls at the front side of thedevice:[3] Cue-Play-ButtonThis button combines the two buttons Cue andPlay. If the play

103RC V3 DescriptionBPM StudioControlling the Preview-Player:Whenever the Sample-Player is in pause-mode,meaning, when no sample is played, you can st

104RC V3 DescriptionBPM StudioFader Start Functions RC V3(BPM Studio Pro/HW from Ver. 3.00 B)Fader start functions are only working with aRemote Contr

105RC V3 Description BPM StudioSo you can connect Fader start adapter toRemote Control Unit and to the external MixerFader Start Functions RC V3(BPM S

106RCP-1001 viewBPM StudioRCP-1001Front viewReverse view

107RCP-1001 DescriptionBPM Studio6. Remote Control Unit RCP-1001Remote Control Unit RCP-1001 is a simpleversion of the RCP-2001 with a limited functio

108RCP-1001 DescriptionBPM StudioControl elements on the front sideof device:[1] [2] Jog Shuttle WheelThe Jog Shuttle Wheel allows you to use a lot of

109RCP-1001 DescriptionBPM StudioIf you would like to play the title immediately, thenload it directly to the Player by double click. Thejust selected

11InstallationBPM Studio11.) The following dialog box confirms that newentries have been created into the Windows startmenu for BPM Studio LE, and oth

110RCP-1001 DescriptionBPM Studio[14a] Indicates the number of loaded Tracks[14b] NEXT TRACK indicator.(Not active by RCP-1001)[14c] Displays the time

111RCP-1001 DescriptionBPM StudioNow, using the [SET]-key [21] function, you canswitch it on/off.Continous Play :If this mode is activated, then next

112RCP-1001 DescriptionBPM Studio[36] Fade Start Input SocketThis socket usually works with all mixers that havean available fade/start function, for

113RCP-2001-B DescriptionBPM StudioRCP-2001-BFront viewdiese Seite ist zu entfernen und durch das Doppelblatt zu ersetzen

114RCP-2001 viewBPM StudioReverse viewRCP-2001-B

115RCP-2001 DescriptionBPM Studio7. Remote Control Unit RCP-2001The Remote Control Unit RCP-2001 is availablein two different designs. The RCP-2000-A

116RCP-2001 DescriptionBPM StudioControl elements on the front sideof device:[1] [2] Jog Shuttle WheelThe Jog Shuttle Wheel allows you to use a lot of

117RCP-2001 DescriptionBPM StudioIf you would like to play the title immediately, thenload it directly to the Player by double click. Thejust selected

118RCP-2001 DescriptionBPM Studio[12] Track SelectorYou can move inside the playlist using the TrackSelector. A full turn of the ring causes switching

119[14e] BPM value indicator, here the display willshow BPM value taken from the ID3-Tag of theloaded title or value of real time BPM Counter.[14f] Di

12InstallationBPM Studio2.02. Connecting the RemoteControl Unit1.) Connect the control unit [38] to a free serialport of your PC (e.g. COM2) using the

120RCP-2001 DescriptionBPM Studio[19] Time ButtonUsing this button you can switch the play timeindicator in display [14] between total play time(ELAPS

121RCP-2001 DescriptionBPM Studio[22] Tempo ButtonPress this key to change the playback speedwithout modification of the pitch. The TEMPO -LED [23] in

122RCP-2001 DescriptionBPM Studio[34] Pitch Wheel(only in RCP-2001-B)Set the desired playback speed using the PitchWheel. On the display [14] the actu

123RCP-2001 DescriptionBPM Studio[37] Remote start input (P. START)This input works with mixers through the RemoteStart function (or Puls Start). An e

124Press the[RECORD] key [6] to set the start pointof the sample (Point A) and to begin recording ofthe sample. will be shown in display and theA k

125If you press the [EXIT/RELOOP] key, the samplewill be played up to the point B and then passseamless into the title again. In this time the[EXIT/RE

126Professional working with RCP-2001BPM StudioNow the B key and the [EXIT/RELOOP] key willlight in green.+Now, using the Tact-Stepping function (ring

1278.1.8. Beat-SteppingHold the [LOAD] key [11] pressed andadditionally turn the disc of Jog Shuttle Wheel,then you can move the A point exactly one t

128Replacing of the end point (B):The Player has to be again in Pause mode. Pressthe B key [7].After that this key will blink and the complete Loopwil

129Shifting of the end point by tacts(Tact-Stepping):Using the ring of Jog Shuttle Wheel, the end pointB can be moved in Edit mode by tacts (exactly 4

13InstallationBPM Studio2.04. The First Program StartDouble click the program icon onthe desktop or, from yourwindows start menu choose:programs ->

130Professional working with RCP-2001BPM StudioIf you activate now the [CUE] key [4], then thePlay position is set on this CUE point and thePlayer is

131Professional working with RCP-2001BPM StudioNow, move the disc of the Jog Shuttle Wheel [2].The [CUE] key [4] is extinguished and 160 mswill be pla

1328.2.6. Editing of DirectCue pointsStart the title to edit the DirectCue point bypressing the corresponding DirectCue key.Then stop the Player by pr

133This can be attained by simultaneous holding the[LOAD] key and pressing any of the Pitch Bendkeys:(3.) By using Tact-Stepping you can navigatethrou

134Keyboard useBPM Studio9.1. Keyboard use

135Keyboard useBPM StudioGeneral functions:Menu key: opens the context menuInsert:1. Add records to the list with focus2. Add new group3. Alt+Insert:

136More information, description of ourcurrent sound card tests, programupdates and answers to frequently askedquestions (FAQ), can be found on ourwe

137ContactBPM StudioALCATech GmbH assures the technical supportby our Helpdesk only. Please go to our website andchoose support/helpdesk. To use our h

138GlossaryBPM Studio9.4. GlossaryApplicationSoftware programs that perform different tasksthat otherwise wouldn't be accomplished by anoperating

139GlossaryBPM StudioDialogue boxThe Dialog box is a window that you can use tocommunicate with the computer or application.Dialog boxes give you info

14InstallationBPM Studio2.06. Defining Driver and AudioparametersBPM studio offers extensive features, andtherefore requires more system resources tha

140ID3 TagThis is a feature of MP3 technology that givesthe user the possibility of storing informationregarding the MP3 within the MP3 itself. Basic

141GlossaryBPM StudioPeripheralAn auxiliary device, such as a printer, modem,storage system or external Remote Control Unitthat works in conjunction w

142© 1999-2015 by ALCATech GmbH. All rights reserved.BPM Studio user manual for WindowsThis working manual as well as the software described in it are

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15InstallationBPM StudioASIO Driver:This driver developed by Steinberg, serves asinterface for many multi channel sound cards. Itis usually a bit slow

163.01. The Program Window of BPM StudioThe Program WindowBPM StudioThe appearance of the program window can be changed completely. (Skin support) Inp

173.02. PlayerPlayer3.2.1. Basic FunctionsThe player controls playback of audio files andone or more CD-ROM drives, if audio CDs areinserted. Besides

18PlayerBPM Studio3.02.3 Pitch, and Master SpeedWith these two functions the playbackspeed of a title is manipulated, andsubsequently, the BPM value.

19PlayerPlayer popup menuBPM Studio3.02.4. Fine Adjustment of SlidersWhen you click on the scale beside a slider, thepitch range will be changed conti

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20PlayerBPM Studio3.02.6 The Player WindowIn general, the player window is divided in twoareas. To the upper left hand area, a titles positionwithin a

21Play ListBPM StudioTitles already in use bythe player, (minimum1 min.) are marked in red.3.03. The Play List3.03.1. Basic FunctionsEvery player has

22Play ListBPM Studio3.03.2 Wait List, Single List ModeAside from the possibility to have different playlists for every player, there is another displ

23Play List, Preview PlayerBPM Studio3.03.3. Adjustable Column Widthand ContentThe columns in the play list can freely be resized,or assigned to field

24File- and playlist archiveBPM Studio3.5. File- and playlist archiveThe many available features of the file and playlist archive make it a ideal tool

25File- and playlist archiveBPM StudioPop up menu in both archives title listsPop up menu in category listCreates a new categoryAdds a new sub categor

26File- and playlist archiveBPM Studio3.05.2 Play list ArchiveThe play list archive is used to convenientlymanage play lists of, for example, events,p

27File- and playlist archiveBPM Studiocorner of the filearchive a statusdisplay, and another preview player, for screeningof selected titles, can be f

28Loop SamplerBPM Studio3.06. Loop SamplerWith the loop sampler it is possible to clipsequences from the title playing in the accordingplayer, quickly

29Sample PlayerBPM StudioThe sample player canmanage up to 9 samples,which are available forimmediate playback byclicking the accordingbutton.A three

3ContentContent1.01. About this manual ... 81.02. System requirements ... 81.03. Pa

30Sample PlayerBPM StudioWith the two and buttons, the sampleplayer output can be assigned to either player A,or player B. This is only necessary

31Sample EditorBPM Studio3.08. Sample EditorThe sample editor allows editing of all 9 channelsof the sample player. It is possible to makeadjustments

32Sample EditorBPM StudioPlays a sample (same as clicking on PLAY button)Activates / deactivates loop function for this buttonLoad a sample from hardd

33Cross FaderBPM StudioThe Cross-Fader is usedto fade between player A,and player B. It can be setto either manual, orautomatic mode. Theautomatic mod

34Cross Fader, BPM CounterBPM Studio3.10. BPM CounterThis module accurately determines the BPMs(beats-per-minute) of a title and, if desired, savesthi

35BPM CounterBPM Studio3.10.2. BPM Determining in Manual ModeSwitch counter tomanual. Start the title inMonitor-Player.The space key on yourkeyboard w

36File EditorBPM Studio3.11. File EditorWith the file editor it is possible to cut sequencesout of a file, or to set cue points with single beataccura

37File EditorBPM StudioThe ToolbarStops playback in file editorStarts playback in file editorJumps to beginning of selected area. Ifno area selected,

38File EditorBPM Studio The blue entrance and end markers –mark the beginning and end of a title. They, also,can be moved either with the mouse poin

39File Info BoxBPM Studio3.12. File Info BoxThe “GENRE”field generates adrop down menu,allowing you toassign titles todifferent styles.This way you ca

4ContentBPM StudioContent3.08. Sample Editor ... 313.08.1. Sample Block functions ...

40MixerBPM StudioThe mixer merges all internal, and external audiosources. For players A and B, and the CD-ROMdrive frequency ranges can be adjusted a

41MIxerBPM Studiopermanently, the overall amplification of theequalizer is set to high, which can causedistortions. In this case it is recommendedacti

42MixerBPM Studio3.13.4. RecorderThe button in the equalizer opens therecorder. The MIC and LINE controls are used tomanipulate two input signals of

43Mixer, AGCBPM Studio3.13.5. Compressor/Limiter (AGC)Especially when recording MP3 files seriousdifferences in volume level may occur. Reasonfor this

44AGCBPM StudioThreshold(Adjustment level –60 to 0 dB)This parameter defines the trigger level of thecontrol. Soft passages or silence at the beginnin

45AGCBPM StudioAGC PresetsFor quick deployment of AGC,five pre defined parameter setsare available. These areadjusted situation specific.Select a pres

46In this field the file format for the stream can bedefined. Please select these settings inconsideration of your available bandwidth.PROFILES:Allows

47Use the check marks to select the desired transferprotocol Shoutcast and Icecast are currently usedby the stream server providers shoutcast.com andi

48CD Player / CD WriterBPM Studio3.15. CD Player / CD WriterThe CD player / CD-writer provides all functionsnecessary to work with CDs. Here, reading

49CD Player / CD WriterBPM StudioInformation downloaded from theCDDB server will be stored by BPMStudio, and will be available withoutbeing online.3.1

5ContentBPM Studio3.16. BPM Print Designer ... 553.16.1. Starting BPM Print Designer ... 553.16.2.

50CD Player / CD WriterBPM StudioIf the “encode during copy” function, on the CDDAregister tab of Program Options is active, readin titles will immedi

51CD Player / CD WriterBPM StudioEject button opens and closes theselected CD-ROM drive.CD-ROM Selection field. Hereyou can select the CD-ROM driveto

52(Pay attention not to exceeding the media’smaximum play length when assembling the titlelist. If you do, an according message will warnyou before th

53The following status windows keeps you informedabout the whole writing processAfter successfully writing the CD, the drives slidewill open, and you

54CD Player / CD WriterBPM StudioEject button opens the tray of the selectedRecorder.Select Recorder field. Select herewhich Recorder is to be used.Im

55BPM Print DesignerBPM Studio3.16. BPM Print DesignerNeed to print a Play List? Need a printed summaryof a particular category, or complete archive?

56BPM Print DesignerBPM Studio3.16.2. Export List WindowSelecting Fields to be Printed:First select all fields that are to appear on theprintout. To d

57BPM Print DesignerBPM StudioMultiple sorting:Use this feature to define your sorting order bymore than one column. When check box is selected, the a

58BPM Print DesignerBPM Studio3.16.3. Print preview window:The print preview is used to manipulate the overalllayout, and additional, useful informati

59BPM Print DesignerBPM StudioRegister tab“Layout”: Show titleSelect if a page titleshould be printed.The following fieldsyou can enter a pagetitle, a

6ContentBPM Studio4.01. Where can I get MP3 files? ... 864.02. How can I play MP3 files? ... 864.03. Beat-Mat

60BPM Print Designer, Server ComponentsBPM Studio3.17. BPM Studio Server ComponentsThe BPM Studio server components are auniversal interface to contro

61BPM Studio File FormatsBPM Studio3.18. BPM-Studio File FormatsThis chapter is supposed to give you a betterunderstanding of the file formats, and en

62Program OptionsBPM Studio3.19. Program OptionsFrom anygiven pop upmenu viaoptions, theprograms basic settings can be opened. Theseare split in 8 dif

63Program OptionsBPM Studio3.19.2. Options –General Settings Load Wave FilesScans for WAVE files atprogram starts, and loadssuch files Load Sub Direct

64Program OptionsBPM Studio Remove Files from Playlist if playedThe title will automatically removed from the PlayList, once played. Auto Cue (Skip Si

65Program OptionsBPM Studio3.19.3. Audio I/O-Configuring the SoundCardDriverHere the device driver isselected (Direct Sound),WAVE, ASIO, EASI, or Kern

66Program OptionsBPM Studio(Only if Kernel Driver has been selected) Opensthe dialog for latency adjustment:Select the audio driver:Select the driver

67Program OptionsBPM Studio3.19.4. Storing -Defining directoriesDefault Search DirectoryIn this folder all relevantapplication data will bestored. Tha

68Program OptionsBPM Studio3.19.5. CDDA CopyDefining CDDA- andcompression parametersBlock CountNumber of blocks on a media, thatwill be read if the CD

69Program OptionsBPM StudioCD TypeHere you can select out of the list of your CD-ROM drives. This setting is only necessary whenyou are experiencing p

7ContentBPM StudioContentProfessional work 8with the Remote ControlRCP-2001Appendix 97.04. RCP-2001 description ... 1157

70Program OptionsBPM Studio3.19.6. CD WriterAdjusting Recorder ParametersCD-ROMSelect a Recorder out of a list of allRecorders available in the system

71Program OptionsBPM StudioFollowing CD Recorders are currently capableto read and write CD-Text*:- Teac 56S/58S later than Firmware 1.0j(SCSI)- Plexw

72Program OptionsBPM StudioPregap (sec)Here define the pause between tracks of a audioCD. For data CDs this function is obsolete.File / Disc CachingBy

73Program OptionsBPM Studio3.19.7. Remote ControlConfiguring external controlunitsOn this register tab theconnected control units will beadjusted to y

74Program OptionsBPM StudioSelecting a COM port:Defines on which port the unitwill be connected during theinitial installation.Slider A, Slider BSelec

75Program OptionsBPM Studio3.19.8.User AdministrationA detailed description ofthese features can befound at a later point in thismanual later.With the

76HTTP Default Doc:Define the file that will be displayed as start pageif the user enters merely the IP address of thecomputer into his browser, witho

77Additional FunctionsBPM Studio3.20. Additional Functions3.20.1. Normalize FunctionVia the pop up menu in File Archive and thedifferent play lists, t

78Additional FunctionsBPM StudioMore information about current sound card tests, program updates, and answers to frequentlyasked questions can be foun

79User AdministrationBPM Studio3.21.1. In GeneralThis section explains the work method of the BPMStudio user administration. Exampleconfigurations can

8IntroductionBPM StudioCongratulations to yourpurchase of BPM Studio!With BPM Studio software and control units fromALCATech, you have exceptional sys

80User AdministrationBPM Studio Separate File ArchiveWhen this checkbox is marked off, a own FileArchive will be created for this user. The user canco

81User AdministrationBPM Studio3.21.3. Example ConfigurationsA given PC is used by the system administrator(e.g. the dance club owner) and two DJs. Th

82Network FunctionsBPM StudioThis part explains the extended network functionsof BPM Studio.The first two subchapters separately explain thedifferent

83Network FunctionsBPM StudioAddressing MP3 files via the computer nameIf no network drives are supposed to installed ona client PC, for example if th

84Network FunctionsBPM StudioFor this reason it is possible to store the user filearchives on the server. This way the user canfind his own, current a

85Network FunctionsBPM Studio3.22.3. Example ConfigurationWith this example the work method of networkfunctions are explained.A dance club with 1 serv

864.1. Where can I get MP3 files?First StepsBPM StudioBPM Studio will be delivered without any MP3Files. Our systems are designed for you to copyyour

87First StepsBPM Studio4.3. Beat Matching with BPM StudioAs when working with regular CD – players, singlebeat accurate mixing takes quite an amount o

88First StepsBPM Studio5.) When the BPM values in both players areequal, the titles are played with the samespeed. You can ensure this, if you startPl

89First StepsBPM Studio4.4. How do I work with Playlists?BPM Studio saves the title order in the play listsbelow the two players. The player will now

9InstallationBPM Studio3.) Insert your installation CD into your CD-ROMdrive.4.) If your PC has auto notify enabled, theinstallation program will now

90First StepsBPM Studio4.4.3. Storing a Play ListClick on . An Explorer window will open inwhich you can specify a name, and a folder forthe play lis

91First StepsBPM Studio4.4.7. Loading a Play List from theArchive into a PlayerIn the group window of the Play List Archive clickon the list to be loa

92First StepsBPM Studio4.5. Creating Fades between TitlesThe Cross-Fader enables automatic fadesbetween the two players. Every single title of thepla

93Once the fade is assigned, this title will be markedwith a little rectangle in front of the time columnof the play list:All following titles in the

94First StepsBPM Studio4.6. How can I change title information?BPM Studio offers convenient options on how theinformations attached to a title are ma

95First StepsBPM Studio4.7. Ripping and Archiving Audio-CDsBPM Studio does not only provide the means toprofessionally play and mix titles. Also manyf

96First StepsBPM StudioRipping Audio-CDs:1.) Switch to the CD-Player of BPM Studio byclicking the button. Insert a audio-CDinto the CD-ROM drive. Af

97First StepsBPM StudioNEW FILES:This category will automatically created by theripper, whenever new CDs are read in. The date,of when the CD was ripp

98First StepsBPM Studio4.8. How do I use the Sampler most efficient?With the sampler of BPM Studioyou can load short jingles,loops, and sound effects,

99First StepsBPM Studio4.8.2. Scratch mode:When this option is activated (a little check markcan be seen in front of the entry), upon clickingthe same