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Master in Radio Communication

Students at the University of Milan in Italy get the chance to be ahead of the curve with training in MusicMaster. Shown here is the impressive setup inside one of the University’s computer labs.

5.0sr2 is Available

For users of 5.0, the latest service release is now available. Check out the new context menu option in the Schedule Editor called “Select Elements”.  This option allows you to select specific types of elements in the log.  You can then use any program function on these elements; like unschedule, delete or even the SHIFT-F9 quick replace option.  Select Help, Check for Update to get 5.0sr2.

Industry Event Calendar

If you are planning to attend any of these upcoming events let us know. We would love the opportunity to say hello, share a cup of coffee, or help with any questions you may be having.

• July 17-20: The Conclave Learning Conference – Minneapolis, MN
• August 19-21: Monitor Latino Convention – Los Angeles, CA
• September 6-11: IBC 2012 – Amsterdam
• September 19-21: NAB Radio Show – Dallas, TX

MusicMaster Pro-Team: Harve Alan

• 30 Years Media Experience
• Programming Innovator
• The Vision To Help Radio Thrive In A Digital World
• Held Senior Level Programming Positions
• Success Across Many Markets and Formats

You can contact Harve Alan at (952) 401-906 or harve@harvealan.com.The MusicMaster Pro-Team is comprised of experienced broadcast consultants and programmers who are available to assist MusicMaster clients with programming advice. Their services are available under this cost effective program with no long term commitment required, and can be added to your existing software support plan. Information on each MusicMaster Pro-Team member is available below. If you would like to retain the services of one of the MusicMaster Pro-Team members or have questions about the specifics of the program contact Mark Bolke Vice President/COO at (651) 405-9119 or Mark@MusicMaster.com.

See the complete MusicMaster Pro-Team Roster.

Quick Tip: Enhanced Shift-F9

Shift-F9 in the Editor automatically fills the position with the most-rested perfect song or if there isn’t one available, the most rested that song that only violates a breakable rule.  With 5.0, we’ve enhanced this feature so you can now click on multiple elements and perform the same thing.  This means you could highlight several existing positions or perhaps unscheduled positions and have them filled in just a couple of keystrokes.

Recent Feature Articles From the MusicMaster Blog

Scheduling Aids in MusicMaster 5.0
By Drew Bennett

The arrival of 5.0 means exciting new features and the Scheduler badges and new Log Memo features are just some of the new things you may find when exploring the new software. (Read more.)

Using Mediabase and BDS Radio with MusicMaster
By Aaron Taylor

We often work with clients who find themselves tasked with a format launch (or several) in addition to their “regular” programming duties.  In years past, it could prove to be a daunting chore to research the “right” songs for the format(s) (and your specific market situation) in addition to sourcing the tracks, and then building the database in your scheduling software.  Gone are the days where the poor PD would need to beg and plead with their record reps for the product for this format (many automation vendors can provide you the standard format libraries off the shelf) or sources such as TM Century, iTunes, etc.  Not to mention the necessity (as in the “old days”) to sit for hours in a stale production room endlessly dubbing the new music to carts. (Read more.)

Music Master of the Month

Charlie Cook
President
McVay/Cook & Associates

Director Of Programming
West Virginia Radio Corporation

“When I joined West Virginia Radio, earlier this year, they were already MusicMaster users. I was excited to relearn the program and have found it to be a great fit for our stations and for my position as the director of programming. I can get into the program and quickly understand what the stations are doing with their music. We find it great to control our programming and MusicMaster lets you do what you want to do with your music. You’re not locked into one way of doing things.

“I must add that coming back into the program I was afraid that I was going to struggle but the customer service that I got made it easy to understand why I was doing things with the rules. When you just set up the rules without knowing why and how they impact your scheduling your station is at a real disadvantage. Not so with MusicMaster.”