1.12.2004 - FCU 8
Jukebox
FCU8-USB - Fader Control Unit FCU-8 means "Fader Control Unit", the number 8 indicates eight possible ports. Our FCU-8 device enables you to connect a mixer including the faderstart function with a computer, to control music software programs, like BPM Studio using an external mixer. Many of the current mixers offer the faderstart feature to start or stop a player by using the fader. Information here:
23.05.2004 - BPM Jukebox - for touchscreens...
Jukebox
BPM Jukebox is out now ! Whether with touch screen or "just" the software - your speakers will never remain silent - let the music entertain you. Touch screen! Simple and exciting sound programs, which are made for the lounge atmosphere, are always wanted. Such a program can be implemented in cash point systems or used as a common JUKEBOX in public institutions.
More information here
18.09.2003 - BPM Studio 4.8 Update available
ALCATech releases the Update 4.8 for BPM Studio Private, Pro and Standard. All registered users of BPM Studio 4.x can download the Update in the support area. A problem with the CD-Rom drive was fixed, new CD-Writers added and a bug which could just close BPM-Studio after 45 minutes was fixed. Other smaller bugs were fixed.

22.05.2003 - BPM Studio 4.7.5 Pro Update available
ALCATech releases the Update for BPM Studio Pro 4.7.5. All registered users of BPM Studio 4.x Pro can download the Update in the support area. A problem with the ASIO drivers was fixed, a problem with the MP3 format selection was solved, and new CD-Writers are supported. Other smaller bugs were fixed.

17.04.2003 - BPM Studio 4.7.4 Pro Update available
ALCATech releases the Update for BPM Studio Pro 4.7.4. All registered users of BPM Studio 4.x Pro can download the Update in the support area. The previous version 4.7.3 did often not load all the samples within the sample player at startup. Any refresh was neccessary to enable all the samples. The update fixes this problem.

08.04.2003 - BPM Studio 4.7.3 Pro Update available
ALCATech again releases an Update for BPM Studio Pro named Version 4.7.3. All registered users of BPM Studio 4.x Pro can download the Update in the support area. USB dongle support was improved. Crashes after running 3-8 hours with USB dongle are fixed. MP3 files can be played by double click opening the MP3-player. Other smaller bugs were fixed.

19.11.2002 - New BPM Studio 4.7.0 Pro Update available
ALCATech again releases an Update for BPM Studio Pro named Version 4.7. All registered users of BPM Studio 4.x Pro can download the Update in the support area. Many new CD Writers are ow supported, a new CDDB server connection, USB dongel and soundcard enhancements, WMA files support and more. A list of all supported CD Writer appliances and the product history can be found here.

02.05.2002 - BPM Studio 4.5.0 Pro Update available
ALCATech releases the Update for BPM Studio Pro Version 4.5. All registered users of BPM Studio 4.x Pro can download the Update in the support area. Beside some smaller bug-fixes BPM Studio 4.5 supports now the newly available and important CD Writers that have been released in the recent months. A list of all supported appliances and the product history can be found here.

07.11.2001- BPM Studio 4.2.0 Pro Update available

Based on the new developed kernel driver for Windows2000 and XP and several important adaptions BPM Studio Pro works now properly under Windows 2000 / XP! With this, by ALCATech especially developed components this operating systems are now real multimedia systems. Further news are that the Cue Points of the File Editor will be imported now as DirectCue Points by loading a file into the player. Furthermore many small improvements was implemented. Here you can find all details. (Windows NT will be no longer supported since V 4.2)
Registered BPM Pro users can download the upgrade in our service area.


01.11.2001- GigaStation sound card available, especially for W2000/XP

ALCATech provides now the GigaStation sound card from egosys as OEM version in a bundle with BPM Studio Pro as an SPECIAL OFFER. This multichannel sound card offers 8x mono (4x stereo) out with 4 stereo jacks 1/4". Additional digital output SPDIF. (The OEM version contains only the sound card, no MIDI board, and is as single card only available for registered BPM Studio users). This card is at the moment the only card for BPM Studio which works excellent under Windows2000/XP and Windows98/ME as well. (min. BPM Studo version 4.2 necessary) Click here for details.


25.09.2001- BPM Studio 4.1.02 Pro Update available
BPM Studio Version 4.1.02 Pro is available for download for all registered users. These Update merely removes a bug that appears rarely. The play back of a title was not possible on some systems, only the first 0,5 seconds had been always repeated. The download is only necessary for users, who have these problem and want to eliminate it.
Users of the Private Edition, where this problem appeared as well, can turn to: support@alcatech.de with an indication of their registration number.

21.09.2001- USB Dongle for BPM Studio Pro available
ALCATech offers - epecially for notebook users - the dongle for BPM Studio as USB Solution as well. [more info]

04.09.2001- BPM Studio 4.1 Pro Update available
Version 4.1 of BPM Studio Pro out now!
This version merely includes some slight improvements and bugfixes. Click here for details.

30.08.2001- BPM Studio 4 Private Edition has been released.
ALCATech has now released BPM Studio Private Edition Version 4. Besides of the old-established features, the MP3 double player offers for the use at home an additional autofade modus and CD Player support. Also adopted were the extended display- and sorting functions from the professional version. The rounding off of BPM Studio 4 Private is followed by a new skin. More detailled information of this version can be found at our product section.

15.06.2001 - BPM Studio Pro 4 and the new Remote Controls are deliverable!

ALCATech GmbH supplies the new BPM Studio Pro 4 and the new Remote Controls by monday 18th of June 2001. All orders already received will be processed according to the entry date of the order and then delivered promptly. Extensive tests of the soft-and hardware were essential due to the numerous new features of BPM Studio Pro 4 which did hold up the delivery of the products. We appreciate your comprehension. Thank you!

BPM Studio Pro 4 has been extended by additional new features. A list of the functions- and operating details can be found in the Product History. To get an overview of the BPM Studio product range please click here.

 

07.03.2001- ALCATech redefines the MP3 revolution anew !


At the "ProLight+Sound" exibition in Frankfurt/Germany ALCATech releases the BPM Studio Professional Version 4 - with many new features and highlights.
Additional informations about BPM Studio Pro 4 can be found here.



Furthermore three new Remote Controls with the "look & feel" of Hardware-Dual-CD-Players have been introduced and demonstrated.
The remote controls with the name RCP-1001, RCP- 2001 A und RCP-2001 B are available in June (week 23). Further details about the controllers can be found here.

 

1.12.2000
The WAMI BOX from EGOSYS now comes with a new set of drivers which allows to assign both outputs seperately when use DirectSound. The latency time is about 20 ms. So you can use BPM Studio on a notebook professionally for the first time. Here you can find our latest test review.

 

28.11.2000
BPM Studio Version 3.4.6. is available now. This version (and 3.4.5, too) merely includes some slight improvements and bugfixes. Click here for details.

 

07.11.2000
Version 3.4 of BPM Studio out now! Detailed information you can find here.

 

10.10.2000
The new Version 3.3 of BPM Studio are available.
Detailed information you can find here.

 

18.08.2000
The new Version 3.2 of BPM Studio are available. It now includes a real time BPM counter and a completely new driver, developed by ALCATech.
Detailed information you can find here.Together with the release 3.2 and the new kernel driver our soundcard special is completely updated. We have tested many soundcards with there latest driver versions.

 

03.05.2000
Some problems occuring at certain system configurations were solved by bugfixes. In addition the version 3.0.5 contains two new features.
Detailed information you can find here.

 

19.04.2000
The new Version 3.0 of BPM Studio are available. It now includes Master Tempo, skin support, user management and some more new features.
Detailed information you can find here.

 

23.03.2000
CDDB-Query
Since the 18th March 2000 the CDDB Query works no longer in the BPM Studio versions up to 2.0. Registered users ca get an patch by sending an email including her full name and her registration number.

 

Coming soon:
Master Tempo: changing the speed witchout pitch change
skin for the 1024x768 screen resolution

 

08.12.1999
The new Version 2.0 of BPM Studio are available.
All new features and bugfixes you can find here.

 

08.12.1999
Especially for the gastronomy ALCATech releases the BPM Studio Gastro Edition, including 6 MP3 Players with playlists

 

04.10.1999
BPM Studio Version 1.50.400 for registered users:
- search functions (fwd and rew) are now accelerated
- You can select different compression rates for the internal MP3 encoder

 

04.10.1999
BPM Studio download of updates for registered users
registered users can download now the latest release for free in our update area

 

24.09.1999
The software registration are possible online now

 

9.9.1999
BPM Studio Version 1.50.250 released and are available to download as demo version with following new features:
- some Bug's were fixed
- played files can be removed automaticaly if you want
- The newest, fast Encoder of Fraunhofer IIS are included in the full versions

 

14.8.1999
BPM Studio version 1.50.231 are available to download as demo version with following new features:
- Assigning fades from the Cross Fader to single titles and save all parameters at the playlist-files is possible
- You can switch the playlist between singls list (waitlist) or dual list mode
- The Cross Fader works in autofade- and manual fade mode
- You can show a clock instead the cross fader display

 

14.7.1999
A free version of BPM Studio for the non commercial use are published.

 

14.7.1999
A new demo version with following new features are available to download:
- record function for line-in or mic (external audio sources)
- automatic record modus
- sample scratch function

 

8.7.1999
A new test version without known errors are available to download.
In addition these functions are implemented in BPM Studio:
Mixer-Module: The mixer now supports the MIC- and LINE-IN-Input from a sound card.

 

10.6.1999
ALCATech adds complete systems to product range

 

1.6.1999
Further developed version 1.5 of BPM Studio is released

 

24.2.1999
Version 1.0 of BPM Studio is available as a test version

 

15.1.1999
ALCATech introduces its new hardware component BPM Studio Control