Selector Creators Reinvent Music Scheduling

Revolutionary GSelector is multi-channel, multi-dimensional music programming

Las Vegas, NV -- April 24, 2006– RCS., the company that pioneered computerized music scheduling for terrestrial radio announces the introduction of GSelector™ today at the National Association of Broadcasters Convention in Las Vegas.

Billing it as "music scheduling reinvented," the new RCS paradigm merges science and art in an innovative system for radio. Working closely with top radio programmers and consultants during the entire development process, the new GSelector incorporates today's technology and workflow patterns to create music logs containing the best possible song sequences.

Dynamic, multi-channel music scheduling

"First, GSelector is simple to use," explains Philippe Generali, RCS President, speaking today at a press conference in Las Vegas at the NAB convention where the product is being unveiled. "GSelector's patented new method is like nothing else," he continued. "Users can dynamically see in real-time the natural demand of each song, artist or attribute like tempo, theme or sound code. They adjust it right there on the graphic display and can view the resulting changes instantly."

"Second, for today's modern way of making radio," added Generali, "You need a truly modern tool. Managing multiple channels is nearly universal. GSelector users can handle all their channels from one shared music library." Generali explained that "Radio itself is so popular it's now available from multiple media: HD (DAB) channels, Satellite services, Internet streams, and the ever-popular FM and AM terrestrial radio stations. This means the new GSelector will help today's multi-channel programmer keep closer control on all his or her formats. It's all about music balance."

The RCS goal-driven, demand-based scheduling system of GSelector received a U.S. Patent in 2005.

Other unique features of GSelector include Cross-Channel Protection to automatically identify and adjust music schedules across a group of stations so none of them play any song simultaneously. Each song's audio can be accessed and auditioned through GSelector as well. Powerful new tools inside GSelector include an Automatic Audio Analyzer which identifies multiple intros, opening and closing musical key, BPM, tempo, and energy for each song. Research scores can be automatically uploaded directly into GSelector so the next time it schedules it takes into consideration the new test data. GSelector is also Web-ready so users can schedule or make programming changes over the Internet and hear the results on the air in minutes.

GSelector was created with the .NET 2.0 platform and SQL Server 2005 technologies from Microsoft, both of which increase software stability while shortening development time. The product is available by barter to US radio stations and via other agreements internationally.

About RCS

RCS software is used by more than 9,000 radio stations, TV music channels, cable companies, satellite music networks and Internet stations worldwide. RCS is the world's leading provider of broadcast software. The company also provides broadcasters and webcasters tools and expertise and also develops real-time audio recognition technology.