SAM Broadcaster LITE Changelog

What's new in SAM Broadcaster LITE 2023.6

Jan 9, 2024
  • Added flag to HTTP Manager to keep it open for PAL events, even if legacy HTTP requests are disabled.

New in SAM Broadcaster LITE 2023.4 (Oct 26, 2023)

  • SAM Cloud - improved websocket error recovery.
  • Upgrade FLAC to latest version (1.4.3).

New in SAM Broadcaster LITE 2023.3 (Aug 29, 2023)

  • Activation system upgrade

New in SAM Broadcaster LITE 2023.1 (Mar 29, 2023)

  • Album cover search improvement.

New in SAM Broadcaster LITE 2022.6 (Jan 19, 2023)

  • Fixed album cover search.
  • Build pipeline improvements

New in SAM Broadcaster LITE 2022.4 (Aug 18, 2022)

  • Updated EV CodeSign Certificate and deployment pipeline.
  • Fixed auto-updater security check to work with new certificate

New in SAM Broadcaster LITE 2022.3 (Jun 29, 2022)

  • Control SAMBC from your keyboard, bluetooth device or other input that supports virtual media keys.
  • Enable hotkeys in SAM->Config->General
  • This allows you to control mute studio, play, pause, next track and fade to next track. (Hold Shift to trigger fade-to-next while pressing Next Track command button)

New in SAM Broadcaster LITE 2022.1 (Mar 23, 2022)

  • Fixed SSL support for various components.
  • Updated SSL certificate.

New in SAM Broadcaster LITE 2021.5 (Nov 10, 2021)

  • Upgraded build chain.

New in SAM Broadcaster LITE 2021.4 (Jul 20, 2021)

  • Fix read of BPM from tag and updating of BPM field in database when changed.
  • Updated dates and information on various windows

New in SAM Broadcaster LITE 2021.2 (May 18, 2021)

  • Updated digital signatures to SHA256.

New in SAM Broadcaster LITE 2018.10 (Nov 27, 2018)

  • Fixed "future date" error inside Event Scheduler.
  • Prevent race condition inside Event Scheduler.
  • Display bigger event numbers.

New in SAM Broadcaster LITE 2018.7 (Aug 1, 2018)

  • Upgrades in previous version caused some edge case problems with AAC/M4A/Ogg. Fixed these issues.

New in SAM Broadcaster LITE 2018.6 (Jul 19, 2018)

  • Added M4A stream decoding support.
  • Added stream decoding support for SAM Cloud / Cheapest Stream servers.
  • Fixed AAC stream decoding support.
  • Added HTTP server playback of AAC/M4A files.
  • Updated AAC decoder library.

New in SAM Broadcaster LITE 2018.2 (Mar 6, 2018)

  • Statistic Relays using new HTTP library.
  • Fixed memory leak with updated Wowza statistic relay.
  • Fixed memory leak with THttpClient PAL script class.
  • Better redirect support inside HTTP library.
  • THttpClient.MaxRedirects property in PAL script to enable/disable redirect support or set limits.
  • Fixed documentation issue in PAL Scripting reference for TPAL.WaitForTime.

New in SAM Broadcaster LITE 2017.11 (Dec 4, 2017)

  • Ability to label statistic relays to easily identify them. (Right-click on relay and select "Change Label").
  • Lock layout so it cannot be changed accidently.
  • Layout Snap-to-Grid mode that makes sure windows are located and sized on a 4x4 grid.
  • New default layouts for various screen sizes that is also Snap-to-Grid optimized.

New in SAM Broadcaster LITE 2017.10 (Nov 9, 2017)

  • Added ability to drag&drop a Directory into Queue, Playlist or Drop target.
  • Added ability to drag&drop a Playlist File into Queue, Playlist or Drop target.
  • Fix bug where cross-fade settings did not restore to factory defaults.
  • History opened track search window when using Ctrl+A and Ctrl+I shortcuts.
  • Improved Scheduled Events to use 24h time in all cases to avoid regional setting issues.

New in SAM Broadcaster LITE 2017.9 (Sep 29, 2017)

  • Ability to label encoders to easily identify them. (Right-click on encoder and select "Change Label")

New in SAM Broadcaster LITE 2017.8 (Sep 14, 2017)

  • PAL Studio object can now control studio muted state, Virtual DJ mode and Auto-recovery settings (Refer to PAL scripting reference).
  • PAL THttpClient class allows you to interface with external APIs or make more advanced web requests. (Refer to PAL scripting reference).
  • PAL static variable DATA_PATH that points to SAM working directory. (i.e. SAM->Tools->Jump to->Data path)
  • PAL static variable PROGRAM_PATH that points to SAM programs directory. (i.e. SAM->Tools->Jump to->Program path)
  • Execute external commands via PAL script (Example: ExecuteCmd('notepad.exe',[DATA_PATH+'EventLog.log']); ).
  • PAL can now log messages to Event Log (Example: PAL.Log('Notice message',ltNotice);).
  • HTTP Basic authentication support in both PAL scripting and audio streaming (Use http://user:[email protected]/document?query format).
  • Added AnsiQuotedStr function to PAL for easier ExecuteCmd parameter quoting.

New in SAM Broadcaster LITE 2017.7 (Aug 8, 2017)

  • Added support for additional PCM WAV formats (24bit, 32bit, 64bit in IEEE_FLOAT and PCM).

New in SAM Broadcaster LITE 2017.6 (Jul 4, 2017)

  • Database export to CSV. Use /EXPORT parameter or Export command from Program Files.
  • Database import from pevious CSV export. Use /IMPORT parameter or Import command from Program Files.
  • Updated database structure for FireBird and MySQL to be more consistent across databases.
  • Reverted URLEncode to use "%20" instead of plus ("+") for encoding spaces. This affected Shoutcast v1 titles.

New in SAM Broadcaster LITE 2017.5 (May 30, 2017)

  • Updated Help links to new Help Center location.
  • Fixed hint on Cancel Switch button.
  • Improved UTF-8 support for CheapestStream and SAMBC Cloud encoders.
  • Fixed some images not loading for Amazon Album Cover search.
  • Fixed SAM DJ pre-release timeout issue.

New in SAM Broadcaster LITE 2017.4 (May 2, 2017)

  • Removed Dual Channel as option from CheapestStream and SpacialNet encoders due to HTML5 playback incompatibility.
  • Removed Dual Channel as option from MP3 (LAME) and SpacialNet encoders.
  • Fixed missing images in online changelog.
  • Added log message for PRE-RELEASE versions (QA/BETA).
  • Updated EULA.
  • Updated CodeSign certificate.

New in SAM Broadcaster LITE 2017.3 (Mar 31, 2017)

  • New Jingles & Drops window.
  • Fixed error when deleting custom category.

New in SAM Broadcaster LITE 2017.2 (Mar 31, 2017)

  • Fixed bug where Skip Track button was enabled when DJ did not have the permission, causing DJ to be logged out when clicked.
  • Event Scheduler up/down buttons removed as state was not persisted.
  • Added "graceful back-off" logic to SAMCloud Encoder to avoid stampede scenarios and to allow "kick" functionality to work better.
  • Encoder now more gracefully handle case where two tried to DJs connect to same slot at same time.
  • CheapestStream Encoder improvements to prevent rare crash when switching users while encoding.

New in SAM Broadcaster LITE 2017.1 (Mar 31, 2017)

  • Fixed Amazon Album Cover search.
  • Removed unsupported profiles from WM Encoder.
  • WebSocket message parsing improvements.
  • Improved DEBUG edition code and tracing.
  • Upgraded network library.

New in SAM Broadcaster LITE 2016.11 (Jan 4, 2017)

  • Fixed bug where Skip Track button was enabled when DJ did not have the permission, causing DJ to be logged out when clicked.
  • Added "graceful back-off" logic to SAMCloud Encoder to avoid stampede scenarios and to allow "kick" functionality to work better.
  • Encoder now more gracefully handle case where two tried to DJs connect to same slot at same time.
  • Removed Windows Media Encoder 6kbps profile which no longer works on newer systems. (You can still create your own custom low bitrate profiles)
  • CheapestStream Encoder improvements to prevent rare crash when switching users while encoding.
  • Increased websocket buffer size to handler larger burst of messages.

New in SAM Broadcaster LITE 2016.10 (Jan 4, 2017)

  • Fixed bug where "Start/Stop Cloud" button was enabled when DJ did not have those permissions. This caused DJ to be logged out instead.
  • Improved Broadcast Control to avoid chance of race conditions with commands.
  • Fix Cloud Encoder listen link on Encoders Window.
  • Various Broadcast Control Window improvements including more robust error handling.

New in SAM Broadcaster LITE 2016.9 (Jan 4, 2017)

  • Improved Broadcast Control Center toolbar.
  • Fixed file detection issue in FLAC decoder.
  • Fixed SAM Broadcaster Cloud statistic relay to properly persist Graph color, Show on Graph and Private settings.
  • Fixed issue where more than one cloud relay could show on statistic relay.
  • Fixed issue where drag from File Explorer to Playlist did not always work.

New in SAM Broadcaster LITE 2016.8 (Jan 4, 2017)

  • Dual screen support.
  • Fixed problem where DJs with only Live Streaming permission could not connect.
  • Changed Broadcast Control Center default dimensions.
  • VoiceFX: Changed workflow slightly. Hitting record does reset settings to default, but uses current settings.
  • Fixed saving window size for Playlist views.
  • UI now remembers window maximized state.
  • Properly disable Sort by Date Added for non-Playlist categories.
  • Fixed issue with Scheduled events that did not save due to regional date/time formatting issues.
  • Upgraded bug and memory tracing in DEBUG builds.
  • Fixed various minor memory leaks.

New in SAM Broadcaster LITE 2016.7 (Jan 4, 2017)

  • Fixed Shoutcast v1 metadata and statistic issue.
  • Improved FLV streamer (CheapestStream).
  • Improved MP4 decoder.
  • Fixed index out of bounds errors for:
  • Visual tree select range
  • VUMeter

New in SAM Broadcaster LITE 2016.6 (Jan 4, 2017)

  • New tutorial on how to use automated requests via SAM Broadcaster Cloud.
  • Updated user-agent information in Icecast v2 streaming. Also switched from ICE/1.0 to HTTP/1.0 as protocol identifier.
  • Improved duration parsing in WebSocket handler.

New in SAM Broadcaster LITE 2016.5 (Jan 4, 2017)

  • Fixed in-app upgrade download.
  • Added "Keep me signed in" option to SAM Broadcaster Cloud sign in screen.
  • Fixed playlist import into SAM Broadcaster Cloud while logged in as owner.
  • Improved installer checking for running application instances.
  • Fixed station permission issue when switching users after initial password failure.
  • Improved websocket message parser to handle edge cases that caused stability problems.

New in SAM Broadcaster LITE 2016.4 (Jan 4, 2017)

  • Broadcast Control now displays currently playing track information for Cloud source.
  • Do not return requests on Touch if requests are disabled on software side.
  • Enable HTTP port only for legacy requests (which helps minimize any firewall issues)
  • Fix bug where Cloud static relay could fail to update on Statistic Relay window after user switch.
  • Changed cloud statistic relay URL and also AudioRealm listing improvements.
  • Splash screen improvements.

New in SAM Broadcaster LITE 2016.3 (Jan 4, 2017)

  • Fixed bug in M4A decoder which could cause application to crash.
  • Improve handling of corrupt M4A files.
  • Fixed PAL script reset to always restart script.
  • Updated PAL Scripting Reference guide with new available PAL commands.
  • Changed hidden exception tracing parameters (Only works with DEBUG build).
  • /LogOnHidden - create debug file for hidden exceptions. (recommended and also default if no parameter specified)
  • /FailOnHidden - show bug report window on each hidden exception.
  • /DisableHidden - disable hidden exception tracing.

New in SAM Broadcaster LITE 2016.2 (Jan 4, 2017)

  • Request playlist will now also sync on changes to Playlists (if enabled).
  • Improved trace logging for easier issue resolution.
  • Fixed thread safety on some core objects.
  • Fixed problem with library import for requests via SAM Broadcaster Cloud.
  • Parameters added to trace hidden exceptions: (Only works with DEBUG build)
  • /LogOnHidden - create debug file for hidden exceptions. (recommended)
  • /FailOnHidden - show bug report window on each hidden exception.

New in SAM Broadcaster LITE 2013.4 Build 38653 (Jul 6, 2013)

  • FLAC playback support!
  • Fixed double speed / corrupted audio bug.
  • SAMVIBE Library export - only upload if exported raw data changed.
  • SAMVIBE Library export - Threaded file export to avoid UI freeze with Firebird Database.
  • SAMVIBE Library export - Strip null characters from all fields.

New in SAM Broadcaster LITE 2013.3 (May 15, 2013)

  • Integration with SAM VIBE services
  • Licensing bug fixes
  • Additional graphic format support added for album art and station logos (*.png)
  • Fix for very large mp3 files not showing duration
  • Updated CheapestStream protocol
  • Fixes for Statistical relays

New in SAM Broadcaster LITE 2013.2 (May 15, 2013)

  • Automatic Reactivation for expiring keys
  • Fix for SAM sticking decks bug.
  • Fix for process priority being set to invalid states in Windows NT 6.x.
  • Fix for failed activations due to invalid home path
  • Fix memory leaks in Web calls

New in SAM Broadcaster LITE 2013.1 (May 15, 2013)

  • Updated 2013 splash screen graphics
  • Better looking activation screen.
  • Much improved manual activation process.
  • Code-signed EXE with updated certificate
  • Copyright message year updated to 2013
  • Proper SAM LITE support
  • Fix a SAM freeze bug
  • Fix activation issue where directory does not exist yet to store license file.

New in SAM Broadcaster LITE 2013.0 (May 15, 2013)

  • Windows 8 compatibility.
  • All new product key and activation system.
  • Improved stability in multi-CPU environments.
  • HTML Encoding removed from CDATA XML fields in stwCue.

New in SAM Broadcaster LITE 4.9.8 (Nov 9, 2012)

  • DE1425: Fix Icecast2 XML Pulldown crash.
  • DE1474: SpacialNet Relay now supports Pull mode.
  • DE1418: Fix Delete Song from Category Bug.
  • TA9362: More robust GET and POST Code.

New in SAM Broadcaster LITE 4.9.7 (Aug 29, 2012)

  • US2238: Improved CheapestStream encoder to allow compatibility with iTunes / Winamp players.
  • US2277: Listen to Stream menu option directly from encoders.
  • DE986: Fixed Wowza statistic relay issue. Added support for v3.
  • US2276: New HTML output option to send stwCue data via HTTP to Triton's Station Manager application.
  • DE1073: Fixed Category.Delete PAL scripting function.
  • DE1312: Fixed failure of SAM to start on new installation.
  • DE1313: Fixed Tip of Day scrollbar issue on Windows 7.
  • DE1340: Fixed Archive window for Cheapest Stream encoder.
  • DE1338: Fixed Crashing issues related to failed request port binding.
  • Added TRefreshList.Refresh to PAL scripting so that The RequestList can be refreshed automatically.

New in SAM Broadcaster LITE 4.9.6 (Jun 6, 2012)

  • Separated AGC Configuration allowing upgrades to re-enable AGC.
  • Re-enabled Audiorealm integration in Lite.
  • Queue limit increased to 100 tracks.

New in SAM Broadcaster LITE 4.9.5 (Jun 6, 2012)

  • Fixed race condition in Player code.
  • Added Check to Activation processing of XML warning of XML Core services failure.
  • Fixed Lagging Disabled Add button on Playlist window.
  • Added more discriptive error messages to Windows Media Encoder.
  • Fixed WMA Settings Loss when updating account information with SpacialNet API bug
  • Added CheapestStream encoder to all versions of SAM.
  • Introduction of PLUS and LITE versions of SAM Broadcaster.