Gainport Streaming adds FLAC file playback support for uncompressed sound.
The enthusiasts asked – and Beatport answered. Members of both the Beatport Streaming Professional program and the Beatsource Streaming Pro+ strategy now have the option to play uncompressed FLAC files on Beatport Streaming.
That means Beatport’s full 12-million+-track library– along with Beatsource’s 7-million-strong golden mine – is now at your disposal to flow in high-quality, unencrypted, crystal apparent form. This may be the reason to reconsider if you’re a DJ who has n’t yet tried streaming tracks for your set because of the poor sound quality when MP3s were your only option.
Lossy files also have a quicker loading time, which lessens the chance of running into slow cushion times for tracks you’re trying to play during your set. This development alone could produce streaming a much more appealing option for DJs who work in fast-paced environments where launching a monitor in seconds is non-negotiable.
If you’re not ready to shift completely to a lossless collection, that’s not an issue sometimes, versatile switching between FLAC and MP3s is applicable to Professional customers as well. Playing on a massive and/or high-quality sound system? Keep it in FLAC. Need to save on bandwidth or storage? Without compromising your workflow, you can make adjustments accordingly. When it really comes to it, this is a significant Beatport move that truly honors and embodies the importance of maintaining the best possible sound quality. Beyond that, the new features give DJs more control and lessen the barriers to high-quality audio streaming in a live performance.
FLAC streaming is currently only compatible with Serato ( Mac ), but it will soon roll out across a number of widely used platforms including the CDJ-3000, rekordbox, Traktor, and Serato for Windows. This cross-platform support is an admirable step on the path to make lossless streaming a new standard in the scene.
With this quick start guide from Beatport, learn how to stream lossless audio. Be aware that you will need a$ 29.99 USD/month Beatport Streaming Professional subscription to do so. The website is currently providing a 30-day free trial.
