Online content creation and live streaming are more popular than ever, and with so many creators contributing online, it can be hard to tell what results you’ll get when it comes to sound quality. When searching for the newest gameplay footage or announcement trailer, you will undoubtedly come across videos with hard-to-hear audio, muffled sound, or in some cases, no audio at all.
For creators and streamers, there are even more challenges to overcome. Adjusting audio levels on the fly, unstable streaming due to high CPU power requirements, or removing videos because of not having access to royalty-free music at a reasonable price.
It takes a lot of effort and skills to livestream and create content. Roland, one of the leading innovators in electronic music and audio/video gear for over half a century, has a solution to overcome these challenges.
Let’s Mix It Up
Meet the Roland BRIDGE CAST Dual Bus Gaming Mixer, an all-in-one solution for premium live stream audio. The BRIDGE CAST uses a dual-audio mixer, allowing streamers to independently balance audio levels, enabling stable streaming for viewers while also avoiding the higher CPU power requirements of software-based mixers. This feature means you can prioritize what you need to hear while gaming, while also creating a separate stream mix perfectly balanced for your audience. Need to hear enemy footsteps while streaming a first-person shooter, or want to make sure you know what’s around the corner while playing a game that requires stealth? The BRIDGE CAST lets you pinpoint audio frequencies and boost their levels to ensure you don’t miss the critical sounds you need to hear.
Once you find the perfect settings for a specific title, you can save those settings in the onboard Game EQs and quickly load up the profiles. Meaning you don’t have to worry about mixing on the fly, and can focus on your gameplay and chat instead!
Set the Vibes
Another challenge that streamers face is finding the right audio to play in the background that won’t get their videos blocked or taken down. Well, Roland has a solution for that too!
In addition to the flexible mixing tool, Roland also provides streamers with a curated music service for the BRIDGE CAST Gaming Mixer, BGM CAST. BGM CAST offers users a simple, integrated solution to enhance livestreams with background music and sound effects. This direct access to a music library, which is conveniently managed within the BRIDGE CAST app, eliminates the need for third-party music services or complicated software setups. Every track in BGM CAST is royalty-free, meaning streamers don’t need to worry about copyright strikes.
BGM CAST also includes features that replicate a dedicated DJ. Simply select an audio mood setting and genre, and a curated playlist will play in the background. If you want to add a track to your favorites or remove a track from being included in future stream playlists, just click the “thumbs up” or “thumbs down” buttons during playback, and BGM CAST will take care of that for you. If you need even more customization, the BRIDGE CAST also includes mapping for up to four buttons to use as a virtual soundboard! This feature gives you instant sound-effect triggering, without additional software setup.
If you want to get a sneak peek into Roland’s library, check out this video. BRIDGE CAST owners can also sign up for a free Roland account via the BRIDGE CAST App to get access to 36 background music tracks and 16 sound effects at no charge. Users who sign up for the Roland Cloud Core membership can access thousands of additional tracks and hundreds of sound effects, with new selections added each month. The Roland Cloud plan includes tools like Zenbeats music production software, sample packs, and virtual Roland instruments.
Playing Games
Roland instruments have been used to create video game music for almost 40 years, and many gamers are already using Roland products like the VT-4 Vocal Transformer and customizable V-MODA headphones in their home setups.
Roland has been in the gaming space for a while now - combining the tech musicians enjoy, and giving gamers easy-to-use solutions for their streaming needs. BRIDGE CAST lets streamers focus on crafting their unique brand.
You can get your hands on the BRIDGE CAST now through Amazon and select authorized Roland dealers to take your streaming to the next level. For streamers who want to make sure they have as many options as possible, BGM CAST is now live, so be sure to sign up to gain access to Roland’s entire library of royalty-free music and sound effects.
With over five decades of experience in the electronic musical instrument and audio/visual product development space, Roland has sought to create innovative solutions driven by the latest technologies. The company is dedicated to enhancing its product lineup with AI and other emerging technologies and growing Roland Cloud services to meet the evolving needs of modern creators.
