M-Live B.Beat X 128GB + WiFi

PLAY BACKING TRACKS AND VIDEOS WITH LYRICS AND SCORES, HAS A 2 IN 8 OUT AUDIO CARD, MANAGES PLAYLISTS AND SHOWS.

B.BeatX reads and plays music files in WAV, Multitrack Audio, Stems, Midi, Mp4 Video, Mov, and JPG formats. You can use up to 16 mono or 8 stereo backing tracks. B.BeatX can store a large number of backing tracks. It has a VIDEO output for transmitting videos synchronized to the music or lyrics for the stage prompter. You can upload sheet music and view it on wireless-connected smart devices. B.BeatX has a digital mixer to adjust the 16 audio tracks, 8 separate outputs, click, and headphone management. Remote control via app via wireless or cable, MIDI clock send. When used independently, B.BeatX is remotely controlled by an app running on a tablet or smartphone. Alternatively, it can be controlled by the connected B.Beat via a LAN connection.

DIGITAL MIXER

B.BeatX includes a digital mixer to manage 16 tracks on 8 separate outputs, 2 inputs, a headphone output for the click*, return from the mixer, and backing tracks. With the 8 outputs, you can send the tracks that make up the backing tracks to the stage mixer. A stereo or mono audio signal can be fed back into the B.Beat from any source via the 2 available inputs. The B.Beat also recognizes the click track and can route it to any of the 8 available outputs and simultaneously to the headphone output*. When the headphone output is activated with 4 potentiometers, the musician can balance what they want to hear in their headphones during the performance in real time.

*When the headphone output is activated, it uses two audio channels, so there are 6 outputs available during the performance.

With the 6 outputs, the tracks that make up the backing tracks can be sent to the stage mixer.

A stereo or mono audio signal can be fed into B.Beat from any source via the two inputs. B.Beat also recognizes the click track and can route it to any of the 6 available outputs and simultaneously to the headphone output.

B.BEAT EXPANSION

B.BeatX can work in sync with B.Beat and B.Beat Pro16. This means that if you use B.Beat + B.BeatX, you can build audio projects with up to 32 mono tracks (or 16 stereo tracks) and use 6 + 8 audio outputs for a single project, for a total of 14 outputs. In addition, the two VIDEO outputs of the two machines allow you to have one video track and one track for the prompter (Prompter for Lyrics).

If you use B.BeatX in combination with B.Beat pro16, you can have 16+16 audio tracks that will be managed on 24 audio outputs.

AUDIO CARD

B.BeatX includes a real 8-output and 2-input audio card, compatible with Windows and iOS via our drivers available here. Thanks to the card, you can use a digitally connected PC together with B.BeatX, channeling the outputs of the various B.BeatX tracks exactly as in the DAW. This feature is very useful during sound checks and in the rehearsal room, before transferring the backing tracks from the DAW directly to B.Beat.

B.BEATX ON STAGE

B.BeatX has been designed for maximum reliability during live performances. There is a dedicated button on the remote control panel [LIVE] that can be used when the show starts, because from that moment on, the B.Beat processor will be busy ensuring maximum performance without wasting resources. This minimizes the risk of accidental crashes and protects the user from operating errors.

B.BeatX has a sync system for use in conjunction with auto switch systems that prevent the device from stopping in the event of a crash.

VIDEO OUTPUT

B.BeatX has a video output, as it is often necessary to have a video wall accompanying musical performances on stage. The same output can be used to display song lyrics, like a teleprompter. Sheet music can be loaded as PDF files, and you can have a dedicated score for each instrument on stage. The score can be viewed on a smart device via wireless connection.

ORGANIZE YOUR PERFORMANCE

B.BeatX manages individual backing tracks that can be organized into convenient playlists or into actual shows composed of multiple scenes of various types. Projects can contain music, videos, and images, as well as MIDI tracks for sending messages to the various devices used for live performances. The philosophy behind B.Beat is to simplify the management of backing tracks and videos during a show. With B.BeatX, there is no need to bring computers, tablets, sound and video cards, cables, or mixers on stage.

PREPARE B.BEAT FOR THE SHOW

Create your backing tracks with your DAW, and once you have finished your work in the recording studio, you are ready to transfer the music to B.BeatX. To do this, an app called B.Beat Manager is included, which runs on Windows and Mac PCs. With the Manager, you can assign outputs to the various tracks and complete editing by adjusting the volumes as desired. If you have synchronized the videos to the music, you can upload everything to B.Beat.

METRONOME AND CLICK

B.BeatX has a dedicated metronome session. You can easily manage a metronome directly on stage. The metronome's audio click can be output to one of the 8 outputs and simultaneously to the headphone output, if set. The same happens with the click when it is recorded on the backing tracks. When the click track is present in the multitrack backing tracks, it is recognized and sent to a separate output and to the headphones.

RACK PANEL

B.BeatX can be mounted in a convenient optional panel that fits into two rack units. This makes it very easy to combine it with other devices we use for our live shows.

SONG SERVICE WEBSITE

B.BeatX can read MTA (multitrack audio) files produced and distributed by M-Live via the Song Service website. MTA files are multitrack files that B.Beat reads as 8 stereo tracks. The backing tracks are organized as follows: Track 1 Drums, Track 2 Bass, Track 3 Guitar, Track 4 Keyboards, Track 5 Orchestra, Track 6 Wind Instruments, Track 7 Click, Track 8 Melody. Audio projects with 16 separate stereo tracks are also available, which can be freely adapted to B.Beat with any DAW.