Why Is Sam Broadcaster Pro So Expensive?
SAM Broadcaster in its various flavours (Pro/Studio) can cost between $299 and $699
I could understand the price tags if SAM was worth buying but it isn't its a really awful unstable piece of software.
SAM Broadcaster was first developed in 1999 by some hobby broadcasters
SAM still suffers from the same errors and issues it had when v1.3 came out
I tried using SAM Broadcaster way back in 1999 when I was first looking for audio playback software.
You couldn't add a huge folder of music into version 1.3 the software it would freeze and then crash if you tried to do that.
When SAM v2.x.x came out with a redesigned GUI I thought it wasn't worth the price tag they were charging ($199)
Stability isn't something you get from SAM Broadcaster Pro it crashes and burns frequently.
SAM Broadcaster had so much promise but the developers behind the software became lazy.
They don't seem interested in fixing the bugs or improving the programs stability.
It's rare the developers introduce new features into SAM Broadcaster most of the time its quick fixes for parts of the software that stopped working.
So back to the original question: Why is SAM Broadcaster Pro so expensive?
It's because Spacial Audio think that's what their software is worth
EX SAM Broadcaster users would tell you SAM is NOT worth the $$$
I regularly see users switching from SAM Broadcaster Pro to RadioDJ free radio playout software.
Reasons to Use RadioDJ:
- Once installed it's stable and works for days/weeks without needing to keep an eye on it
- Great Music library support add as many categories & subcategories you require
- RadioDJ doesn't require online activations or registration keys
- RadioDJ sounds Professional with the BASS sound engine
- RadioDJ is 100% FREE and has ZERO restrictions on what YOU use it for
- The Database is really stable. Plus RadioDJ comes with a Database Backup Tool
- Easy to manage Playlists, Rotations & Events for all your automation needs
- Great Technical Support should something go wrong with your installation via the Forums
- Customisable Interface with the Color Editor
Despite claims by other radio playout software developers RadioDJ really is 100% FREE
Switch to RadioDJ today You'll feel all warm and squishy when you do!
GUI = (graphical user interface)