Case Studies

Entertaining Soldiers

Brent Sweetin of Texas Style DJ using OtsAV with Video to entertain the US troops based in Germany (pictured left).

Ots Labs is proud to reveal the use of OtsAV at the Kazabra Club, the largest American Country Club in Europe purpose built to entertain the US armed forces and their families. The Kazabra Club is based near Landstuhl Regional Medical Centre (LRMC), the largest American military hospital outside the United States, which has played a major role in many world events. Today, LRMC provides medical treatment to casualties injured during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq.

Texas Style DJ, Brent Sweetin uses OtsAV Pro with the Video and Karaoke features to entertain approximately 1000 soldiers every week. Country music is the genre of choice for this crowd and Brent uses a combination of Video and Karaoke to get the soldiers involved. OtsAV's automation feature is of most benefit for Brent, he explains, "It lets you concentrate more on your crowd and less on looking for the next song off a disk".

The Kazabra Club plays an important role for the well being and morale of these US soldiers and their families, therefore it is important things flow smoothly. The quality and reliability of the Ots software eliminates much of the night's worries and all Brent can say is "Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!"

OtsAV, The Technology Behind A Radio Revolution - JACK-FM.

OtsAV is the technology behind the original JACK-FM station. JACK-FM founder, Bob Perry, first discovered OtsAV from the engineer of a small AM station on Long Island, Bob explains, "I was impressed how good and tight the station sounded...I downloaded the demo...the rest is history".

The JACK-FM concept was inspired by Bob's "button-puncher" wife, friends and a few holiday parties. "I realised that no one listens to just one genre of music in their life. We all enjoy different sounds at different times. Upbeat pop, good rock 'n' roll, oldies, Sinatra or a little country heartbreaker now and then." With this inspiration Bob loaded his OtsDJ [OtsAV] program with a wide variety of music and launched the original online JACK-FM station in late 2000.

Seven years later, JACK-FM is a world-wide phenomenon being played in over 70 stations in the USA, Canada, Russia, United Kingdom. Meanwhile the original online station is still happily running on OtsDJ [OtsAV].

Bob admits that OtsAV's segue control (auto-mixing) has saved him hours by eliminating the need to set heads/tails, segue points and the like to songs. "Ots is rip it and forget it! I'm always amazed at the great segues and my listeners are too." Bob explains. The OtsAV Scheduling and Logging feature is another one of Bob's favorites, helping to create a truly professional station.

Reminiscing, Bob casually comments "Funny how OtsDJ [OtsAV] helped launch a radio revolution huh? Boy is that a promo for Ots!"

"OtsAV is the best choice of software!"

At 22, Kevin Atkinson is chairman of the Community Broadcast Initiative Tyneside (CBIT), IT Manager at NE1fm 102.5, an events DJ, and an IT network specialist. (pictured left).

Kevin doesn't waste time, so when a friend introduced him to OtsJuke (now OtsAV) he quickly binned his frustrating PCDJ licence to enjoy the exceptional sound quality, stability and automation of OtsJuke. Kevin explains, "...[I] wanted something that sounded better, was more reliable and had automation for my radio work."

Kevin explains, "now I use nothing but OtsAV". NE1fm 102.5 is run on OtsAV and Kevin also uses it to Compere and DJ at events all around the North East of the UK.

For over 5 years Kevin has enjoyed the stand out qualities unique to OtsAV. He says, "I love hearing the automation sound perfect every time". He remains an avid supporter of OtsAV, commenting that, "I often wonder why I am not a re-seller as I push for people to purchase it everytime people ask how they can get their hands on it."

When asked if there's anything else he'd like to add, Kevin simply stated, "OtsAV is the best choice of software!"

-- Kevin Atkinson, Chairman: CBIT, IT Manager: NE1fm 102.5, Owner: KevinAtkinson.co.uk

Getting back into the game!

Gordon Pilcher, a 53 year old DJ, newly wed, and recent stroke victim, is using OtsAV as a rehabilitation tool to defy doctors' diagnosis (pictured left).

"Go home and sit on the veranda in the sun". Gordon's doctors did not have an optimistic outlook after a major 2003 stroke left him paralysed down the left side, "ok, I was almost worm food" admits Gordon. However to his doctor's amazement, Gordon's determination saw him walking within 3 months, successfully re-sit his drivers licence, and begin challenging his cognitive function using OtsAV.

With years of experience as a radio DJ, Gordon chose to use his recently purchased OtsDJ Pro licence (now OtsAV) to help him get back to the things he knew. "I started to push the boundaries...with my sons' help, I DJ'd at a couple of parties and they went down a real treat." During one of these parties Gordon was questioned: "Don't most retire after suffering a stroke?" To which he replied "No, it is time to refire!"

Gordon insists OtsAV "would make a great rehabilitation tool for anyone who has suffered a brain injury and has a love for music".

The stroke left him with damage to 30% of the right front section of his brain, the area that operates the cognitive skills. Despite his remarkable recovery, Gordon's left arm remains paralysed and would like "anyone who has a spare left arm they don't need" to contact him.

Gordon is grateful for the benefit and enjoyment OtsAV has provided him, "it's awesome, just the bees knees and the customer service is brilliant...Ots Corp could teach other businesses what service really is".

Full Time Property Underwriter, Part Time DJ

Matthew Rigby is an insurance man with a passion to entertain. From filing out endless forms by day to freeform by night, Matt (DJ M) does not live by stereotypes. He's even turned his passion into a company that offers professional DJ entertainment and party supplies for almost any event.(pictured left).

When it came time for Matt to move into the digital DJing era he searched for suitable software and found OtsJuke (now OtsAV), Matt admits "...it was by far the best software I had tried. I converted a few MP3's, had a play with it for a few hours and thought wow, then decided to buy it!".

Matt enjoys the stability and professionalism of OtsAV, he explains, "The audio is always very stable...OTS is the only software I wouldn't worry about when performing live".. Matt continues to show his appreciation of the OtsAV products by acting as a Moderator on the OtsAV Unoffical Forum. Thank you Matt!

-- Matthew Rigby (DJ M), Owner, Matt Rigby DJ Entertainment

Radio - DJ - Home

James Roberts (pictured left) is using OtsAV to run several on-air radio stations and online webcasting. He has worked in the radio industry since 1969, with roles ranging from panel operator to business owner. James has seen many changes throughout the years and when it came time to enter the digital arena he turned to OtsJuke (now OtsAV).

James explains how well this choice has served him, "Since day one, I've always been impressed by the stability and reliability of the product. It has given me a great deal of pleasure over the years to use it, and to participate in the support forum to help others enjoy the Ots experience."

His radio presenting naturally progressed to MC and Mobile DJ work where James continues to enjoy the benefits of OtsAV. When asked to compare OtsAV to other DJ software, James replied, "...the audio and video quality of OtsAV is far superior".

Once a year James also heads to Tamworth, "The Australian Capital of Country Music" to present a program of country music (powered by OtsAV) for "Festival FM 101.5".

In his spare time James relaxes to the sounds of his OtsAV powered home entertainment system, and shares the benefits of OtsAV with numerous others. James said "Several of my family members now have their own copy, and I have been instrumental in selling it to several radio stations."

-- James Roberts (Milky)