Rich Music Format combines the best aspects of WAV, MIDI and streaming audio, without any of the drawbacks. It has the fidelity of linear audio but the tiny file sizes and dynamic abilities of MIDI. This combination is further enhanced with web-ready features such as (a) encrypted copyright information which can be displayed in a web browser window while the music plays; (b) advanced compression to make the already-small RMF file even smaller; (c) real-time studio-quality effects such as reverbs, chorus, distortion, delays and other effects; and (d) a highly portable cross-platform file format which requires NO server software (unlike some other internet audio technologies). RMF is perfect for games, the web, presentations, demos, applications--anywhere that quality, flexibility and file size are important.
And now, you can harness the power of RMF and Beatnik in Director! With Beatnik Xtra Lite, you can use RMF music files and sound effects in your movies, projectors on both Windows and Mac, and even Shockwave movies. The Lite version, included free with Director 7, gives you mostly the same features as the Beatnik Player (the plug-in for web browsers); if you choose to upgrade to Beatnik Xtra Pro, you'll get a complete 'out-of-box' solution for all of your RMF audio needs in Director. Beatnik Xtra Pro features an extended feature set, larger soundbanks, more music files, and other enhancements. For more information on Beatnik Xtra Pro, see the 'Upgrade to Pro' link under the Xtras-->Beatnik menu items list.
