APEX Hard Disk
Hard Disk only
$100/mo or $2,999
(Apex software | Harmony Soundcard | Customer support | Updates)
APEX Cloud - 1 User included. $15/mo for each additional user
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APEX Plus
Hard Disk + Satellite
$125/mo or $4,999
(Apex software | Bridge Switcher | Customer support | Updates)
APEX Cloud - 1 User included. $15/mo for each additional user
Radio automation has evolved, and so has APEX. The all new APEX Cloud brings a modern interface, powerful new automation tools, improved remote operation, and an entirely new cloud based experience designed from the ground up for today’s broadcaster. Whether you’re in the studio, across town, or across the world, APEX gives you the tools to keep your station sounding great and running reliably from virtually anywhere.
With Apex, you can choose the plan that works best for you, giving you the most value. How do you determine which plan to go with? The simple question is, do you do satellite automation, ball games, or play URL streams? If so, then you will want the APEX Plus package. If you only do Hard Disk automation, then you will want to go with the APEX Hard Disk only package. For a more detailed list of features and the differences between the two packages, please visit our Comparison Chart page.
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Introducing the new way to automate your station.
We focused on the big picture but never lost sight of the details. Introducing the most powerful and flexible radio automation system in the world.
APEX is the ultimate solution for any radio station. Whether you are a small internet station or a large multi-station group, APEX has all you need at an extremely affordable price.
Remote Access User Profiles
Every APEX Cloud plan includes one remote-access user profile that can be shared by as many authorized staff members as the station would like, so most stations can provide access to their entire team without paying per person. If separate permissions are needed, additional user profiles can be added for $15/month each and configured to restrict access to specific screens and features. This makes it easy to give operators, program directors, engineers, and management only the level of access they need.
For buyout systems, APEX Cloud remote access after the first included year is also available for $15/month per user profile.
Buyout vs. Monthly Options
APEX is available as either a monthly subscription or a one-time buyout, allowing each station to choose the option that best fits its budget and operation. Monthly plans include ongoing software updates, technical support, APEX Cloud remote access, and one included remote-access user profile.
The buyout option provides a permanent license to the APEX software and includes one full year of software updates, support, and APEX Cloud remote access. After the first year, the station can continue using APEX locally, with remote access, updates, and support available separately as needed.
Your station. Wherever you are.
APEX Cloud brings your radio automation into the modern world. Access and operate your station from the studio, your office, home, or virtually anywhere with an Internet connection. APEX gives you the power of a modern cloud-connected interface while your critical on-air automation continues to run locally at the station.
Control your playlist, access your audio library, fire Hot Keys, make schedule changes, monitor what is playing, and much more—all through an easy-to-use browser interface.
The best of both worlds.
APEX Cloud doesn't move your critical on-air playback to a distant server. The Arrakis Automation Engine runs locally at your station, handling playback, schedules, audio, hardware, and automation independently of the cloud interface.
That means your station isn't dependent on the Internet to stay on the air. If your Internet connection is interrupted, the Automation Engine keeps running your scheduled programming locally. When you're connected, APEX Cloud gives you powerful control from virtually anywhere.
Real automation control. Not just remote desktop.
APEX Cloud gives you direct control of your automation through a modern browser-based interface. Whether you're across the studio or across the country, you can see what is happening on-air and interact with your station without having to sit in front of the automation computer.
Start, Stop or advance the automation, make playlist changes, load audio, access Hot Keys, review station status and more—all from your APEX Client.
Powerful multi-station control.
Whether you operate one station or an entire group, APEX Cloud is designed to make managing your operation easier. Access your stations through a common interface and move between them without having to physically visit each studio.
Program directors, engineers and station managers can have access to the tools they need wherever they happen to be—making APEX an ideal solution for both independent stations and multi-station groups.
Designed for today's radio studio.
APEX gives your air staff a clean, modern interface designed to make operating a station fast and intuitive. See what's playing, what's coming next, access your library, fire Hot Keys, audition audio and control your show from one powerful interface.
APEX is ideal for touchscreen studios and traditional mouse-and-keyboard operation alike, giving each operator the freedom to work the way they prefer.
Know exactly what's happening at your station.
APEX Cloud keeps you connected to your on-air system with live status information. See what's currently playing, what's next in the playlist and the current state of your automation while controlling playback directly from the interface.
Real-time audio level meters provide additional visual feedback, helping operators know what's happening even when they aren't sitting in front of the studio automation computer.
Touchscreen & Multi-Monitor Compatible
APEX is touchscreen and dual/multi-monitor compatible, allowing you to customize exactly how you want your automation to look and work for your studio.
Build your station once. Let APEX do the rest.
From simple music formats to complex broadcast schedules, APEX gives you the flexibility to build programming that runs automatically around the clock. Create music clocks, rotations, timed events, commercial breaks and specialty programming, then make changes whenever you need them.
Changes can be quickly delivered to the on-air system, making last-minute programming adjustments easier whether you're inside the station or working remotely.
Your Entire Audio Library. Anywhere.
Find it. Manage it. Play it. Give your staff fast access to even the largest audio libraries. Search and organize music, commercials, liners, IDs, imaging and other audio from one easy-to-use library.
APEX Cloud makes the library available wherever authorized users need it, allowing them to find audio, review information and load content into the on-air playlist without having to work directly from the automation computer.
Networkable
APEX radio automation allows you to connect to one or as many networked studios as you like. Record your voice tracks, change your schedules, or manage all of your audio libraries from a single PC.
Have audio files that you want to go to only one station? It'll do that. Or maybe you want a handful of files to go to three of your ten stations. No problem. All this is done through the APEX software.
Hot Keys
Your most important audio, one touch away. Sound effects, liners, IDs, jingles, promos, beds and other frequently used audio are always at your fingertips with APEX Hot Keys. Create customizable Hot Key layouts designed around your station and your operators.
Multiple Hot Key profiles allow different shows, stations or personalities to organize their instant-play audio exactly the way they want it.
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URL Playback, Satellite & Ball Games.
(APEX Plus only)
Do you do satellite automation or broadcast ball games? Do you need to play a URL stream? Then you will want to choose the APEX Plus package. This includes a 16-channel switcher that connects directly to your satellite switcher or relay box. With Harmony hardware and APEX software, you get the ability to stream satellite feeds live or even record your shows or news for later playback.
The ball games feature for APEX allows you to play professional, college, or local games. It can receive commands to trigger local breaks, station IDs, and liners. It can also handle rain delay and return to game commands if a game gets rained out.
URL Stream Playback
Put live Internet programming directly into your schedule. Schedule live Internet audio streams just like any other programming source. APEX can automatically connect to supported URL streams at the scheduled time, allowing you to integrate network programming, syndicated content and other streaming sources directly into your station's automation.
When the program is finished, APEX automatically returns to your regularly scheduled programming.
Voice Tracking
Sound live. Even when you're not. Create professional voice-tracked programming that sounds natural and live. APEX gives your talent the tools to record breaks, adjust transitions, overlap music and create polished shows in a fraction of the time required to perform them live.
Build an entire day or week of programming while maintaining the personality and local sound your listeners expect.
Secure Remote Access
APEX Cloud is also built around modern cybersecurity practices, with authenticated user access, secure communications, controlled remote connectivity, and an architecture designed to keep station systems protected rather than openly exposed to the Internet.
This approach aligns with the FCC's new cybersecurity requirements for broadcasters, which emphasize strong access credentials, timely security updates, and firewall or network-segmentation protections for remotely managed broadcast equipment.
Schedule Days, Weeks or Months in Advance
APEX uses a date-based scheduling system, giving you the flexibility to build programming for specific days far into the future. Schedule tomorrow’s programming, prepare an entire week, or build special programming months in advance for holidays, events, seasonal formats, vacations, or other one-time dates.
Because schedules are tied to actual calendar dates, you can plan ahead with confidence while still making last-minute changes whenever needed.
Internet Radio Ready.
APEX radio automation works with most popular encoders. Use this encoder to send your audio, along with title and artist information, to your streaming service of choice.
Audio Conversion.
We can convert most types of audio libraries from existing and old automation systems. Email sales@arrakis-systems.com to find out what options are available.
3rd Party Software
APEX radio automation works with all major third-party traffic and music scheduling software. We also work with all third-party audio production software, allowing you to continue using the software you are accustomed to without compromise.
Proactive Remote Concierge Support
Support that helps find problems before they become bigger problems. APEX Cloud creates an entirely new level of customer support. Rather than waiting until something goes wrong and then trying to diagnose the problem, APEX can securely provide system warnings and error information to Arrakis support for proactive review.
Our support team can help identify scheduling mistakes, missing audio, system errors and other potential problems—helping your station stay on-air, sound better and reduce preventable mistakes.
Software Updates
are included at no additional charge*. This ensures you will always have the latest and greatest version, compatible with the newest Windows OS. Rest assured that your station will always have the most cutting-edge software available.
Phone support
is included at no additional charge*. Set up phone training sessions, where we will connect to your PC and walk you through everything to help get you and your staff started. Or call us for help with any troubleshooting. Phone support is offered during normal business hours.
*Included with the monthly program. One year of support and updates is included with the buyout purchase.
Email support
is included*, along with extensive online material. You will find hours of tutorials and walk-throughs that cover everything you need to know.
Access this material 24/7 and learn at your own pace.
Training at our factory is also an option. Contact our support team for current pricing.
Sign up for the APEX Cloud Demo Software
Note: the APEX Cloud demo is currently not available but will be available soon. Sign up below and we will send you a demo when it becomes available.
