[slim] Squeezeslave and last.fm scrobbling

First, do questions about squeezeslave go in this forum? Anyway, my problem is that squeezeslave will submit its listening now info to last.fm (it shows on the site), but the tracks aren't submitted for real. That is, only the currently playing track is showing at any time, and is replaced when

Re: [slim] Syncing problems with 7.3

SoftSqueeze has never been able to synch properly with hardware players due to differences in software vs hardware playback. I would suggest giving the new SqueezePlay software a go instead of SoftSqueeze. However, I'm also having huge problems with synch between my SB3 and Controller. Whatever

Re: [slim] Syncing problems with 7.3

DoomWolf;374314 Wrote: (...) However, I'm also having huge problems with synch between my SB3 and Controller. Whatever I try, I cannot get them to synch properly at all (...) Same here with SBC and Transporter! :( Christian -- TheRooster2000 *-Transporter // Controller // QNAP TS-509

Re: [slim] DLNA Compliance?

DLNA/upNp, compliance of Sc means the end of sb/transporter. Some amp/receiver could display the tags and the integrated dac provide conversions to the amp. -- flytox flytox's Profile:

Re: [slim] Transporter stuck on Now Playing / Nothing with Squeezecenter 7.2/7.3

HEllo there i've encountered the same type of problem with my transporter and the 7.3 update. I will check this new 7.4 version and give it a try. Tanks Nerip -- Nerip Nerip's Profile:

Re: [slim] Syncing problems with 7.3

I hope this is due to the Controller playback currently only being in beta. http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?p=364931 -- DoomWolf DoomWolf's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8839 View

Re: [slim] Syncing problems with 7.3

So do I. Keep fingers crossed! ;) Christian -- TheRooster2000 *-Transporter // Controller // QNAP TS-509 Pro-* TheRooster2000's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=19845 View this thread:

Re: [slim] Squeezeslave and last.fm scrobbling

Try adding -O (capital letter O) to the command line when starting SS, then go to player settings for the squeezeslave instance and try enabling last.fm there. -- ralphy ralphy's Profile:

[slim] Sirius says won't recognize me!!! HELP!!!

I have a 128K subscription and while listening on my SB it stopped and said Trial Expired... I went to Squeezecenter and it shows that it is playing but that it had been stopped?I can access from my laptop with NO such message? Would appreciate any HELP. -- myvinyl333

Re: [slim] BBC Station Names disappeared?

Works fine for me - station names and sometimes programme details. Alien won't work atm though, but building up to a full reinstall over the holidays so fingers crossed. Missing my 'listen again'! -- thurstongarden Thurston Garden SB2 - Duet Controller - NAD 3020e - Mission 773's

Re: [slim] SqueezePlay Graphical interface

rksingla wrote: I read in the 7.3 roadmap that SqueezePlay was being developing into a full screen graphical interface to SC. I have been looking forward to that (and hoped it would give my wife a more attractive way to control our system). But when I downloaded SqueezePlay from the 7.3.1

Re: [slim] BBC Station Names disappeared?

OK, thanks Thurston, it must be me - still not getting BBC Station Names - must check my settings (again!) -- mooblie Martin at 'HeadSpin' (http://www.headspin.plus.com) mooblie's Profile:

Re: [slim] SqueezePlay Graphical interface

peter;374364 Wrote: It's an interface and it's graphical isn't it? Regards, Peter PS: I'm not too enthusiastic about it either. From an attractiveness point of view, I think the Softsqueeze interface is much more pleasant and interesting looking than the Squeezeplay interface. It is

Re: [slim] DLNA Compliance?

I'm going to add DLNA support to VortexBox. That way it will be easy to use with other DLNA devices such as PS3 and receivers that use DLNA. My goal is to have support for almost ant device. This is the list of protocols I want to support. SMB - widnows files sharing AppleTalk - for OSX DLNA -

Re: [slim] SqueezePlay Graphical interface

Depends who the customer is. If it's a Duet customer then SqueezePlay is more relevant as it mimics the Controller. If it's a Boom/Classic customer then maybe SoftSqueeze as that would look like the interface they are used to. One thing top remember is that SoftSqueeze is no longer developed

Re: [slim] SqueezePlay Graphical interface

Hopefully they develop it from here, it is basically the same lua app that is running on the controller ? probably with a bunch of relevant changes to make work on a desktop. The Desktop skin an full screen skin is a beginning thats probably as far as you get for free from the controller

Re: [slim] Strange interference on wifi SB2s

Like my Blackberry induces if its too close to the amp... -- tedfroop Good judgement is the result of experience ... Experience is the result of bad judgement. -- Fred Brooks tedfroop's Profile:

Re: [slim] Syncing problems with 7.3

It is. I read in one of the threads that it has the same problems as softsqueeze has, because right now it is just a software player. -- Kuben72 /Kuben72 1 Duet, 1 SBR and 2 SB3 Kuben72's Profile:

Re: [slim] SqueezePlay Graphical interface

I'm not overly enthusiastic about the GUI portion of SqueezePlay either. What I am hoping for, however, is it to be a better PC player. I currently use Squeezeslave on my pc, but it has some limitations that I believe the Squeezeplay player is addressing. I use either Moose (since I'm on

[slim] Random Mix doesn't seem very Random

Hi - can anyone help me... I am using squeeze box version 3 SqueezeCenter Version: 7.2.1 - 23630 @ Tue Oct 21 07:44:57 PDT 2008 - Windows XP - EN - cp1252 And I like the idea of just randomly getting hit with different tracks from my collection 800 artists - 3000+ tracks and 300 albums. But it

Re: [slim] Radio tune in question

I'm on version 7.3 and I can no longer find it. The radio station that I mentioned previously was playing via radiotime. Can someone please help.. -- bflatmajor bflatmajor's Profile:

Re: [slim] Random Mix doesn't seem very Random

This is a classic problem that plagues ALL random mixes. I have the same problem. With thousands of tracks, it seems to favor 1 or 2 artists. I've only seen one program do it right- SAM broadcaster. Allows you to setup playlist rules, such as: Don't play from same artist within 2 hours. Don't

[slim] Sync problem Squeezebox classic SliMP3

I've dug out my old Squeezebox classic, and the even-older SliMP3 original device, having been travelling for several years, and am really impressed at how the software has developed. Excellent work! I tried to sync the two players today and run into difficulty. All works fine initally, and

Re: [slim] Radio tune in question

bflatmajor;374481 Wrote: I'm on version 7.3 and I can no longer find it. The radio station that I mentioned previously was playing via radiotime. Can someone please help.. SC7 Internet Radio Search enter KISS and it's on the second page of results Andy: Maybe it's just my system but

Re: [slim] SqueezePlay Graphical interface

I think the word free is quite important. They (Logitech) are providing an extra way of enjoying your Duet/SB/Boom experience with an app that sits discreetly in the corner of your screen and is easy to use as the Controller. If you don't want to see the small box then minimise it. If you need

Re: [slim] SqueezePlay Graphical interface

bonze wrote: I think the word free is quite important. So, your point seems to be If it's free, you can't criticize it. Thankfully, not many people feel that way or the Open Source community would be in a very sad state indeed. X. ___ discuss

Re: [slim] Radio tune in question

I get the following error on my SB2 Http 1.0 500 internal server error. Any suggestions? -- bflatmajor bflatmajor's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=794 View this thread:

Re: [slim] Random Mix doesn't seem very Random

I also have issues with the random mix. And SC is worse than any other MP3 player/Ipod etc that I have ever seen. I have had occasion where it plays 3 tracks off the same album within a run of 10 random songs (and yes I do have several albums ;)). And it has done this on various artist albums

Re: [slim] Radio tune in question

bflatmajor;374513 Wrote: I get the following error on my SB2 Http 1.0 500 internal server error. Any suggestions? You get this result using above searching instructions? Do you have a RadioTime account set up on your SC version? You could try going to RadioTime.com, searching the station

Re: [slim] Radio tune in question

I can play other stations fine. This is where I have a problem.. When I follow your instructions, I do not have a listing for 'RadioTime Presets' under Internet Radio -- bflatmajor bflatmajor's Profile:

Re: [slim] Recently played ?

made a small Enhancement request regarding this 10425. http://bugs.slimdevices.com/show_bug.cgi?id=10425 If you like the general idea vote. -- Mnyb Mnyb's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4143

Re: [slim] iPeng Application 1.0 now on the App Store

SamS;374143 Wrote: pippin, Enjoying iPeng very much, thanks for your hard work. Somewhere in this (?) thread there was discussion on what size and file type is best for displaying album artwork via iPeng on your iPhone. I'm about to start finding art for all my albums, so I can go any

Re: [slim] DLNA Compliance?

agillis;374382 Wrote: Any other protocols I need to support? My goal is that 100% of media player will be able to access your music collection. Well, SlimProto obviously. -- funkstar funkstar's Profile:

Re: [slim] Syncing problems with 7.3

I know that I shouldn't expect 100% perfect sync. But it _was_ syncing perfectly before I upgraded from 7.2 to 7.3. Syncing between software and hardware players has improved a lot since Slimserver became Squeezecenter. Right now I have a second or more delay which is way too much, even for

Re: [slim] Random Mix doesn't seem very Random

I've not had this problem, and I use random quite a lot. Odd. I've only turned off a few genres in the Random screen (podcast, Classical, Christmas) so it's selecting from most of my library. Is that the case for those having problems? -- SJobson Mac Mini - Squeezebox 3 - MF X-Dac V8 - MF

Re: [slim] SqueezePlay Graphical interface

peter;374509 Wrote: bonze wrote: I think the word free is quite important. So, your point seems to be If it's free, you can't criticize it. Thankfully, not many people feel that way or the Open Source community would be in a very sad state indeed. X.err. No - Please don't try and

Re: [slim] Radio tune in question

bflatmajor;374525 Wrote: I can play other stations fine. This is where I have a problem.. When I follow your instructions, I do not have a listing for 'RadioTime Presets' under Internet Radio I think all radio accounts are managed through SqueezeNetwork.com now. There used to be a

Re: [slim] Best iPhone Remote

I took a look at the Sonos iPhone demo on their site. I'm feeling a bit dirty now... ;) but the multi player volume control looks really nice: www.sonos.com/demo/iphone/demo.html (Shown at around 1:10) Do any of the Squeezebox iPhone controllers do anything similar? Chippy -- Chippy

Re: [slim] Best iPhone Remote

Chippy;374566 Wrote: I took a look at the Sonos iPhone demo on their site. I'm feeling a bit dirty now... ;) but the multi player volume control looks really nice: www.sonos.com/demo/iphone/demo.html (Shown at around 1:10) Do any of the Squeezebox iPhone controllers do anything

Re: [slim] Best iPhone Remote

I only know iPeng. It is nice, but I don't understand why the slider buttons are not bigger, its hard to adjust volume - but this may be a iPhone issue or my fingers... I also have problems to select the correct player if they don't fit to one page... Christian -- Schindler

Re: [slim] Best iPhone Remote

Schindler;374579 Wrote: I only know iPeng. It is nice, but I don't understand why the slider buttons are not bigger, its hard to adjust volume - but this may be a iPhone issue or my fingers... I also have problems to select the correct player if they don't fit to one page... Christian

Re: [slim] Random Mix doesn't seem very Random

SJobson wrote: I've not had this problem, and I use random quite a lot. Odd. I've only turned off a few genres in the Random screen (podcast, Classical, Christmas) so it's selecting from most of my library. Is that the case for those having problems? It's a well known fact (tm) that real

[slim] podcasts not playing in 7.3

I've recently moved my configuration to a new box and I'm running SC 7.3. SC recognizes my podcasts, but when I hit play it thinks for a moment and then says it can't play the file. Podcasts I've checked include: NPR Science Friday http://www.npr.org/rss/podcast.php?id=510221 APM This

Re: [slim] Syncing problems with 7.3

I just tried SqueezePlay. Thanks for the tip. I didn't know it was out as a Windows Executable yet. Good news, so far the syncing seems fine! I was about to downgrade again... SqueezePlay looks nice. I wish there was an option to make the interface/window smaller though... -- treble

Re: [slim] Syncing problems with 7.3

Those reporting SBC/Transporter sync issues should keep an eye on this bug: http://bugs.slimdevices.com/show_bug.cgi?id=6442 -- CatBus CatBus's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7461 View this

Re: [slim] Squeemote 1.0 available on the iTunes Store

Luke Redpath;374229 Wrote: Been hard at work this weekend; lots of code improvements under the hood which should improve stability and performance. And here's a little sample of the more visible improvements: http://gallery.me.com/lukeredpath#100012view=carouseljssel=0 Nice :) keep up the

[slim] ads in radio feeds

Several of my radio addresses now only play an ad and then stop on the squeezebox. They don't continue onto to the live feed. When I play it in a browser the same ad plays, but then continues on. An example URL is http://www.kpbs.org/kpbs01.asx. Any ideas on? Thanks, Jonathan --

Re: [slim] iPeng Application 1.0 now on the App Store

when should we expect the new version that hopefully would include some of these features previously asked? -- panos_k75 panos_k75's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=18149 View this thread:

Re: [slim] Syncing problems with 7.3

treble;374597 Wrote: SqueezePlay looks nice. I wish there was an option to make the interface/window smaller though... You can. Just resize the window as you would with any other application window. It actually goes down to a minimum size that looks the same dimensions as the Controller's

Re: [slim] iPeng Application 1.0 now on the App Store

panos_k75;374638 Wrote: when should we expect the new version that hopefully would include some of these features previously asked? Hey, a little patience, please. I'm currently doing some code cleanups and feature implementations and then there will be a beta phase first. Don't want to run

Re: [slim] DLNA Compliance?

VortexBox runs the latest version of Squeezecnter so it already support Slimproto by default. Any other protocols VortexBox should support? -- agillis rip, tag, get cover art… All you do is insert the CD! http://vortexbox.org

Re: [slim] SqueezePlay Graphical interface

bonze;374503 Wrote: I think the word free is quite important. They (Logitech) are providing an extra way of enjoying your Duet/SB/Boom experience with an app that sits discreetly in the corner of your screen and is easy to use as the Controller. If you don't want to see the small box

Re: [slim] iPeng Application 1.0 now on the App Store

Wirrunna;374534 Wrote: SamS, now look at this thread for suggestions on album art downloaders http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=54025 Thanks for that link. -- SamS SamS's Profile:

Re: [slim] SqueezePlay Graphical interface

Actually, I think the really important word to remember for SqueezePlay is Beta. It's not done yet folks - particularly playback functionality! http://wiki.slimdevices.com/index.php/Release_Notes -- radish radish's

Re: [slim] iPeng Application 1.0 now on the App Store

How do you tell iPeng that the SC server address has changed? I had to change to a static IP for my server. I tried to add another server address from the Settings screen, but that didn't seem to help. I'm using 1.04. -- jkish

Re: [slim] iPeng Application 1.0 now on the App Store

jkish;374678 Wrote: How do you tell iPeng that the SC server address has changed? I had to change to a static IP for my server. I tried to add another server address from the Settings screen, but that didn't seem to help. I'm using 1.04. How did you enter it in the first place? Did you

Re: [slim] Syncing problems with 7.3

The resizing doesn't work on my PC then. I can make it bigger, but the smallest I can make it is about 800x600 pixels... -- treble treble's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2797 View this thread:

[slim] shn Files

Is there a way to play SHN(shorton) files with Squeezebox? -- travitz travitz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=22172 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57005

Re: [slim] Random Mix doesn't seem very Random

peter;374589 Wrote: SJobson wrote: I've not had this problem, and I use random quite a lot. Odd. I've only turned off a few genres in the Random screen (podcast, Classical, Christmas) so it's selecting from most of my library. Is that the case for those having problems? It's a

Re: [slim] shn Files

You can play shn files in server version 6, support was removed in version 7. FLAC is the lossless codec of choice for SqueezeCenter. -- jth jth's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=48 View this

Re: [slim] shn Files

Ok someone said download 6.5.4 is that correct? -- travitz travitz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=22172 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57005

Re: [slim] shn Files

-1 for cross-posting. I'll merge my response into this thread. -- andyg andyg's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3292 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57005

Re: [slim] iPeng Application 1.0 now on the App Store

pippin;374680 Wrote: How did you enter it in the first place? Did you have to enter the address at all? Usually, iPeng should find your server by itself. You might want to remove the server address you entered in settings and restart iPeng. If that does not help, swipe right in NowPlaying

Re: [slim] iPeng Application 1.0 now on the App Store

jkish;374696 Wrote: I didn't enter a server originally, iPeng found it on its own. I can reach the SC web interface from the browser so I know that isn't the problem. I finally got it to work by turning Forget last server on - otherwise, nothing else seemed to make any difference.

Re: [slim] iPeng Application 1.0 now on the App Store

pippin;374697 Wrote: Ah, that means there was still a machine running that had the old IP address of your server. If you are using a static IP, you now may turn the Forget last server option off again. Also, iPeng SHOULD have shown two servers on the devices page (swipe right on

Re: [slim] Squeemote 1.0 available on the iTunes Store

mmca22gr;373939 Wrote: No problem. I can wait for the update. Thought you might like to know that this evening I've got authentication up and running so it will definitely be in the next release (along with music service/internet radio browsing). iTunes connect is closed for Christmas so its

Re: [slim] shn Files

OK I down loaded version 6.5.4 and I can now play shn files but now I do not have Sirus Sat Radio does 6/5/4 not have sirius radio? I have internet radio but not sirius -- travitz travitz's Profile:

[slim] Turning SHN Files into FLAC files

What is the best way to turn a SHN(Shorten) File into a flac without having it turned into a wave file first? I have DB Power amp Music convertor but can not figure out if I can convert with out having the SHN files decoded first to a wace file -- travitz

Re: [slim] Turning SHN Files into FLAC files

travitz wrote: What is the best way to turn a SHN(Shorten) File into a flac without having it turned into a wave file first? I have DB Power amp Music convertor but can not figure out if I can convert with out having the SHN files decoded first to a wace file Why not just make it a .wav file?

Re: [slim] Turning SHN Files into FLAC files

I have about 1500 Dead concerts that I need to make FLAC since Squeezebox does not support SHN anymore -- travitz travitz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=22172 View this thread:

Re: [slim] Turning SHN Files into FLAC files

travitz wrote: I have about 1500 Dead concerts that I need to make FLAC since Squeezebox does not support SHN anymore I understand why you want to convert. I don't understand why you don't just setup a batch program to convert them first to .wav and then instantly convert them to flac. --

Re: [slim] Turning SHN Files into FLAC files

To be honest I would not know how to start to set up a batch program and so what you are saying. I only know how to convert one at a time -- travitz travitz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=22172

Re: [slim] Turning SHN Files into FLAC files

When I say one at a time I mean one show at a time which might have 20 songs in the entire show. Not one track at a time -- travitz travitz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=22172 View this

Re: [slim] Turning SHN Files into FLAC files

On Mon, Dec 22, 2008 at 10:58 PM, travitz travitz.3kuuxz1230008...@no-mx.forums.slimdevices.com wrote: When I say one at a time I mean one show at a time which might have 20 songs in the entire show. Not one track at a time I don't use it myself because I use Linux, but foobar2000 should be

Re: [slim] Turning SHN Files into FLAC files

travitz wrote: To be honest I would not know how to start to set up a batch program and so what you are saying. I only know how to convert one at a time what OS are you using? -- Pat Farrell http://www.pfarrell.com/ ___ discuss mailing list

Re: [slim] Turning SHN Files into FLAC files

Microsoft XP -- travitz travitz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=22172 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57008 ___

Re: [slim] Turning SHN Files into FLAC files

dBpoweramp will convert directly from shorten to flac. It also has a batch converter built in. You can choose folders or individual tracks to convert. -- floydthecat floydthecat's Profile:

Re: [slim] Turning SHN Files into FLAC files

problem is that it seems to be a slow process one show at a time -- travitz travitz's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=22172 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=57008

Re: [slim] Turning SHN Files into FLAC files

I edited my post above to add batch converter directions in case you missed it. If you have a lot to convert, just set it up leave it going overnight. -- floydthecat floydthecat's Profile:

Re: [slim] Random Mix doesn't seem very Random

peter;374589 Wrote: SJobson wrote: I've not had this problem, and I use random quite a lot. Odd. I've only turned off a few genres in the Random screen (podcast, Classical, Christmas) so it's selecting from most of my library. Is that the case for those having problems? It's a

Re: [slim] iPeng Application 1.0 now on the App Store

pippin;374151 Wrote: Well. iPeng uses 320x320 on NowPlaying, so having at least that would be fine. SqueezeCenter will resample the artwork into the different sizes, so anything better will work, albeit maybe a bit less crisp. iTunes' 600x600 generally look nice :-) Aagh! I've just spent

Re: [slim] Turning SHN Files into FLAC files

If you have the shorten decoder installed and the FLAC codec installed, dbpoweramp should be able to convert a whole directory tree from shorten to flac using the dBpoweramp Batch Converter program. I can't try it 'cos I don't have any shorten files to test it with, but in principle it should be

Re: [slim] Squeemote 1.0 available on the iTunes Store

Luke Redpath;374702 Wrote: Thought you might like to know that this evening I've got authentication up and running so it will definitely be in the next release (along with music service/internet radio browsing). iTunes connect is closed for Christmas so its unlikely any updates will be

Re: [slim] Best iPhone Remote

Chippy;374566 Wrote: I took a look at the Sonos iPhone demo on their site. I have tried iPeng, Squidgy and waiting on auth before I try Squeemote. So far I prefer iPeng, but I really do prefer the graphics used by SONOS. My father has a SONOS system and it does work very well. The graphics

Re: [slim] Random Mix doesn't seem very Random

You might like Music IP Mixer. I think of it as managed random (my term). You pick a song in your collection to seed a playlist, it then follows your (changeable) preferences to populate the list with other songs either most like or most unlike the seed, or degrees of same or different-ness that

Re: [slim] Random Mix doesn't seem very Random

Goodsounds;374743 Wrote: You might like Music IP Mixer. I think of it as managed random (my term). You pick a song in your collection to seed a playlist, it then follows your (changeable) preferences to populate the list with other songs either most like or most unlike the seed, or degrees