Re: [SlimDevices: Plugins] Announce: Spicefly SugarCube 2.5 - Taking MusicIP up a notch

2010-05-24 Thread tamanaco
dbinder101;550221 Wrote: > After using SugarCube for a few days I have the following observations: > > 1) The mixes seems to be more random than using the MIP plug-in. I've > been using MusicIP for a number of years and I am constantly amazed on > the smooth flow of the songs it chooses. Howeve

Re: [SlimDevices: Plugins] Announce: Spicefly SugarCube 2.5 - Taking MusicIP up a notch

2010-05-24 Thread dbinder101
After using SugarCube for a few days I have the following observations: 1) The mixes seems to be more random than using the MIP plug-in. I've been using MusicIP for a number of years and I am constantly amazed on the smooth flow of the songs it chooses. However, when I use SugarCube it seems to

Re: [SlimDevices: Plugins] Announce: Spicefly SugarCube 2.5 - Taking MusicIP up a notch

2010-05-24 Thread Phil Meyer
>Well, I would rather not have to go this way. I have my music on a >headless Linux server so whenever I have to do something in the Java >GUI I have to open a virtual desktop. Also, I think filters might not >be available in the Linux version of MusicIP, although I have not >really looked into it.

Re: [SlimDevices: Plugins] Announce: Spicefly SugarCube 2.5 - Taking MusicIP up a notch

2010-05-24 Thread Pank
Hi, This looks like a worthy update! I will look forward to play around with it when I get some spare time. SC is great! I use it on all of my Squeezes. > > Is this really needed? I've already achieved the equivalent by > configuring filters in MusicIP, which is probably easier/more > configura

Re: [SlimDevices: Plugins] Announce: Spicefly SugarCube 2.5 - Taking MusicIP up a notch

2010-05-20 Thread Phil Meyer
>This method doesnt require filters to be pre-created. It will work >across all types of mixing; genre, album, artist etc so its not just >limited to filter mixing and jerking about with filters in the MusicIP >GUI and then reloading them all the time. > Are these SugarCube settings available for

Re: [SlimDevices: Plugins] Announce: Spicefly SugarCube 2.5 - Taking MusicIP up a notch

2010-05-20 Thread Phil Meyer
>And you don't need to figure out how to get your trackstat ratings in >musicip. True, but some people might need to figure out how to get musicIP ratings into TrackStat ;-) ___ plugins mailing list plugins@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.

Re: [SlimDevices: Plugins] Announce: Spicefly SugarCube 2.5 - Taking MusicIP up a notch

2010-05-20 Thread lrossouw
cparker;549288 Wrote: > I'm pleased for you. > > This method doesnt require filters to be pre-created. It will work > across all types of mixing; genre, album, artist etc so its not just > limited to filter mixing and jerking about with filters in the MusicIP > GUI and then reloading them all

Re: [SlimDevices: Plugins] Announce: Spicefly SugarCube 2.5 - Taking MusicIP up a notch

2010-05-20 Thread cparker
I'm pleased for you. This method doesnt require filters to be pre-created. It will work across all types of mixing; genre, album, artist etc so its not just limited to filter mixing and jerking about with filters in the MusicIP GUI and then reloading them all the time. Though I'm sure your me

Re: [SlimDevices: Plugins] Announce: Spicefly SugarCube 2.5 - Taking MusicIP up a notch

2010-05-19 Thread Phil Meyer
>* Utilises TrackStat (if installed) to enable greater control of >the music selection. Block tracks under a certain rating level. Prefer >tracks with a Low or High Playcount or Recently/Least Played and High >or Low Ratings. Ensure you dont always hear the same tracks. Is this really needed? I'v

[SlimDevices: Plugins] Announce: Spicefly SugarCube 2.5 - Taking MusicIP up a notch

2010-05-19 Thread cparker
Hi all, Just a quick heads-up for those that may be new to Squeezebox or MusicIP. SugarCube version 2.5 has been released with its main new feature being integration with TrackStat. Overview below, further information can be found on the website, including MusicIP installation guides. (Obviou