Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] After Update from 7.9.3 to 8.1.0 :: Logitech Media Server died. Restarting

2021-01-09 Thread Michael Herger
I fully understand your desire to improve LMS with regards to accessibility for blind users. I remember a visit to a blind SB user a few years ago. I was impressed how he managed everything in his home. But it all depended on 3rd party tools, specifically built for blind people (no Alexa et al.

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] Create a Library View of multiple Genres /

2021-01-09 Thread kidstypike
rbl wrote: > That's very cool. The only problem is it only plays 10 tracks? . . . In order for these genre mixes to continue adding tracks, you need to put a tick in the box "*Add new items when old ones finish*" and click "*Save*" at the bottom of the page. If I untick this box, no further t

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] How can I re-install missing Plug-In (Database Query) ?

2021-01-09 Thread stereoptic
erland wrote: > You should have a ”PluginCache/DatabaseQuery” under LMS Cache directory. > Try shutdown LMS, delete the ”PluginCache/DatabaseQuery” directory and > start LMS and see if that helps. The cache will contain processed > configuration data and will be regenerated when the plugin loads

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] Create a Library View of multiple Genres /

2021-01-09 Thread RobbH
kidstypike wrote: > It should keep adding tracks in line with what options you've set at LMS > > Random Mix. > > It's a while since I added my random mix favourites, the idea was from > posts by *@d6jg*, perhaps if you ping him? The original poster's question has been resolved, but maybe it's

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] LMS 8.1 Radio & Boom have problems playing transcoded hires files (176.4khz & 192khz)

2021-01-09 Thread philippe_44
JimmyG wrote: > THX philippe_44. Will try in a day or two. I've just verified on a Boom with a 192/24 test file and it works fine LMS 7.9 on Pi 3B+ & Odroid-C2 - *SqueezeAMP!*, 5xRadio, 3xBoom, 4xDuet, 1xTouch, 1 SB3. Sonos PLAY:3, PLAY:5, Marantz NR1603, Foobar2000, ShairPortW, JRiver 21,

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] LMS 8.1 Radio & Boom have problems playing transcoded hires files (176.4khz & 192khz)

2021-01-09 Thread JimmyG
philippe_44 wrote: > Yes I fixed issue wrt to missing sample rate when transcoding which > would exactly explain your case, I was not just shooting in the dark :) THX philippe_44. Will try in a day or two. JimmyG's Profil

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] LMS 8.1 Radio & Boom have problems playing transcoded hires files (176.4khz & 192khz)

2021-01-09 Thread philippe_44
JimmyG wrote: > I have not tried 8.1.1 (yet ;-). Been watching nightly build Changelog > for hints of transcode "fixes" "adjustments" > Fiddled with this from 3rd to 6th, need to enjoy some music. > R U suggesting there may be something that addresses my issue > specifically, or just on general

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] LMS 8.1 Radio & Boom have problems playing transcoded hires files (176.4khz & 192khz)

2021-01-09 Thread JimmyG
bpa wrote: > Best way to know exactly what is happening is to enable logging > player.source to INFO and then look in log for the lines around the > "TokenizedCommand" entry. Thank you bpa, will keep in mind when I try nightly build (8.1.1?). I'll capture some 8.0 log to compare with nightly bu

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] Create a Library View of multiple Genres /

2021-01-09 Thread kidstypike
rbl wrote: > Perfect, all works brilliantly. Thank you very much! Nice. :cool: *Server - LMS 8.2.0 *Pi4B 4GB/Argon one case/pCP v7.0.0 - 74K library, playlists & LMS cache on SSD (ntfs) *Study -* Pi3B/pCP 7.0.0/pi screen/Hifiberry DAC HAT Ruark MR1 Mk2 *Lounge* - Pi2/pCP 6.0.0 > HiFiBerry DI

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] How to downgrade from LMS 8.1.1 to 7.9.4 on piCore 6.1?

2021-01-09 Thread paul-
There is no easy procedure to do it. Old versions of LMS were causing many more problems. I encourage you to stick with the latest release, or stable branch and report your problem. piCorePlayer a small player for the Raspberry Pi in RAM. Homepage: https://www.picoreplayer.org Please

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] LMS 8.1 Radio & Boom have problems playing transcoded hires files (176.4khz & 192khz)

2021-01-09 Thread JimmyG
philippe_44 wrote: > Have you tried 8.1.1 nightly? I have not tried 8.1.1 (yet ;-). Been watching nightly build Changelog for hints of transcode "fixes" "adjustments" Fiddled with this from 3rd to 6th, need to enjoy some music. R U suggesting there may be something that addresses my issue specif

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] Create a Library View of multiple Genres /

2021-01-09 Thread rbl
kidstypike wrote: > Adapt this post to fit your requirements. > > https://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?111797-separate-libraries&p=968966&viewfull=1#post968966 Perfect, all works brilliantly. Thank you very much! SB3 -> Quad 909 -> Quad Electrostatic speakers, Quad 405 -> TBI subwo

[SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] How to downgrade from LMS 8.1.1 to 7.9.4 on piCore 6.1?

2021-01-09 Thread ply3908
I upgraded the LMS from 7.9.4 to 8.1.1 on piCore 6.1 and upgraded some of my radio to 8.0.1 as well. I found some alarm clock and plugins issues. I would like to go back to LMS 7.9.4 to find out if it was the cause of it. Thanks. -

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] LMS 8.1 Radio & Boom have problems playing transcoded hires files (176.4khz & 192khz)

2021-01-09 Thread bpa
Best way to know exactly what is happening is to enable logging player.source to INFO and then look in log for the lines around the "TokenizedCommand" entry. bpa's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] LMS 8.1 Radio & Boom have problems playing transcoded hires files (176.4khz & 192khz)

2021-01-09 Thread philippe_44
Have you tried 8.1.1 nightly? LMS 7.9 on Pi 3B+ & Odroid-C2 - *SqueezeAMP!*, 5xRadio, 3xBoom, 4xDuet, 1xTouch, 1 SB3. Sonos PLAY:3, PLAY:5, Marantz NR1603, Foobar2000, ShairPortW, JRiver 21, 2xChromecast Audio, Chromecast v1 and v2, Squeezelite on Pi, Yamaha WX-010, AppleTV 4, Airport Expres

[SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] LMS 8.1 Radio & Boom have problems playing transcoded hires files (176.4khz & 192khz)

2021-01-09 Thread JimmyG
LMS 8.1 Radio & Boom have problems playing transcoded hires files (176.4khz & 192khz) Radio stuttered & Boom sounded like 45RPM playing at 33.33RPM (ie. slow) Logitech Media Server Version: 8.1.0 - 1608700893 @ Wed Dec 23 12:13:04 CET 2020 fell back to Logitech Media Server Version: 8.0.0 - 160

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] How can I re-install missing Plug-In (Database Query) ?

2021-01-09 Thread erland
erland wrote: > You should have a ”PluginCache/DatabaseQuery” under LMS Cache directory. > Try shutdown LMS, delete the ”PluginCache/DatabaseQuery” directory and > start LMS and see if that helps. The cache will contain processed > configuration data and will be regenerated when the plugin loads

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] How can I re-install missing Plug-In (Database Query) ?

2021-01-09 Thread erland
stereoptic wrote: > I am not sure what or if I did anything for Database Query to stop > running. It had been working fine a few weeks ago, but now when I > attempt to run it, the input panel does not display. The server log > recorded this: > > > > > I tried uninstalling and then reinstall

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] Create a Library View of multiple Genres /

2021-01-09 Thread kidstypike
rbl wrote: > It doesn't seem to add more tracks for some reason. But I have just > worked out if you do an Advanced Search with multiple genres separated > by a "," then that works. Any idea how I convert an Advanced Search to a > library view as that would also achieve what I am trying to do ..

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] Create a Library View of multiple Genres /

2021-01-09 Thread rbl
kidstypike wrote: > It should keep adding tracks in line with what options you've set at LMS > > Random Mix. > > It's a while since I added my random mix favourites, the idea was from > posts by *@d6jg*, perhaps if you ping him? It doesn't seem to add more tracks for some reason. But I have ju

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] Create a Library View of multiple Genres /

2021-01-09 Thread kidstypike
rbl wrote: > That's very cool. The only problem is it only plays 10 tracks? I guess I > could keep adding it to the playlist, but I suspect that is different to > a proper Random mix as you will get duplication. Also, where can I find > the general syntax for these sort of commands. They look pr

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] Create a Library View of multiple Genres /

2021-01-09 Thread rbl
kidstypike wrote: > Make favourites thus: > > randomplay://track?genres=Hard%20Rock,Metal > > randomplay://track?genres=Piano,Chamber > > 32909 > > 32910 > > Delimiter is "," > > Spaces in genre names "%20" That's very cool. The only problem is it only plays 10 tracks? I guess I could kee

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] Create a Library View of multiple Genres /

2021-01-09 Thread kidstypike
rbl wrote: > Is it possible to make a Library View with multiple genres? TBH as yet I > can't even see how to create a Library View, but it is based on an > Advanced Search, and I can't see how to do an Advanced Search that > includes multiple genres. I am hoping use the Random Songs function to

[SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] Create a Library View of multiple Genres /

2021-01-09 Thread rbl
Is it possible to make a Library View with multiple genres? TBH as yet I can't even see how to create a Library View, but it is based on an Advanced Search, and I can't see how to do an Advanced Search that includes multiple genres. I am hoping use the Random Songs function to play random songs f

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] [Howto] play Ogg Opus files

2021-01-09 Thread slartibartfast
damazta wrote: > The file I shared earlier includes album art (~175KB) and it scans, adds > and plays fine. IMHO something else it at work here.Hmm my album art was > 156kb. I added a FLAC and Opus version at the same time and the scanner said it was adding 44 tracks which would have been righ

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] How can I re-install missing Plug-In (Database Query) ?

2021-01-09 Thread stereoptic
I am not sure what or if I did anything for Database Query to stop running. It had been working fine a few weeks ago, but now when I attempt to run it, the input panel does not display. The server log recorded this: > [21-01-09 09:27:44.0198] Slim::Networking::IO::Select::__ANON__ (130) > Err

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] [Howto] play Ogg Opus files

2021-01-09 Thread damazta
damazta wrote: > That was a quick response - thanks for testing! > Foobar 2000 reports RG as +1.10dB. > But it's the minority, so chances are there's a bug in Foobar. I'll post > to their forum tomorrow. done: https://hydrogenaud.io/index.php?topic=115094.new#info_992375 -

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] [Howto] play Ogg Opus files

2021-01-09 Thread damazta
slartibartfast wrote: > Sorry I can't tell yet, LMS failed to add the album probably due to the > artwork bug Michael referred to. I will try again with the artwork > removed. VLC read the replaygain correctly. > > Sent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk The file I shared earlier includes album a

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] [Howto] play Ogg Opus files

2021-01-09 Thread slartibartfast
damazta wrote: > Does that dbpoweramp .opus file scan and play with correct RG?Sorry I can't > tell yet, LMS failed to add the album probably due to the artwork bug Michael referred to. I will try again with the artwork removed. VLC read the replaygain correctly. Sent from my Pixel 3a using Ta

Re: [SlimDevices: SqueezeCenter] [Howto] play Ogg Opus files

2021-01-09 Thread damazta
slartibartfast wrote: > I did a conversion myself using dbpoweramp and replaygain in opus files > is then reported correctly by VLC so it does look like an issue with > foobar. Another strange thing is foobar does not show track peak > values. > > Sent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk Does that