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Sigh, please don't over-complicate things. Simple, clean, efficient.

 

I'm not. I made the statement as a future feature. weeks ago I mentioned something like let him get the thing working first. then we can worry about big features

The difference is Microsoft has money to defend itself should the RIAA come knocking. I doubt Raphael does.

 

well MSFT has lawyers and since its a feature, it has to be legal. if not, MSFT would have been reamed a long time ago

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There is already software out there that allows you to stream audio to a mass audience, which to the powers that be, is a much worse scenario than a little 1 on 1 p2p (and good luck trying to get a decent amount of listeners while streaming with those DJ apps anyway). So I doubt anybody would bat an eyelid, or even know about a couple of friends picking through each others collections.

Not saying it's something I'd really want, most of my friends have crap taste in music :p but it is an interesting idea.

There is already software out there that allows you to stream audio to a mass audience, which to the powers that be, is a much worse scenario than a little 1 on 1 p2p (and good luck trying to get a decent amount of listeners while streaming with those DJ apps anyway). So I doubt anybody would bat an eyelid, or even know about a couple of friends picking through each others collections.

Not saying it's something I'd really want, most of my friends have crap taste in music :p but it is an interesting idea.

 

I'm not aware of what your taste of music is but, if you like creed then, I could probably listen to an album that you have.. without having to download it illegally. I mean it could be a great way to make new friends and enjoy music with those of the same tastes in music

Hi Chris,

Thanks for the suggestion. It would actually be a killer feature, I like it :) However, as the others stated, I think it is in some kind of legal grey zone. Also, I not sure I have the resources to implement such thing. It would require at least a server of some sort. That is currently no option for me.

 

And how would you discover peers? To use this you'd have to provide your IP or address by soem other means than automatically through the UI? (or am I missing something?)

Raphael, what's next for you on the todo? Back to the main player or you still have more on the mini player?

 

Back to main UI for now. This has been done:

 

- Fixed a shuffle issue when double clicking and artist or album

- Fixed an issue where the taskbar status was not reset when playback is stopped

- Changed the translations system so that users can create their own languages

- Added portable mode

 

I'm currently working on an auto updater and will release a new build after that.

 

After releasing the next build, in order:

 

- Playlist support

- Rating support

- Tagging support

 

If I can get the auto updater to work, you'll get an update between adding each of the features

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Hi all,

 

I've been quiet for a few days, but I've been busy. A new build is available and these are the details:

 

21-04-2015: Dopamine 1.0.0.193 (Preview)

- Fixed a shuffle issue when double clicking and artist or album
- Fixed an issue where the taskbar status was not reset when playback is stopped
- Changed the translations system so that users can create their own languages
- Fixed a sort issue when sorting by length in the Songs screen
- Added a portable version
- Added automatic updates for the installed version

 

From now on, I won't have to redirect you to the download page here. There is a new option to automatically download the latest version:

 

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Once a new version is available and if you are running the installed version, clicking the download arrow on the dopamine icon will install the latest version. You won't have to go to the download site manually. For the portable version, you will still be forwarded tot the download page. I've checked how ShareX (just its behavior, not the code) does automatic updates. It doesn't care if your running portable or not and just installs the latest version. I wanted to avoid that.

 

For translations, please take a look under C:\Program Files (x86)\Dopamine\Languages. That directory contains the languages delivered officially with the build. Please check for your translation for missing strings (they will always be at the end of the file). When a string is missing in a translation, the UI will use the English string. You can create custom languages by copying one or more of the official language files to c:\Users\you\AppData\Roaming\Dopamine\Languages and modifying them. Dopamine will pick them up on the fly, no need for a restart.

Well, i'm afraid to say that you will have to redirect us to the installation file which is... nowhere. :rofl:

 

Sometimes tumblr drives me crazy. I've moved the downloads from google drive to dropbox. Tumblr still shows the old link. Here is the new location:

Hi all,

 

Build 194 was just released. This build fixes issues to play some ogg files. It was released specifically for an issue 1for-matik is encountering.

 

The update manager will tell you where to find it or dowload it. Download link, just in case: http://raphaelgodart.tumblr.com/dopamine

 

Next up: playlists support. But not tonight, if you don't mind :D

Raphel, its probably a regional issue. in the US media player allows for streaming of our music. so without making you rip your hair out, can your program determine where a person is and based on locale, lock/deactivate the feature? I hope I'm not adding to your headaches? I have some great 80's rock, just bought Van halen 5150, I have Vanhalen ou812, 1984 and their 1978 album with jamies crying that need to be ripped ASAP.

 

BTW Raphael, the issue with amazon seems good to go as this is a fresh Win 8.1 install and no issues. ;) (Can't beat Eddie Van Halen.. though I like Joe Santriani, Steve Via too) :D

 

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:punk:

Raphael. I thought of a feature probably good for the short term development cycle. a DJ cue. Say I have X number of albums and I'm DJ 'ing a party and somebody requests a song. have a feature with a cue so that I can find that song and select it to play next in midst of say a thousand tracks or however many I have.

 

so if I'm in say, track 200 of 1,000 tracks to play and I "cue" say "and the cradle will rock" by van halen, it will automatically play next. sometimes a goo dDJ becomes popular because they are able and willing to stick a song into the mix that keeps people interested.

 

the streaming idea can wait...lol..

 

BTW guys, picked up Van Halen Best of Vol 1. Now I need diver down and adult carnal knowledge and several others.

 

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You guys sure seem to be having fun here :D . Thanks Chris, I'll write the queue option down.

 

I wanted to play a little yesterday. Look at what I did:

 

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It just loads a black screen for now, but at least I got a Dopamine app on my phone :woot: . This is the first step to a universal version. However keep in mind this has no priority at the moment. The desktop application will get all the focus. I might however play around a bit with the Phone app if I'm in the mood for something else :)

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