B,

well you know i have to ask, any updates on the VMC version?? You know i have been drowling for this release for months now

 

Also i have great vista media center buttons and backgrounds,etc... they are 100% match, let me know if you need them to match the Vista GUI.....anything i can do to speed this up for ya..;)

 

Hi Gregory.

I sent you an email.

B

Sounds like you have made tremenous progress.  Would it be possible for me to get a copy of the API? 

Hi all.

Free Beta Version 0.1.1 of MZAudio is now available here:
http://www.purplefoundry.com/public/MZAudioBeta0.1.1.zip

The software is Beta and is provided "as is" with no warranty, express or implied etc. If you want to register it, send an email to mzaudiobeta at purplefoundry.com. Bugs and feature requests also welcome at the same address.

The API version is being stripped back from full functionality to a demo version and will soon be publicly available (hopefully by the end of August). This version will probably be of most interest to system builders / installers. It also uses the WMP database, but doesn't rely on playlists. This functionality (selectable tracks, not just playlists) is hopefully going to be integrated into the full version of the non-MCE / VMC software. Once this integration is complete, MCE / VMC interface will follow.

B

PS Apologies for the delays in getting this stuff out.

Has anyone had any success with this application?  I would like to use my mce to serve up music for the house but also watch tv at the same time.  Is that possible?

Hi chilump.

You should be able to use the application to serve music to the house while watching TV at the same time. Assumng Sound Card 0 (zero) is being used for the "TV", you simply deselect it in MZAudio as being available. MZAudio won't use it and it'll be available to all other applications.

B

Hi.

API Beta Version 0.1 is available here:
http://www.purplefoundry.com/public/MZAudioAPIBeta0.1.zip

Remove any previous versions before installing this one.

This application is intended for system installers who want to control the application from other devices. Install the application, start up the server and telnet to the server on port 999 (configurable) e.g.:

telnet localhost 999

(NB - I just ran it locally for demo purposes. It is of course accessible across a network. The usual IP routing, firewall rule exceptions etc. apply - B)

;You are connected to AudioServer on GX240 Port:999

?     (same as typing help - B)

;Multi Zone Audio Server
;=======================
;Commands:;   (Note - commands can be abverated to first 3 characters)
;   (n is used to denote a device. 0 is the party virtual device)
;HELp       : Lists commands
;STAtus     : Lists Play States of all available audio devices
;GET t      : Gets all Tracks
;   Get t w id='{70E9C9D9-5983-43FD-9D63-7DE08435AB85}' : Track where ID= ...
;   Get t w genere='Pop' : Track where Genere= ...
;   Get t w Genre/Author/id/Duration/Track/URL =/Like '..' and/or ..
;   Get t w Genre/Author/id/Duration/Track/URL =/Like '..' and/or ..
;   Get t F0123456 w... : Returns only these fields
;GET p      : Get All Playlists
;+VOl n     : device volume up 10%
;-VOl n     : device volume down 10%
;VOL n value: Set the device's volume(0..100)
;+PA nnn    : Add device or devices to Party. +PA 0 adds all. eg. +PARTY 123
;-PA nnn    : Remove device from Party. -PA 0 removes all.
;PLAy n {id}: Plays song {id} on device n
;PAUse n    : Pause device
;UNPause n  : UnPause device
;TPAuse     : Toggles Pause, plays next if required
;STOp n     : Stops Track
;DBR        : Rereads Database
;QGEt q n    : Get the Queued items for the device;QSEt q n {id,id}: Set the Que
ued items for the device;NEXt       : Play next in queue
;PREv       : Play previous in queue
;POS        : Returns the Track Positions and Track Lengths for all devices
;POS n msecs: Sets the Track Positions to 'msecs' (in miliseconds)
;POL        : Returns True or False if auto reporting of track times is on
;POL secs   : Enables Auto reporting of track times and sets to report each 'sec
s' seconds
;;any responses from MZServer that start with a ; are for information only

Then issue some commands and see how it goes. Feedback appreciated. Enjoy.



B.


PS Remember - it is BETA software

Hi

Tests with kX Project drivers have been yielding positive results
http://kxproject.lugosoft.com/index.php?skip=1

These drivers should allow someone with the necessary hardware to run more than one zone from a single card.

Note: some cards are better supported than others. I've just ordered a fully supported card (I think!) to see how it works out. In the meantime, if anyone has the necessary hardware and is willing to give it a shot - please do! Let me know how you get on.

Sláinte,
B

What type of devices would be able to remote access this application?  Is this mean to work on various computers across a network or something like the MX 3000 remote?  I assume what ever device is chosen will be able to access the music library on my vista mce.

I've been keeping an eye on this project for a little while now, and it looks like it has a lot of potential.  Just a few minor bugs to report (all interface related):

• "Support" link doesn't work under normal app (Start menu)
• "Support On The Web" link doesn't work under server app (Start menu)
• Help button (or F1) in normal app takes you to a dead page
• Choosing File>Console (F2) in the server gives an error

I also have one feature suggestion/request: it would be really cool to be able to see/manipulate what is currently playing in Media Center (be able to assign Media Center to a specific zone)

Also I'm interested with the API, is there a way to send the album art for the library and/or the currently playing song for a zone?

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Just my $0.02.

chilump:

What type of devices would be able to remote access this application?

It's intended for remote control devices like the Crestron system and similar. But any device that can issue telnet commands will work.

chilump:

Is this mean to work on various computers across a network or something like the MX 3000 remote?

More like the MX 3000 (although I'm not familiar with that particular remote).

chilump:

I assume what ever device is chosen will be able to access the music library on my vista mce.

Yes - whatever device is chosen will be able to control the MZAudio server.

B.

ryan.tollefson:

Just a few minor bugs to report ...

Thanks!

ryan.tollefson:

I also have one feature suggestion/request: it would be really cool to be able to see/manipulate what is currently playing in Media Center (be able to assign Media Center to a specific zone)

Hmmm. Not in the current software, and not even nearly there! Food for thought though...

ryan.tollefson:

Also I'm interested with the API, is there a way to send the album art for the library ...

We thought about this. It's on the wish list. A number of options available - needs development though. It'll depend upon demand.

ryan.tollefson:

and/or the currently playing song for a zone?

I thought that was in there already, must've slipped through the net...added to the wishlist!

B.

Thanks for your quick response.  Can't wait to try it out!

It would be great if you guys can make the controller with Iphone interface.   I think as long as the interface is web based, and design to be the size of the iphone screen, it will work beautifully.

are you using DirectSound, or OpenAL?