iPlaying

[Thorinair]

At the moment, I am programming an application which allows people to easily control iTunes in a beautiful fullscreen format, and
I need testers.

The application is available for download here:

iPlaying

It is also available on CNET:

http://download.cnet.com/iPlaying/30...contentBody;1d

I am publishing new versions almost daily and I would love if you could find any bugs and such. It is made for Windows only and always will be because it was made to be used like Front Row for those who don't have a Mac.
Please provide feedback on both the app and the webpage here.

Oh, and please don't make posts like "I don't use iTunes" and such... If you don't use iTunes, you dont have to test it. I mean, you can comment the visuals even if you can't use the app though.

[SirHaxalot]

I don't use iTunes...

(what?)

[ZenitYerkes]

A great idea -for parties, specially.

[X.,.Pandora.,.X]

thats what she said @iPlaying

[Sacred Tsahaylu]

Why fullscreen?

[Thorinair]

Originally Posted by Sacred Tsahaylu

Why fullscreen?

Because it is meant to be used when you are further away from your monitor or TV. If you don't want fullscreen, you might as well use iTunes as it is without iPlaying... iTunes as it is offers same functionality, but has controls made for when you are closer to the screen.

[Sacred Tsahaylu]

So you can remote control it? I'm confused. When are you further away from the screen but want to control your music?

[Thorinair]

Originally Posted by Sacred Tsahaylu

So you can remote control it? I'm confused. When are you further away from the screen but want to control your music?

Well, media centre PCs usually have wireless mouse and such... And it's not meant to be used to control playback all the time, more just to enjoy the fullscreen now playing information. Like a screen saver of sorts.

[Human No More]

I don't use itunes

That said, it is really nice... I like the design

[Neytiri.]

I love it, for some reason it increases the max volume of my speakers, which is awesome, because i like my music ridiculously loud :p

[Elyannia]

Hmm for some reason I keep getting errors when I try to download it. o.o

[Thorinair]

@Neytiri.
Really? I was unaware of that... In that case, that's GREAT!

@Ely
Hmm, what kind of errors?

[Elyannia]

Its all fixed now! Hehe I didn't unpack it all the way ;]

[Thorinair]

New version of iPlaying is out!

Version 0.4 Alpha

- Added automatic version check. This will allow iPlaying to automatically tell you if a new version is out upon startup. Please allow iPlaying's access to the internet in the firewall.
- Animations will now work smoother and more fluid.
- Animation scripts have been optimized.
- When scaling to to different resolutions, iPlaying will now stay in its original aspect ratio.

Please post any bugs you may find...

[Thorinair]

New version of iPlaying is out!

Version 0.5 Alpha

- Added a way for the user to navigate between iPlaying screens. These screens include:
Library (Not yet implemented), Home and Remote. To change screens, simply move your mouse and two small arrows will appear next to the "iPlaying" logo.

- Added Remote Control support. Instructions:
1) Press the arrow located just right of the "iPlaying" logo to go to the Remote screen.
2) Press on the blinking curved arrow to search for all other iPlaying apps on LAN.
3) Choose an iPlaying app from the list to connect to it.
4) Use the standard Previous, Play and Next buttons to remotely control playback.
5) Disconnect by pressing on the crossed O icon.
(Note that these features are not final and that there are many additional features to add.)

- Lots of optimizations to the code.
- Be sure to allow iPlaying's access to both internet and local network in your firewall.

Please post any bugs you may find...