Re: [slim] ReplayGain - How effective?

2011-09-03 Thread firedog
I added tranck and album gain tags to all my files b/c I often listen in random mode and got tired of constantly adjusting the volume. In general, using the smart gain setting seems to work fairly well. However, I find that for some tracks (source is very loud?) I still fill the need to turn the

[slim] No gain, no pain

2011-09-03 Thread weinstro
Hi, I have an SB3 and a SB Boom controlled from the same server. However, I suspect that I have about 6dB less gain on the SB3. If I set both SB's with the analog VU on the display, music from my library on the Boom reaches -1 to -2 dB. However, on the SB3, it barely ever gets to -7dB.

Re: [slim] No gain, no pain

2011-09-03 Thread Mnyb
Check player settings for the SB3 Disable Volume adjustment replay gain ? It works by using replaygain tags to average the volume for the selection of tracks you listen to this usualy means lover volume. SB3 also have a preamp volume controll in the analog domain, also avaible in the

Re: [slim] Android Logitech Squeezebox Controller broken!!!

2011-09-03 Thread jimzak
I have the Nexus S with Gingerbread. The Android app works pretty well. -- jimzak http://zzzone.net http://have-a-nice-day.org http://www.last.fm/user/zzzoneDOTnet http://somethingsomethingsomething.net Ripper: dBpoweramp Router: Cisco E4200 Server: SBS 7.6.1 - i3 - Win 7 64bit Player: 2

Re: [slim] This is not a current issue

2011-09-03 Thread toby10
JJZolx;654911 Wrote: How so? Meaning I can see the player in the SBS web UI drop down list connected to another server (SBS or MySB). But if I select that player via the web UI it does not grab that player from the other server as it used to do. -- toby10

Re: [slim] How to make musicIP work

2011-09-03 Thread logoiweb
Try this: on your SB Controller, with an active track in the Now Playing screen or a highlighted track in the current playlist, press the + button on the SB Controller. Scroll down a ways and you should see an option Create MusicIP Mix. See what happens when you select that. -- logoiweb

[slim] Help me figure out this problem with my server

2011-09-03 Thread MeSue
I have had this problem with my server for a while and have never been able to figure it out. Sometimes it doesn't happen for months at a time but now it has started happening regularly again and I need to get to the bottom of it because it is really annoying. I have a headless HP MediaSmart

Re: [slim] Dead SB3 - PSU or SB3 Itself?

2011-09-03 Thread ToddSTS
Try to pull the wireless card out, this requires opening the SB3. Then give it power. This worked for a 'broken' one I got off ebay. Works fine, just no wireless. Todd -- ToddSTS ToddSTS's Profile:

Re: [slim] setup SlimDevices SqueezeBox without remote

2011-09-03 Thread rcmcdougle
My move generated all new network setup. New ISP - DSL - router. Nothing is as it was. All good but for the loss of the remote. I will try the JVC DVD remote codes later and if that fails I will dig into the perl script. Hope something works as this device suits me fine. It sat hardwired in

Re: [slim] setup SlimDevices SqueezeBox without remote

2011-09-03 Thread JJZolx
rcmcdougle;655203 Wrote: My move generated all new network setup. New ISP - DSL - router. Nothing is as it was. All good but for the loss of the remote. You're operating wirelessly, correct? Do you have access to the router's configuration? If so, and you were to do the following, the

Re: [slim] Help me figure out this problem with my server

2011-09-03 Thread slate
To keep ypu busy until someone that are familiar with the WHS comes along ;-) The usual things suspects: - We you checked HP.com for new bios and drivers - The first part of your problem made me think of some power settings. Try to go to Advanced power settings and check for network related

Re: [slim] Help me figure out this problem with my server

2011-09-03 Thread epoch1970
I don't know this machine but perhaps it is normal behavior that in absence of an uplink the machine reboots. I've had headless machines with a watchdog set to reboot when the network seems down, as a missing link is unlikely while a wedged OS might happen. Usually the watchdog has a hardware

[slim] Logitech Squeezebox Controller app on iPad

2011-09-03 Thread pcourtney
I have been using my iPad this last few hours to setup a Random Mix of party music tonight, in fact the party kicked off 30 minutes ago :-) Total Tracks: 786 Total Albums: 62 Total Artists: 62 Total Genres: 5 Total Party Playing Time: 57:40:09 You can setup the Random Mix by the following :

Re: [slim] Logitech Squeezebox Controller app on iPad

2011-09-03 Thread garym
Check out ipengHD and squeezepad. Both are so much nicer than the logitech free app. Enjoy the party!! -- garym System 1: Vortexbox Appliance (1.5) SbS 7.5.4 Transporter, Touch, Boom, Radio w/Battery (all ethernet except Radio) System 2: Win7(64) laptop SbS 7.6.1 Touch, Boom, Radio

Re: [slim] Logitech Squeezebox Controller app on iPad

2011-09-03 Thread pippin
How about trying one of the real iPad Spps like iPeng for iPad or SqueezePad? Hell, iPeng even has a party mode ;) -- pippin --- see iPeng, the Squeezebox iPhone remote and *New: iPeng for iPad*, at penguinlovesmusic.com

Re: [slim] Logitech Squeezebox Controller app on iPad

2011-09-03 Thread pcourtney
that would be too easy Gary :-) -- pcourtney Infrant ReadyNAS 1000S Sparc CPU 512mb and SBS 7.6.1 SBS Remote Control via an iPad2 and Logitech app Squeezebox Duet Receivers WiFi Connected x 3 Musical Fidelity X-CAN v2 Headphone Amps x 3

[slim] Squeezebox (and others) on IFA trade show in Berlin

2011-09-03 Thread bluegaspode
Some pictures of how Logitech presents their Squeezebox :( in comparison to Sonos and Philips streamium. Talked to the sales rep. about the future of Squeezebox and of course he didn't have any news regarding new models. He rather stated that 'we have anything that is needed right now with Radio

Re: [slim] Logitech Squeezebox Controller app on iPad

2011-09-03 Thread garym
pcourtney;655250 Wrote: that would be too easy Gary :-) somebody has to give it a thrashing and report back all the gory details on here, we are after all a Logitech bashing forum, are we not ?? Not in my 3,000+ posts. For me it's a learn new stuff, get help, and provide help forum. ;-)

Re: [slim] Logitech Squeezebox Controller app on iPad

2011-09-03 Thread garym
garym;655251 Wrote: Not in my 3,000+ posts. For me it's a learn new stuff, get help, and provide help forum. ;-) And you really should try a real remote control app! And for random play, erland's dynamic playlist and SQL playlist plugins are incredibly useful. I couldn't do without them.

Re: [slim] Help me figure out this problem with my server

2011-09-03 Thread pski
When this happens to me, the reason is apparent. Since I have several machines and devices on two different two-hop loops (1 at 100 and the other at 1 gig,) I lose devices geographically. Normally this is caused by a switch having a brain-fart. Repeated brain-farts have been followed by hard

Re: [slim] This is not a current issue

2011-09-03 Thread pski
toby10;655112 Wrote: Meaning I can see the player in the SBS web UI drop down list connected to another server (SBS or MySB). But if I select that player via the web UI it does not grab that player from the other server as it used to do. I'm having this issue as well as 'Your player was

Re: [slim] Logitech Squeezebox Controller app on iPad

2011-09-03 Thread bluegaspode
SqueezePad also has a party mode that protects your playlist from being erased by an unthoughful tap of a user. Just change the 'playlist modification mode' to 'always add to end'. Served me well on all of my parties ... -- bluegaspode Did you know: *'SqueezePlayer' (www.squeezeplayer.com)*

Re: [slim] This is not a current issue

2011-09-03 Thread pski
toby10;655112 Wrote: Meaning I can see the player in the SBS web UI drop down list connected to another server (SBS or MySB). But if I select that player via the web UI it does not grab that player from the other server as it used to do. I do not use MySB unless it's involved in

Re: [slim] Logitech Squeezebox Controller app on iPad

2011-09-03 Thread pcourtney
thanks for all the plugs for other iPad apps folks, I know about them all for some time, so you are not really getting the point of the exercise, which is to give this Logitech developed application a run out - and what better conditions than a big party in London, so please don't keep harping on

Re: [slim] Logitech Squeezebox Controller app on iPad

2011-09-03 Thread pcourtney
pippin;655249 Wrote: How about trying one of the real iPad Spps like iPeng for iPad or SqueezePad? come on pippin, give the free app a little airplay for gods sake, rather than pushing your app, this thread is not about iPeng or Squeezepad, get it ! -- pcourtney Infrant ReadyNAS 1000S

Re: [slim] Logitech Squeezebox Controller app on iPad

2011-09-03 Thread bluegaspode
pcourtney;655258 Wrote: the reason for the thread is to put the Logi iPad app through its paces I'm sorry, this was not obvious from your first post. It rather sounded like you are not confident in that App or it makes you trouble that's why people wanted to help and suggested you alternatives

Re: [slim] Logitech Squeezebox Controller app on iPad

2011-09-03 Thread danull
Based on your tone and presence here the party must be going very well ;-) -- danull danull's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=5998 View this thread:

Re: [slim] Logitech Squeezebox Controller app on iPad

2011-09-03 Thread Mnyb
they paid for apps are much quicker as gary sugested, however some artwork processing is done by the server to give you artsizes not precached during the scan . IPeng uses some of it's own sizes too also if you turn of artwork precaching to make faster scans you pay in this end instead . as the

Re: [slim] Logitech Squeezebox Controller app on iPad

2011-09-03 Thread garym
pcourtney;655258 Wrote: thanks for all the plugs for other iPad apps folks, I know about them all for some time, so you are not really getting the point of the exercise, which is to give this Logitech developed application a run out - and what better conditions than a big party in London, so

Re: [slim] Logitech Squeezebox Controller app on iPad

2011-09-03 Thread pcourtney
bluegaspode;655261 Wrote: I'm sorry, this was not obvious from your first post. It rather sounded like you are not confident in that App or it makes you trouble that's why people wanted to help and suggested you alternatives to keep you from the pain.Happy testing! no problem, I keep

Re: [slim] Logitech Squeezebox Controller app on iPad

2011-09-03 Thread pcourtney
Mnyb;655263also size matters reasonable sized jpg is the best compromise, bmp or png is not a god idea it craves more memory and cpu to resize, 500*500 pixels jpg seems to satisfy most users[/QUOTE Wrote: the good news is that they are all jpegs, but I guess they all need to be trimmed a

Re: [slim] Logitech Squeezebox Controller app on iPad

2011-09-03 Thread pcourtney
garym;655264 Wrote: People make friendly suggestions to you on this forum and you take it all as a personal attack and then accuse us of being stupid or money grubbers. I've tried to overlook your various rude and pedantic responses here and elsewhere, assuming you might calm down and become

Re: [slim] Logitech Squeezebox Controller app on iPad

2011-09-03 Thread garym
pcourtney;655272 Wrote: your right, it is my fault for not writing a 200 word introduction and letting everyone know in advance that I was not looking for alternatives to the free app, just wanting to give it a real life scenario like tonight's party, so sorry for me being so stupid By

Re: [slim] Squeezebox (and others) on IFA trade show in Berlin

2011-09-03 Thread cege
Had similar thoughts while visiting the Logitech area at IFA Berlin. Btw: the former well knowledged Squeezebox-man which had presented all the good squeezestuff in the past was now talking about the Harmonys etc. instead. Shame on you, Logitech. And I'm afraid, Logitech will loose in both areas

Re: [slim] Logitech Squeezebox Controller app on iPad

2011-09-03 Thread pippin
bluegaspode;655254 Wrote: SqueezePad also has a party mode that protects your playlist from being erased by an unthoughful tap of a user. Just change the 'playlist modification mode' to 'always add to end'. Served me well on all of my parties ... Just don't try Pandora or Slacker ;) To be

Re: [slim] Logitech Squeezebox Controller app on iPad

2011-09-03 Thread pippin
pcourtney;655260 Wrote: come on pippin, give the free app a little airplay for gods sake, rather than pushing your app, this thread is not about iPeng or Squeezepad, get it ! Sorry, like bluegaspode I mistook your initial post and with real Apps I was referring to native vs. Web Apps. --

Re: [slim] Logitech Squeezebox Controller app on iPad

2011-09-03 Thread pcourtney
danull;655262 Wrote: Based on your tone and presence here the party must be going very well ;-) it is now Sir, three hours later, everyone is rocking like crazy, the volume has gone up a few notches, and all the girls are dancing the night away, whooo ha ! but this box of Corona beer

Re: [slim] Logitech Squeezebox Controller app on iPad

2011-09-03 Thread slate
Are you also testing Corona beer or are people allowed to suggest something better?! -- slate Main: Receiver (Audiocom) - Beresford Caiman+ (Gatorized) - Carver A-500x - BW 704 Office: Receiver - Luxman L-210 - Stax SR84 Pro/Superlux HD668B Server: Zotac IONITX-A, 4 GB, 1 TB WD EADS, Win7 w.

[slim] Browse By Artwork missing in Classic UI 7.6.1?

2011-09-03 Thread MusicMonkey
Hello all, I just upgraded to Squeezebox Server 7.6.1, everything working fine. However, I use the Classic Intterface, and the Browse By Artwork icon on Album listings (e.g. when viewing an Artist, New Music, etc) is missing. Previously, this icon allowed you to toggle a listing of albums to

Re: [slim] Logitech Squeezebox Controller app on iPad

2011-09-03 Thread pcourtney
slate;655286 Wrote: Corona beer the host supplied the beer, the wine and the food, and hired the fantastic JBL speakers, so must not complain too much, I am loving the sound of these JBL active speakers he hired for tonight, they are really belting out some great sounds, about midnight we

Re: [slim] Logitech Squeezebox Controller app on iPad

2011-09-03 Thread bluegaspode
pcourtney;655281 Wrote: this iPad app has survived the party, it is not perfect, but I can really see the potential Just to understand your setup: you created a playlist before the party started and the iPad was only operated by yourself? Were your guests allowed to have wishes for new

Re: [slim] Browse By Artwork missing in Classic UI 7.6.1?

2011-09-03 Thread JJZolx
Yep, it's missing. They threw out all of the other alternative web skins. With as much effort as they put into this one, they should have thrown it out too. -- JJZolx JJZolx's Profile:

Re: [slim] Logitech Squeezebox Controller app on iPad

2011-09-03 Thread pcourtney
your right, whilst I have been letting guests look at the iPad screen, the cover art, and the playlists, the random mix playlist has not been influenced by guests, I cannot really see a way how to search for material and play, and the mix just carries on after that track has played screenshot

Re: [slim] VortexBox 7.6.1 FAST! (sort-of)

2011-09-03 Thread pski
The SBS finished scanning but the settings/information screen says the time is keeping a long count. (37 hours, eh?) Who is in charge? P -- pski real stereo doesn't just wake the neighbors, it -enrages- them.. It is truly the Golden Age of Wireless

Re: [slim] Logitech Squeezebox Controller app on iPad

2011-09-03 Thread pippin
pcourtney;655300 Wrote: your right, whilst I have been letting guests look at the iPad screen, the cover art, and the playlists, the random mix playlist has not been influenced by guests, I cannot really see a way how to search for material and play, and the mix just carries on after that

Re: [slim] VortexBox 7.6.1 FAST! (sort-of)

2011-09-03 Thread pski
dsdreamer;655035 Wrote: Ron, it looks as if you were speed-reading the OP's remarks. Pski is really complaining that the 7.6.1 scanner is not capable of processing certain of his artwork files and instead of skipping them with a warning it hangs or dies in an uncontrolled way. Mostly, if

Re: [slim] VortexBox 7.6.1 FAST! (sort-of)

2011-09-03 Thread Ron Olsen
pski;655311 Wrote: Mostly, if what you say is true, certain artwork was not an issue earlier so I'm not sure why it would be now. P VortexBox works best with a cover.jpg in each album directory; my VBA with SBS 7.6.1 has no trouble scanning this artwork. What artwork are you using, if not

Re: [slim] VortexBox 7.6.1 FAST! (sort-of)

2011-09-03 Thread pski
So, since it only costs time, here's what a simple/default/rescan looks like +---+ |Filename: .jpg | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=12439|

Re: [slim] VortexBox 7.6.1 FAST! (sort-of)

2011-09-03 Thread pski
Ron Olsen;655316 Wrote: VortexBox works best with a cover.jpg in each album directory; my VBA with SBS 7.6.1 has no trouble scanning this artwork. What artwork are you using, if not a cover.jpg in each album directory? Which artwork of yours is causing trouble? As you say, cover.jpg is

Re: [slim] Help me figure out this problem with my server

2011-09-03 Thread MeSue
Thanks for the suggestions, everyone! I thought it might be the switch so I replaced it about 2 months ago. Also swapped out the cables, but I don't have any Cat6. I will see about getting some. I found a USB Ethernet adapter I already had, so I am going to try switching to that tomorrow. It's

Re: [slim] setup SlimDevices SqueezeBox without remote

2011-09-03 Thread rcmcdougle
I am using the SBv3 which has no wireless functionality. New network devices and ip addresses required by the ISP's DSL modem setup. Nothing is the same as previous network. I am going for the perl now... -- rcmcdougle

Re: [slim] Help me figure out this problem with my server

2011-09-03 Thread MeSue
Hmmm... in reading posts on some WHS forums, I found out about a SMART addin for WHS. I installed it, and it is reporting one of my disks having critical health (53 bad sectors) and another one potentially failing (1 bad sector). I am running a checkdsk repair overnight. I guess I will hold off

Re: [slim] setup SlimDevices SqueezeBox without remote

2011-09-03 Thread JJZolx
rcmcdougle;655322 Wrote: I am using the SBv3 which has no wireless functionality. New network devices and ip addresses required by the ISP's DSL modem setup. Nothing is the same as previous network. I am going for the perl now... If it's wired, there's very little to do. You don't even

Re: [slim] setup SlimDevices SqueezeBox without remote

2011-09-03 Thread Mnyb
should it not the server be autodiscovered anyway ? It can have diferent ip, player would find it anyway trough the autodiscovere if port 3483 udp/tcp is open on the server. But it migth somehowe have ended up in a situation where it needs a from a remote to connect or somesuch :-/ If it's