antoniocappiello

joined 2 years ago
 

Hello community, I’m excited to share the latest updates on Tempo, the open-source music client for Subsonic, after some time.

This release includes the following improvements (full changelog here):

  • ALAC codec support: Thanks to the Media3 FFmpeg module, you can now enjoy ALAC files seamlessly.
  • Continuous playback: Enjoy uninterrupted music with the new continuous play feature.
  • Local server address: You can now add a local server address, and Tempo will use it when available, giving you more flexibility.
  • Version control and update dialog: For those using the Github flavor, the app now checks for updates and prompts you when a new version is available.

Tempo remains free and open-source, created for the community, by the community. I would like to thank the 1230+ people who have starred the project on Github — your support is truly appreciated!

The app is available for download on both F-Droid and Github, with Github being the preferred option.

I would like to apologize for the delay in this release. The progress has been slowed down due to issues with server space, the breakdown of my development phone, and my daily job commitments.

As always, if you appreciate the work that has gone into Tempo, please consider starring the project on Github and making a donation to help cover development costs and expenses. Your contributions help sustain the project and show your support for the work being done.

Thank you for your support!

[–] [email protected] 14 points 10 months ago (2 children)

The OpenSubsonic project aims to extend and improve the classic Subsonic APIs in various ways: by adding new endpoints, clarifying existing APIs, or extending functionality. All while maintaining backward compatibility with the old APIs. Understanding whether the server supports the API, requesting the list of supported extensions and acting accordingly is the first step to integrating the OpenSubsonic API. Initial work was done with synchronized lyrics using an endpoint that does not exist in the classic version of the API but was introduced by OpenSubsonic.

 

Hello community, today I want to present to you the work done on Tempo in recent months. This new version brings improvements to Android Auto, a first use of the OpenSubsonic API, synchronized song lyrics and the ability to customize the home screen.

As usual, Tempo is free and open source, by the community and for the community. You can follow the development on Github and you can download it from F-Droid as well.

If you appreciate the work put into Tempo, remember that you can star the project on Github or make a donation! It’s not much but it’s useful to help the project grow and give visibility to the app.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yes, it's been on my roadmap for a while. I also created a pull request several months ago to enter the repo but it was never accepted (it's also my fault because I didn't follow the verification process properly).

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

Hi and thank you for your appreciation! There is a buymeacoffee page for donations. Thanks again for the support!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Hello and thank you all for your appreciation! For anyone who asks, there is a buymeacoffee page for donations. It's really a pleasure to see my work recognized, especially when I've been practically stuck on Android Auto support for months... For the future, the plans are to fix some bugs already reported to me, add support for the OpenSubsonic API, and clean up the interface (giving the user the ability to show or hide elements as they wish). Fewer server calls should lighten up and speed up the app.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 year ago

Also a special thanks to Google which with its lack of guides for its libraries makes development a real thrill!

[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 year ago (1 children)

For the curious who want to see the app without downloading it, here are some screenshots: https://imgur.com/a/i3zsqlG

 

After an all-too-long development phase, I'm opening the new year with a new version of Tempo. This new version brings with it Android Auto support, one of the most requested features of all time.

Other new features include support for Chinese and Korean languages, an update to the French localization, the implementation of landscape viewing of the media player and more.

You can find Tempo on Github ready for download: it’s free, it’s open source and it’s made by the community for the community.

If you appreciate the work put into Tempo, remember that you can star the project on Github or make a donation! It’s not much but it’s useful to help the project grow and give visibility to the app.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago

For those who would like to take a look at the app before even downloading it, here is a short tour inside the app: https://imgur.com/a/fTTgjpz

 

Hi everyone, Dedicated to those looking for an Android client to listen to their music from a Subsonic server, here is Tempo.

You can find it on Github ready for download with the November update: it's free, it's open source and it's made by the community for the community.

If you appreciate the work put into Tempo, remember that you can star the project on Github! It's not much but it's useful to help the project grow and give visibility to the app.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yeah, you are right. I should upload some new screenshots.

In the meantime, here you go:

https://imgur.com/a/huvzn7R

 

Hey c/selfhosted,

Third month since initial release, third update post. For those not familiar with it, Tempo is an open-source and lightweight music client for Subsonic, designed and built natively for Android. The core aim is to provide a stable and appealing alternative to existing Subsonic clients and perhaps convince some hesitant users to take the leap into the magical selfhosted world of music.

Tempo is available for free on GitHub and IzzyDroid, with an upcoming release on F-Droid.

If you find value in Tempo, your support is invaluable. You can show your appreciation by giving the project a star on GitHub or considering a small contribution.

Now, let's dive into what's new this month.

New Features:

  • Material You Dynamic Themes
  • Download requests for unplayed podcast episodes
  • Filter for undownloaded podcast episodes
  • Support adding songs as favorites while offline
  • External Storage for offline file downloads
  • Track download with codec and bitrate Definition
  • Folder download
  • Language picker in App Settings with Automatic Per-App Language Support
  • Added german localization

Bug Fixes:

  • Resolved scrobbling issue with last track
  • Fixed issue opening podcast channels from catalog view
  • Handled Null Track Numbers with Set Placeholder
  • Manually encoded username for URI Streaming and CoverArt fetching
  • Numerous other small bugfixes

Other Changes:

  • Added Downloaded File Title to Notification
  • Improved download indexing
  • Started Preparations for F-Droid Release
  • Aligned SurfaceColors with recommended Material You colors
  • Updated status bar and music player background colors
  • Dependencies update
  • Code cleanup

Future plans:

  • The elephant in the room – Android Auto support. It's the great absentee right now and remains the sole open issue on GitHub.

If you have doubts, perplexities, if you have any ideas or have come across any bugs, feel free to reach out. Even just to say "hello". Tempo was born from a tough period, the pandemic, and it provided purpose during those seemingly endless days. Seeing that this effort is repaid by your kind words makes me think that those dark times for me are not totally to be forgotten.

Lastly, I want to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who has provided feedback, contributed to the code, or offered a donation. As a gesture of gratitude, I'm planning to create a README section on GitHub listing the names of contributors. If you'd like to be part of it, let me know. For donors who prefer to remain anonymous, your wishes will be respected.

https://imgur.com/a/6uEQpka

antoniocappiello

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Hey, thank you for your kind words. I was already thinking about implementing this feature, it's already on my to-do list :)

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago

Hi, I'm glad you like it!

 

Hey c/selfhosted,

It's been a month since I released Tempo, a lightweight music client for Subsonic on Android. For those who are new here, Tempo provides seamless integration with your Subsonic server, offering easy access to your entire music collection right on your Android device. The app is designed to enhance your music listening experience, prioritizing your preferences and listening history without relying on magic algorithms.

Today I'm happy to share some updates and improvements that have been added to Tempo. Here's a brief rundown of the latest features:

New Features:

  • Global Shuffling Mode: I think you understand what it does, just a single click to shuffling through the entire music library.
  • ReplayGain Functionality: I would love more users to test it out and provide feedback.
  • Server-Controlled Transcoding Settings: You now have the option to let the server control transcoding settings, Provided the server supports this feature.

Fixes and Enhancements:

  • Checking the presence of the music equalizer.
  • Tap to Open music player in Full Screen now works.
  • Improved Search: A pesky search problem has been fixed, allowing for more accurate and efficient searches.
  • Browsing by folder works as you'd expect.

I want to thank all the users who have been providing valuable feedback and helping me improve the app. For all the changes, even the smallest ones, you can visit the project's Github page.

Reminder: Show Some Love with a Star on GitHub!

If you appreciate the effort put into developing Tempo, I would be absolutely delighted if you could show some love by giving the project a star on GitHub. Not only does it help the project grow in visibility, but it's also a personal pleasure knowing that Tempo is making a positive impact on the community.

As always, thank you for your support and stay tuned for more updates in the future.

You can download the new release now!

AntonioCappiello

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 years ago (1 children)

For self hosted music lovers, I would like to introduce you to Tempo, an open source and lightweight music client for Subsonic, designed and built natively for Android.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Hi, I'm glad you're interested! No, Android Auto is not currently supported, but it is on the to-do list, as is downloading from FDroid and possibly from the Play Store

 

crosspostato da: https://lemmy.world/post/381677

Hey all,

I wanted to share an exciting lockdown-project that I've been working on called Tempo, an open-source and lightweight music client built specifically for Subsonic servers on Android.

Tempo puts you, the user, at the center of your music listening experience. With a sleek and intuitive interface, Tempo enhances your music journey based on your listening history, randomness, and even integrates with Last.fm for optional scrobbling support.

Key Features of Tempo:

  • Seamless integration with your Subsonic server.
  • Clean and user-friendly interface.
  • Stream music directly from your Subsonic server, with offline mode (actively being developed).
  • Create, edit, and manage playlists.
  • Gapless playback.
  • Rudimentary Chromecast support for streaming to compatible devices.
  • Optional Last.fm integration for scrobbling, if supported by your Subsonic server.
  • Activate transcoding on your server to optimize streaming with a transcoding profile.

Tempo is currently in the alpha phase of development, and as the sole developer behind the project, I'm actively working on improving the app. Your understanding and patience are greatly appreciated.

If you find Tempo useful, please consider supporting the project by starring it on GitHub. Your stars help promote the app to a wider audience and encourage further development.

Check out some screenshots of Tempo here. I'm excited to hear your thoughts and answer any questions you may have.

Let's build Tempo into the go-to music client for Subsonic on Android, together!

antoniocappiello

 

Hey all,

I wanted to share an exciting lockdown-project that I've been working on called Tempo, an open-source and lightweight music client built specifically for Subsonic servers on Android.

Tempo puts you, the user, at the center of your music listening experience. With a sleek and intuitive interface, Tempo enhances your music journey based on your listening history, randomness, and even integrates with Last.fm for optional scrobbling support.

Key Features of Tempo:

  • Seamless integration with your Subsonic server.
  • Clean and user-friendly interface.
  • Stream music directly from your Subsonic server, with offline mode (actively being developed).
  • Create, edit, and manage playlists.
  • Gapless playback.
  • Rudimentary Chromecast support for streaming to compatible devices.
  • Optional Last.fm integration for scrobbling, if supported by your Subsonic server.
  • Activate transcoding on your server to optimize streaming with a transcoding profile.

Tempo is currently in the alpha phase of development, and as the sole developer behind the project, I'm actively working on improving the app. Your understanding and patience are greatly appreciated.

If you find Tempo useful, please consider supporting the project by starring it on GitHub. Your stars help promote the app to a wider audience and encourage further development.

Check out some screenshots of Tempo here. I'm excited to hear your thoughts and answer any questions you may have.

Let's build Tempo into the go-to music client for Subsonic on Android, together!

antoniocappiello

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