More Extensive Music Player?

ironorr · 2008-10-01, 02:34

I think I must be missing something, but I couldn't find this answer anywhere. Is there an iTunes/Zune/MediaCenter-like music player plugin for Media Portal? Or is there just the file system browser? I'm sure this must exist and I'm just completely missing something.

Thanks

Spragleknas · 2008-10-01, 11:01

When you say "file browing player", it sounds to me that you are using the "shares" view. You should use a database view, like "arists", "albums" etc. (These can be customized - see: MediaPortal/Configuration/Music/Views - MediaPortal Wiki Documentation).

Result would be something like this (depending on settings and skin given):

IMO: Using shares in not a good idea (really low WAF). To use a DB-view, make sure your music is properly tagged. I'd also recommend you to read our wiki (manual).

Helios61 · 2008-10-01, 11:21

Hello ironorr!

I think, you are looking for a view like that:

Unfortunately this View is (still) not supported by MP! I hope, it will be in the near Future!

Best Regards
Helios

ZealotSix · 2008-10-02, 03:00

Spragleknas: how did you get it to show <Artist> - <Album>? I can't seem to replicate something like that using the views (and yes I have read the wiki on the subject). My best guess is that you have either changed the album name tag on your mp3s to actually be "Artist - Album", or you are using the Share view, and these are the names of folders. If you are using some other method, please let me know.

Thanks

druid9 · 2008-10-02, 03:45

Hi Spragleknas,

Is the view you showed not share? It does say it is top left

2008-10-01, 02:34	#1 (permalink)
ironorr Portal Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 9 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country:	More Extensive Music Player? I think I must be missing something, but I couldn't find this answer anywhere. Is there an iTunes/Zune/MediaCenter-like music player plugin for Media Portal? Or is there just the file system browser? I'm sure this must exist and I'm just completely missing something. Thanks

2008-10-01, 11:01	#2 (permalink)
Spragleknas Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rogaland Age: 32 Posts: 3,810 Thanks: 179 Thanked 90 Times in 76 Posts Country: My System	When you say "file browing player", it sounds to me that you are using the "shares" view. You should use a database view, like "arists", "albums" etc. (These can be customized - see: MediaPortal/Configuration/Music/Views - MediaPortal Wiki Documentation). Result would be something like this (depending on settings and skin given): IMO: Using shares in not a good idea (really low WAF). To use a DB-view, make sure your music is properly tagged. I'd also recommend you to read our wiki (manual). __________________ Please read -> HOW TO START A SUPPORT THREAD !!! Support MediaPortal! Donate by clicking HERE Dedicated HTPC board (Norway) -> MSPC.no

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Helios61 Portal Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NRW Age: 46 Posts: 550 Thanks: 46 Thanked 19 Times in 18 Posts Country: My System	Hello ironorr! I think, you are looking for a view like that: Unfortunately this View is (still) not supported by MP! I hope, it will be in the near Future! Best Regards Helios __________________ My System

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ZealotSix Portal User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Country:	Spragleknas: how did you get it to show <Artist> - <Album>? I can't seem to replicate something like that using the views (and yes I have read the wiki on the subject). My best guess is that you have either changed the album name tag on your mp3s to actually be "Artist - Album", or you are using the Share view, and these are the names of folders. If you are using some other method, please let me know. Thanks

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druid9 Portal Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Age: 48 Posts: 103 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Country:	Hi Spragleknas, Is the view you showed not share? It does say it is top left