MusicNow

[mzetko]

Hows the development of app?

Mohamed Ashid:
Hello sir,

it is going quite well, although the last week was indeed a little rushed, because I was starting a new job, but the weekend is now better .
I will give some more info about the progress very soon !

Thank you all for being here

Martin Zikmund

 

[mzetko]

Hello friends,

development of MusicNow was a bit delayed for the last five days, because my computer completely crashed and multiple components were destroyed. It was quite horrible actually - I replaced RAMs, but then found out that graphic card was gone too and unfortunately then the power source burnt out too.
But during today, I should finally have the PC functional, so work will be back on track .

I have researched more on Xbox Music API and I found out that things like streaming, finding music, artists, etc. are very well included; but what I am missing is a way to directly trigger purchase of new songs and their download. These scenarios have to be always accomplished through the built-in Xbox Music app (although MusicNow is able to "start" the task) and you will be able to play normally via MusicNow after the download is complete. It is a little less convenient, but it is understandable, that there was probably no way to add it to the API directly.

 

[mzetko]

Hello friends,

I have some good news, my development PC is finally working fully again (the replacement hardware arrived late... just my luck).
MusicNow has now fully working background audio task and playing back of DRM enabled music (e.g. Xbox Music purchased and downloaded songs).

Current task is playlist management and overall discovery of user's music collection. I'm trying to make this as versatile as possible - first launch of the app will load the complete collection, but then the app will just always find just differences in the background.

 

[yashshah7197]

Can't wait for the beta! Hook me up if you want a thorough test of this app. I take music apps very seriously!
Have about 4 of those on my 620

 

[hs k]

That's sweet Mzetko, can you scrub within the app?

 

[mzetko]

Hello yashshah7197, great, I'm very happy that you joined ! Once a beta test version is ready, I will let you all know .

 

[mzetko]

hs k, scrubbing will be definitely enabled in MusicNow .

 

[hs k]

Thanks, would it be possible for you to render background as the album art like mix radio does?

 

[hs k]

Tried the beta, can't play music because I can't select music, artist option etc. Also the spelling of spotlight is wrong.

 

[Shodan_HR]

Beta? Can i access it?

 

[Mohamed Ashid]

Beta? Can i access it?

Check your mail.
I got the mail with the link.
Trying it now.

 

[K_Arora5]

Where is the link for the beta is it a private one

 

[mzetko]

Hello all,

is there something I don't know? I haven't released any beta yet, even private. The real beta of MusicNow will be public for all of you. Who contacted you? Can you give me some details? It seems to be some kind of "scam".

Martin Zikmund

 

[mzetko]

Hello hs k, where did you get a link to a beta? I didn't release this app, my app has functional music playback and music selection. Also, I know how to spell "spotlight" .

 

[K_Arora5]

Thanks for the quick response there is no confusion now

 

[mzetko]

Thanks, would it be possible for you to render background as the album art like mix radio does?

Yes, I will give many customization options for the looks of the app . Backgorund image, now playing image and setting of opactiy and underlying color background .

 

[mzetko]

Beta? Can i access it?

Hello Shodan_HR,

very, very soon. I'm doing my best, I will definitely publish the link here .
The beta that was sent to some of you is not real and could be malware, please don't install it. Again - it has nothing to do with the real MusicNow.

 

[Ashish Gupta888]

Crap! I too got the email and link to the beta app. Interestingly, app name was something different, pandora music...or something like that. Uninstalled!
Sent from my Lumia 525 using Tapatalk

 

[mzetko]

Crap! I too got the email and link to the beta app. Interestingly, app name was something different, pandora music...or something like that. Uninstalled!
Sent from my Lumia 525 using Tapatalk

Hello Ashish,

I am very sorry about what is happening. I promise you all that I have nothing to do with this... My real beta very, very close to release, but this situation is quite scary for me. I wll try to find who sent the malicious link and report it.

Sincerely

Martin Zikmund

 

[Mohamed Ashid]

Guys,
I figured it out.
The Beta app is not a scam.
It is really ANOTHER BETA that's taking place in the forums.
I had signed up for that beta.

See this thread for more info.
Link:
http://forums.windowscentral.com/showthread/297485.htm