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There are new version of the firmware and the apps, each in version 1.1.0
Image for the standard version with 21 matrix module:
Image for the mini version with 9 matrix module and optional miniboss DAC:
The images are packed and must first be unpacked. If you want to write the image to a micro sd card on a windows or linux computer, you must first change the file extension from dmg to iso.
The version 1.1.0 is a real big update:
Mobile version
- Support for cover player Device (Free Maker Project (Coming Soon): A Device with Color Lcd Display to Show the Album Cover of Playing Track in Selected Zone, Select Zone, and Control Play Mode).
- Zone Cover Area: A Zones Overview with Cover and Play Control at the Bottom Row Below Device List, Animated IF New Zones Available Or Removed.
- Device Scan Extremely Faster Now.
- Smoothly scrolling zone text ticker which displays information about playing zones (artist, album, track) Now glitch-free (updates Behind Visible area).
- Communication between App and Device Changed From Timed Pull Requests to Websacht For Faster Reaction on Zone Updates.
- New Expandable Menu Button to Select Page (Config, Play Control, Message, Monitoring, Log).
- Expandable Start Button (Right from Zone Overview Cover) to Start Spotify or Apple Music App.
- Control Page with New Buttons for Repeat and Shuffle Mode.
- Device List: Shows Cover Art IF Cover Is Available (for Roon, Spotify and Apple Music Zones).
- Device List: Control Ticker Speed by Slider in Page Title Area.
- Device List: Open Big Ticker (Scrollbar) by Click On Ticker Text of Device Item, and Control Ticker Speed By Slider in Page Title Area.
- Device List: Open Control Page by Click On Cover of Device Item.
- Settingspage: Configure What Should be Displayed in Zone Cover Area (Artist, Album, Title, Size of Covers Dynamically or Static).
- a lot of small bugs fixed.
Desktop version
- Support for cover player Device (Free Maker Project (Coming Soon): A Device with Color Lcd Display to Show the Album Cover of Playing Track in Selected Zone, Select Zone, and Control Play Mode).
- Zone Cover Area: A Zones Overview with Cover and Play Control at the Bottom Row Below Device List, Animated IF New Zones Available Or Removed.
- Device Scan Extremely Faster Now.
- Smoothly scrolling zone text ticker which displays information about playing zones (artist, album, track) Now glitch-free (updates Behind Visible area).
- Communication between App and Device Changed From Timed Pull Requests to Websacht For Faster Reaction on Zone Updates.
- Button Row (in Bottom Area, Right from Export Button) to Start Spotify Or Apple Music App.
- Control Page with New Buttons for Repeat and Shuffle Mode.
- Device List: Shows Cover Art IF Cover Is Available (for Roon, Spotify and Apple Music Zones).
- Device List: Control Ticker Speed on Hoverering in Right Bottom Corner of Device Item.
- Device List: Open Big Ticker (Scrollbar) by Click On Ticker Text of Device Item, and Control Ticker Speed on Hoverering in Right Bottom Corner Of Ticker Page.
- Device List: Open Control Page by Click On Cover of Device Item.
- Settingspage: Configure What Should be Displayed in Zone Cover Area (Artist, Album, Title, Size of Covers Dynamically or Static).
- a lot of small bugs fixed.
Here are the left to the apps:
Apple App Store Link to | iOS version |
Apple App Store Link to | MacoS version |
Microsoft Store Link to | Windows version |
UpToDown App Store Link to | Android version |
Canonical Snapcraft Store Link to | Linux version, Ubuntu (AMD64, ARM64) |
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The New Cover Player is coming!
The Time Has Come in 1-2 Weeks. The RoonMatrix Project will be extended by the cover player.
This is a small stand-alone piece of hardware based on the roonmatrix firmware.
It is essential a CPU board with a color display and touch sensor.
The Cover of the Active Music Zone (Music Channel) Can be Displayed on IT.
In Addition to the Cover, the Artist, Album Name and Title Are So Displayed at the Bottom of the Cover.
Tapping on the Cover Open's overlay menu. You can select the Active Zone (Channel) here.
You will find the playback function here: Forward to the next track, track back, break/play, random play and repeat.
The playback position and the Total Running Time of the Track Are So Displayed.
The Best Thing About It: It is relatively Easy to Set Up.
Essentialally, you need a CPU board, a color display, a micro sd card, and a case.
Here is a small preview (video):