Topic: G-Force (Read 7757 times)

Magic_Randy · « **on:** November 10, 2006, 12:12:07 am »

How does G-Force compare with the built in visualization provided in MC12? Is it worth the $30 cost for the platinum version that is required to integrate with MC?

Also, can you use it with your own pictures using the 3D Visualization Images playlist or some similar concept?

glynor · « **Reply #1 on:** November 10, 2006, 12:36:49 am »

Quote from: Magic_Randy on November 10, 2006, 12:12:07 am

Is it worth the $30 cost for the platinum version that is required to integrate with MC?

Why do you have to get platinum to have it "integrate" with MC?

Don't get me wrong. I love G-Force and I think it's well worth the $30 (I own Platinum) and I think Andy deserves the money for all his hard work.

That said... I'm pretty sure the free version works with MC just fine.

Quote from: Magic_Randy on November 10, 2006, 12:12:07 am

Also, can you use it with your own pictures using the 3D Visualization Images playlist or some similar concept?

Yes. Not using a Playlist though, but you can set G-Force to look at any folder on your drive and it will randomly use pictures from it.

Magic_Randy · « **Reply #2 on:** November 10, 2006, 01:52:37 am »

Quote from: glynor on November 10, 2006, 12:36:49 am

Why do you have to get platinum to have it "integrate" with MC?

glynor,

Maybe I'm reading it wrong, but that is how I'm interpreting their feature matrix. It only shows support for media players with the platinum version.

http://jriver.soundspectrum.com/g-force/

Randy

glynor · « **Reply #3 on:** November 10, 2006, 12:00:35 pm »

You are reading it wrong. The key word in that statement is multiple.

With the free version of G-Force, you have to pick when you download it which media player you want it to work with. So, for example, there's a version for iTunes and a version for MC. You can choose one or the other but not both.

The platinum version will automatically detect any of the players you have installed that are supported by G-Force and install it for them all. Other big differences are:

1. the free version shows G-Force "ads" periodically overtop of the visualization (just things that say "you didn't buy this, upgrade to the Gold or Platinum version by clicking here"). Just to be clear, these are only ads for upgrading G-Force, not ads for other crap.

2. you can't customize the free version using the toolbar, which means you can't use your own pictures or change the font sizes or resolution (as easily, you still might be able to by manually hacking the INI files)

3. Gold and Platinum come with extra-fancy maps and visualizations and whatnot. Platinum also has the standalone app which can be used with basically anything on your computer that makes noise.

4. you don't get the ultra-cool cover art and track titles in MC. This feature is awesome. It basically briefly shows the track info after the song changes (it fades out after a user-defined delay). Here's an example:

glynor · « **Reply #4 on:** November 10, 2006, 12:06:49 pm »

Thought I'd mention... Andy just released a brand new visualization, called Softskies. Looks pretty cool...

http://www.soundspectrum.com/softskies/

Magic_Randy · « **Reply #5 on:** November 10, 2006, 03:10:24 pm »

glynor,

Thanks for all of the information.

I'll download the free version this weekend. Assuming I like it I will then buy the platinum version. I don't have a problem paying the $30 if it works well. I misread the features and thought you had to have the $30 version just to have it talk to MC which is why I was trying to gather some opinions first.

Also, I saw Andy's new product. I did not see any deals posted on his site. It would be nice if he had a program where you could buy multiple products for a package deal (e.g. pay 100% for the first one and get 25%/50% off other products he has). Assuming I proceed with G-Force, I'll send him that recommendation. I would be willing to pay $30 for one visualization software, but not $60 for two. I would probably split the difference, however, to get multiples.

Randy

glynor · « **Reply #6 on:** November 10, 2006, 04:00:16 pm »

Yeah... I was a little surprised that there wasn't a discount or something for current G-Force owners on the new one. However, SoftSkies just came out today so they might just not have gotten there yet!

So you know, WhiteCap is included free with any purchase of G-Force, so you do get that one! It hasn't been updated in a while but it's pretty cool. Andy has said he's planning a major update of WhiteCap once SoftSkies was released (and that was today so...)

matshif · « **Reply #7 on:** November 10, 2006, 09:59:09 pm »

You got 20% discount on SoftSkies if you have G-Force Platinum

glynor · « **Reply #8 on:** November 11, 2006, 02:27:40 am »

Quote from: matshif on November 10, 2006, 09:59:09 pm

You got 20% discount on SoftSkies if you have G-Force Platinum

How?

edladner · « **Reply #9 on:** November 11, 2006, 02:52:00 am »

Quote from: glynor on November 10, 2006, 04:00:16 pm

So you know, WhiteCap is included free with any purchase of G-Force, so you do get that one! It hasn't been updated in a while but it's pretty cool. Andy has said he's planning a major update of WhiteCap once SoftSkies was released (and that was today so...)

Does Whitecap work with MC12 yet? I had it with 11 but when I try to install it does not see MC.

I have platinum too. I like the screen saver option very much. And the power of the control panel is well worth what he asks for it.

matshif · « **Reply #10 on:** November 11, 2006, 03:11:58 am »

Quote from: glynor on November 11, 2006, 02:27:40 am

How?

I bought G-Force some times ago and today looked for an up-grade and there I found the 20% discount for SoftSkies.

marko · « **Reply #11 on:** November 11, 2006, 06:54:39 am »

Quote from: glynor on November 11, 2006, 02:27:40 am

How?

Just login to your account @ soundspectrum.

glynor · « **Reply #12 on:** November 11, 2006, 10:12:48 am »

Quote from: marko on November 11, 2006, 06:54:39 am

Just login to your account @ soundspectrum.

Ahhhh... Ding! The light goes on.

Quote from: edladner on November 11, 2006, 02:52:00 am

Does Whitecap work with MC12 yet? I had it with 11 but when I try to install it does not see MC.

Check here:

http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=36997.0

Magic_Randy · « **Reply #13 on:** November 11, 2006, 12:16:03 pm »

Quote from: glynor on November 10, 2006, 12:06:49 pm

Thought I'd mention... Andy just released a brand new visualization, called Softskies. Looks pretty cool...

http://www.soundspectrum.com/softskies/

I've installed both G-Force & Softskies. I'll buy both. G-Force is what I expected but I was surprised by Softskies. It is better then expected.

charismalxw · « **Reply #14 on:** November 11, 2006, 01:48:38 pm »

Quote from: glynor on November 11, 2006, 10:12:48 am

Ahhhh... Ding! The light goes on.

Check here:

http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=36997.0

Magic_Randy · « **Reply #15 on:** November 11, 2006, 01:55:54 pm »

Quote from: marko on November 11, 2006, 06:54:39 am

Just login to your account @ soundspectrum.

I know I should not find this so hard, but I cannot:

1) Find anyway to login to to an account on their web site (other then the forum which does lated)
2) Find anyplace on the web site that says you get a 20% discount on Softskies if you have G-Force platinum

Any idea on what I'm doing different then the rest of you?

Magic_Randy · « **Reply #16 on:** November 11, 2006, 02:30:41 pm »

I still can't find a way to login into an account.

However, they changed the site so that for a limited time anyone can get Softskies Platinum for 20% off (not related to being a G-Force Platinum customer). EDITED: This is not true - it only applies to the people who have the platinum version of G-Force.

matshif · « **Reply #17 on:** November 11, 2006, 02:38:31 pm »

I have already G-Force Platinum so I go to Home at the webbsajt.

Down to the left I see Platinum and click here.

Here you can buy, but down here you also see "Download or update it here".

Click here and you find place to write your e-mail adress and the Licenese code for the program

you already have.

You got the code in the mail when you bought it.

Click Submit and you will come to the place were you have the discount offer to the right.

OK?

Magic_Randy · « **Reply #18 on:** November 11, 2006, 02:47:04 pm »

Quote from: matshif on November 11, 2006, 02:38:31 pm

OK?

I followed your instructions and found it. They also changed the site to give 20% off to everyone. That just happened within the past hour.

Thanks for the help.

EDITED: Actually the 20% off only appears to apply to people who have the platinum version of G-Force. If you entered your email address & key for G-Force, the discount for Softskies starts showing up.

Magic_Randy · « **Reply #19 on:** November 11, 2006, 04:53:14 pm »

Quote from: Magic_Randy on November 11, 2006, 02:30:41 pm

I still can't find a way to login into an account.

However, they changed the site so that for a limited time anyone can get Softskies Platinum for 20% off (not related to being a G-Force Platinum customer). EDITED: I was wrong - this is not true - it only applies to the people who have the platinum version of G-Force.

marko · « **Reply #20 on:** November 11, 2006, 05:17:19 pm »

reads like a conversation in an old-folks home!!

did you all get it sussed out then, or what?

Magic_Randy · « **Reply #21 on:** November 11, 2006, 07:01:53 pm »

Quote from: marko on November 11, 2006, 05:17:19 pm

reads like a conversation in an old-folks home!!

Just practicing - you have to be prepared for the future.

marko · « **Reply #22 on:** November 11, 2006, 10:34:34 pm »

ROFLOL

I reckon I'm but one step away m8...
I take great care with how I treat my kids these days...
Matt mentioned a bumber sticker he saw...
it shook me to the core!!!

hahaha. nice

glynor · « **Reply #23 on:** November 13, 2006, 12:59:10 pm »

Thought I'd mention, in case you didn't notice. Andy released a new version of G-Force (3.5.7) on Sunday.

It didn't fix this bug with the latest ATI Catalyst drivers, but I'm sure they're working on it.

I'm loving SoftSkies too! Its subtle, so it takes a while to really "see" what it's doing. Once you do though... It's pretty darn cool! Definitely worth the trial download...

matshif · « **Reply #24 on:** November 13, 2006, 04:33:38 pm »

Thanks for the info about the new G-Force version.

Magic_Randy · « **Reply #25 on:** November 13, 2006, 04:35:48 pm »

Quote from: glynor on November 13, 2006, 12:59:10 pm

Thought I'd mention, in case you didn't notice. Andy released a new version of G-Force (3.5.7) on Sunday.

Thanks...

How do you know about updates, it does not look like Andy posts the version number on the website.

matshif · « **Reply #26 on:** November 13, 2006, 04:54:56 pm »

Sorry to say but I had a crash in MC with the new version.

No problem with 356

glynor · « **Reply #27 on:** November 13, 2006, 05:40:22 pm »

I keep an eye on the Soundspectrum News site here: http://www.soundspectrum.com/news.html

And on the Forums over there. I do really wish that they'd post an "announce" message to the forums when new builds came out, like JRiver does, with the changelog. I'd notice those notices much quicker.

I've had no trouble with 3.5.7 thus far, but I haven't played with it much yet.

Magic_Randy · « **Reply #28 on:** November 13, 2006, 08:16:14 pm »

Quote from: glynor on November 13, 2006, 05:40:22 pm

I keep an eye on the Soundspectrum News site here: http://www.soundspectrum.com/news.html

And on the Forums over there. I do really wish that they'd post an "announce" message to the forums when new builds came out, like JRiver does, with the changelog. I'd notice those notices much quicker.

I've had no trouble with 3.5.7 thus far, but I haven't played with it much yet.

No trouble on my side. 3.5.7 appears to work fine. No MC crashes as reported by matshif. I'm on MC 12.0.112.

Magic_Randy · « **Reply #29 on:** November 13, 2006, 08:27:36 pm »

The G-Force Screen Saver is updated as well. I don't see anything posed about it, but the version is updated from Saturday.

mobyfrag · « **Reply #30 on:** November 30, 2006, 03:45:42 am »

During the installation, G-Force proposes me only J R Media Center 10 or 11 (in the automatic selection list). How to make it compatible with MC 12?

glynor · « **Reply #31 on:** November 30, 2006, 10:25:06 am »

You need to have a newer version of G-Force for it to detect MC12. Go to Soundspectrum.com and get the newest build of it.

mobyfrag · « **Reply #32 on:** December 01, 2006, 02:27:25 am »

Thanks so much (i'm stupid

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