Topic: Spotify integration (Read 21654 times)

MrHaugen · « **on:** July 14, 2011, 06:46:42 am »

Spotify, Europe's most successful music streaming service ever, is launching it's services in USA today (I think), and I'm wondering if you guys could take a look at Theater View integration of this rather great service. They have released a developer tool as well, so I think that integration would not be such a huge job.

The great thing about Spotify is several factors. They have lots of music, it's in a good quality, they have free alternatives (with some commercials), they support Mobile/Pad sync etc, and perhaps the best part; It's all integrated with Facebook, so you can share playlists with friends and look at others to discover new music. I don't just think. I know, that this would be a great addition to MC.

I know that this is in conflict with your service (Performer Store), but as the users in Europe and Asia and so on can not use the currently built in streaming service, we have no other choice than to exit MC and use other apps for this when we want to find new music or listen to streamed content. Almost every single person I know between the age of 10 to 35 have a Spotify account, and I think that MC would be a LOT easier to sell if there was a nice integration of this in Theater View. Seriously, I think I could convince 5-10 people in a couple of weeks to buy MC, if they was able to use this service with a remote, from their couch. I think this move would put you in a good advantage in non US regions when it comes to MC sales.

Mr. Tuesdays · « **Reply #1 on:** July 15, 2011, 12:38:38 pm »

Highly agree with the above. Would love Spotify to run in MC. If it has to be the paid version of Spotify, that's OK with me.
Using all the controls and power that JRiver has to run Spotify would be wonderful.

)p( · « **Reply #2 on:** July 15, 2011, 04:07:11 pm »

My guess we wont see spotify integration from jriver. But there are several wrappers for the spotify api. So I think its up to plugin developers to come up with something. The third party plugin for squeezebox is really good and could be a good model...

gentleolas · « **Reply #3 on:** July 17, 2011, 09:54:11 am »

I am also voting for this integration. Very good idea. This will be revolutionary in the US.

raldo · « **Reply #4 on:** July 17, 2011, 09:57:55 am »

Spotify or Performer in theater view would be service that no other applications deliver.

Several friends mention the missing couch mode as a major shortcoming of Spotify.

flac.rules · « **Reply #5 on:** July 17, 2011, 11:57:33 am »

I would also love a spotify-integration if its possible.

donws · « **Reply #6 on:** July 23, 2011, 08:31:40 am »

I'd love Spotify integration too. One problem I have with the standalone Spotify client is that it only uses the default sound card (@ least under Win7) and you cannot add local library files in FLAC or other lossless formats. Integrating Spotify playback into MC would certainly solve both issues and ensure MC continues to be my primary "go to" music player.

Thanks,
Don

Lasse_Lus · « **Reply #7 on:** July 23, 2011, 08:53:43 am »

why ask for a cloudy day ? when the sun from JRiver always shines

Jonathan DA · « **Reply #8 on:** July 26, 2011, 10:58:54 pm »

I'd love to see Spotify integration! There is a Windows Phone 7 app (and Android and iOS I presume) called Media Remote that will control Spotify using the API, so it should be possible for MC to do the same (though I'm not a developer so I don't know for sure). Gizmo integration would be great too!

Trumpetguy · « **Reply #9 on:** August 12, 2011, 02:18:41 am »

As pointed out in another thread - I would also love to see Spotify integrated into MC in one or the other way. For me there are two main drivers: 1) To playback Spotify content using the sound card of my own choice, MC audio engine including DSP plugins and 2) integration of streaming with local audio library.

Currently, there is a guy in Norway that has been waiting long enough for media player integration (not J River in particular), so he sat down before summer and wrote his own spotify client, named 'Fidelify'. Can be downloaded here:

http://www.fidelify.net/

This client runs ConvolverVST (or other VST plugins), and uses ASIO or WASAPI. It was initally made for personal use, but functions very well straight out of the box. So - what about functionality like this in JRiver?

stanch · « **Reply #10 on:** September 09, 2011, 02:35:38 pm »

Another vote for S

stanch · « **Reply #11 on:** September 09, 2011, 02:41:50 pm »

Whoops! Democracy gone mad - I have somehow double voted...

Another vote for Spotify integration - Please!!

Stan Chelchowski, U.K.

gerhardp · « **Reply #12 on:** October 12, 2011, 02:09:24 pm »

Spotify now also came to Denmark

Please integrate in Media Center!!!

Thanks

xplain · « **Reply #13 on:** October 12, 2011, 02:32:47 pm »

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Spotify now also came to Denmark

Please integrate in Media Center!!!

Thanks

yes would be very nice indeed.

Thomas

raldo · « **Reply #14 on:** October 12, 2011, 10:42:44 pm »

steveklein · « **Reply #15 on:** October 13, 2011, 11:32:38 am »

would also love to see this

sgomes · « **Reply #16 on:** October 13, 2011, 11:58:07 am »

+1 here, as I'll soon be moving to the UK and will finally be able to use Spotify

tls62dk · « **Reply #17 on:** October 13, 2011, 12:59:50 pm »

I would welcome this as well.

TLS

Matt · « **Reply #18 on:** October 13, 2011, 01:11:51 pm »

I wrote to Spotify, and I'll follow-up if they reply.

It might also help if you, as Spotify customers, told them you wanted JRiver support.

Until then, you might consider Last.fm for a similar service (which Media Center supports natively).

MrHaugen · « **Reply #19 on:** October 13, 2011, 02:19:36 pm »

Have you checked the API for Spotify? I think they have a pretty open API that can be integrated with Theater view for instance. I think it works pretty much like other services. You have a username and login, and then you can access search, library, playlists and so on. If there was a possibility to add Plugins for Theater View there could be people that might try to implement this, but don't think this is very possible today?

This is the documentation on the API. It does not make much sense to me I'm afraid.
http://developer.spotify.com/en/libspotify/docs/

raldo · « **Reply #20 on:** October 13, 2011, 04:08:23 pm »

Quote from: MrHaugen on October 13, 2011, 02:19:36 pm

Have you checked the API for Spotify?

Yes, it looks as if it is "sufficiently open" for MC purposes. Someone in this thread mentioned the Slimdevices plugin which uses, as far as I can see, the API in a similar manner to what MC would need.

sgomes · « **Reply #21 on:** October 13, 2011, 06:24:03 pm »

That API is only for non-commercial purposes, guys. Spotify have a partner program for everyone else: http://www.spotify.com/uk/work-with-us/partners/contact/

I'm guessing that's what Matt was talking about

bunglemebaby · « **Reply #22 on:** October 13, 2011, 08:19:48 pm »

Quote from: sgomes on October 13, 2011, 06:24:03 pm

That API is only for non-commercial purposes, guys. Spotify have a partner program for everyone else: http://www.spotify.com/uk/work-with-us/partners/contact/

I'm guessing that's what Matt was talking about

I wonder if this would apply if, say MC added a robust API of its own, and a user created a way to play Spotify through MC.
Grey areas are where all the fun happens...

bil1010105 · « **Reply #23 on:** October 14, 2011, 02:08:18 am »

I hope Spotify do reply & they can get something worked out.

Spotify integration is the killer feature that would make me upgrade to MC17. Can't think what else would to be honest.

xplain · « **Reply #24 on:** October 16, 2011, 04:29:24 am »

I have now used Spotify for the last few days (has only been available in Denmark since wedensday)

And to have it intergrated in MC TheaterView would absolutely be fantastic,
I hope they reply.

Thomas

stirfry · « **Reply #25 on:** October 18, 2011, 03:08:22 am »

Just more as an FYI, but there is an api, the only issue with it is trying to determine which country the current user is within. I assume this is due to legal issues.... http://developer.spotify.com/en/libspotify/overview/

MrHaugen · « **Reply #26 on:** October 18, 2011, 03:40:02 am »

I'm wondering if a user made Plug-in might do the trick. But I'm not sure who could make such a thing though.

I wrote Spotify now, with a rather thorough inquiry of an integration in MC16/17. Let's hope they can see the value in more paying users.

)p( · « **Reply #27 on:** October 18, 2011, 09:11:12 am »

Quote from: MrHaugen on October 18, 2011, 03:40:02 am

I'm wondering if a user made Plug-in might do the trick. But I'm not sure who could make such a thing though.

I wrote Spotify now, with a rather thorough inquiry of an integration in MC16/17. Let's hope they can see the value in more paying users.

There is a user made one for squeezebox. I can't see how that is different from a potential mc plugin.

raldo · « **Reply #28 on:** October 18, 2011, 12:50:11 pm »

Spotify and boxee "combine forces"

It's in Norwegian but google translate does this page well

MrHaugen · « **Reply #29 on:** October 19, 2011, 03:55:18 am »

This is probably something that Boxee have produced them self. So, Spotify obviously allows such things to products when they see a potential for more Premium subscription sales. Let's hope they do see the same for JRiver MC.

Matt · « **Reply #30 on:** October 25, 2011, 10:20:34 am »

Spotify didn't write back.

If you want this, I think you'll have to tell Spotify it's important to you.

Trumpetguy · « **Reply #31 on:** October 26, 2011, 08:42:26 am »

I have posted a request on Spotify user forum:
http://getsatisfaction.com/spotify/topics/spotify_integration_in_jriver_media_center

Everyone - please go there and Like it, comment it or whatever to get the attention needed

MrHaugen · « **Reply #32 on:** October 26, 2011, 09:11:08 am »

Good idea. Remember to use the "Mood" icons, so it's better noticed on the forum

xplain · « **Reply #33 on:** October 26, 2011, 09:27:43 am »

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I have posted a request on Spotify user forum:
http://getsatisfaction.com/spotify/topics/spotify_integration_in_jriver_media_center

Everyone - please go there and Like it, comment it or whatever to get the attention needed

Done

sgomes · « **Reply #34 on:** October 27, 2011, 04:40:55 am »

Done too.

I'm concerned this thread isn't getting much attention in the MC16 forum, though, because of the new MC17 one.

InflatableMouse · « **Reply #35 on:** November 02, 2011, 09:41:05 am »

23 votes is not going to make a difference I'm afraid.

I like the service Spotify has to offer, their program really sucks though. I can't stand it. I don't want "another" program, I already have what I want and it's called JRiver Media Center.

Someone write me a plugin, you know you want to, really!

InflatableMouse · « **Reply #36 on:** December 16, 2011, 03:21:26 pm »

Spotify has released an API and documentation.

https://developer.spotify.com/en/libspotify/overview/

Does this allow the development of a for a plugin for MC?

MrHaugen · « **Reply #37 on:** December 16, 2011, 03:33:14 pm »

Both yes and no.

Users can create a plugin for Media Center. But as the documentation and API for MC is is rather limited I think, we'll probably never gonna get a really good user created plugin.
JRiver can create an integration, but for it to be fully legal, they need permission from Spotify. Every attempt at contacting them has received no answers. I doubt that JRiver would ever be held responsible for adding such a feature, as it only brings them more customers. But it's a gamble non the less.

djStu · « **Reply #38 on:** July 15, 2012, 01:26:03 pm »

Any recent developments or news about using Spotify within JRiver? That would truly be the very best of both worlds. Thanks much.

1966 Triumph · « **Reply #39 on:** May 05, 2014, 01:58:47 am »

Hi all I wanted to bump this up to see if there is anything new regarding MC 19 and Spotify integration? Would love to integrate Spotify and JRiver for DSP settings, bit perfect playback, etc. I saw the Fidelity Player as a possible substitute, however ... it ain't JRiver

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