Topic: CD Art Display for MC (Read 29808 times)

brossmac · « **on:** April 14, 2010, 11:04:30 pm »

While I've been a devoted user of RhinoBanga's "Playing Now" plugin for a long time, I'm interested in adding some more pizazz to how MC interacts with my desktop. (There was talk of Playing Now being folded into MC, but I'm not sure what happened with those plans.)

Since I use MC on my laptop and desktop computer, I often have it working in the background while I work or surf the web. And I love being able to call up a little notifier when I'm not sure what the current track is or to rate the current track so I can finesse my library. And while Theater View has some great full-screen eye-candy, sometimes it's too animated for my taste.

So I recently discovered a great little program called CD Art Display. It does so much of what I'd like a plugin for MC to do. (And it stinks that it works with iTunes, MediaMonkey, Winamp and not my beloved MC!)

I put together a quick screencast (though it wouldn't record sound for some reason) that shows some of what it can do. Take a look here:

http://www.screentoaster.com/watch/stUEtVQUJKRFtYQV5cWltYV1VW

Several folks over at the CAD site have requested MC support but Carlos, the developer, has had other priorities with the development.

Now, he has an SDK over there, but to be honest I'm not a programmer. I can do some basic web coding, but Visual Basic and C++ etc. are beyond me at this point.

So, I'm asking if there's anybody out here who might be interested in developing MC support for CD Art Display. I think there are quite a few users here who would love to have it. I would be willing to help in any way that I could.

Thanks,

Brad

brossmac · « **Reply #1 on:** April 15, 2010, 09:14:24 pm »

I may decide to learn to program just to do this. I'm not entirely sure where to start. Not sure if I need to have something on the MC end as a plugin or what. I'm gonna do some reading to figure it out.

Here's the link to the CAD SDK: http://www.cdartdisplay.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1200

neFAST · « **Reply #2 on:** April 16, 2010, 12:10:07 pm »

I could help you.
The "MC API" required knowledge seems very limited (play pause, rate, get cover)
and I used CAD with win.a.m.p in the past and loved it.
Will have a look at their sdk.

neFAST · « **Reply #3 on:** April 17, 2010, 05:43:48 am »

BTW where is the latest "non premium" version of CAD?

brossmac · « **Reply #4 on:** April 17, 2010, 01:38:54 pm »

Quote from: neFAST on April 17, 2010, 05:43:48 am

BTW where is the latest "non premium" version of CAD?

http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/CD-Art-Display/1109367710/1

I recommend the Premium User version (which only costs $10). If you're considering doing some of this programming, I'd be willing to reimburse you for it. CAD + MC would just be the best.

Thanks for taking some interest. And let me know if there's anything I can do (though I don't imagine much). I could put together some special skins for MC perhaps....

neFAST · « **Reply #5 on:** April 18, 2010, 12:13:40 pm »

A sample code would definitely help. Can't remind my password on their board

and the password reset feature does not work.

gregsci · « **Reply #6 on:** April 18, 2010, 03:05:17 pm »

OMG I didn't know about CAD its so cool! It works like a charm with anoteher player I use but not with MC.... I will try to look at those SDKs to make it work with MC...

kurushi · « **Reply #7 on:** April 19, 2010, 10:01:23 am »

It 'll be good to have CAD for MC but with my desktop full of icons XD ....
Do you now a soft like the new desktop applet for kde for grouping the icon in a hidable window? for to have a clean desktop?

brossmac · « **Reply #8 on:** April 19, 2010, 10:24:16 am »

It looks like somebody is working on it: http://www.cdartdisplay.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1394

Is nefast one of you folks?

sunfire7 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 19, 2010, 06:32:13 pm »

Quote from: brossmac on April 19, 2010, 10:24:16 am

It looks like somebody is working on it: http://www.cdartdisplay.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1394

Is nefast one of you folks?

just discovered CD Art Display via other source, Very cool program but when i checked the player support I was sad because no J river on it

, then imagine my surprise when the first topic on the forum i see is about J River !!

Im sure if the other folks here on interact see the CAD quality will provide helps as well

neFAST · « **Reply #10 on:** April 20, 2010, 03:43:59 am »

Have a look at my nickname.

brossmac · « **Reply #11 on:** April 20, 2010, 10:04:52 am »

Quote from: neFAST on April 20, 2010, 03:43:59 am

Have a look at my nickname.

Okay, I need to pay more attention....

I'm so psyched that you're working on this!

neFAST · « **Reply #12 on:** April 21, 2010, 12:04:09 pm »

I'm waiting for help from Carlos.
I can share my C# code if someone want to look at it. It's really basic right now but the required "registering" step does not work.

neFAST · « **Reply #13 on:** April 27, 2010, 03:03:16 pm »

Nobody to help me?

brossmac · « **Reply #14 on:** April 27, 2010, 06:45:12 pm »

I would help but I don't know squat.

Arbiter · « **Reply #15 on:** May 12, 2010, 03:52:40 am »

I would too love to see CDart display being supported in MC as a plugin, but i'm afraid i don't know a thing about programming, so i don't know how i could be of any help to you neFAST. However, i would love to help you beta-test the plugin!, if you haven't given up to that project yet.

brossmac · « **Reply #16 on:** May 20, 2010, 08:05:30 pm »

I hate to ask about progress since I'm not contributing anything, but just wondering if anybody is getting anywhere with this...

sunfire7 · « **Reply #17 on:** May 25, 2010, 01:06:38 am »

I want this plug-in badly too, i hope someone with knowledge help us !

ba793 · « **Reply #18 on:** May 31, 2010, 05:39:44 pm »

I too would really like to see this happen! =) I've been following the other form over at http://www.cdartdisplay.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1394&page=2 but nothing seems to be happening lately. I'm just curious if there are things going on behind the scenes or if you have reached a snag and this can't be accomplished or just what is happening with this in general. =) Thanks a lot!

neFAST · « **Reply #19 on:** June 02, 2010, 06:14:26 am »

Nothing going on.

sunfire7 · « **Reply #20 on:** June 17, 2010, 11:50:33 am »

any news about this?? ?

brossmac · « **Reply #21 on:** July 05, 2010, 02:00:12 pm »

Carlos (the CDArtDisplay developer) posted a new SDK a few days ago:

http://www.cdartdisplay.com/forum/showpost.php?p=11525&postcount=17

Arbiter · « **Reply #22 on:** July 08, 2010, 07:05:35 am »

Quote from: brossmac on July 05, 2010, 02:00:12 pm

Carlos (the CDArtDisplay developer) posted a new SDK a few days ago:

http://www.cdartdisplay.com/forum/showpost.php?p=11525&postcount=17

Please nefast, check it out! pretty please with a cherry on top!!

brossmac · « **Reply #23 on:** July 10, 2010, 09:55:50 am »

Alright, I know that development of this has stalled. And I feel guilty that I really can't contribute anything meaningful to the process.

So I'll do this.

I will pledge $20 (US) to the developer who first makes a plugin that allows CD Art Display to work with JR Media Center. I know it's not a lot, but it's something to encourage/show appreciation for this project.

Maybe if a few others do the same it would spur this development to completion.

sunfire7 · « **Reply #24 on:** July 11, 2010, 02:30:34 am »

ok brossmac I support you, I offer $10 usd (via paypal) too!

Arbiter · « **Reply #25 on:** July 11, 2010, 08:42:06 am »

Quote from: sunfire7 on July 11, 2010, 02:30:34 am

ok brossmac I support you, I offer $10 usd (via paypal) too!

And i'll offer another $10 usd via paypal as well in support to this plugin creation!

brossmac · « **Reply #26 on:** July 11, 2010, 12:15:41 pm »

See, here we go. Spontaneous crowdsourcing.

sunfire7 · « **Reply #27 on:** July 12, 2010, 01:17:27 pm »

So, $40 usd and counting!

Arbiter · « **Reply #28 on:** August 02, 2010, 06:47:36 am »

Bump for greater justice!

sunfire7 · « **Reply #29 on:** August 02, 2010, 11:54:33 am »

hey guys check this out: http://www.xwidget.com/xdeskcover/

Its very similar to CAD and has lots of skins too. Its also free and ads-free. Dont support MC at the moment, but maybe we get more lucky in the request than with CAD.

I ask the contact emails for support: xwidgetsoft at g m a il and support at xwidget.

brossmac · « **Reply #30 on:** September 05, 2010, 09:25:48 am »

I'm gonna bump this one up again.

I think that there are a lot of JRM fans who would love to see CDArtDisplay work with their favorite media player.

Brad

fad3d · « **Reply #31 on:** October 06, 2010, 03:12:12 pm »

i would like to see CAD support too

torchxit · « **Reply #32 on:** December 17, 2010, 08:20:22 am »

any hope ?
i was going to post a question about it tell i saw this thread
i would love to see CAD support too

neFAST · « **Reply #33 on:** July 26, 2011, 04:25:36 pm »

Are you guys still willing to use CDArt with MC?

ba793 · « **Reply #34 on:** July 26, 2011, 09:56:49 pm »

Absolutely!!

brossmac · « **Reply #35 on:** July 27, 2011, 03:28:57 am »

Abso-freakin-lutely!

Fabricio · « **Reply #36 on:** July 27, 2011, 02:56:09 pm »

Quote from: brossmac on July 27, 2011, 03:28:57 am

Abso-freakin-lutely!

?

sunfire7 · « **Reply #37 on:** July 27, 2011, 03:56:58 pm »

Quote from: neFAST on July 26, 2011, 04:25:36 pm

Are you guys still willing to use CDArt with MC?

yes!!!!

Fabricio · « **Reply #38 on:** July 27, 2011, 05:27:36 pm »

Quote from: sunfire7 on July 27, 2011, 03:56:58 pm

yes!!!!

+2

neFAST · « **Reply #39 on:** July 29, 2011, 05:15:57 pm »

I have a little beta for you guys: http://www.mediafire.com/file/d178c6m6q82341g/CAD-MC-Test.zip
I had to find some dirty tricks to get it working.
Everything is not implemented (ie. lyrics and covers are one way only) and Carlos from CAD will help me validate it next week.
Currently is it distributed as an independent executable and not a plugin.

PS: if you want to help me buy a few neurons back, my paypal is here

Fabricio · « **Reply #40 on:** July 29, 2011, 07:45:12 pm »

LOOK:

Download ticket expired. Please try again later.

instigator · « **Reply #41 on:** July 29, 2011, 08:09:39 pm »

Right now I'm testing this and works very good indeed.
The only two problems that I have is that the Play/Pause button in CAD doesn't work properly, and the disappeared buttons of MC in the Aero Peek. The last one is intentional?

Fabricio · « **Reply #42 on:** July 29, 2011, 08:24:08 pm »

Please to change server.

Thanks,

Fabricio, from Brazil.

neFAST · « **Reply #43 on:** July 30, 2011, 04:56:44 am »

Quote from: Fabricio on July 29, 2011, 08:24:08 pm

Please to change server.

Try here: http://www.mediafire.com/file/d178c6m6q82341g/CAD-MC-Test.zip

Quote from: instigator on July 29, 2011, 08:09:39 pm

The only two problems that I have is that the Play/Pause button in CAD doesn't work properly

Hum it acts as a pause button currently. I fixed that in the above link.

Quote from: instigator on July 29, 2011, 08:09:39 pm

, and the disappeared buttons of MC in the Aero Peek. The last one is intentional?

It should happen only if Bridge is started before MC, right? I don't know why buttons are hidden, I have added this question to a list of question for Matt that I will post here.

neFAST · « **Reply #44 on:** July 30, 2011, 06:47:03 am »

I have a problem with play. When you click the play button on CAD, it send a message 2 or 3 times instead of one.

Fabricio · « **Reply #45 on:** July 30, 2011, 07:56:12 am »

Quote from: neFAST on July 30, 2011, 04:56:44 am

Try here: http://www.mediafire.com/file/d178c6m6q82341g/CAD-MC-Test.zip

Thanks,

Fabricio, from Brazil.

instigator · « **Reply #46 on:** July 30, 2011, 12:43:08 pm »

Quote from: neFAST on July 30, 2011, 04:56:44 am

It should happen only if Bridge is started before MC, right? I don't know why buttons are hidden, I have added this question to a list of question for Matt that I will post here.

Yeah,you right.
About the cover art, is working perfectly!!!.
Thanks for developing this

brossmac · « **Reply #47 on:** July 30, 2011, 11:41:28 pm »

Excellent! I'm very excited about this.

However, I see that the images don't render quite as well when CAD is running with MC as with Winamp. It's most noticeable with some of the larger skins.

An example:

Winamp

MC

Not sure why that is.

neFAST · « **Reply #48 on:** July 31, 2011, 06:58:48 am »

@Brossmac: you have this issue with the mediafire link or the previous one?
Also can you tell me what images you have in the song folder and if the song has embedded art.

Fabricio · « **Reply #49 on:** July 31, 2011, 09:15:20 am »

I cannot use.
How to do?

Please. Help-me!!!

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