ZTE advertised A7 with High Quality sound capability on the first place targeting audiophile buyers. The question is that users are satisfied with support what ZTE provide in this subject? Is it OK that Music Player cannot handle metadata in appropriate way, cannot list songs in right order, doesn't show any technical info about material, is laggy and slow after being 8 months on the market? Can't you expect more from an audiophile(?) phone?
Have ZTE done anything to share DAC info with developers in order to make HQ Audio feature available in other Players at least.
To tell true I am very disappointed. And you?
(Please post only audio related issues and opinion!)
obladi64 said:
ZTE advertised A7 with High Quality sound capability on the first place targeting audiophile buyers. The question is that users are satisfied with support what ZTE provide in this subject? Is it OK that Music Player cannot handle metadata in appropriate way, cannot list songs in right order, doesn't show any technical info about material, is laggy and slow after being 8 months on the market? Can't you expect more from an audiophile(?) phone?
Have ZTE done anything to share DAC info with developers in order to make HQ Audio feature available in other Players at least.
To tell true I am very disappointed. And you?
(Please post only audio related issues and opinion!)
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I'm using Play Music app and the DAC is activated as far as i can tell. You don't have to use their Music player.
One issue that bugs me is the inability to change the EQ settings in Dolby atmos, they always revert back to normal and the sliders don't stay where you want them to. Talked to ZTE they said its a software issue and maybe the new update will fix it.
justFaisal said:
I'm using Play Music app and the DAC is activated as far as i can tell. You don't have to use their Music player.
One issue that bugs me is the inability to change the EQ settings in Dolby atmos, they always revert back to normal and the sliders don't stay where you want them to. Talked to ZTE they said its a software issue and maybe the new update will fix it.
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Through OpenSL ES. Unfortunately it converts everything to 48/16 first. Yes, then sound goes to DACs. I don't find direct DAC option in settings or a word about it in guide. If it exists please let me know.
Update: may be check wrong player.
I have found two players with name "Play Music Player". May be there more. What do I choose?
USB Audio Player Pro. Play through Android mode, variable bitrate (gets around the android fixed sampling). Worth the money and uses the built in DAC.
bhazard451 said:
USB Audio Player Pro. Play through Android mode, variable bitrate (gets around the android fixed sampling). Worth the money and uses the built in DAC.
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Luckily it has free trial version.
http://www.extreamsd.com/index.php/uapp-trial
It also recognized DSD/DSF file. Of course Player can play DSF in PCM mode but it can payed it in DoP and native mode as well. Hurray, it is believable because AKM chips support DSD.
At this point I though to install Player onto Samsung Note 3 with Snapdragon 800. As I know SD800 doesn't support DSD. The result is same. It sounds in all three modes. After this I don't know what to think. I would think that Player overrides my choice and chooses the first capable mode. I would but why doesn't the fourth auto mode exist? Hmmm.
Update: Looks that DSD setting is only for USB DAC. Too bad. Anyway, the program is not bad at all. Thanks.
I did test and compare stock and USB player. Although UAPP writes that Android gets high sample rate stream, the stock player sounds clearly better. It is no doubt.
Have you tried using PowerAmp? It has built in DAC control and this overrides the Dolby Settings (Dolby app becomes unusable when this is selected in PowerAmp). Sound is great and it has a great way to control the EQ. I've using PowerAmp since my first Android phones and now with this is just awesome!
jimbo77 said:
Have you tried using PowerAmp? It has built in DAC control and this overrides the Dolby Settings (Dolby app becomes unusable when this is selected in PowerAmp). Sound is great and it has a great way to control the EQ. I've using PowerAmp since my first Android phones and now with this is just awesome!
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As I see there is no other option. The only problem is that PA is not free and alpha version doesn't have free trial. Correct me if I am wrong. I had used PA several years ago but it changed the sound badly in flat mode too so I stopped to use it. I hope it has been changed but I'd like to check it first. I am not interested in dolby or EQ.
obladi64 said:
As I see there is no other option. The only problem is that PA is not free and alpha version doesn't have free trial. Correct me if I am wrong. I had used PA several years ago but it changed the sound badly in flat mode too so I stopped to use it. I hope it has been changed but I'd like to check it first. I am not interested in dolby or EQ.
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The PlayStore free version gives you a 14 days trial period. Try it and if you like it I think it's worth the money.
jimbo77 said:
The PlayStore free version gives you a 14 days trial period. Try it and if you like it I think it's worth the money.
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Only version 2 is on GP. As I read only payed v2 can be updated with v3 alpha. Anyway I will try to update free trial.
obladi64 said:
Only version 2 is on GP. As I read only payed v2 can be updated with v3 alpha. Anyway I will try to update free trial.
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You can download v2 and then sign for the beta. It will update to the alpha v3 build 703 and you can still use it for 14 days. You don't need the premium version in order to try the latest build
jimbo77 said:
You can download v2 and then sign for the beta. It will update to the alpha v3 build 703 and you can still use it for 14 days. You don't need the premium version in order to try the latest build
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OK finally I could manage it. I cannot say anything about quality yet but I would have question. It seems to me that fix sample rate must be preset otherwise app does up or downsample. Isn't there option to send stream to DAC as it is? It is more annoying for me because I listen 88.2/24 materials recently.
obladi64 said:
OK finally I could manage it. I cannot say anything about quality yet but I would have question. It seems to me that fix sample rate must be preset otherwise app does up or downsample. Isn't there option to send stream to DAC as it is? It is more annoying for me because I listen 88.2/24 materials recently.
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I see under Audio options both Resampler and output options. Probably that's what your are looking for?
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I see under Audio options both Resampler and output options. Probably that's what your are looking for?
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Yes, it's ok. The problem is that i cannot set auto sample rate. I don't expext upsampling from PA. I would let this job to be done by dac. I think that's what stock player does.
obladi64 said:
I have found two players with name "Play Music Player". May be there more. What do I choose?
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Oh my bad for the confusion, i was talking about the Google play Music app
justFaisal said:
Oh my bad for the confusion, i was talking about the Google play Music app
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No no no please! This the first app I disable on every phone getting in my hands.
obladi64 said:
I have found two players with name "Play Music Player". May be there more. What do I choose?
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obladi64 said:
No no no please! This the first app I disable on every phone getting in my hands.
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lol i'm no audiophile but i've never had an issue with it. It's simple which i prefer.
justFaisal said:
lol i'm no audiophile but i've never had an issue with it. It's simple which i prefer.
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No problem with that. I hate it not because of sound quality. I don't know whether anything related to sound quality can be set in this app at all but I don't even care. I can accept that others like Google concept but sorry it's not for me at all.
obladi64 said:
Yes, it's ok. The problem is that i cannot set auto sample rate. I don't expext upsampling from PA. I would let this job to be done by dac. I think that's what stock player does.
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I am using PA (bought it) also and afaik the auto samplerate feature is not built in. This might come in a future release but despite the releasedate of the last beta, I have doubts that this will come anytime soon.
I still bought PA in the hope that the dev is still actively developing, maybe a little naive.
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Hello,
Please help me to find the music player I'm looking for. My requirements:
- A clean playlist (no artists, no genres, no album arts, no ratings, no lyrics, JUST FILENAME)
- An equalizer
- To be controlled by the handsfree button (play/pause and next track by double-click. More clicks - highly appreciated)
The closest to this idea of mine, which I was able to find, is tiny player. I liked it a LOT, but it doesn't have any equalizer...
And I have tried so many other players and they are TERRIBLE, especially starting with winamp, which I like so much for
PC!!! The Android's version is absolutely not acceptable for me!
cm 7 music player + dsp manager
Marchello1 said:
cm 7 music player + dsp manager
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tiny player with dsp manager
Hello and thanks for your answers. But all of them are connected to Cyanogenmod.
I would like to install it, I even checked their page. BUT I'm afraid that I could screw
up my phone and/or lose my warranty.
Please recommend a normal installable app.
darkman088 said:
Hello and thanks for your answers. But all of them are connected to Cyanogenmod.
I would like to install it, I even checked their page. BUT I'm afraid that I could screw
up my phone and/or lose my warranty.
Please recommend a normal installable app.
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which is your device sir?
How about https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.zorillasoft.musicfolderplayer?
Sent from my CM9 powered monster!
okmijnlp said:
How about https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.zorillasoft.musicfolderplayer?
Sent from my CM9 powered monster!
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Hello and thank you!
I gave it a try today and it doesn't work at all :-/ It didn't show me even a single folder !!!
I see the message select a folder or whatever on the top and everything below is black!!
I'm gonna send an e-mail to the developers to report this bug.
Trying to download this, I found another player - EZ folder player free. It works very
nicely with my headset button, but it doesn't show the playlist and doesn't have an
equalizer...
Actually it makes me VERY SAD and VERY DESPERATE - WHY all the music players
need to have a huge icon showing NOTHING in the center and wasting the whole screen ?!?!?!?!
WHY there can't be a program, showing the playlist, as Winamp on a PC and 3 buttons
for play/pause, next and previous song? IS IT SO COMPLICATED ?!?!? And an
equalizer, of course!! Come on, guys, this is Winamp from 1993 !!! And in 2012, this
doesn't exist anymore !!!
My device is Samsung Galaxy S2 with ICS (4.0.3).
OK, regarding Music Folder Player - I can not see folders only with the paid version of this app.
I have also tried to install the free version and it works. I have also installed Music Volume EQ:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.podlanica&feature=search_result
This is a MUST have app!! It has an extremely nice bass boost function and now listening to
music is a really nice experience on my SGS2.
So, back to Music Folder Player - this is the player, which I will be using for now. It is by far
not perfect, but it seems to be quite working. Major disadvantages:
- it plays folders only at one level - if you have a folder that contains mp3 files and subfolders
with more mp3 files, it will play only the lower level folder. If you select some of the subfolders,
it will play only the subfolders, but never the parent folder. REALLY annoying, but not fatal
- It writes media information files to EVERY directory with music
- The equalizer does not change almost anything and it is practically useless. But this can be
solved via Music Volume EQ, so it is a really minor problem.
But it is a very customizable player and I like it a lot! Nevertheless, I am more and more
convinced, that the perfect mp3 player for Android does not exist yet
Although, there a some players in the style I like - Music folder player, EZ music folder
player, tiny player, etc... There must be also more of them. Please suggest some...
Come on, guys!! No other cool apps? I can't believe it...
I am using kamma's folder player. It supports rom's native equalizer app. UI can improve a little but pretty much suffices what I need.
Best Music Player
hi,
Try this one i am sure you would not search for anything else.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.omichsoft.player
It supports Playlists,folders, genres, artists, albums and songs list.
Supports device internal equalizer.
shows itself on the Lockscreen.
and all this for an installation size of around 350 kb.
difficult to justify some (most) paid music players against this one.
sachin273 said:
hi,
Try this one i am sure you would not search for anything else.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.omichsoft.player
It supports Playlists,folders, genres, artists, albums and songs list.
Supports device internal equalizer.
shows itself on the Lockscreen.
and all this for an installation size of around 350 kb.
difficult to justify some (most) paid music players against this one.
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So whats the name to this player, the link is not working anymore
rizzlasmoking said:
So whats the name to this player, the link is not working anymore
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The name is Omich Player...
old version removed from google play and i kept wondering why no updates for ages
here is the link for new version.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.omichsoft.newplayer
will checkout soon.
*reviving zombie thread because why not*
try AIMP
sachin273 said:
The name is Omich Player...
old version removed from google play and i kept wondering why no updates for ages
here is the link for new version.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.omichsoft.newplayer
will checkout soon.
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Omich Player seems to be really good but it has some weird bugs running on Lollipop, at least in my Moto E.
wasturaka said:
*reviving zombie thread because why not*
try AIMP
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from the info on playstore, AIMP is 2.68 mb in size
it uses its own equilizer, a no go for me. i am a huge fan of Viper4Android.
Plus i wont like the UI from the pictures there..
coelhooliveirar said:
Omich Player seems to be really good but it has some weird bugs running on Lollipop, at least in my Moto E.
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This thing was last updated in July 2014 so most probably not polished for Lollipop.
The old player actually has more features while this one has the looks.
i wish they had taken the trouble to just update the old version..
i am using the old one
sachin273 said:
from the info on playstore, AIMP is 2.68 mb in size
it uses its own equilizer, a no go for me. i am a huge fan of Viper4Android.
Plus i wont like the UI from the pictures there..
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oops sorry man, didn't see the maximum file size you told before! hehe
sachin273 said:
from the info on playstore, AIMP is 2.68 mb in size
it uses its own equilizer, a no go for me. i am a huge fan of Viper4Android.
Plus i wont like the UI from the pictures there..
This thing was last updated in July 2014 so most probably not polished for Lollipop.
The old player actually has more features while this one has the looks.
i wish they had taken the trouble to just update the old version..
i am using the old one
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how can I get the old version and give it a try?
coelhooliveirar said:
how can I get the old version and give it a try?
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http://weiq530.wodemo.com/file/232029
there u go. this is an external link and you need to enter captcha and all but i personally downloaded it and it is the right version.
sachin273 said:
http://weiq530.wodemo.com/file/232029
there u go. this is an external link and you need to enter captcha and all but i personally downloaded it and it is the right version.
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It doesn't run on Lollipop
Hi, sorry if this is the wrong place but I have been looking for a while and I think this is where I should post. I have been looking for a good music player, and Google Play Music is one of the best for me. It has Bass booster and 3D effect. But has a big problem: it doesn't support gapless. I would understand that in streaming (and even there it would be easily fixable), but not with offline music.
So I have been trying some other music apps, and I think PowerAmp is the best. But it doesn't have 3D effect, and the Bass boost is different. I think I like more the GMusic one...
So, is there an app with Bass boost and 3D effect like GMusic but also with the gapless feature?
Thanks.
You can just use a good sound manager to get the effects how you like. I'd recommend Sound FX for working specifically with Google Music. MIUI V4's built in DSP Manager is golden.
But Google Music has the gapless issue...
Go for player pro
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MissionImprobable said:
You can just use a good sound manager to get the effects how you like. I'd recommend Sound FX for working specifically with Google Music. MIUI V4's built in DSP Manager is golden.
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Google music is useless
Actually I find the sound very good, and it's very useful to have all my music online and listen to it via wifi or download for an offline usage.
Still with the doubt, can someone help me?
eXtremeDevil said:
Actually I find the sound very good, and it's very useful to have all my music online and listen to it via wifi or download for an offline usage.
Still with the doubt, can someone help me?
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Use real player ..
Gone mad music player
Has real player the features I'm looking for?
I know bumping is not allowed, but, what can I do when my post goes to page 2 or 3 after just minutes of its creation?
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I know bumping is not allowed, but, what can I do when my post goes to page 2 or 3 after just minutes of its creation?
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Just don't bump it too often, or for too long, and no-one will have any issues. Daily is polite enough, and if you've not got the answer you want after a week then you're probably not going to get it and I'd suggest going back to Google, or finding something else you want to improve
Also, the above suggestions are to use separate music player and equaliser apps. Have you tried that?
Have you tried PlayerPro?
It's got gapless playback.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tbig.playerpro&hl=en
Archer said:
Just don't bump it too often, or for too long, and no-one will have any issues. Daily is polite enough, and if you've not got the answer you want after a week then you're probably not going to get it and I'd suggest going back to Google, or finding something else you want to improve
Also, the above suggestions are to use separate music player and equaliser apps. Have you tried that?
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But I mean, if I post something and five minutes later the post is on the third page, I can only think that no one will ever see my post, because people only look to page one, right?
nokli said:
Have you tried PlayerPro?
It's got gapless playback.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tbig.playerpro&hl=en
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I tryed it, but I couldn't activate gapless playback and bass & 3d effects at the same time.
PlayerPro solves the issue.
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eXtremeDevil said:
But I mean, if I post something and five minutes later the post is on the third page, I can only think that no one will ever see my post, because people only look to page one, right?
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No. The threads don't generally move that fast (there's currently 5 hours on the first page). Also, the more enthusiastic members are the ones that are more likely to be able to answer questions, and they don't just look at the first page.
There's no rule about bumping, but what I gave you was a general idea about the polite etiquette. If I see a thread being bumped too much I tend to delete the bumps, and the thread goes back to where it was. It's not a forum to answer your questions. It's a development forum where developers come to discuss and release software. You can't come here and expect answers. Just be patient and you'll find what you need
Got it!
As is commonly known, at lower volumes the sound on the G pad is pretty dark and murky.
This can be improved easily by using an equalizer app and turning down the bass/lower frequencies, and turning up the higher frequencies.
I've tried a few different apps, some work, some don't.
Currently I'm using the "Music equalizer" app, which is allright but turns itself off after 30 minutes, so I'm looking for something better.
What apps have you found that work well with MX player?
(I know sound improves in other ROM's but I want to stay rooted stock, so custom ROM's are not an option right now)
Same here.
Today I installed DSP manager (from cyanogenmod).
Nice and exactly what I want, except that it doesn't work at all.
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I use PowerAmp music player. It has a great DSP but I don't know if it works system-wide and I haven't really tried to find out because I haven't really though about it.
Upgrade to CM11, it will change your tab, especially concerning the sound..
Poweramp seems to be a music player rater than a generic equalizer.
About CM, have I mentioned in my start post that I want to stay stock, or did I forget to say that?
Kholargol said:
Upgrade to CM11, it will change your tab, especially concerning the sound..
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ASW1 said:
Poweramp seems to be a music player rater than a generic equalizer.
About CM, have I mentioned in my start post that I want to stay stock, or did I forget to say that?
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Greetings..
I know you want to stay stock but...
I was just reading this thread and I have CM-11 installed and I thought.. why not turn on Netflix and the DSP (which I was not using) and see if the DSP Mgr. does make a difference..
It Does.. A Big Difference if you adjust the EQ manually.. So at least you know you have an option should your situation become unbearable.
I know there is that option so I have considered that. Not having Qremote is not an option at this moment, so I'm not going there.
As for equalizers, I've found another one that works, but it also turns off after 30 minutes.
I have the impression that this is not so much a funcionalty, but a limitation within android.
Does anyone know if all equalizer apps will turn off after 30 minutes?
Does any app exist that I can use that doesn't turn itself off?
ASW1 said:
I know there is that option so I have considered that. Not having Qremote is not an option at this moment, so I'm not going there.
As for equalizers, I've found another one that works, but it also turns off after 30 minutes.
I have the impression that this is not so much a funcionalty, but a limitation within android.
Does anyone know if all equalizer apps will turn off after 30 minutes?
Does any app exist that I can use that doesn't turn itself off?
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Why don't you try DSP Manager?I have the free version and it stays on all the time.Works well so give it a shot...
Sergiochr said:
Why don't you try DSP Manager?I have the free version and it stays on all the time.Works well so give it a shot...
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Well, ....
ASW1 said:
Today I installed DSP manager (from cyanogenmod).
Nice and exactly what I want, except that it doesn't work at all.
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So what ROM are you on, and what app are you listening to?
I really want DSP manager but it just dosn't seem to do anything.
I'm trying to have it working with stock LG rom, rooted and MX player.
ASW1 said:
Well, ....
So what ROM are you on, and what app are you listening to?
I really want DSP manager but it just dosn't seem to do anything.
I'm trying to have it working with stock LG rom, rooted and MX player.
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Well,i'm with stock LG rom,rooted and i tried DSP manager with:Real Racing 2,Toy Defence 3 and other games...Also i tried it and it works with Viral,and Vodio,haven't tried it with MX player...
ASW1 said:
As is commonly known, at lower volumes the sound on the G pad is pretty dark and murky.
This can be improved easily by using an equalizer app and turning down the bass/lower frequencies, and turning up the higher frequencies.
I've tried a few different apps, some work, some don't.
Currently I'm using the "Music equalizer" app, which is allright but turns itself off after 30 minutes, so I'm looking for something better.
What apps have you found that work well with MX player?
(I know sound improves in other ROM's but I want to stay rooted stock, so custom ROM's are not an option right now)
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If you are rooted you could try AlsaMixer. It's kinda a carry over from Linux. Bear in mind that it had a major overhaul some time ago. It has so many settings for each connectin you won't believe it. Unfortunately I have no idea how to use it after the overhaul as everything is classified pretty cryptic, but I believe I saw something about 5 different EQ bands. AlsaMixer is system wide btw. The EQ is just one of many variables you can set. However finding a tutorial is imminent, if you ask me. Good luck.
CuraeL said:
you could try AlsaMixer.
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Thanks for the tip.
I had a look at it, but that's probably going to take me days to figure out since I know nothing about programming..
I'm still wondering about DSP manager on stock in combination with MX player, does anyone have that working?
ASW1 said:
Thanks for the tip.
I had a look at it, but that's probably going to take me days to figure out since I know nothing about programming..
I'm still wondering about DSP manager on stock in combination with MX player, does anyone have that working?
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I'm not certain of what I'm saying right now. But since MX Player is capable of using both software and hardware for both sound and video I suspect it may use it's own settings.. I don't know. I'm basing it on ZPlayer in the Market which I used for a long time, that one had it's own EQ and such and the dev said that the users shouldn't be using any 3rd party EQ's because it wouldn't have any effect.. May be some of the same stuff going on with MX Player since it offers all these different decoders.. Sorry, I'm not going back to stock to test this. Anything CM/AOSP related, I'll gladly check out for you. :/
I'm just wondering; DSP manager does not seem to have any effect on the sound of any apps here.
As for MX player (which is the only app I really care about for an equalizer to work with),
some equalizer apps work with it and some don't.
The few that I found that work all quit after 30 minutes, probably that's a limitation in android?
I'm starting to think harder about Mahdi rom, it sure looks nice but I just can't part yet from Qremote.
RaiderWill said:
Greetings..
I know you want to stay stock but...
I was just reading this thread and I have CM-11 installed and I thought.. why not turn on Netflix and the DSP (which I was not using) and see if the DSP Mgr. does make a difference..
It Does.. A Big Difference if you adjust the EQ manually.. So at least you know you have an option should your situation become unbearable.
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Rooted users can use viper. It is the best system wide system modulator out there. It can be found almost anywhere on these forums. If you need a link, pm me and i'll send you one.
Charlie
I never understood the "pm me and I'll send you the link" attitude.
Anyway .. I agree with Charlie: it is a very good sound enhancer utility.
Here is the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2191223
callif said:
Rooted users can use viper. It is the best system wide system modulator out there.
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Thanks a lot for the suggestion.
Viper4androidFX works,
it works with MX player and it keeps working after 30 minutes.
I believed for a moment that this was the solution for optimizing the sound on the G pad,
however viper seems to have an unwanted effect on videoprocessing;
while streaming HD content over MX player there is a slight stutter in the video that immediately disappears when I turn viper off.
That makes useless for me really.
I am thinking about saying goodbye to the Qremote app and flashing Mahdi.
ro_explorer said:
I never understood the "pm me and I'll send you the link" attitude.
Anyway .. I agree with Charlie: it is a very good sound enhancer utility.
Here is the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2191223
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The reason is that I prefer privacy on these boards. That's all
Charlie
I have been a longtime user and fan of PowerAmp. It has been the best music player (IMO of course) up to this point. Well it seems
as there is only one developer that manages and writes PowerAmp. This has resulted in loss of functionality to certain degrees, and form
with using PowerAmp on any Android version 5x and higher. Apparently the developer has bitten off more than he could chew in a reasonable
fashion, leading to no updates from a V3 Alpha form in over a year. So all there is in stable form is V2 that works on Kitkat and below versions.
Using V2 on a newer Android version 5x+ results in losses of quite a few functions, but still usable in ways. This leads me to my question...
What are you using for a non streaming music app? I am looking for superb sound feedback, Edge screen functionality, and adjustable parameters
to tune sound feedback such as Hi-Res to take advantage of onboard DAC functions. All feedback is appreciated, as I look forward to your responses.
Thanks much!
I'm still using PowerAmp
PowerAmp is still my app of choice. The alpha can work directly with the HD capabilities of the Snapdragon 835.
earldom said:
PowerAmp is still my app of choice. The alpha can work directly with the HD capabilities of the Snapdragon 835.
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PowerAmp. It does what I want and then some.
Hell yeah, poweramp since release here. I'm wondering why I lost the hi-res output option though coming from the N4 to the N8 though? And I used the same apk.
I've been using Media Monkey for years now. Tried and bought them all for android and always go back to Media Monkey.
PowerAmp - Nothing better
+1 PowerAmp
GoneMad Music Player
I used PowerAMP for many years, but switched to Stellio. It's a much better player in my opinion, lots of customization and the UI is so beautiful.
I've been using Rocket Player. My use case is probably different those others, though. I'm a long time iTunes user and have Apple Lossless music. Rocket Player can play those.
Blackplayer EX forever
It just rocks
Neutron.
Lots of actually usable setting options... like MX Player but for audio. The claim to be for "audiophiles" brought me to it.
PlayerPro
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tbig.playerpro&hl=en
alali44 said:
Blackplayer EX forever
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BlackPlayer EX is the most slept on app..... #GOAT
I am using both poweramp and the Samsung player from the app store. I like the way the samsung player integrates with the phone perfectly. It is strange that it is not pre loaded with the phone but I guess Google is trying to push theirs.
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I have been a longtime user and fan of PowerAmp. It has been the best music player (IMO of course) up to this point. Well it seems
as there is only one developer that manages and writes PowerAmp. This has resulted in loss of functionality to certain degrees, and form
with using PowerAmp on any Android version 5x and higher. Apparently the developer has bitten off more than he could chew in a reasonable
fashion, leading to no updates from a V3 Alpha form in over a year. So all there is in stable form is V2 that works on Kitkat and below versions.
Using V2 on a newer Android version 5x+ results in losses of quite a few functions, but still usable in ways. This leads me to my question...
What are you using for a non streaming music app? I am looking for superb sound feedback, Edge screen functionality, and adjustable parameters
to tune sound feedback such as Hi-Res to take advantage of onboard DAC functions. All feedback is appreciated, as I look forward to your responses.
Thanks much!
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Wonder why hi-res isn't available, but was on the note 4?
Was a long time PowerAmp user but for some reason, which I can't recall at the moment, I was encountering an issue which lead me to try JetAudio.
A year later and JetAudio is my player of choice. I still use PowerAmp on my Shield Tablet but for everyday use, JetAudio never fails to impress.
Only caveat is that all of its sound plugins, excluding the default one, require you to purchase a license but you can try them before you buy.
What is the name of that music player
alali44 said:
It just rocks
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Could post the link here
I'm getting the Verizon P3, so unlockable and probably unrootable.
Anyone manage to get Viper working?
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I'm getting the Verizon P3, so unlockable and probably unrootable.
Anyone manage to get Viper working?
Sent from my [device_name] using XDA-Developers Legacy app
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I have it working as of tonight. Using the app from the 2.6.0.5 thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-viper4android-fx-2-6-0-0-t3774651
Install that APK, then install the driver inside the app. Optionally, if you want Viper to work in a larger amount of apps, install the Audio Modification Library module from the Magisk repo. This was needed for me to have it working in Spotify.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/mod-audio-modification-library-t3745466
cambunch said:
I have it working as of tonight. Using the app from the 2.6.0.5 thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-viper4android-fx-2-6-0-0-t3774651
Install that APK, then install the driver inside the app. Optionally, if you want Viper to work in a larger amount of apps, install the Audio Modification Library module from the Magisk repo. This was needed for me to have it working in Spotify.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/mod-audio-modification-library-t3745466
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Did you have to unlock the bootloader before installing Viper?
cambunch said:
I have it working as of tonight. Using the app from the 2.6.0.5 thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-viper4android-fx-2-6-0-0-t3774651
Install that APK, then install the driver inside the app. Optionally, if you want Viper to work in a larger amount of apps, install the Audio Modification Library module from the Magisk repo. This was needed for me to have it working in Spotify.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/mod-audio-modification-library-t3745466
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Does it help making the audio sound better using the speakers?
frshka01 said:
Did you have to unlock the bootloader before installing Viper?
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Yes, as it needs root.
drocny87 said:
Does it help making the audio sound better using the speakers?
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Yes, isn't that what it's for?
cambunch said:
Yes, as it needs root.Yes, isn't that what it's for?
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I've always loved viper... I've been reading people have been saying there is an issue with the audio quality when listening to music with it sounding muffled and underwater, just wanted to know if viper corrects that issue.
cambunch said:
I have it working as of tonight. Using the app from the 2.6.0.5 thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-viper4android-fx-2-6-0-0-t3774651
Install that APK, then install the driver inside the app. Optionally, if you want Viper to work in a larger amount of apps, install the Audio Modification Library module from the Magisk repo. This was needed for me to have it working in Spotify.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/mod-audio-modification-library-t3745466
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Not what I asked. I am on Verizon P3. You are obviously not.
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grifforama said:
Not what I asked. I am on Verizon P3. You are obviously not.
Sent from my [device_name] using XDA-Developers Legacy app
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AFAIK Viper has always required root, so I am guessing you will be out of luck until someone can figure out the bootloader unlock.
I posted the info to help others as well rather than creating a new thread.
cambunch said:
I have it working as of tonight. Using the app from the 2.6.0.5 thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-viper4android-fx-2-6-0-0-t3774651
Install that APK, then install the driver inside the app. Optionally, if you want Viper to work in a larger amount of apps, install the Audio Modification Library module from the Magisk repo. This was needed for me to have it working in Spotify.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/mod-audio-modification-library-t3745466
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I successfully installed viper using this method, but none of the settings actually improve the sound. To be clear, I don't think the regular pixel 3 sounds bad. It doesn't have as clear of high notes as the pixel 2 but the pixel 2 didn't have any presence of low notes either.
All I can do with viper so far is make the speakers louder at low volume settings, simulate reverb, which sounds terrible, or adjust the equalizer, which doesn't change anything. Any tips?
PuffDaddy_d said:
I successfully installed viper using this method, but none of the settings actually improve the sound. To be clear, I don't think the regular pixel 3 sounds bad. It doesn't have as clear of high notes as the pixel 2 but the pixel 2 didn't have any presence of low notes either.
All I can do with viper so far is make the speakers louder at low volume settings, simulate reverb, which sounds terrible, or adjust the equalizer, which doesn't change anything. Any tips?
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Are you using IRS files for the Convolver setting? That is where it's noticable the most for me. Headphone/Bluetooth quality improves drastically.
cambunch said:
Are you using IRS files for the Convolver setting? That is where it's noticable the most for me. Headphone/Bluetooth quality improves drastically.
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I'm not familiar with those files. I'm mainly using this for the speakers. Can you share more details?
PuffDaddy_d said:
I'm not familiar with those files. I'm mainly using this for the speakers. Can you share more details?
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2442933
I personally like the Soundalive Clarity profile. It takes some tuning to notice a difference on the Pixel 3 speakers (much more noticable on the OG Pixel), but the headphone/bluetooth differences are night and day. That profile does increase the high note clarity on the speakers IMO.
As you mentioned, the Viper changes don't seem to affect the speakers in any meaningful way, so for now, I'll wait until our device is officially supported.
our device is fully supported, you have to use the irs files to really hear a difference. What cambunch was saying is that the file he used didn't make a drastic change, but that doesn't mean it's not working. The pixel 3 speakers are tuned pretty well out of the box, so results won't be super earth shattering. If you listen to bluetooth it can be really dramatic.
cambunch said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2442933
I personally like the Soundalive Clarity profile. It takes some tuning to notice a difference on the Pixel 3 speakers (much more noticable on the OG Pixel), but the headphone/bluetooth differences are night and day. That profile does increase the high note clarity on the speakers IMO.
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Care to share soundalive profile?
Can someone test something for me please? If you enable the Convolver and select an Impulse Response then play a video recorded on the phone is there a noticeable delay with the audio syncing with the video?
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acidspider said:
Care to share soundalive profile?
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It's in the link he posted.
acidspider said:
Care to share soundalive profile?
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Its found in the link I included in my previous post. I suggest you check out that thread and see all the options available. But here is the link for just the SoundAlive IRS files: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/2hud2wux...+-+Samsung+SoundAlive+((128k))+-+19042015.zip
cambunch said:
I have it working as of tonight. Using the app from the 2.6.0.5 thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-viper4android-fx-2-6-0-0-t3774651
Install that APK, then install the driver inside the app. Optionally, if you want Viper to work in a larger amount of apps, install the Audio Modification Library module from the Magisk repo. This was needed for me to have it working in Spotify.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/mod-audio-modification-library-t3745466
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Works great with my bt headphones on pixel 3! Thanks!
mrbobo1 said:
our device is fully supported, you have to use the irs files to really hear a difference. What cambunch was saying is that the file he used didn't make a drastic change, but that doesn't mean it's not working. The pixel 3 speakers are tuned pretty well out of the box, so results won't be super earth shattering. If you listen to bluetooth it can be really dramatic.
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Thank you for the explanation, but it's not just the irs files that I want to use. Viper has a long list of tweaks built into the app that simply don't have any effect on the Pixel 3 speakers. The Pixel 2's speakers could easily be adjusted using any number of effects built into the Viper app (equalizer, bass, treble, reverb, etc). When will those features be supported by the Pixel 3?
airmaxx23 said:
Can someone test something for me please? If you enable the Convolver and select an Impulse Response then play a video recorded on the phone is there a noticeable delay with the audio syncing with the video?
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I have noticed delay in video sync, souch sonic just don't use for video now only audio
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