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Bowtie is a desktop accessory that allows you to see and control your music (iTunes or Spotify) with customizable shortcuts, advanced Last.fm support, and hundreds of beautiful themes available to download for free.
What's New
Version 1.4:
- Adds support for Spotify
- Fixes problems with OS X Lion
Requirements
- Intel
- Mac OS X 10.6 or later
- iTunes
Bowtie User Discussion (Write a Review)
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| Downloads:6,351 |
| Version Downloads:450 |
| Type:Multimedia & Design : MP3 |
| License:Free |
| Date:24 Jan 2012 |
| Platform:Intel |
| Price:Free |
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Bowtie is a desktop accessory that allows you to see and control your music (iTunes or Spotify) with customizable shortcuts, advanced Last.fm support, and hundreds of beautiful themes available to download for free.
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My one request would be controls in the Menu bar, shortcuts are OK
- but I think that this app is just a funky visual song changing notice
- without being a controller.
( Shortcuts to learn, or use a skin that has controls... are the only supported options )
The other thing to mention - is why no central resource of themes/Skins ?
They are scattered about all over the place.
Darrin Horn's 'CD jewelcase with text' theme is amazing
- but was nearly impossible to find.
( http://macthemes.net/forum/viewtopic.php?id=16791239&p=1 )
Download and enjoy this little Jewel.
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Mcyukon reviewed on 13 Feb 2010
I love the way it fades in and out of view when I quit or start iTunes.
That way it is only there when I need it, and never in the way when I don't. It is very easy to use and has some nice features, like Last.Fm support. I also like the fact that anyone can make themes for it if they have even a basic knowledge of HTML/CSS. I made my own in under 10 minutes using one of the default themes as a template. For even more themes than the included ones, SmokingApples has a nice list.
http://smokingapples.com/software/10-beautiful-bowtie-themes/
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Doug S. reviewed on 13 Feb 2010
The only criticism I have is that before this latest release the software was rather unstable with the controls portion crashing rather regularly. Since this latest version I haven't seen one issue but I am keeping my eyes open given how frequent they were before.
If you're looking for a great alternative to the CoverSutras ove the world this is the app for you.
Assuming the stability issue is now fixed this app is, as far as I'm concerned, the new king of iTunes controllers.
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I've been using it on a daily basis and it has yet to crash or do anything untoward the entire time. It is now extremely stable and behaves perfectly.
Well done! Wish I could edit my review and make it a 5/5.
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Btgxcell reviewed on 13 Feb 2010
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