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| Downloads:6,733 |
| Version Downloads:577 |
| Type:Home & Personal : Music |
| License:Demo |
| Date:12 Nov 2011 |
| Platform:Intel |
| Price: $5.99 |
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Roman_Rogers-@asu reviewed on 03 May 2011
My only comment is UI. Could be improved into something more transparent and simple. But honestly I dont spend too much time looking at it and just jam.
+3
Jaswetz reviewed on 01 Mar 2011
And I could never get PandoraJam to scrobble.
I was considering purchasing it but then it did something weird to my Adobe Fireworks CS4 and I couldn't use it anymore while working. This was a deal breaker and a weird bug.
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Thanks for the review!
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Shock-J reviewed on 10 Jun 2010
In summary, it's feels like a stripped down web browser dedicated to "surfing"only Pandora and Last.fm. You get practically the identical interface if you visit these sites in Firefox or Safari. A few extra bells and whistles are thrown in to add "convenience" but somewhere deep down I feel like they're just there to disguise the fact that's it really just a mini web browser.
There are 3 advantages of using Musicality over your standard browser...
1. You can close the window and the music continues to play (ok, this is nice).
2. Global keyboard shortcuts (and Apple Remote integration) to control the music outside the application window.
3. Growl song notifications.
That's pretty much it. Now here's where the conflict comes in. Are these 3 conveniences worth $15? Unfortunately I'm gritting my teeth and saying no. They have a launch special of $10, but I'm still hesitant at that price. I just don't see the value in paying double digits for this app. BUT, I do have the solution! :-) I hate suggesting copying the functionality of other program, but if they were to add the ability to record streams and stream wirelessly to my Airport Express (like *coughing* PandoraJam) I would pay $10 for this in a heartbeat! Maybe even $15! :-)
There are also some issues to fix. Why is it that when I click on any action that doesn't involve playing music, it takes me OUT of musicality and into my default browser (which is Chrome at the moment). It shouldn't have to leave the app, particularly since it's a web browser itself, to update my profile, find a song or get HELP. If those buttons aren't integrated with app, then they're kind of pointless.
Also, there's no indication that your Pandora music is being scrobbled to Last.fm. That should be a no-brainer.
I'll continue to play with it some more to see if it grows on me, but I can't imagine this becoming a part of my software collection in it's current incarnation.
About the price: it was never my intention to charge the full $15 until more features had landed. But you are right, it gives the wrong impression and so I've removed it until I've got the features to back it up (hey, I'm learning).
About opening links in the browser: I had that same thought, so I tested both versions. The consensus was that opening in a full browser, rather than a stripped down (there's that term again) version, was more useful. You can bookmark, search the page, use your plugins, and so on. That said an window for specific pages such as your profile or Last.fm recommended music might be a good compromise. Thanks for mentioning it.
About scrobbling to Last.fm: already under way.
Musicality is designed to play your music and get out of your way. There are many features I hope to add (I'm a music addict and building this for myself as much as anything), but I hope it always feels like a "stripped down" (I would call it "lean and mean") music browser.
Are the conveniences worth it? Having always-on keyboard shortcuts? Having the F8 key, with that big play/pause symbol stamped on it, actually work? Skipping a song from across the room with the remote? It depends on how you listen to your music. I listen while I work; to me the convenience is invaluable.
It sounds like you like the idea though, and I'm happy for that. Enjoy the free trial, and I'll look forward to your thoughts on the next version.
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I hope you don't think I was bashing your product because I wasn't, or at least that wasn't the intent. I was just trying to provide some honest feedback. I like where you're going with it, I just think it falls a bit short at the moment.
And trust me, I understand about convenience. I'm a Mac power user. I can make most users head spin how quickly and efficiently I can move around the OS.
So regarding the opening links in the browser issue. Perhaps you can make it a user option, a checkbox in the prefs. So the user can choose whether or not they want to either stay immersed within the Musicality browser for switch to their default browser. Just my two cents.
If you need a beta tester just let me know. ;-)
Killahb308 rated on 27 Sep 2011
Hoodsey rated on 14 Sep 2011
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Jaswetz rated on 06 Mar 2011
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Mfabache rated on 12 Jan 2011
-1
Olivia255 rated on 05 Dec 2010