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DESCRIPTION

Mousqueak (was iTunesVolume) is an one-slider style iTunes controller for mouse.
Pluins & Appearances are also available.

Drag Slider Knob:
Play/pause, next/previous, and volume adjustment
Control-click Slider (...or hold button press on Slider):
Show the context menu
Command-drag Slider:
Move Slider Position
Double click Slider:
Open / close iTunes Window

You can open the preferences window or quit this application by using the context menu of Slider.
Some windows will appear when cursor touches Slider. When you want to click them, touch Slider and move cursor to the window pressing control key.

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WHAT'S NEW
Version 1.0:
  • Mousqueak 1.0 is a successor to iTunesVolume 1.2.1.
  • Slider
    • Added Pata-Pata effect when is on screen edges. (Leopard Only)
    • Added fading animation to Rating Button. (Leopard Only)
  • Info Balloon
    • Added a text shadow and a background gradient. (Leopard Only)
    • Added a new option to hide when iTunes is paused.
  • Preferences Window
    • Added Appearance Preview Panel.
    • Added a effect when opened and closed.
    • Fixed a memory leak when closed.
    • Fixed a memory leak when changing items.
    • Panels will be closed when background is clicked.
  • Artwork Window
    • Added new options of the reflection effect and rotating.
  • Others
    • You can install appearances and plugins more easily.
    • Fixed a issue with "Shuffle and Play" menu.
    • Fixed a issue when the current track changes after playing a iTunes Store track.
    • Fixed a issue with creating Playlists menu.
    • Now it calls setNeedsDisplay: method as a substitute for display method.
    • Now it uses NSKeyedArchiver/NSKeyedUnarchiver as a substitute for NSArchiver/NSUnarchiver.
    • Changed item names in the setting file.
REQUIREMENTS
Mac OS X 10.4 or later, iTunes 7.6 or later.


SCREENSHOT

Developer:ZOM
Downloads:23,299
  - Version d/l:401
Multimedia & Design:Audio
License:Free
Date:25 Apr 2009
Platform:PPC/Intel
RATING
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Apr 30 2009

BOBZOZUS  I've determined that on my system, at least, the problems seem confined to Leopard. Tiger still seems to be fine!  
(Version 1.0)

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May 1 2009

ZOM  Sorry for the delay.

1. I have a plan to add some function that tells users the updates of the app, and plugins.

2. "Mousqueak" is a coined word that means "tunes" in Japanese.

I want to say that this is an i"Tunes" controller for "mouse" (not keyboard).

3.

a. Since Slider is small, I think it's not a problem.

If you think it obstructs the view of the screen, then please set Slider's opacity to 0.2.

b. The problem doesn't occur to My 3 Macs (2 Leopard and 1 Tiger).

Is there any logs in Console when the menus disappear, please send me.

Thank you always.

zom  
(Version 1.0)

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May 3 2009

BOBZOZUS  Thanks, Zom, for getting back to me...

1. No, I don't think the slider is obtrusive at all. My problem on my system is that it does not float above all the other windows- like it did in Tiger. In other words, when I switch to an app that takes up the whole screen- it disappears. Unfortunately, that limits greatly the use of the slider.

2. And, with regard to the upper right hand side of my menu disappearing- I'm not sure where I would get such a log. I'd be glad to search for it- if I knew how!

3. Glad you are thinking of adding an updater.

I really miss Mousequeak. I do hope that I can again use it- soon!

With respect and admiration,

Bob

P.S. I'm glad you explained the logic behind the name. Makes sense. However, not sure if it would work in the U.S. should you decide to market Mousqueak in the U.S. as a shareware app.  
(Version 1.0)

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Apr 26 2009

BOBZOZUS  Hi Zom!

Thanks for continuing to work on this. I do like the modular design that you are working towards- to reduce potential conflicts with other programs- I bet. Nice.

However, a few thoughts on the transition and new program.

1. It would be nice if there was an easy way to know there are updates to Mousquek. Sparkle, perhaps. Or, at least a link that would allow one to know if you updated the app.

2. The name- I'm sorry, I just don't get it. What about "ITunes Slider Control" or the "ITunesSlider" or even "ITunesSlider Control & Display"?

3. Just recently, I had both ITunesVolume 1.22 & Mouseqeak break on me so that I can not use them. Specifically, it won't do the following:

a. Stay above all the other application windows. No matter if I ask it to stay above the menu- or float.

b. And, it destroys the right side of my finder menu. Once I run Mousquek, or ITunesVolume for that matter- the right upper side of my Finder menu disappears- in all apps. Very frustrating. No more time, date, etc.

Anyway, I will keep an eye on your efforts. Your program, in comparison to all the other myriad ITune products out there does some things outstanding (or has, in the past). They are:

1. Animate the album art when the song changes. Great effect!! If possible, a feature request would be to allow the possibility for the effect to be invoked with each song change- not just each album change. It is so cool having the album artwork hurdle towards you- no other app does this- to my knowledge.

2. Best implementation of showing the lyrics and artwork to an album by simply putting your cursor over the slider. Outstanding. Now that I can't use your app- I go to the Dashboard to look at Lyrics & artwork. Not as convenient.

3. Only Itunes controller app that I know of that allows switching of playlists without using a menu item.

For each of these three things- your app stands alone. I am sorry that I can no longer use it for these three functions- in particular. I know of no alternative programs that allow this functionality.

Good luck with further development. I'll be watching. And, thanks!!

Bob Zozus

  
(Version 1.0)

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Apr 25 2009

ZOM  Mousqueak 1.0 is a successor to iTunes Volume 1.2.1.  
(Version 1.2.1)

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Apr 25 2009

ZOM  correction:

iTunes Volume -> iTunesVolume  
(Version 1.2.1)

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Feb 14 2009
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BOBZOZUS  Dear Zom: Great Work! I find the slider much more responsive under Tiger! It just works!! Thanks again...

If you do decide to polish the app further- I would suggest the restoring some of the functionality that was present in earlier incarnations of Itunes Volume. There are only two:

1. Allow the slider to be positioned horizontally, as well as vertically.

2. When you slide the cursor over ItunesVolume, besides showing the album cover, and info balloon connected to the cursor- could you please restore the window showing the song's lyrics. That would be great!

Thanks again for your hard work. Your app is now quite polished from where it began. I'm very impressed- and hopeful that you will continue the fantastic work!  
(Version 1.2.1)

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Apr 25 2009

ZOM  Sorry for the delay and thank you for your comment.

1. The setting to rotate Slider is available for Leopard. It is because it uses Core Animation.

2. Sorry, but I didn't get your point for "restore".  
(Version 1.2.1)

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Aug 19 2008
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BONOBO  Thanks so much for letting us Tiger users in again, I wouldn't want to use my iTunes without iTunesVolume again.  
(Version 1.2.1)

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Aug 19 2008
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CLARUSAD  Thank-you very much for supporting Tiger again. Your little add-on is a "must-have" !  
(Version 1.2.1)

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Aug 19 2008

ZOM  The latest version supports Tiger again.  
(Version 1.2.1)

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Aug 6 2008

ZOM  Sorry, but the support for Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) has been removed on the latest version.  
(Version 1.2)

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Aug 10 2008

BONOBO  Please provide your faithful users (who have donated) with a version that still runs on Tiger.

Thanks in advance, Tom  
(Version 1.2)

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Jul 24 2008

OSSIE  Please add year and song length to the wonderful floater that appears on song change. Also good would be able to show floater on keystroke or mouse over (like art window is).  
(Version 1.1.4)

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Jul 6 2008
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JB4  This just gets better and better.

The developer has created a very nice app that does everything I want my iTunes controller to do (and he has ironed out the bugs....), with just the only interface, a simple translucent slider/volume controller that rides on my menu bar....when I want to see the album cover or details...I just ride the mouse over the slider....perfection.   
(Version 1.1.4)

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