Music discovery part 1
Many music lovers like to discover music by combining their own music library with the content of a streaming services (anyone say Roon?). Rigelian is also moving in that direction with the support for both UPnP and Qobuz for OpenHome players. In the next version of Rigelian, the artist view can present albums from your local library, albums from Qobuz as well as an artist biography and list of similar artists. The spacing has also been optimized for better readability. Also notice the quality indicators (HD, CD) that were introduced in version 3.1. At a later stage, the album view […]
A modern swift framework for UPnP
In this article I want to present details on SwiftUPnP, the library that powers the UPnP / OpenHome implementation in Rigelian. OpenHome is a network protocol derived from UPnP, specifically meant to control music players. Here I’m highlighting 3 alternatives to implement this protocol in a swift based iOS / macOS app. ohNet – a cross platform library provided by OpenHome itself. UPnAtom – a swift based implementation of the standard UPnP protocol. SwiftUPnP – a modern swift based implementation of the full UPnP AV and OpenHome protocol stack. ohNet This is a cross platform library provided by OpenHome itself. It’s […]
Version 3.0 with OpenHome support now available
In the world of digital music streaming, having a centralized app that controls multiple devices is a game-changer. The latest version of Rigelian is an advanced music control app that offers users the ability to manage and control their OpenHome-compatible players, such as BubbleUPnP and upmpdcli, all from one convenient platform. Available for both iOS and macOS, Rigelian is a must-have for music lovers looking to streamline their audio experience.Rigelian’s ability to discover and connect to OpenHome-compatible devices automatically is a standout feature. Once you’ve connected your devices, Rigelian makes it easy to browse and select music from a range of […]