Hi,
moOde release 3.8 is available at moodeaudio.org.
This release includes a great set of new audio capabilities and is built on a new moodeOS 3.0 platform using Raspbian Jessie Lite 2017-07-05 and Linux 4.9.40 Mainline and 4.9.40 Advanced Low Latency and Real-Time Audio kernels.
- Allo Piano 2.1 owners get full access to this DAC's features including Dual-Mono mode, Hardware volume control and 384K for the dual modes. Allo DigiOne and MiniBoss are also supported.
- MPD has been recompiled to version 0.20.9 using only libav codecs for reliability and consistency.
- There are also a variety of User Interface improvements and convenience features including on the Sources screen, "RE-MOUNT All NAS sources" and "RESET Library cache". This means fewer trips to the command line for routine operations.
Due to the change in OS platform this release is whole-image only. Existing moOde Product Key holders can upgrade to this release free of charge. Simply download the image zip and unlock it. 🙂
Enjoy!
-Tim
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3.8 Release 2017-07-31
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New features
- NEW: moodeOS 3.0 based on 2017-07-05 J-Lite
- NEW: Linux 4.9.40 Standard and Advanced LL/RT kernels
- NEW: Allo Piano 2.1 Dual-Mono, Dual-Stereo and Subwoofer modes
- NEW: MPD Hardware volume control for Piano 2.1
- NEW: 384 kHz support for Piano 2.1 Dual Modes
- NEW: HDMI audio interface support for 24 bit 192 kHz
- NEW: M2Tech Hiface USB audio driver in Advanced kernels
- NEW: Sleep Timer added to Clock Radio
- NEW: Support for booting from USB drive
Updates
- UPD: MPD 0.20.9 compiled with libav-only codecs
- UPD: Allo devices supported in both Std and Adv kernels
- UPD: Pi-Zero W supported in both Std and Adv kernels
- UPD: Recompile Auto-shuffle to latest version
- UPD: Add Re-mount and Reset Library Cache to Source Config
- UPD: Updater checks for valid config and available disk space
- UPD: Move chip/device options to Audio config
- UPD: Soma FM DefCon radio station logo url
- UPD: Variety of UI improvements
Radio Stations
- DEL: Burst Radio Detroit
Audio Devices
- NEW: Allo DigiOne (i2s)
- NEW: Allo MiniBoss (i2s)
- NEW: Allo Piano 2.1 Hi-Fi DAC (i2s)
- NEW: Denafrips Pontus R2R DAC (i2s)
- NEW: DIAL-DAC (i2s)
- NEW: NAD d1050 (usb)
moOde release 3.8 is available at moodeaudio.org.
This release includes a great set of new audio capabilities and is built on a new moodeOS 3.0 platform using Raspbian Jessie Lite 2017-07-05 and Linux 4.9.40 Mainline and 4.9.40 Advanced Low Latency and Real-Time Audio kernels.
- Allo Piano 2.1 owners get full access to this DAC's features including Dual-Mono mode, Hardware volume control and 384K for the dual modes. Allo DigiOne and MiniBoss are also supported.
- MPD has been recompiled to version 0.20.9 using only libav codecs for reliability and consistency.
- There are also a variety of User Interface improvements and convenience features including on the Sources screen, "RE-MOUNT All NAS sources" and "RESET Library cache". This means fewer trips to the command line for routine operations.
Due to the change in OS platform this release is whole-image only. Existing moOde Product Key holders can upgrade to this release free of charge. Simply download the image zip and unlock it. 🙂
Enjoy!
-Tim
=============================
3.8 Release 2017-07-31
=============================
New features
- NEW: moodeOS 3.0 based on 2017-07-05 J-Lite
- NEW: Linux 4.9.40 Standard and Advanced LL/RT kernels
- NEW: Allo Piano 2.1 Dual-Mono, Dual-Stereo and Subwoofer modes
- NEW: MPD Hardware volume control for Piano 2.1
- NEW: 384 kHz support for Piano 2.1 Dual Modes
- NEW: HDMI audio interface support for 24 bit 192 kHz
- NEW: M2Tech Hiface USB audio driver in Advanced kernels
- NEW: Sleep Timer added to Clock Radio
- NEW: Support for booting from USB drive
Updates
- UPD: MPD 0.20.9 compiled with libav-only codecs
- UPD: Allo devices supported in both Std and Adv kernels
- UPD: Pi-Zero W supported in both Std and Adv kernels
- UPD: Recompile Auto-shuffle to latest version
- UPD: Add Re-mount and Reset Library Cache to Source Config
- UPD: Updater checks for valid config and available disk space
- UPD: Move chip/device options to Audio config
- UPD: Soma FM DefCon radio station logo url
- UPD: Variety of UI improvements
Radio Stations
- DEL: Burst Radio Detroit
Audio Devices
- NEW: Allo DigiOne (i2s)
- NEW: Allo MiniBoss (i2s)
- NEW: Allo Piano 2.1 Hi-Fi DAC (i2s)
- NEW: Denafrips Pontus R2R DAC (i2s)
- NEW: DIAL-DAC (i2s)
- NEW: NAD d1050 (usb)
Attachments
Synology NAS Config
If anyone has experience with Synology NAS 415 play configuration I sure could use some tips to get music files to load in Moode Browser. In Moode NAS config page I have a green check mark but have been unsuccessful adding any music files to the browser. when I save the config the updating message appears for perhaps 2 or 3 seconds. The same thing happens when apply rescan feature. The shared folder I am trying to link to is very large (1.1 TB) so I would expect updating to take a considerable time. So it no surprise the NAS browser is empty. I did not change any of the advanced Moode settings. I did change the Network settings to wifi and use my home network to control Moode.
I have tried another sd card with a fresh image and walked slowly through the configuration process but that has not changed the result.
On the NAS side I have used DSM software to set permissions for the Moode device which has an assigned ip 172.16.0.30. I found this ip address by using my router software. I privilege set to read/write Squash=No Mapping and security = sys and asynchronous is enabled.
Hope I have provided sufficient details and someone out there has found a good way to connect to Synology NAS and Moode.
Cheers
If anyone has experience with Synology NAS 415 play configuration I sure could use some tips to get music files to load in Moode Browser. In Moode NAS config page I have a green check mark but have been unsuccessful adding any music files to the browser. when I save the config the updating message appears for perhaps 2 or 3 seconds. The same thing happens when apply rescan feature. The shared folder I am trying to link to is very large (1.1 TB) so I would expect updating to take a considerable time. So it no surprise the NAS browser is empty. I did not change any of the advanced Moode settings. I did change the Network settings to wifi and use my home network to control Moode.
I have tried another sd card with a fresh image and walked slowly through the configuration process but that has not changed the result.
On the NAS side I have used DSM software to set permissions for the Moode device which has an assigned ip 172.16.0.30. I found this ip address by using my router software. I privilege set to read/write Squash=No Mapping and security = sys and asynchronous is enabled.
Hope I have provided sufficient details and someone out there has found a good way to connect to Synology NAS and Moode.
Cheers
On the NFS permissions, I have ticked a box called allow users access to mounted sub folders. Is that what you were asking about? Cheers
Thanks for the 3.8 update Tim! Excellent: "Pi-Zero W supported in both Std and Adv kernels".
Energyman
Energyman
Just updated to 3.8 all is well so far but:
1) the configuration screen for System reports the file system expansion status as always unexpanded (you can check it with the system info pane though)
2) ssh login changed from pi:raspberry to pi:moodeaudio which now that I look is in the setup guide but not the change log.
1) the configuration screen for System reports the file system expansion status as always unexpanded (you can check it with the system info pane though)
2) ssh login changed from pi:raspberry to pi:moodeaudio which now that I look is in the setup guide but not the change log.
Just updated to 3.8
All that i have tested works...
And the sound is a little better. A little more alert or lively.
All that i have tested works...
And the sound is a little better. A little more alert or lively.
hi Tim
Exactly I want to edit in WWW file. I want to improve the interface in my opinion. I do not think it is necessary to lock this information. Because of that I bought the open source license plate.
Hi Tim !
Exactly I want to edit in WWW file. I want to improve the interface in my opinion. I do not think it is necessary to lock this information. Because of that I bought the open source license plate.
Exactly I want to edit in WWW file. I want to improve the interface in my opinion. I do not think it is necessary to lock this information. Because of that I bought the open source license plate.
Hi Serverbaboon,
Sorry for my delay in getting back to you but I've been away and had no internet connection. Anyway, many thanks for your instructions re' updating upmpdcli et al, which are hugely appreciated 🙂
Thank you for the great work and fine tuning and updating it with an almost maniacal devotion to perfection.
Playing a few traces I noticed that some little glitches (similar to when a CD skipped) I head every now and then seem to have disappeared. In other words, processing seems to be smoother.
It had a weird behaviour though. After I inserted the image for the first time, the web interface did not activate. I had to log in via ssh, sudo reboot, and then it was there.
So far, all good and the sound seems to be a tad smoother and more natural. It is clear that the drivers and the kernels are improving steadily.
Roberto
Bugger...
TopTip: don't forget to save your custom radio stations first and then burn new moode 3.8 image.
TopTip: don't forget to save your custom radio stations first and then burn new moode 3.8 image.
With Kali/Piano 2.1 (Dual Stereo) and Moode 3.8 I'm getting playback with the Standard Kernel but no sound with either of the Advanced Kernels. Display still shows play but with the time clock counting backwards. If I try to set 'glb_mclkDisabled' it resets itself to 'Enabled' on reboot.
EDIT: I get sound with Advanced Kernels if I upsample to 24 bit/384kHz or 32bit/384kHz. 352.8kHz also works, but nothing lower. Sounds very good!!
EDIT: I get sound with Advanced Kernels if I upsample to 24 bit/384kHz or 32bit/384kHz. 352.8kHz also works, but nothing lower. Sounds very good!!
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Hey, great work Tim. I can finally play dsd and hi-res. Also, the ability to select artist in library view on the phone version of chrome is what was waiting for since switching to moode.
I am afraid the audio quality has quite dropped, sound became more aggressive, there is an increase in perceived resolution (due to artificially increased dynamics) but the actual resolution seems to have dropped also. It is hard to describe but I am not enjoying listening as I used to do in 3.7. Highs seem artificially too prominent and It becomes fatiguing .
Usually valid comparisons take a while so don't take my post too serious. I will report later and meanwhile, it would be interesting to know what changes could affect the sound signature and maybe get help in customizing if any.
Also is there a way to download the old 3.7 image?
I am afraid the audio quality has quite dropped, sound became more aggressive, there is an increase in perceived resolution (due to artificially increased dynamics) but the actual resolution seems to have dropped also. It is hard to describe but I am not enjoying listening as I used to do in 3.7. Highs seem artificially too prominent and It becomes fatiguing .
Usually valid comparisons take a while so don't take my post too serious. I will report later and meanwhile, it would be interesting to know what changes could affect the sound signature and maybe get help in customizing if any.
Also is there a way to download the old 3.7 image?
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SSH into MoODE
Must admit using bash commands will be a new experience. I selected Moode based on reviews indicating no bash commands needed. If I must use bash to get the NAS and MoOde working so be it. If you have a reference site or tool to help me learn bash commands handy please post link. Cheers
Must admit using bash commands will be a new experience. I selected Moode based on reviews indicating no bash commands needed. If I must use bash to get the NAS and MoOde working so be it. If you have a reference site or tool to help me learn bash commands handy please post link. Cheers