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KSS-X Update

Sunday, March 23, 2008 - 21:14
Submitted by: AuroraMSX
Topic: Music

Valken let us know that he updated his KSS player for MacOS X, KSS-X. This release fixes some compilation errors on Mac OS-X 10.5 and adds support for the Apple remote, so you can zap through your KSS collection from your comfortable chair.

Relevant link: KSS-X

By Google

By AuroraMSX on March 23 2008, 21:17

Note, though, that KSS-X will keep hold of the remote, even if you switch to another application...

By Valken on March 26 2008, 11:57

On the move back to coding for msx related stuff I also give a try for iPhone / iPod Touch development.
At the actual state, the sound generation is working fine. At least under Aspen (the iPhone emulator)
However, due to Apple very protective policy it might be hard to upload kss file into them.

Sometimes, even mac users might hate Apple.

Valken

By sd_snatcher on March 29 2008, 02:21

This version crashes on my intel-mini. (Mac OS X v10.4.11)

"Bus error"

Where can I find the previous version? I just replaced mine before testing it...

By Valken on April 02 2008, 16:36

That's a shame.
I rebuild KSS-X for 10.4.1 and above.

Here it is : http://www.city-hunter.org/kss-x/binary/KSS%20X.dmg

All features should still be working.

Regards

Valken

PS: MRC Staff, could you please update relevant link to be : http://www.city-hunter.org/kss-x/binary/

By sd_snatcher on April 10 2008, 03:59

Thanks, Valken! It's working perfectly now on 10.4.11.

If you don't mind, I would like to:

1) Suggest some features:

- Drag-n-drop from Finder
- PLS list support
- Open directly a KSS file without a playlist file (like WinAmp+in_msx does)

2) Ask a question: How do I enable the other drivers (mgsdrv.com, kinrou5.drv etc) support? I tried to copy those files to the Resouces folder inside the KSS-X.App, but it doesn't seem to recognize it.

3) Congratulate you for this excellent tool!

By Valken on April 13 2008, 14:00

Drag'n drop from finder will appear one day. Perhaps at least

Concerning pls list, I was, with Richard Bannister asking for this feature but when I discover the way it works I just decided to do not use it.
Why, simply because I just don't like pls compared to m3u files.
Most of the people, including me, find easier to create a m3u files.
For example, I have a collection of kss files, (the one included in the .dmg) and it's the only way to make a play list for multiple kss files.

However I'll consider pls support but it's realy not my priority as I just don't like it.

Concerning direct kss open.
I did that with the previous KSS-X version and so, what I finaly did is a m3u files of 255 entries with a fake .kss file. Change it to the file you need and you'll have the same result, excepting that you can define title and song duration.

Concerning others drivers, I actualy didn't activate them but it's piece of cake so I'll add that very soon.

Regards

Valken

PS: When you try a new version of a software, never delete the working one.