Software update: moOde audio player 8.1.0

Version 8.1.0 of moOde audio player has been released. This program turns a Raspberry Pi into a comprehensive music center and can play music files stored on the local network, from Internet radio stations and from various streaming services. The player can be controlled via a web browser or mobile device and there is support for a large number of DACs, so that the music can also be played in high quality. The changelog of this release can here are found, these are the main improvements we find in this release:

Enjoy full 64-bit RaspiOS

Starting with this release the ISO image is based on full 64-bit RaspiOS for improved performance, stability and long term support. This image is compatible with Raspberry Pi 3B, 3B+, 3A+, 4, 400, CM3, CM3+, CM4 and Zero 2W. A legacy 32-bit image will also be available that is compatible with all Raspberry Pi models.

Multiple WiFi networks

Multiple WiFi networks can be defined to enable easy network connection when using moOde on different WiFi networks for example at a friends house or when using moOde at audio gatherings or other venues.

Library Playlist view

A full featured Playlist view is available in the Library. Playlists can be created with cover art and metadata to enable sorting and grouping them in various ways. The contents of Playlists can be edited directly. Playlist items can be deleted or moved individually or in blocks. Tracks and Radio stations can be added directly to Playlists.

New Preferences options

Two new options are available including (1) “Track play” which controls whether the selected track is played or the selected track plus all following tracks and (2) “Automatic display” which controls whether CoverView is automatically displayed on the locally attached display.

Tracks added to the Queue are ordered as in Tag view

When adding tracks from multiple albums in Tag view ie, by Genre, Artist or via search the order of the tracks in the Queue will be the same as the order of the Albums.