SHOUTcast stream metadata

2003-08-30 10:09:08

Will future versions of foobar show the metadata contained in a SHOUTcast stream? Right now it only shows the stream URL and port, but not the metadata (like artist, songtitle etc).

Thanks for the great program. 

Roel

SHOUTcast stream metadata

Reply #1 – 2003-08-30 11:52:57

It will be possible, AFAIK, but only if the metadata is located at the start of the audio stream, like ID3v2 tags. If your streams are tagged with ID3v1 or APEv2, you'll only get the metadata displayed after the song has finished . I think.

(Edited my original post)
Edit: Sorry, apparently it is very possible to implement metadata display... I was thinking in terms of the availability of files that can stream this way.

SHOUTcast stream metadata

Reply #2 – 2003-08-30 12:43:14

there actually have been a few versions of foobar that display stream metadata. and of course other audio players display this data routinely.
so it is possible, i guess we'll have to wait.

SHOUTcast stream metadata

Reply #3 – 2003-08-30 15:32:10

Thank for your comments. I'll have some patience then

Roel

SHOUTcast stream metadata

Reply #4 – 2003-09-05 13:24:27

indeed - earlier version COULD show the metadat - I tought RC6 or 7..

SHOUTcast stream metadata

Reply #5 – 2003-09-06 17:25:43

foobat2000 0.667 was doing it fine.

So why this feature has been removed ? 

SHOUTcast stream metadata

Reply #6 – 2003-09-06 17:41:18

Perhaps does this help: http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index....5&&#entry127271

Regards,
The Link

SHOUTcast stream metadata

Reply #7 – 2003-09-07 17:40:12

So if i understand well, i have to wait for an update , right ?