moOde 8.3.6 is available

[Tim Curtis]

Hi,

moOde 8.3.6 is available in the Media Player OS section of the Raspberry Pi Imager or as a direct download at https://moodeaudio.org :-)

    

This release is based on RaspiOS Bullseye Lite most recent packages as of 2023-09-05, Linux kernel 6.1.21, our suite of custom drivers and patches, and important updates and bug fixes as listed below.

Updates

• Add comparison operators == and != to Library Advanced search
  
• Add channels and multichannel options to 'encoded' predefined search
  
• Add channel count to Audio info
  
• Add emphasis (bold) to Queue time notification
  
• Add 1600 x 600 widescreen display format to CSS
  
• Improve collection stats displayed in Library Tag/Album views
  
• Improve consistency in how audio format is displayed
  
• Improve Folder view search results tally
  
• Improve layout and help for CamillaDSP Config
  
• Update Quick help for new search features
  
• Radio logo updates are included with in-place update
  

Radio stations

• Update NTS station metadata bitrate to 256 kbps
  
• Update Soma FM - DEF CON Radio logo
  

Bug fixes

• Toggle button auto-click not working on CamillaDSP Config
  
• Typo in Equalizers heading on Audio Config
  
• Rates not showing on Audio info for Multiroom sender
  
• Tag/Album views not being cleared correctly when no search results
  
• In-place update overwriting BUFFERTIME in bluealsaaplay.conf
  
• In-place update not adding SBC XQ+ line in bluealsa.service
  
• Metadata under cover art clipped on 1280 x 400 widescreen display
  
• Auto-shuffle filter string embedded quotes not being restored
  
• Reduced system logging setting not being restored correctly
  

Security

The ISO image does not contain a default userid/password, SSH service, WiFi SSID or
Access Point password. Refer to the moOde Setup Guide for details on how
to easily set these up.

In-place update

There is an in-place update available via the "CHECK for software update" button in System Config. Click the VIEW button to read about the contents of the update package. Be sure to BACKUP your system before applying the update.

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The moOde crew

Release notes

Code:

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Updates

- UPD: Add comparison operators == and != to Library Advanced search
- UPD: Add channels and multichannel options to 'encoded' predefined search
- UPD: Add channel count to Audio info
- UPD: Add emphasis (bold) to Queue time notification
- UPD: Add 1600 x 600 widescreen display format to CSS
- UPD: Improve collection stats displayed in Library Tag/Album views
- UPD: Improve consistency in how audio format is displayed
- UPD: Improve Folder view search results tally
- UPD: Improve layout and help for CamillaDSP Config
- UPD: Update Quick help for new search features
- UPD: Radio logo updates are included with in-place update

Radio stations

- UPD: Update NTS station metadata bitrate to 256 kbps
- UPD: Update Soma FM - DEF CON Radio logo

Bug fixes

- FIX: Toggle button auto-click not working on CamillaDSP Config
- FIX: Typo in Equalizers heading on Audio Config
- FIX: Rates not showing on Audio info for Multiroom sender
- FIX: Tag/Album views not being cleared correctly when no search results
- FIX: In-place update overwriting BUFFERTIME in bluealsaaplay.conf
- FIX: In-place update not adding SBC XQ+ line in bluealsa.service
- FIX: Metadata under cover art clipped on 1280 x 400 widescreen display
- FIX: Auto-shuffle filter string embedded quotes not being restored
- FIX: Reduced system logging setting not being restored correctly