Can Hyperspin Do this?

[demonseed]

Hey Guys,

I am not sure if HS can do this, but I am looking to have a bunch of my own mp3 songs played randomly in HS menu while scrolling through the different games and systems.  Can this be done? I read that hyper pause can play mp3 but is there a way to have HS do so?

 

Thanks

Jim

[gigapig]

HyperSpin does have a background music folder where you can put mp3 files but i never got it working.

It was meant to be fixed in one of the 1.4 betas.

[demonseed]

Is there instructions for playing mp3 in background? I can't believe it doesn't work given other front ends from 20 years ago supported this feature. If it is not workin is that something that could be easily fixed? Love my music would be deadly combo with hs! Flipping games and listenening to thrash metal!

[Avar]

I was under the impression this works. Did you put your MP3s in the music folder?

[demonseed]

Hey

so the music folder goes in hs folder? Can someone explain?

[gigapig]

6 minutes ago, demonseed said:

Hey

so the music folder goes in hs folder? Can someone explain?

Each system has a "Sound" folder and inside that a "background" folder. The idea was to put your mp3's in there. 

Try it and let us know.

Edit: As much as I love metal etc, I couldn't have it blasting out while choosing a game, there's enough going on. Maybe some Kenny G.

[gigapig]

Perhaps you could use EDS/HyperMarquee to trigger music playing.

[demonseed]

Hey Guys,

So I tried Media/Main Menu/Sound/background/  and put in a mp3.. it did nothing.?   I read an old post about playing mp3 during a game as background music? Can this be done? That would be very xo too. It would need volume controls though, same in hs is there volume controls or settings? I can't believe hs doesn't take a folder and play random songs .

[gigapig]

6 hours ago, agent47 said:

Well I got it (semi?)working. From what I can tell from 2-3 minutes of tinkering it only loads the mp3 when the menu item is selected, meaning you can only set songs per game or per system on the main menu wheel. If that's the case it's worthless for what you and most others want and really only of use as an extension of the theme.

The location is Media/%SystemName%/Sound/Background Music/%GameName%.mp3 as noted in the changelog on the 1.4 download page. Likewise, for a system on the main menu it would be Media/Main Menu/Sound/Background Music/%SystemName%.mp3. I tried naming it Default.mp3 since if a system wide track was possible it would probably be named that way, but that didn't work.

Wow this is a first, thank you agent, but like you say quite useless.

I wanted to have the arcade background sounds playing but if it doesn't work off the defaults then its no good. 

 

EDIT: Even after trying the above it still does not work.

[wesfranks]

Played with the Arcade Ambience files at https://archive.org/details/ArcadeAmbience

Dropped the mp3's in the VLC folder and changed the HyperSpin settings.ini startup section to the below. Execute VLC and on the first tab in Preferences check "Allow only one instance" otherwise errors on attempting to shutdown. MINIMIZED in HyperHQ does nothing. GUI pops up unless the "--qt-start-minimized" is included as below. FYI-Windows 10 default has a sliding notification on startup and quit, but doesn't affect focus.

[Startup Program]
Executable=VLC.exe
Paramaters=--random arcade83.mp3 arcade86.mp3 arcade92.mp3 arcade.mp3 --qt-start-minimized
Working_Directory=C:\Program Files (x86)\VideoLAN\VLC\
WinState=MINIMIZED
[Exit Program]
Executable=VLC.exe
Paramaters=vlc://quit
Working_Directory=C:\Program Files (x86)\VideoLAN\VLC\
WinState=NORMAL

Starts a random specified mp3 on HyperSpin startup and kills it upon shutdown. Didn't have time to play with my music folder to launch random songs, but should be possible. I just dropped them in VLC folder for convenience. You will probably have to adjust the program volume (VLC) separate from your systems master volume or the sound may get irritating.

Also, all of this can likely be automated through RocketLauncher, TurVolume Adjuster or EDS.

I know--the quick and dirty version. I will try to do better next time.

[wesfranks]

Hmmmm. Just thinking. The portable version of VLC (zip version, not the installer) dropped in the folder where your music files are located and an m3u playlist of all of the music. Change the location of VLC as specified above to that folder and the random switch should play a random song on the playlist.

Another quick and dirty possible solution. Sorry.

[wesfranks]

Works. Don't worry about the portable version of VLC part (I was overthinking it). Just drag your music files to VLC and save as a playlist. Move the playlist (a .xspf file) to the VLC install folder. The playlist file handles the folder location and the "--random" switch starts a random song after loading the playlist. Everything else as above (or below).

[Startup Program]
Executable=VLC.exe
Paramaters=--random Playlist.xspf --qt-start-minimized
Working_Directory=C:\Program Files (x86)\VideoLAN\VLC\
WinState=MINIMIZED
[Exit Program]
Executable=VLC.exe
Paramaters=vlc://quit
Working_Directory=C:\Program Files (x86)\VideoLAN\VLC\
WinState=NORMAL

Also, https://wiki.videolan.org/How_to_set_global_hotkeys/ to change things even when VLC is minimized and doesn't have the focus..... I'll let someone else look into that.

Think I will quit now. It's too early for this. Later.

[demonseed]

Hey this sounds promising. I have installed VLC, however can not find Hyperspin settings.ini..?   I have searched and only found hypersearch.ini, hyperspin startup script.ini amd hypertheme.ini.  I have found rocketlauncher.ini and frontend.ini...?? Can you clarify this for me please how this is accomplished. I am using the latest HS 1.4 with rocket launcher.

 

[wesfranks]

"your HyperSpin folder"\Settings\Settings.ini

[demonseed]

Hey

Ok so I placed my mp3 into the above folder.  I went to system.ini and noticed I already have a startup program being the startup script.exe.  Can I have more that one [startup program} section in the ini? I tried the below but it does not work.  I took my mp3 made a playlist and named in background.xspf.  does not play for me.  VLC is in the default folder as below.  I hit ctrl+alt delete and VLC is NOT running.  If I only have one section of Startup Program with just VLC it works.... how do I run 2 so I can run the startup script and VLC?  Also is there a way to turn down the game sounds and wheel sounds in the menu so that the mp3 is louder but the other sounds still work in background?

[Startup Program]
Executable=HyperSpin Startup Script.exe
Paramaters=
Working_Directory=E:\Hyperspin\Utilities\Startup Script\
WinState=NORMAL
[Exit Program]
Executable=
Paramaters=
Working_Directory=
WinState=

 

[Startup Program]
Executable=VLC.exe
Paramaters=--random background.xspf --qt-start-minimized
Working_Directory=C:\Program Files (x86)\VideoLAN\VLC
WinState=MINIMIZED

[Exit Program]
Executable=VLC.exe
Paramaters=vlc://quit
Working_Directory=C:\Program Files (x86)\VideoLAN\VLC\
WinState=NORMAL

 

 

 

[wesfranks]

What I did was just a test to see if it works. It does. I used the startup and exit sections of HyperHQ. How you start it is up to you.

Gigapig mentioned EDS, Metalzoic regularly recommends TurVolumeAdjuster for multiple startup programs, you run the HyperSpin Startup Script. I recommend you use that. Don't change your HyperSpin\Settings\Settings.ini. Instead add it to the "Startup" and "Exit" section of your "HyperSpin Startup Script.ini". Similar format to above, just adjust for your use-case.

I assume that you made a playlist (background.xspf) with the mp3's.

Also, you can change different volumes of the HyperSpin interface in the "Sounds" tab of HyperHQ to suit you. It would be easy to add too much and end up on overload. Default volume irritated the sh*t out of me. Especially when I forgot I made this change and loud crowd noise assaulted me from a live AC-DC performance upon HyperSpin startup. I think the appropriate term is "ambient background sound". Subtle, unless of course you want Death Metal or something similar.

[demonseed]

Tried the below.. did not work..edited the starupscript.ini

[Startup]
Minimize_Background_Windows_Enabled=false
Window_Classes_To_Not_Minimize=Shell_TrayWnd,Button
Process_Name_To_Close_1=
Program_To_Run_Target_1=E:\hyperspin\utilities\joytokey_en\joytokey.exe
Program_To_Run_Working_Dir_1=
Program_To_Run_MaxMinHide_1=

Executable=VLC.exe
Paramaters=--random background.xspf --qt-start-minimized
Working_Directory=C:\Program Files (x86)\VideoLAN\VLC
WinState=MINIMIZED

[Exit]
Restore_Windows_On_Exit=True
Process_Name_To_Close_1=
Program_To_Run_Target_1=
Program_To_Run_Working_Dir_1=
Program_To_Run_MaxMinHide_1=
[Roulette]
Roulette_Key=~1
Roulette_Min_MilliSeconds=3000
Roulette_Max_MilliSeconds=8000

Executable=VLC.exe
Paramaters=vlc://quit
Working_Directory=C:\Program Files (x86)\VideoLAN\VLC\
WinState=NORMAL
 

 

 

 

[wesfranks]

@Demonseed, you're better than this, brother.

Try substituting the bold text as below:

[Startup]
Minimize_Background_Windows_Enabled=false
Window_Classes_To_Not_Minimize=Shell_TrayWnd,Button
Process_Name_To_Close_1=
Program_To_Run_Target_1=E:\hyperspin\utilities\joytokey_en\joytokey.exe
Program_To_Run_Working_Dir_1=
Program_To_Run_MaxMinHide_1=
Process_Name_To_Close_2=
Program_To_Run_Target_2=vlc.exe --random Background.xspf --qt-start-minimized
Program_To_Run_Working_Dir_2=C:\Program Files (x86)\VideoLAN\VLC\
Program_To_Run_MaxMinHide_2=
[Exit]
Restore_Windows_On_Exit=True
Process_Name_To_Close_1=
Program_To_Run_Target_1=vlc.exe vlc://quit
Program_To_Run_Working_Dir_1=C:\Program Files (x86)\VideoLAN\VLC\
Program_To_Run_MaxMinHide_1=

 

Worked on my setup, even though I had to setup the HS Startup Script. I don't use it. The "Program_To_Run_Target_2=" was added since your "Target_1" was running JoyToKey. I think that's how it's supposed to work. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. FYI- no Window10 notifications and a several second delay after HyperSpin shutdown.

Also, you did add the mp3's to the playlist you named "Background.xspf" and execute VLC and on the first tab in Preferences check "Allow only one instance", otherwise errors on attempting to shutdown (as I stated above).

[demonseed]

Hey,

Ok made some gains here thank you!... It all starts up fine, however on exit it does not close VLC... still keeps playing? Is there a different way to close it? Also instead of mp3 is it possible to auto start and stop a spotify profile?? instead of mp3?  I managed to find a vbs script and ran it outside of HS and it loads spotify and runs the playlist! I tried adding it like below but it only loads, wont auto play and wont minimize.. my programming skills suck.. maybe someone can help?  This is becoming a two item question now.. getting VLC/mp3 to work and now Spotify.  I would prefer spotify if it would load and reloaded hidden and play my playlist every time I go to HS.

[Startup]
Minimize_Background_Windows_Enabled=false
Window_Classes_To_Not_Minimize=Shell_TrayWnd,Button
Process_Name_To_Close_1=
Program_To_Run_Target_1=E:\hyperspin\utilities\joytokey_en\joytokey.exe
Program_To_Run_Working_Dir_1=
Program_To_Run_MaxMinHide_1=

Process_Name_To_Close_2=
Program_To_Run_Target_2=vlc.exe --random background.xspf --qt-start-minimized
Program_To_Run_Working_Dir_2=C:\Program Files (x86)\VideoLAN\VLC\
Program_To_Run_MaxMinHide_2=

[Exit]
Restore_Windows_On_Exit=True
Process_Name_To_Close_1=
Program_To_Run_Target_1=
Program_To_Run_Working_Dir_1=

Program_To_Run_Target_1=vlc.exe vlc://quit
Program_To_Run_Working_Dir_1=C:\Program Files (x86)\VideoLAN\VLC\
Program_To_Run_MaxMinHide_1=

 

Here is the vbs script.. in HS Spotify loads but it does not auto play. I also tried making it #1 in the start settings instead of joy2key.   When I run the script outside of HS it works? I almost wonder if it loses focus or something in HS?

Set WshShell = WScript.CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
Comandline = ":\Users\Rando\AppData\Roaming\Spotify\Spotify.exe"
WScript.sleep 2000
CreateObject("WScript.Shell").Run("spotify:user:demonseed2:playlist:3A0de2AHwfRBNLe46ZJvbjYn")
WScript.sleep 3000
WshShell.SendKeys " "

[wesfranks]

Did you execute VLC manually and on the first tab in Tools--Preferences, then put a check in the box beside the "Allow only one instance"? This needs to happen for the shutdown command to work.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Don't Forget To Save!!!!

[demonseed]

Well I verified it.. all set up. loads up but refuses to close  I have verified that the settings in VLC are correct as posted above.  I noticed the quick exit is Ctrl+Q is there a way to send that combo?  I am not understanding why it is not working.  Does it make a difference if I am using the latest VLC and windows 7?

Any suggestions on the spotify idea?

 

[Startup]
Minimize_Background_Windows_Enabled=false
Window_Classes_To_Not_Minimize=Shell_TrayWnd,Button
Process_Name_To_Close_1=
Program_To_Run_Target_1=E:\hyperspin\utilities\joytokey_en\joytokey.exe
Program_To_Run_Working_Dir_1=
Program_To_Run_MaxMinHide_1=

Process_Name_To_Close_2=
Program_To_Run_Target_2=vlc.exe --random background.xspf --qt-start-minimized
Program_To_Run_Working_Dir_2=C:\Program Files (x86)\VideoLAN\VLC\
Program_To_Run_MaxMinHide_2=

[Exit]
Restore_Windows_On_Exit=True
Process_Name_To_Close_1=
Program_To_Run_Target_1=
Program_To_Run_Working_Dir_1=

Program_To_Run_Target_2=vlc.exe vlc://quit
Program_To_Run_Working_Dir_2=C:\Program Files (x86)\VideoLAN\VLC\
Program_To_Run_MaxMinHide_2=

[wesfranks]

I used cut/paste from your last post. It failed as you said. Working backward from that to my post above (with suggested bold text to use), it seems that HS Startup Script will not execute the [Exit]"Program_To_Run_2=", with no values (ex.- vlc.exe vlc://quit , etc.) in "Program_1". With blanks in the [Exit] section Program_1, it just ignores the exit command for Program_2 and doesn't kill VLC.

 

In the [Exit] section only, try:

[Exit]
Restore_Windows_On_Exit=True
Process_Name_To_Close_1=
Program_To_Run_Target_1= vlc.exe vlc://quit
Program_To_Run_Working_Dir_1= C:\Program Files (x86)\VideoLAN\VLC\

One program to kill, only one entry. It went from not working (with your cut/paste text) to working (after substituting mine). Good Luck.

[jfp]

Look at my thread its easier   used media player classic klite edition in start up programs with these param C:\hyperspin\music\hyperspin.m3u /nofocus /minimized works like a charm also i set it to hidden

[wesfranks]

The more methods, the merrier.

[jfp]

Does the exit program in hyperhq stop the program when you enter a game? I found it very annoying when i simply launched mpc and it plays over ingame music :/ thats why i went with the other route to pause the music when i enter a game and resume when i exit back into hyperspin.