New AIM MusicLink
UPDATE 6/9/08 11:00PM EST - The latest AIM MusicLink can be found at the home of AIM MusicLink. (http://www.gregsmind.com/musiclink)
I finished up a new version of AIM MusicLink version 2.0.0.4 last night based on feedback I was getting on the previous release. In version 2.0.0.4, I have added support for MediaMonkey, so AIM MusicLink now supports 7 different media players:
- iTunes
- WinAmp (version 5.5)
- Windows MediaPlayer (version 10+)
- Yahoo Jukebox
- Real Player
- Songbird (must manually install included extension)
- MediaMonkey
I have also fixed a few bugs. First the situation of the first character being cut off. I had real trouble reproducing a case where I saw this, but I figured during streaming of music to WinAmp or Yahoo is where this would occur. In addition I fixed a problem where your status could be set to “[Buffering…” if you were listening to AIM Tunes songs in WinAmp. I also added an “About” screen via the new IAccCommand flag AccCommandFlag_AboutUi.
Here is the new about screen:
To access the preferences click the actions menu as shown and choose “AIM MusicLink Preferences”
Once you set the preferences you will start seeing your status and profile updated like this:
You can download the plugin here and as always I appreciate any feedback you guys have.
Tags: AIM, AIM MusicLink, OpenAIM
November 8th, 2007 at 6:39 pm
i downloaded and installed the new update without a problem, but now it’s not working with iTunes and my version of AIM (6.5.4.16). i tried re-installing but it still doesn’t work.
November 8th, 2007 at 7:04 pm
Any way that we could get a way to not post what you are watching on these………….for those that might uhhh be watching things they dont want their friends to see…if you get the gist.
Sort of how Windows LIVE Messenger detects only MUSIC files…
November 9th, 2007 at 3:24 pm
I cant get this version to work either i am using aim 6.5.5.2
it it not showing what song i am listening to through iTunes 7.5
November 9th, 2007 at 3:30 pm
OK, I am using iTunes version 7.4.3.1. I will try testing with iTunes 7.5, it is completely possible that the API changed, but if so, shame on Apple, we would NEVER do that with Open AIM.
//shameless plug
November 9th, 2007 at 4:59 pm
another thing i woud like to add is i tried windows media player 11 and yahoo music jukebox and it still does not show what i am listening to either through the status message or profile.. very annoying
November 9th, 2007 at 7:16 pm
lol i like the screenshot of the buddy list
aim ad hack…
hackers….
hahaha
November 10th, 2007 at 7:12 am
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November 10th, 2007 at 11:37 am
i still can not get this thing to work i have all the preferences set like it shows in the screenshots
November 11th, 2007 at 3:52 pm
Any planned support for foobar?
November 14th, 2007 at 7:39 pm
Thanks alot, the 1st letter bug has been fixed wonderfully. Everything works like a charm.
November 15th, 2007 at 8:04 pm
Hello
This is still not working for me.. even in the aim 6.5 refresh beta
what can i do to fix this problelm if anything?!
November 18th, 2007 at 2:45 am
I think this idea is great but, will %song be brought back? I like to type custom messages in front of the song titles.
November 22nd, 2007 at 3:11 pm
any support for zune player? it would be greatly appreciated
love it btw!
November 23rd, 2007 at 10:37 pm
Windows Media Player 11
AIM 6.5.4.16
AIM Musiclink 2.0.04
Worked for the first song, showed the wrong song on the second song, and then failed afterwards.
November 25th, 2007 at 5:21 pm
I agree with Steve D. I like putting stuff in front or after the song titles.
or at least having a ♪ music sign so people that look at the status messages will get why it’s there. xD
November 26th, 2007 at 5:15 am
Aim 6.5, Itunes 7.5 same problem, it worked for the first song and then stopped.
November 28th, 2007 at 2:47 am
Cannot make this work with iTunes 7.5 as others are reporting… using latest version of AIM 6.5 and version of plugin found on this page.
November 28th, 2007 at 4:09 am
Same problem as Chillin. Any chance you’re working on this?
Also, does anyone know of any plugins that would be able to show what you’re watching from Windows Media Center similar to this plugin? I know this one does WMP but since I don’t really use that, it’s not what I’m looking for.
December 6th, 2007 at 7:48 pm
Works for me, NEW aim and NEW iTunes, make sure you read the FULL tutorial on how to install. GREAT plug in thank you!
December 7th, 2007 at 3:24 pm
I love that you’re keeping this type of thing alive (I have some perverse need to let the world know what I’m listening to), but I’ve got to go with J and Steve D: the best part about the old myPlaylist plugin was the fact that you could sneak that track title into your profile wherever and however you wanted to. %song let you place the thing and modify it with whatever font attributes you pleased. I think it’s great that it goes in your status when you’re not away, but seriously, we need more options than the obligatory size 14 black Arial tacked on at the end.
Don’t get me wrong–I appreciate your work on this, but I’ve got to imagine that the code for that can’t be that complex, and I think it’d make a lot of people happy. I know it would for me.
Seriously, though, thanks for once again enabling my bizarre musical exhibitionist fetish.
December 7th, 2007 at 3:37 pm
…Also, when I change tracks while I’m away, the track title seems to preempt my away message, and the only way I can get it back is to come back from away and go away again.
December 13th, 2007 at 7:19 am
yes yes %song please…otherwise awesome work with the plugin
December 13th, 2007 at 8:26 pm
Alright, I have a REALLY big problem with Music Link in general, and your update hasn’t fixed it, but that’s not really of any blame:
Every time I enable Music Link to show what Music I am playing on my status, it ALWAYS shows a song in my music library that is the same one and I am not playing. Heck, I don’t even have WMP 11 opened when this shows. I currently have AIM 6.5 and 2.0.0.4 of your product, and after many un-installations of your product, the song continues to show unless I put on my away message or manually change my status.
I am sorry to bother you with a problem I myself just may be having trouble with, and the nuisance of seeing another call for a plea for a fix.
Thank you.
December 18th, 2007 at 2:53 pm
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December 19th, 2007 at 6:24 pm
Works great for me! The only thing, and I don’t know if this can be fixed, is that is shows the songs I’m listening to in the iTunes Store as well .. those 30 second previews, you know? Maybe that can be taken away. Otherwise, great job!
December 22nd, 2007 at 11:42 pm
Installed, enabled, nothing shows up in the status or buddy info. Using Winamp v5.35. Doesn’t work for me I guess.
December 24th, 2007 at 5:29 am
this plugin only works from your site… not on aims site… it took me forever to get it… i had to search for it and thats how i found you…
December 24th, 2007 at 9:06 pm
I have noticed that the plugin won’t display songs on AIM while running TeamSpeak 2 (Application). Both cannot run at the same time. Is there a fix?
December 28th, 2007 at 6:46 pm
Hey in the music file info, anything that has a (.) after it will only show up.
For instance if the file info said Kanye West - Diamonds Ft. Sierra Leone
Only Sierra Leone will show up in the status msg box. Is there anyway you can fix this?
Ty
December 29th, 2007 at 3:24 am
I am running Winamp v5.51 with AIM v6.5.7 and Im not getting anything displayed in my profile or status. Also tried Media Player and nothing was displaying.
January 3rd, 2008 at 1:58 pm
it’s showing up in my AIM plugins… but it is still not showing what song i’m listening to in my status or my profile. in the profile it just says I am currently listening to nothing, even when I am playing something. Is there something I need to set on my iTunes to make it work?
January 4th, 2008 at 6:48 pm
I’m using iTunes version 7.5.0.20 and AIM version 6.5.7.20 and Music Link is stuck on one song.
Also, is there a way to have it read only music coming from iTunes?
January 6th, 2008 at 6:06 pm
This isnt working with itunes 7.5 =(
January 8th, 2008 at 9:31 pm
I’m using WMP 11 and the newest version of AIM and MusicLink. I have all my settings right and the plugin is checked in both AIM and WMP, but it still doesn’t display in my buddy info, status, aways or anything. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
January 9th, 2008 at 4:07 pm
Same Thing Thats happening to sarah is happening to me..I made sure I restarted..I also made sure that my itunes is in the default folder (c:/program files/itunes) I’m running Aim 6.5.4.16 and Itunes 7.5.0.20
Someone Please Help me out. I would really appreciate it.
Thanks.
January 10th, 2008 at 11:39 pm
Yeah, I’m getting the same issue as Sarah.=(
January 23rd, 2008 at 4:10 pm
I’m using iTunes 7.5.0.20 and AIM 6.5.9.1 and nothing is appearing.
March 26th, 2008 at 6:27 pm
I’m using AIM v6.5.9.1; AIM Music Link v.2.0.0.4; and WMP v11.0
It was working for me a couple of weeks ago, now nothing!? It just stopped.
I’ve tried reinstalling Music Link, both from the AIM Plugin Site, as well as your version on here. Nothing is making it work. I went into the media player menu and noticed the plugin was unchecked for some reason… so I checked it back, then tried again… still nothing. If anyone has any suggestions, let me know!
June 24th, 2008 at 12:35 pm
so i downloaded, installed, and set my preferences…and all im getting in my info is “i’m currently listening to nothing.”
aim 6.5.9.1
winamp 5.531
July 6th, 2008 at 3:37 am
wish it supported foobar :[
July 12th, 2008 at 2:28 am
whenever i pause my iTunes or exit out of it, the last thing i viewed on windows media video comes up in my status even though i havent viewed it in like a week. how do i get it so it wont come up?