Idea for App or Widget?

[miked_in_canada]

Hey, I was just doing some work on my Mac and I was listening to iTunes.

It occured to me as a new song that it would be nice if the artist and song title popped up in a transparent way, sort of like how the text pops up on music videos when you watch MuchMusic or MTV.

Is there a widget or App that could perform this? It sounds simple enough to do, but I wouldn't know where to start.

As far as I know, nobody has created such a plug-in for iTunes.

 

[Heb1228]

There are several programs that do this, Butler is the name of one. Search versiontracker.com and you'll find at least 5 or 6.

Try here: http://www.versiontracker.com/php/s...earch&str=itunes+control&plt[]=macosx&x=0&y=0

Synergy is another one a lot of people use, but its not free. There are a few free tools.

 

[virus1]

or something to use growl to announce it.

 

[quigleybc]

There are several programs that do this, Butler is the name of one. Search versiontracker.com and you'll find at least 5 or 6.

Try here: http://www.versiontracker.com/php/s...earch&str=itunes+control&plt[]=macosx&x=0&y=0

Synergy is another one a lot of people use, but its not free. There are a few free tools.

I have butler.....how do you get it to do that?

There is a lot about Butler that I don't get....

 

[jeremy.king]

One word : SizzlingKeys

PS...one of my favorite apps for OS X

 

[Glenn Wolsey]

Synergy is what you want. http://wincent.com/a/products/synergy-classic/

 

[redeye be]

I vote for Growl.

GrowlTunes does exactly what you want, videoclip style info.
I use it in combination with quicksilver for quick access and changes.

Many apps for you to choose from, looks like you weren't the first to have this idea

Edit: and it's free...

 

[andysmith]

Another vote for Growl here - it has a 'Music Video' display option:

 

[cruxed]

One word : SizzlingKeys

PS...one of my favorite apps for OS X

WOW, SizzlingKeys just blew me away. (Hint: Aperture ad)

Thanks for the link, I love it

 

[20rogersc]

WOW, SizzlingKeys just blew me away. (Hint: Aperture ad)

Thanks for the link, I love it

Yup, it one of the best and most useful apps around.
However, it gets annoying when you're on someone elses comp, and you're trying to change tracks using the key combination
Download it now! It's awesome!

::20ROGERSC::

 

[redeye be]

Has anybody used Sizzlingkeys and Quicksilver here?
How do they compare?

(OT i know)

 

[20rogersc]

Has anybody used Sizzlingkeys and Quicksilver here?
How do they compare?

(OT i know)

I use SizzlingKeys for iTunes, and then launch everything else from QuickSilver.
SizzlingKeys only allows you to control iTunes, and Quicksilver is intended for applications, so I can't compare them that well

::20ROGERSC::

 

[redeye be]

Ok then, thx - should have taken the time to actually read about SizzlingKeys...
I can do everything i need with the Quicksilver/Bytecontroller/GrowlTunes Combo (and related applescripts).

 

[Erendiox]

One word : SizzlingKeys

PS...one of my favorite apps for OS X

Wow. I was looking for a free alternative to Synergy and this takes the cake. Awesome app. Much thanks for the link.

 

[cycocelica]

I don't know where I would be without Synergy. The keyboard shortcuts and the menu bar are so helpful.