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XBMC has the ability to access music from a variety of sources both local and network. Outlined below are the various possible sources for audio content that are supported. | XBMC has the ability to access music from a variety of sources, both local and on a network. Outlined below are the various possible sources for audio content that are supported. | ||
For information on what audio formats are supported, please consult the integrated audio player information, [[Audio Players - PaPlayer, MODPlayer and Mplayer|here]]. | |||
== | ===XBOX Local HDD=== | ||
You can play files directly from your XBOX hard drive. Be aware that the XBOX filesystem has limitations of filename length and directory size. | |||
==[[ | ===[[Configuring PC Shares]]=== | ||
XBMC is able to play files directly off your remote computer hard drive without copying or special software. XBMC supports various file sharing techniques. | |||
==[[ | ===[[iTunes (Daap)|Sharing your iTunes Library]]=== | ||
iTunes has its very own library sharing protocol, DAAP. It allows you to play audio files stored in your PC or MAC iTunes library. DAAP does have some limitations, including crossfading due to protocol structure. | |||
==[[ | ===[[Bookmarks#Microsoft Soundtracks|Playing your MS Soundtracks]]=== | ||
XBMC | The Microsoft XBOX Dashboard supports the ripping of audio to its own cd manager. XBMC allows you to play these files from the XBOX hard drive. Some limitations exist with these files including crossfading due to WMA filetype. | ||
== | ===[[Types of Bookmarks#shoutcast|Shoutcast Top 500]]=== | ||
Shoutcast.com maintains a list of the Top 500 stations on their listings. Through XBMC you can select and listen to any of these stations over your broadband internet connection. Free online radio at your fingertips. | |||
===[[Ripping CDs]]=== | ===[[Ripping CDs]]=== | ||
XBMC has a built in audio CD ripper. This ripper supports ripping to wav, mp3 and OGG vorbis formats and attempts to name your tracks using data sourced from CDDB.com. | XBMC has a built in audio CD ripper. This ripper supports ripping to wav, mp3 and OGG vorbis formats and attempts to name your tracks using data sourced from CDDB.com. | ||
Revision as of 23:44, 16 December 2006
XBMC has the ability to access music from a variety of sources, both local and on a network. Outlined below are the various possible sources for audio content that are supported. For information on what audio formats are supported, please consult the integrated audio player information, here.
XBOX Local HDD
You can play files directly from your XBOX hard drive. Be aware that the XBOX filesystem has limitations of filename length and directory size.
XBMC is able to play files directly off your remote computer hard drive without copying or special software. XBMC supports various file sharing techniques.
Sharing your iTunes Library
iTunes has its very own library sharing protocol, DAAP. It allows you to play audio files stored in your PC or MAC iTunes library. DAAP does have some limitations, including crossfading due to protocol structure.
Playing your MS Soundtracks
The Microsoft XBOX Dashboard supports the ripping of audio to its own cd manager. XBMC allows you to play these files from the XBOX hard drive. Some limitations exist with these files including crossfading due to WMA filetype.
Shoutcast Top 500
Shoutcast.com maintains a list of the Top 500 stations on their listings. Through XBMC you can select and listen to any of these stations over your broadband internet connection. Free online radio at your fingertips.
Ripping CDs
XBMC has a built in audio CD ripper. This ripper supports ripping to wav, mp3 and OGG vorbis formats and attempts to name your tracks using data sourced from CDDB.com.