Using my R3 to test my Android app - your music builds with your real-life speed (looking for testers!)
Attached video is me riding my R3 with Midnight Engine running. The only edit was overlaying the in-app recorded audio onto the footage.
The in-app recording in this test doesn't fully match what I actually heard in my intercom. On the ride, the volume changes sounded clearer. In this recording, the quiet parts are much quieter than they really were.
Why: Android records the music at full strength, before the phone's volume is applied, so the app has to add the volume changes back in itself. In 1.0.2 it used a curve that made low volumes far too quiet. My 10% floor came out almost silent in the file. On top of that, my intercom has its own volume boost, which the phone can't see, so what I heard at 10% was much louder than what got recorded.
Couldn't find a rules page for this group, so if this isn't allowed just let me know and I'll take it down.
This is primarily inspired by the game Night Runners. I've always loved how its music behaves, the way it swells as you pick up speed adds another layer to the whole experience. I wanted that same feeling on real rides, so I built Midnight Engine.
It uses your phone's GPS to raise your music volume as you speed up and bring it back down as you slow, quiet at the lights, building through the gears, full volume at the top speed you set. Also helps with wind noises in high speed. Works offline with any music app (Spotify, YouTube Music, etc.) and only touches media volume, never calls or notifications. A speedometer with a music visualizer is included.
Not affiliated with the game, just a fan project. It's currently in a free closed test on Google Play and I need testers before it can go public. Use the same Google account for all steps:
- Join the group: https://groups.google.com/g/midnight-engine-testers
- Register: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.mckenyu.midnightengine
- Install: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mckenyu.midnightengine
Tap the speedometer to start, play your music on your prefer player, and try the sliders and themes. I'd love to hear how the volume feels at different speeds and how it works with helmet intercoms and earbuds on the R3 specifically.
Please stay opted in for at least 14 days. Feedback here, by DM, or through the private feedback box on the Play Store page. For bugs, your phone model and Android version help a lot. Android only for now.
Thanks and ride safe!