Rant: Bluesound, please finally give us multible speaker groups.

In 2024 Bluesound stated they were still investigating. They have been investigating for 5yrs then. So after 7 years now, no update.

I have all the Bluesound hardware to satisfy both home cinema use and music playback in a small apartment living room. But I have to remove fixed home cinema or stereo pair groups and re-pair a subwoofer every frickin’ time. That’s not acceptable when a simple code change would allow us to create as many combinations of the speakers we use - and a way to switch between them.

Bluesound claim that speaker groups are virtual. If they are, why can’t they coexist and only one being active at a time?

Maybe it’s time Bluesound embraced AI assisted development to increase their software development velocity…

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u/sneakinhysteria — 12 days ago

Using 2 Pulse Flex satellites in a home cinema group for music playback with sub+?

The answer is probably no, but I still want to put it out there.

I’m running a Soundbar+ with Sub+.

I’ve recently added 2 Pulse Flex 1st gen as rears. I’ve created a fixed home cinema group. And they work well for that.

I’d also like a separate setup where they play music with the sub, but without the soundbar.

Is there any way to achieve that?

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u/sneakinhysteria — 14 days ago

Moderator recruitment

Noodle nation!

We need more mods. In fact, we needed more mods for a long time, but yours truly was too busy to find the time to do so. I started out as mod 2. A few months ago someone contacted me to let me know that the original mod was banned from Reddit and so I’m the only mod right now, helped by 2 mod bots. Roger Roger.

For a 95k+ community, this is unrealistic. So we need a team, preferably across multiple time zones.

Right now, the primary goal is to find 2-3 experienced mods. Because frankly I’m not experienced enough in Reddit’s mod backend and its options to train anyone.

Once we have those onboard, we can add a few more for global coverage and diversity.

One thing is absolutely non-negotiable. Whoever becomes a mod has to share the anti-racing, hunting and breeding stance of the sub.

Application link: https://www.reddit.com/r/Greyhounds/application/

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u/sneakinhysteria — 2 months ago

Ordered a non-electric Editor Pro to replace my ailing VanMoof S3 - can't wait

Ordered a 2026 62cm Pro in Oat Grey yesterday from the official Cube webshop. I'm 196cm with a 92cm inseam. So it should fit fine.

I'm riding Vanmoofs for the past 8 years (S1 in 2018, S3 in 2021), alongside an Urban Arrow Cargo XL for bulky stuff. So all electric. But with the S3 developing yet another issue (this time my dropping out of gears under load, not an e-shifter issue) and having to take it indoors for charging, I decided enough is enough and I like to go back to basics and just have a fast easy to live with bike that always works. As I upgraded my UA to a Gates belt drive, I also wanted one for my daily, so really happy to have found the Editor.

The fact that Cube is Bavarian is a nice bonus - especially as a Bavarian in Amsterdam, having lived abroad for 20 years now.

Anything to look out for in the first days? I heard about spokes and poorly tensioned belts already.

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u/sneakinhysteria — 2 months ago
▲ 58 r/HearingLoss+2 crossposts

Updated: EarFix - a free hearing loss correction plugin (Mac AU, VST/Win VST))

https://github.com/sneakinhysteria/EarFix

Last year I built this in order to enjoy the same hearing loss correction in my DAW that my AirPod Pros delivered in iOS.

Musicians and engineers are not immune to hearing loss (quite the opposite - we are a high risk group). Yes, you can wear your hearing aids in front of your monitors, but with headphones, applying correction in the DAW seems like a much better idea.

I've just updated the plugin, added Windows support and fine tuned the correction model and added a basic mode to get you started easier. Unlike a few paid alternatives, EarFix works on the basis of your audiogram - your hearing test result. No separate test in an uncalibrated environment needed.

If you like to use this across your entire system for all output, you can use Sound Source (paid) or check out Curve (free and works great for me).

Hearing loss correction should not be a business - so this is completely free and privacy-friendly (no server).

u/sneakinhysteria — 3 months ago

Updated: EarFix - a free hearing loss correction plugin (Mac AU, VST/Win VST))

https://github.com/sneakinhysteria/EarFix

Last year I built this in order to enjoy the same hearing loss correction in my DAW that my AirPod Pros delivered in iOS.

Musicians and engineers are not immune to hearing loss (quite the opposite - we are a high risk group). Yes, you can wear your hearing aids in front of your monitors, but with headphones, applying correction in the DAW seems like a much better idea.

I've just updated the plugin, added Windows support and fine tuned the correction model and added a basic mode to get you started easier. Unlike a few paid alternatives, EarFix works on the basis of your audiogram - your hearing test result. No separate test in an uncalibrated environment needed.

If you like to use this across your entire system for all output, you can use Sound Source (paid) or check out Curve (free and works great for me).

Hearing loss correction should not be a business - so this is completely free and privacy-friendly (no server).

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u/sneakinhysteria — 3 months ago
▲ 17 r/IpodClassic+1 crossposts

I created a docker to sync my iPod Classic directly over USB with a music library folder on my Unraid server.

I wanted to sync my library by plugging my modded 6th gen with 1TB SSD directly into my Unraid server and sync from its local music library I also use for Plex.

Previously this was a beets, external drive and Mac iTunes dance. Now it just works directly. With web UI and auto mode.

Maybe this is useful for others.

https://github.com/brighterrealities/iPodSync

u/sneakinhysteria — 3 months ago

How can I export true to scale landscape notes?

I have traced physical objects and need to export the note without any rotation or other dimensional changes. What are my options? Ideally as a vector if possible.

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u/sneakinhysteria — 3 months ago
▲ 3 r/AFIB

Vagal AF? - and first multi-day episode in more than a year

M, 48y, diagnosed late 2024.

I had 2-3 week+ episodes and cardiologist confirmed it. In the years leading to it, I had the occasional Apple Watch alert, but I never trusted the Gen 6 much. Got an Ultra 2 in 2023 and that painted a much clearer picture.

Massive lifestyle changes followed. Lost about 25kg, stopped drinking alcohol completely and exercised more. I feel fit and healthy now. I’m 196cm tall and wide shoulders.

I had an angiography done (functionally insignificant 50% blockage, not linked to AF. Sleep apnea tests negative. My lipid levels are very low.

After the changes I only had a handful of short episodes, a few hrs or reports of episodes 8 didn’t even notice. So AFib felt manageable and a good reason to live responsibly.

It’s incredibly hot here for the last week and I’m back in a long episode since Sunday. Temperatures are in the mid 30s Celsius and for the first time I feel out of breath and dizzy.

I’ve done some AI supported research with my own Apple Heath data and the concept of vagal AF came up. Apparently my episodes are textbook VAF based on timing (nights, weekends) and physique.

I had recurring digestive discomfort for as long as I can remember and always feel that it is linked to my migraine. So I’m reading the reports of other VAF folks here and I’m having a massive moment of recognition.

Is heat a VAF trigger for others? Usually workout or sleep will help me reset, but it’s not working for me at the moment. Got a GP appointment on Monday to get another cardio referral.

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u/sneakinhysteria — 4 months ago

Looking for folks who run EMUS BMS and like a better iOS app with remote access

I’m running EMUS on my boat and ongoing car conversion.

I wanted remote access, remote BMS configuration and a central gateway for all other systems. So I built one based on a Raspberry Pi Zero 2W.

I also developed an iOS app that connects to the gateway online and via Bluetooth. CarPlay is on the roadmap for in-car dashboards.

I will add compatibility with the original EMUS bluetooth adapter to give people the option for just a better app experience.

If this sounds interesting and you like to help with testing, please comment and DM.

For full transparency, I currently plan to make the gateway code open source, but the iOS app will become a commercial product, likely at two price points (legacy and gateway mode). But this will take time so for now I’m just looking for feedback and folks open to test things.

u/sneakinhysteria — 4 months ago

Happy 13th birthday Chiquita! 🎂

Our first-adopted Galga Chiquita turns 13 today. She’s a lot slower than when we adopted her at 7. She’s got a heart murmur. Her arthritis is under control with daily pain killers. But occasionally she still gets zoomies and runs with Zebra who turns 14 in October. My first dog ever after decades with cats. I’m still not a dog person. I’m a sighthound person.

She’s stubborn, autistic and ever since I hugged her intensely when we first got home, she’s my dog and I’m her human. We even had to get Zebra so my partner would also feel like having a dog. She even learned to cuddle with the cat despite having quite a prey drive for her first years.

I know I won’t have many more years with you, but I promise we’ll make sure the time we have is happy. 🤎🧡🩶🤍

u/sneakinhysteria — 5 months ago
▲ 41 r/plexamp

Plex music on your Apple Watch: Wristrax is now live in the iOS App Store!

Hi all,

I'm very happy to announce that Wristrax has finally made it through Apple's App Store review. Sometimes it felt like developing the app was the easy part – but it's finally live.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wristrax/id6758014508

I'm super grateful for everyone here testing, reporting issues, and suggesting improvements. Due to the delays caused by the App Store review I included many of your suggestions in the first release. Thos who actively contributed will get a Thank You-gesture in their email in the next days

For those who missed my previous posts:
Wristrax is an iOS and WatchOS app that lets' you access your Plex Music, download specific albms and playlists to your phone and sync them to your Apple Watch for offline playback. Great for running, the gym, or anywhere else where you want your music but not your phone.

Feature highlights:

- supports server, home user and library selection

- connect to servers locally or remotely

- you can keep a larger selection of tracks on your phone than on your watch so you can change the watch content offline, too.

- transcoding to save space or leave tracks as is

- follow changes to playlists for incremental updates

- Apple Watch double tab gesture controls for pause and playback

- uses Plex API and Plex authentication, so no user data processing

Commercial Model:

You can try Wristrax for free, it allows downloading and syncing of the first 3 tracks of one Album or Playlist.

If you like it, you can unlock Wristrax for unlimited tracks for an annual subscription or a lifetime license.

File transfer to Apple Watch

Syncing tracks via Bluetooth is slow and opaque due to Apple's limitations. The best way to transfer tracks is to temporarily turn off Bluetooth on your Watch to force its connection to Wifi before you start the sync process. This significantly improves the transfer speed. Use transcoding to reduce file size to improve transfer times further.

Requirements:

Apple Watch 6th Gen+, iOS 17+ due to SwiftDB

u/sneakinhysteria — 5 months ago

Outside cat 1, Chiquita nil

Apparently some life lessons have to be learned and can’t be taught. Even at almost 13.

For example that outside cats don’t enjoy being sniffed at or tasted. Double punch, bloody nose. She didn’t scream and came back looking misunderstood.

Luckily it hasn’t affected the relationship with Starlord, her own cat.

u/sneakinhysteria — 5 months ago