Wednesday, July 23, 2008

TruFlow v1.0: a Coverflow-like music browser for the PSP

Screenshot of TruFlow PSP homebrew application - Image 1 Screenshot of TruFlow PSP homebrew application - Image 2 


If you're impressed with Apple's Coverflow User Interface (UI) for iTunes, then you can browse through your favorite tunes in the same way on the PlayStation Portable thanks to a new homebrew app from developer Da Merv.

Marking itself as the first version release of the program, TruFlow makes use of the same UI format as the iTunes music browser. To use TruFlow, all you have to do is add your preferred cover art for the song you have stored on your handheld. TruFlow will automatically index your music folder upon running it for the first time.

Anyway, here's a list of the application's controls for easier reference:
  • Cross: plays the selected album, select menu item
  • Square: stops playing the current song
  • Circle: pauses/plays the current song
  • Triangle: displays/closes menu
  • L/R: play previous/next song
  • Left/Right: browse albums one by one
  • Analog nub: scrolls through albums
  • Up/Down: change selection in menu
The developer noted that there might be a slight delay every time a song starts. There may also be problems when playing MP3s encoded at 320 or higher. If you encounter any bugs with the program, you can drop Da Merv a line by visiting the homebrew release thread through the link we've provided below.

As always, please don't forget the read the documentation included in the file bundle for instructions on how to install TruFlow into you PSP.

Download: TruFlow v1.0
Visit: QJ.NET's PSP Development forum