JBGMusic
Version
2.0 (last update on Oct 2, 2011)
Rating
Compatibility
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29
License
GPLv2 or later
Non-Commercial
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Date Added
4 November 2008
Let your Joomla site be heard! This is a simple way to add background music to your Joomla site. To install module, just download, setup your audio files, setup the module, publish and voila! you have sound.
To add to content use the plugin version or install both, combine and enjoy!
Module Feature list.
* Allows you to loop background music/sound
* Put a list of audio files the module can choose from, so have different music everytime!
* Random Play or create a playlist
* Shuffle Play
* Very unobtrusive, you wouldn't even know it's there.
* For more control, you can publish the media controls
* Make copies (see faq) to have different audio lists for different pages.
* Audio/Music will continue on page changes. (Non-frame solution)
* does not require any modification of core module or any modules.
Known Issues: Audio resume is simulated only therefore pauses or skipping may occur between pages.
Plugin Feature list
* Ability to embed music in your content.
* Add the controllers, to have an alternative to reading, now your site is sight-challenged ready.
* Ability to autostart audio or give the controls to user.
* Have multiple copies in one document content.
Changelog:
10/2/11 Corrected to conform to W3C. It will now validate.
bug fix on temp files not being cleared from alternate temp dir
updated plugin to use new Flash player
updated plugin for J!1.6/J!1.7
9/29/11 New compact player to better match templates
Upgraded to J!1.7 (thanks to G. di Biase)
bug fixes
2/18/11 Fixed bug on multiple module instances.
2/9/11 Bug Fixes to the codes.
Corrected Unique Key not being recognized.
1/4/10 Added code to detect changes to audio list
Bug fixes
1/3/2011 Removed the J!1.0 version (accidentally deleted it)
12/19/10 Changed the player to a flash player
Autoresume on page changes (NEW).
Player change should solve browser incompatibility (Flash Required)
Change only applies to JBGMusic for J!1.5 module.
02/02/10 Added code to allow audio from different domains (please ask permission from audio owner)
08/18/09 - Code to clean up has been restored.
08/18/09 - Temporarily removed code to clean up temporary files as it causes a readdir error.
08/09/09 - Fixed a bug that prevents playlists from playing on Windows
Added code to clean up temp files
08/08/09 - Added ability to play playlists (arranged or shuffled play)
04/26/09 - Modified code to allow whole page to load before starting background audio.
Everything is perfect, except NO SOUND. And your website doesnt have any help for people asking how to get it to work...
Owner's reply
You can use the Contact Us from the website to get support for your problem. Also, please read FAQ under Troubleshooting for common problems and solutions. A lot of users have been able to contact us and get support, it is unfair if you have not even tried.
Small and light. Does not eat CPU resources. The best for backgroung music. Be aware of using large and massive MP3 files - that could interrups smooth playing when changing pages. If you are looking for playlist support and operation, i'd probably recomend another product. This product is for a smooth backgroung music for an entire site.
Hi,
I have downloaded this extension and used it on a website built for one of my clients.
Installation and set up was a breeze.
Background music worked well.
HOWEVER, after completing the development I have checked the validation which came up pretty shocking - as 11 errors, all in this extension.
So had to uninstall - what a shame. If it would validate it would be 5 star product!
I have downloaded this extension and used it on a website built for one of my clients.
Installation and set up was a breeze.
Background music worked well.
HOWEVER, after completing the development I have checked the validation which came up pretty shocking - as 11 errors, all in this extension.
So had to uninstall - what a shame. If it would validate it would be 5 star product!
Owner's reply
Hi, reviewed the code, and I have added modifications to the code so that it conforms and validates according to http://validator.w3.org/
Please see demo page.
This plugin and module are very easy to configure and use.
agreed with the rest as in it keep on restarting every time the page change.
agreed with the rest as in it keep on restarting every time the page change.
Owner's reply
Hello, you may want to check out the latest version 1.5. I have changed to a flash player and audio should continue between page changes.
I really agree with analographi
Well, its a music player, that is ok! Thats what it is and doesent differenciate from many others.
I would like to have a solution for background music which does not restart every time I click on a link on my site. Is there any solution to listen to the song while browsing (and clicking sublinks) at my website?
Well, its a music player, that is ok! Thats what it is and doesent differenciate from many others.
I would like to have a solution for background music which does not restart every time I click on a link on my site. Is there any solution to listen to the song while browsing (and clicking sublinks) at my website?
Owner's reply
Hello, you may want to check out the latest version 1.5. I have changed to a flash player and audio should continue between page changes.
Well, its a music player, that is ok.
But it's totally useless for real background music because it does restart the music everytime the user navigates somewhere else within the site.
But it's totally useless for real background music because it does restart the music everytime the user navigates somewhere else within the site.
Owner's reply
Hello, you may want to check out the latest JBGMusic version 1.5. I have changed player and audio should continue between page changes.
well,i just tried it...
it's simple,fast and i think i like it....
it's a fair enough plug in....hope it will get even better!
it's simple,fast and i think i like it....
it's a fair enough plug in....hope it will get even better!
Plus: Easy to install and excellent sound quality.
Minus: The plugin & usage instructions could stand some clarity.
Minus: The plugin & usage instructions could stand some clarity.
It's a shame this module is hid on the last page of this category. I installed it for someone just a few days ago and it works perfectly. I could not have asked for it to be any better than it is. It installs simple and is an all around good module.
Many thanks to the developers. I installed this one as a favor. Next time, I will be donating to the "Pizza Fund".
Many thanks to the developers. I installed this one as a favor. Next time, I will be donating to the "Pizza Fund".