What's the status of the mac system wide beta? I haven't heard anything in at least a month. I'm eager to test it and would appreciate an update on its progress. thanks!
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Mac System Wide Beta?
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hehehehehe... <evil laugh>
Mondayish. I'm writing the beta entry survey now. :D
Posted 3 months ago # -
Fellas,
There is just one tiny thing to fix in the SW beta before we launch. I've been testing the alpha builds and I'm pretty confident everyone will have functionality on first install. Here are a few of the details:
1) There will be a new audio output called DPS Reflector available in Mac Sound Preferences. When DPS is ON this driver is switched to be default output. When DPS is OFF, the last used output is restored as default.
2) There are Bass and Treble controls! A first for DPS.
3) The profile browser has product images with each profile.Here is how the beta program will work:
1) Fill out the beta entry survey (I'll supply the link in this thread) to receive the download link.
2) We will check the emails each day from the beta survey list. Everyone who currently has a DPS Plug-In activation will receive an activation for Mac SW. Activating Mac SW allows the use of the Profile Browser.
3) Each beta build will have an expiration date.
4) Please email all beta feedback to support@bmtdps.comI will be constructing the Help/FAQ pages here: http://www.dpsplugin.com/help/doku.php?id=mac_help
This is where I will post known issues, future features etc. as we progress through beta.----- UPDATE-----
I will be in Asia Nov 28 - Dec 10 so I won't be adding new Mac SW activations during that. While I'm away, please email support@bmtdps.com to request a Mac SW activation after you have finished the beta survey. Thanks!
Posted 3 months ago # -
Actually, Mac SW will use the same profiles folder as iTunes. They are interchangeable. I suggest turning off DPS in iTunes but there is no need to uninstall. The two play nice together.
--- UPDATE ---
Join the beta program! Follow this link to begin: https://app.icontact.com/icp/sub/survey/start?sid=1062&cid=842582
Posted 3 months ago # -
Actually there is no limit to only "city-themed" profiles in the iOS app. You can go to our site and download most of the same profiles as the iTunes plugin and then manually sync to you iOS device.
Posted 3 months ago # -
That being said, I have yet to make all of the profiles available from within Mac System Wide. I will be adding all profiles currently available in the iTunes Plug-In along with their pretty pictures.
If there is a profile you need and it's not in the SW browser yet, just download it in the iTunes Plug-In and it will be in the menu for SW.
Posted 3 months ago # -
nukefixer1
MemberSpecifically and I quote what it is saying:
Activation failed: The operation couldn't be completed. (Please visit the DPS Plugin website for more information. error-1.)
This is whats shown in the activation box, I have entered my name, email address and password and when I select activate, the error message is shown.
I know this is my correct email address and password!
nuke
Posted 3 months ago # -
lordsod
MemberSame Problem here:
The operation couldn't be completed. (Please visit the DPS Plugin website for more information. error -1)After that i get redirected to following website:
http://dpsplugin.com/error.php?error=2Is it possible that the Beta-licence isn't activated in our accounts? Do you (DPS) have to manually activate us (DPS iTunes User) for the System wide beta?
Posted 3 months ago # -
lordsod
MemberAnd since i am in "rant-modus" right now...
please make the system wide plugin a System Preferences pane. I want the great sound but i don't want another ugly icon (No offense!) in my menubar. A Profile Shortcut and Growl Support (Which Profile or "Content Profile" got activated) would be nice too.
So my rant-modus is now off.
Posted 3 months ago # -
nukefixer1
Membermattyp_101,
If that is true, having the activation license added to our accounts, why is it taking so long, hell I thought I was the only one with this issue, turns out, there are two other people with the same problem?
Wonder how many more are out there?
I know this a beta product, but surely something as simple as activation should be a done deal?
I have a DPS Mac license as well as two DPS windows licenses and also have it on my iPod Touch, so if its not fixed by tomorrow, I will remove the Mac SW beta from my Macbook Pro and wait for it to come out of beta, I can live with my DPS plugin for iTunes just fine.........
Posted 3 months ago # -
nukefixer1
MemberWell I just read on the beta page where it mentioned a reboot maybe required after installing the first time, did that and still receiving the activation error message,
"Activation failed: The operation couldn't be completed. (Please visit the DPS Plugin website for more information. error-1.)"
So rebooting did not correct the activation issue........
Hopefully, someone tomorrow from Bongiovi, (Monday), will come by and read my forum messages, as well as the messages from mattyp_101 and lord sod and correct our shared issues?
If not, goodbye Mac SW Beta....... you will be removed.......
nuke
Posted 3 months ago # -
Hey guys,
Sorry about adding activations so late. I was really sick over the weekend. That is why you are getting the "Activation Failed" message. I added activations to everyone's account who has the iTunes plugin this morning.
I see some great feedback in this thread. We are working on the next beta build now so keep it coming!
Posted 3 months ago # -
lordsod
MemberThanks Joseph,
now its activated and i'm really chuffed about it.
I hope you're feeling better now.Because of the Beta limitations (automatic turn off) i found a shortcoming in functionality with VLC.
If i start a avi file with DPS on and turn it off during the movie, i got nothing but silence. (I guess the bypass doesn't work)
Since this behavior shows only with VLC i don't know if you guys can do anything about it, but maybe you or one of my fellow Beta Testers have a tip for me.Posted 3 months ago # -
nukefixer1
MemberJoey,
I am still having the very same activation issue I previously mentioned and receiving the very same error message?
"Activation failed: The operation couldn't be completed. (Please visit the DPS Plugin website for more information. error-1.)"
Please provide some help and or direction of what to do?
nuke
Posted 3 months ago # -
nukefixer1
MemberI also am showing version 3 in the about box, is this correct, the latest version of Mac SW beta?
That brings up a question, how do we know we are running the latest update, do you notify everyone, do we go somewhere and check and download the latest beta?
nuke
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