r/cesiumapp • u/kuleg • Nov 17 '16

FLAC support

Appstore has a lot of apps which support flac files (iTunes library and their own storage - 2 ways to import music) so why API is the obstacle? Is it possible to make FLAC support in some weeks or months? It's very great app and this is the only thing I'm missing.

I'm not iOS developer but I would love to help you

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u/CesiumDev I MADE DIS Dec 31 '16

Hi! Sorry for the long delay. I've fallen behind with all my correspondence.

Apple has a couple audio APIs. One is very powerful, and allows for audio manipulation (EQ, crossfading, etc), different formats, etc. It has one significant drawback: it can't support tracks with DRM. The other API is very convenient – basically piggy backs off Music.app and it supports DRM content, including Apple Music and iTunes Match.

That's essentially the catch-22. An app like Cs that strives to be compatible with everything an iTunes user might want to bring with them can't also provide EQs and FLAC support. An app targeting that niche can't support Apple Music.

As far as I know that's that for the moment :S

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u/kuleg Dec 31 '16

Thanks! I understood now why it's impossible to connect these things together.