
This is the width of your overlay image, in pixels.

Note that this overlay will always be placed on top of the track’s artwork, so don’t forget to use alpha transparency in your overlay image, otherwise you’ll not see your artwork! Overlay is typically used to add a shadow around the artwork and some lighting effects on top of artwork. If your CoverType is equal to 0, please define the Background value to “null”. This setting defines the overlay image to use in your theme. Only one theme should use this setting (already embedded into TunesArt).ġ is for a theme with an overlay image (see “Background” setting), but no mask.Ģ is for a theme with an overlay image and a mask. Second image will show you all size/position settings (artwork and theme images).Ġ is for a plain artwork, without any other theme image. First image explains that all your theme images are always displayed on top of music track artwork. Here are some explanations on how themes work. You can download an example of a ist file here : SettingsTemplate.zip The only required files are “ist” (define all themes settings) and “preview.png” (used to display a theme preview in TunesArt preferences).
#Tunesart windows mac os x#
To create such a bundle, first create a folder with Mac OS X Finder, then add “.coverStyle” at the end of the folder name.Īll your themes files will be stored in this bundle. Themes are just a bundle with a special extension.
#Tunesart windows how to#
Here, you’ll learn how to create a theme. These themes can be installed easily, just by double-clicking on the file. TunesArt also supports external themes, stored in a bundle with a “coverStyle” extension. Two modes are offered: normal mode and ‘Now Playing’ mode which does not affect your musical profile.By default, 5 themes are embedded in TunesArt since version 1.0 released in october 2010.

You dreamt of your own radio station? With Last.fm and scrobbling feature of TunesArt, it will now be possible! You’ll be able to publish track name and other information, right on your Last.fm profile. For sure, everything can be performed automatically (download and save). You love to sing on your favorite tracks? Then, TunesArt is just what you want! A specific window can be opened, with tracks’ lyrics inside and if the track has no lyrics, download them automatically from LyricWiki and save them in track file. Have you ever been frustrated to quit your keyboard just to perform some basic actions, like volume control, playing next track or changing rating? With TunesArt, you’ll save your time with keyboard shortcuts, available for main features.

Instead of opening iTunes to play a particular track, use the TunesArt ‘fast search’ feature : enter your keyword, for example a part of track name or artist name, and results will be displayed instantly! In addition, everything can me performed just with your keyboard. If you’d prefer, display a Growl notification instead of TunesArt own notification ! Then, you’ll know the track name, artist, album, duration, rating and even cover art. When a new track starts playing in iTunes, a beautiful notification can be displayed in the top-right corner, under TunesArt icon in menubar. And you can display iTunes player controls when hovering cover art. Information displayed under the cover art are fully customizable (track name, artist, rating…).
#Tunesart windows skin#
The feature are :ĭisplay the cover art of current track, right on your desktop, and choose a skin among 4 available skins (classic, CD case, Vinyl cover, 3D perspective).

Tune Art is a ideal companion for iTunes.
