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Ultimate Superstar
Rudi
Ultimate Superstar
May 9, 2020
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Your tracks, without gaps!

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  • May 9, 2020
  • 92 replies
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Do you know those albums where you can't figure out when a track starts and ends? Melodies seamless moving from one to another, like an eager humming-bird :dove: from flower :rosette: to flower :blossom: … :violin::musical_score:


Of course you do!

Put the philosophical moment aside, you've been asking us about this feature for quite some time now  :bellhop::hammer:

We've worked and worked hard to finally deliver to you a standard you deserve: Gapless playback. :v_tone2:

The feature isn't surely new to the world but it took some sweat to be implemented in our super vast catalogue. In fact, we're doing this gradually so that your listening experience runs smoothly, without any hiccups - literally :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye: :fog:

For those who aren't familiar with the technical stuff, this is what we're talking about:

  • Audio formats such as MP3 and FLAC add tiny little gaps of silence before and after the track, which can be disruptive to listening when the content recorded wasn't intended to have gaps between each track -  a good example being a recording of a live album or concert.  Gapless playback will remove these gaps at the beginning and end, to offer an improved listening experience.

For now, this is for our mobile Android and iOS apps - and for HiFi users only. This is because our FLAC catalogue doesn't need re-encoding (the tracks are ready for the feature) but our MP3's will need some polishing before everyone can enjoy it. And remember, there's no need to switch anything on, we've taken care of that for you :wink:

So if you're on Android and can't wait, update your app to 6.2.1 (you must be a Beta user) and if you're on iOS, this should already be a part of your life but if it isn't, you just need to wait a bit longer  :calling:

For our desktop app and web users, don't worry, we're finishing it too :thumbsup_tone2::nerd:

What's the first album you're listening to? Let us know below!

I think you'll know my choice :smile:

Not on HiFi? Check out our offers here :raised_hands_tone2:

Can't wait to get your Premium subscription on gapless too? Please see here for more info :smiley:

It's being rolled-out gradually - so wait for your turn :stuck_out_tongue:

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    Rob Igo
    Ultimate Superstar
    Rob Igo
    The OG
    June 14, 2020

    I'm on Android Beta, still not got it either so you're not alone!

     

    I'm a "Deezerhead" (fanboy) and just love music! (Please note even though I love all things Deezer I do not work for Deezer and therefore cannot assist with account issues etc.)
      Rising Star
      Mirokrijo
      Rising Star
      June 15, 2020

      Working! On iOS. Great!

      thanks 😄

        Roadie
        MarkJPalmer
        Roadie
        June 18, 2020

        HI, still not feeling the love. I have become a android beta user version 6.2.4.69 and still do not have gapless. Samsung A8+

        WHat am I doing wrong???

        Rob Igo
        Ultimate Superstar
        Rob Igo
        The OG
        June 18, 2020

        Hi @MarkJPalmer 

        I’ve been told it’s still rolling out… hang in there I’m also waiting!

        I'm a "Deezerhead" (fanboy) and just love music! (Please note even though I love all things Deezer I do not work for Deezer and therefore cannot assist with account issues etc.)
          Hitmaker
          schlambo
          Hitmaker
          June 20, 2020

          Got another few weeks on my sub before it expires, thought I'd see if finally gapless was available. Updated my app to the latest beta. Nothing. 

           

          Back to Tidal. 

          Rudi
          Ultimate Superstar
          RudiAuthor
          Ultimate Superstar
          June 22, 2020

          Android rollouts reached 50% by the end of last week @schlambo we sincerely appreciate your feedback - but bear in mind that we have a massive FLAC catalogue and we'd hate to break things up and disappoint you that way :confused:

            Roadie
            Jean-Marc Bottaro
            Roadie
            July 4, 2020

            it is quite disapointing not having a gapless playback option. when will you fix this?

            Rudi
            Ultimate Superstar
            RudiAuthor
            Ultimate Superstar
            July 6, 2020

            We're getting there @Jean-Marc Bottaro!

            We've implemented it for HiFi users across the entire catalogue if you use the iOS app. Android users are following and we're also working on encoding our MP3 catalogue for Premium and Family subscribers, at the same time we develop gapless for desktop users :v_tone2:

              Ultimate Superstar
              hpguru
              Ultimate Superstar
              July 6, 2020

              We're getting there @Jean-Marc Bottaro!

              We've implemented it for HiFi users across the entire catalogue if you use the iOS app. Android users are following and we're also working on encoding our MP3 catalogue for Premium and Family subscribers, at the same time we develop gapless for desktop users :v_tone2:

              Thank you, I am just for few days on Premium, I am already imrpessed by new features coming!

                Guitar Hero
                Tecko
                Guitar Hero
                October 30, 2020

                Please add it to android tv also. And also on the desktop apps (win10)

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