S9 Firmware 2.31 Beta2

ryan5268 · 07-24-2009, 02:25

Here's the firmware update a lot of people been waiting for.
Note that it's 2nd Beta firmware.

- Support gapless playback in MP3 files.

- Improved DivX3 playback performance and hours of continuous playback.

- Fixed the error that audio synchronization was not working properly when some AVI 2.0 files are
searched in 0 second.

- Fixed the error that some files display frame rate incorrectly.

- Fixed the error that audio plays faster than video in some video files.

- Fixed date created of DMB, DAB, and recording files.

Gapless playback in MP3 files.
1. MP3 Gapless playback is the uninterrupted playback of consecutive audio tracks without intervening
silence sections in front and end of files that are created while compressing mp3 files.

2. COWON S9 supports gapless playback in MP3 files that are converted by LAME MP3 encoder such as
type of plugins.

3. Gapless playback won't be supported, if original audio file contains silence part in front and end before
converting MP3 files.

download : http://www.cowonglobal.com/download/.../S9_2.31b2.zip

page : http://www.cowonglobal.com/zeroboard...&bmenu=support

Bug report thread can be found here: REPORT

rinzwind · 07-24-2009, 03:07

Let's have a party everytime there's a new firmware

/me takes out the beer, coca cola and potato chips

druntel88 · 07-24-2009, 04:30

this is gonna be offtopic

Schoefferhofer for erveryone!

but nice to see gapless mp3 support

Berserker · 07-24-2009, 05:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by rinzwind

Let's have a party everytime there's a new firmware

/me takes out the beer, coca cola and potato chips

Great ! I'm bringing chorizo, peanuts, anchovies, Ricard and Muscat

B_L · 07-24-2009, 06:03

Oh YES! Thanks a huge bunch!

Mr. Black · 07-24-2009, 06:03

most awesome!! anyone able to verify the mp3 gaplessness?

B_L · 07-24-2009, 06:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dominic

most awesome!! anyone able to verify the mp3 gaplessness?

Not sure if it counts as a verification, but it's gapless for:

Artist - Paul Van Dyk
Album - In Between
Track Transition - 1 to 2, 2 to 3, 3 to 4
Bit Rate - 320kbps

No audible gaps!

'nw · 07-24-2009, 06:11

I have normal MP3s only, and they start one by one without gap. But the MP3s are "normal" ones, so I can't be 100% sure.

TheDarkSide · 07-24-2009, 06:38

This TOTALLY KICKS AZZ!!!!!

Mr. Black · 07-24-2009, 06:42

Now my only reason for not getting the S9 is my lack of funds! even if I sell off my touch I still won't have enough money...this sucks...damn recession!

4DThinker · 07-24-2009, 07:09

I have to say I'm VERY impressed with Cowon relative to the S9. This is the 12th update since 2.05 came out which I have dated to december last year. Even though several have been betas, each has brought something significant to the S9. Today my S9 is a far better device than it was last year! We knew gapless MP3 playback was inevitable once the 2.31b version had gapless for lossless formats. I can only imagine what else they are working on as a final "gift" to us in the 2.31 final version.

TheDarkSide · 07-24-2009, 07:11

Pink Floyd's "The Dark Side Of The Moon" (in mp3 of course) is friggin' GAPLESS!!!!!!!!

34.50 · 07-24-2009, 07:13

Cowon does it again, can't wait to update my player. I'm very impressed at Cowon, they seem to have taken user's suggestion in making the device better, and can't wait to see what they have in store for us for future updates. Keep up the good work Cowon

TheDarkSide · 07-24-2009, 07:53

Well, any doubts I may have had are all gone. Cowon, you now have a fan for life!!!

4DThinker · 07-24-2009, 08:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheDarkSide

Well, any doubts I may have had are all gone. Cowon, you now have a fan for life!!!

Wow! I think I see some light shining on the dark side! BTW, I've got that album. Now I'm going to have to dig it out and have another listen.

07-24-2009, 02:25	#1
ryan5268 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 31	S9 Firmware 2.31 Beta2 Here's the firmware update a lot of people been waiting for. Note that it's 2nd Beta firmware. - Support gapless playback in MP3 files. - Improved DivX3 playback performance and hours of continuous playback. - Fixed the error that audio synchronization was not working properly when some AVI 2.0 files are searched in 0 second. - Fixed the error that some files display frame rate incorrectly. - Fixed the error that audio plays faster than video in some video files. - Fixed date created of DMB, DAB, and recording files. Gapless playback in MP3 files. 1. MP3 Gapless playback is the uninterrupted playback of consecutive audio tracks without intervening silence sections in front and end of files that are created while compressing mp3 files. 2. COWON S9 supports gapless playback in MP3 files that are converted by LAME MP3 encoder such as type of plugins. 3. Gapless playback won't be supported, if original audio file contains silence part in front and end before converting MP3 files. download : http://www.cowonglobal.com/download/.../S9_2.31b2.zip page : http://www.cowonglobal.com/zeroboard...&bmenu=support Bug report thread can be found here: REPORT Last edited by Mr. Black; 07-29-2009 at 18:34. Reason: Added link to report thread

07-24-2009, 03:07	#2
rinzwind Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Netherlands Posts: 176	I love firmware updates! Let's have a party everytime there's a new firmware /me takes out the beer, coca cola and potato chips __________________ Got a Cowon S9? 29 Games: http://www.mediafire.com/?hmz03tq2nzx. 272 cosplay pixs: http://www.mediafire.com/?5nemmkmmjez Making a theme? Share! Want to earn money making a Flash app for us? Latest news: Wallpaper UI Pack by Claw

07-24-2009, 04:30	#3
druntel88 Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 131	this is gonna be offtopic Schoefferhofer for erveryone! but nice to see gapless mp3 support __________________ Meizu M6 + OMX 50 VC / AKG 420 / 450 Cowon S9 + FiiO E5 + ?

07-24-2009, 06:03	#6
Mr. Black ~~Title~~ Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kamp Krusty Posts: 3,981	most awesome!! anyone able to verify the mp3 gaplessness? __________________ Gone! Just like that!

07-24-2009, 06:11	#8
'nw UCI Designer & Programmer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Germany, Baden-Württemberg Posts: 2,386	I have normal MP3s only, and they start one by one without gap. But the MP3s are "normal" ones, so I can't be 100% sure. __________________ Current S9 Projects except for the Cowon App Center are stopped. http://iaudiophile.net/forums/showpo...&postcount=124 Current setup \| Cowon S9 Titanium 16gb + Audio-Technica ATH-M50, Sennheiser CX300 II Used UCIs \| Aero VTX, d.Touch, Klaus Browser, Klaus Picture Viewer

07-24-2009, 06:03	#5
B_L Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 7	Oh YES! Thanks a huge bunch!

07-24-2009, 06:38	#9
TheDarkSide Fighting The Powers That Be,.... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Queens Village, NY Posts: 683	This TOTALLY KICKS AZZ!!!!! __________________ Moto DROID/Cowon D2/iPod Touch 3G/Sony S639/iPod Nano+Nike iPod Mini & Video 5.5G+RB/Creative Z:VM/Sansa Fuze V2+RB Shure SRH750DJ/JVC Flats/Sony MDR-V900HD & V6 dbi-pro700 & 705/Ultrasone HFI-780

07-24-2009, 06:42	#10
Mr. Black ~~Title~~ Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kamp Krusty Posts: 3,981	Now my only reason for not getting the S9 is my lack of funds! even if I sell off my touch I still won't have enough money...this sucks...damn recession! __________________ Gone! Just like that!

07-24-2009, 07:09	#11
4DThinker Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 348	I have to say I'm VERY impressed with Cowon relative to the S9. This is the 12th update since 2.05 came out which I have dated to december last year. Even though several have been betas, each has brought something significant to the S9. Today my S9 is a far better device than it was last year! We knew gapless MP3 playback was inevitable once the 2.31b version had gapless for lossless formats. I can only imagine what else they are working on as a final "gift" to us in the 2.31 final version.

07-24-2009, 07:11	#12
TheDarkSide Fighting The Powers That Be,.... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Queens Village, NY Posts: 683	Pink Floyd's "The Dark Side Of The Moon" (in mp3 of course) is friggin' GAPLESS!!!!!!!! __________________ Moto DROID/Cowon D2/iPod Touch 3G/Sony S639/iPod Nano+Nike iPod Mini & Video 5.5G+RB/Creative Z:VM/Sansa Fuze V2+RB Shure SRH750DJ/JVC Flats/Sony MDR-V900HD & V6 dbi-pro700 & 705/Ultrasone HFI-780

07-24-2009, 07:13	#13
34.50 Respect my authoritah! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NY Posts: 517	Cowon does it again, can't wait to update my player. I'm very impressed at Cowon, they seem to have taken user's suggestion in making the device better, and can't wait to see what they have in store for us for future updates. Keep up the good work Cowon __________________ Cowon S9 16GB Zune HD 32GB HTC Incredible 8GB+16GB MicroSD Computer: Core i7 860 @ 4.0GHz, 8GB DDR3 CL7 RAM, GTX 260 SC, Intel 80GB SSD, WD 500GB Black HDD

07-24-2009, 07:53	#14
TheDarkSide Fighting The Powers That Be,.... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Queens Village, NY Posts: 683	Well, any doubts I may have had are all gone. Cowon, you now have a fan for life!!! __________________ Moto DROID/Cowon D2/iPod Touch 3G/Sony S639/iPod Nano+Nike iPod Mini & Video 5.5G+RB/Creative Z:VM/Sansa Fuze V2+RB Shure SRH750DJ/JVC Flats/Sony MDR-V900HD & V6 dbi-pro700 & 705/Ultrasone HFI-780

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