Modo changelog

A new update for Modo, the ultra simple mod player application, is now out with a bunch of useful bug fixes as well as new functions to make using Modo a tad more simpler than usual. Homebrew developer wbb also added support for Atari ST, adding it to the lengthy list of supported files.

Here's the complete changelog for the October 14, 2007 modo update:

• Fixed bug in sid playback, some PSID were refused to play (Thx to Shazz).
• Press Start button in menu to toggle shuffle on/off.
• Menu browsing is now faster, hold up or down to go faster over time.
• In playback mode if you hold L or R it will also go faster over time.
• Added Atari ST support:

o YM files via Leonard's ST-Sound library.
o SC68 and SNDH files via Ben's sc68 library.

As always, refer to the Readme file for more information. Enjoy the download!

PlayStation Portable homebrew developer wbb dropped by QJ.NET PSP Development Forum and released a new version of Modo, the ultra simple mod player application. This new build, as always, comes with several bug fixes and a couple of handy improvements. The following changes were provided by wbb:

• Remote control support
• The menu browser is a bit faster (uses cache)
• Limited playlist option added (use Triangle button to select multiple directories / files).
• Choose a different directory after first start. Create modo.cfg and put into the first line the directory, eg: ms0:/PSP/Music
• Vorbis/Ogg support added (via libTremor)

You can find in the Resdme.txt file all the different formats supported by Modo. But for starters, here some of the more popular ones: 669, IT, MED, MOD, MTM, S3M, STM, and XM. The documentation should also provide you with the information needed in installing the program to your handheld units.

PSP homebrew developer wbb dropped by the QJ.NET Forums to announce a new update for the Modo ultra simple mod player application. The latest build for wbb's application carries an updated list of formats, and is now capable of playing several new files, aside from now carrying multi-playlist support:

*SPC (Snes)

• GYM & VGMz (Sega Master System / Sega Genesis aka Mega Drive / some derivats)
• GBS (Gameboy)
• NSF & NSFe (Nes)
• AY (Spectrum / Amstrad CPC)
• SAP (Atari XL)
• Mini-Playlist support, choose which subsongs you want hear for a multisong file (sid, nsf, ay etc.). Please see Readme.txt for details.

wbb explained that the increased support was due to embedding Blarggs' Game Music Emulation library. As a recap, users are reminded that Modo also supports the 669, IT, MED, MOD, MTM, S3M, STM and XM module formats. Users interested in picking up full details for Modo are advised to check the included file readme, and wbb's release thread over at the QJ.NET PSP Development Forums.

Homebrew developer wbb has released an update for Modo, the "ultra simple mod player" for the Sony PlayStation Portable, on our PSP Development Forums. This update includes the following new features and fixes:

• Directory browser improved. Shows how many modules are in a directory and the button description is much better.
• If a mod author put messages in instruments / samples / comment section you can cycle through via cross button.
• You can now scroll these messages if they don't fit on the PSP display, use up and down button.
• Before the module starts playing there is short delay now, so you can cycle to previous / next song without actually loading the current module. Use L and R button here. This allows faster file browsing.

There's also some great news for those who are interested in trying out Modo but have no files to test it with. In this new version, wbb has included one mod file - Jungle Bells - to get you guys started. Modo is compatible with 669, IT, MED, MOD, MTM, S3M, STM and XM module formats.

Please be sure to read the readme.txt file included in the download before you install Modo.

It's been a while since we had a mod player released 'round here. It seems that homebrew developer wbb noticed the same and that's why he came up with an ultra simple version known as Modo. The application is compatible with 669, IT, MED, MOD, MTM, S3M, STM and XM module format.

Being an initial release, wbb noted that the progeam has certain limitations. The few he specified include:

• Only 32 sample / instruments names (messages) are rendered. If a format supports more samples / instruments and the mod file author put messages there you do not see them. No scrolling atm.
• Also if author put messages in instrument and sample section the player displays the instrument section. No switch button atm.
• You not select / play indiviual files directly. You have to go through all files in directory in play mode.
• This is first release, I've tested with many mod files, but there is always possibility that you encounter bugs...

Despite those, we think that Modo is pretty much a useful application even at its current state. Among other things, the player knows three speed settings: normal, reduced, and extreme. The developer added that the Extreme speed setting allowed his PSP unit to run for eight hours nonstop.

Anyway, Modo comes with Readme file that has detailed list of all the player's other functions. It also has a keymap for browsing folders and playback. Be sure to read that first before installing this on your units.