Feature description:
I find myself wanting a way to tune the smart fades? Sometimes the fade can seem so abrupt and jarring. You can modify and customize normal fades, their fade curves and duration already. Having the option to still have the waveforms analysis in addition to those customization options allow the smart fade experience to be more transparent and customizable.
As it stands, the smart fade feature is promising, sometimes it works great, but the amount of times it sound like a normal crossfade is too great. It still has a long way to go for perfect.
Problem solved:
Smart fades are inconsistent, sometimes jarring,
Brought benefits:
Improves end-user control and experience.
Other application solutions:
I come from using Plexamp and their Sweet Fades feature. I assume that’s the closest thing to compare to the Symfonium Smart Fade use case. Having used Plexamp extensively and Symfonium for some time now, here are some observations:
Plexamp’s implementation is so seamless, even with drastically different genres and it has made the very act of listening to music fun. Plexamp’s Sweet Fades almost NEVER fail, they always sound perfect every time. The main difference I’ve noticed is that Plexamp’s fades can start and last much longer than I’ve heard with Symfonium, it makes the fades seem a lot more seamless and smooth.
I understand Plexamp has the advantage of server-side processing, and I'm not sure if this effect is something that just a benefit of that added power.
Additional description and context:
I understand the feature is relatively new to symfonium. I submitted a similar content in the smart fade feedback thread, but am assuming that isn’t necessarily monitored this far after implementation.
Screenshots / Mockup:
