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Rockbox is an alternative firmware for many MP3 players, including the [[iPod]]. | Rockbox is an alternative firmware for many MP3 players, including the [[iPod]]. | ||
It has some advantages over the original firmware | It has some '''advantages''' over the original firmware: | ||
* It can play more audio formats (FLAC, OGG, MIDI, etc) | * It can play more audio formats (FLAC, OGG, MIDI, etc) | ||
* Its visual appearance can be customized | * Its visual appearance can be customized | ||
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* When connected to a computer, it appears as a simple USB drive. One can just drag-and-drop music files onto it. In contrast, the original firmware requires either iTunes or macOS Finder to copy music to the device. | * When connected to a computer, it appears as a simple USB drive. One can just drag-and-drop music files onto it. In contrast, the original firmware requires either iTunes or macOS Finder to copy music to the device. | ||
It also has some disadvantages: | It also has some '''disadvantages''': | ||
* The controls are less intuitive than the original firmware. | * The controls are less intuitive than the original firmware. | ||
** Once you get used to the controls, you might prefer them! | ** Once you get used to the controls, you might prefer them! | ||
Revision as of 20:14, 29 May 2025
Rockbox is an alternative firmware for many MP3 players, including the iPod.
It has some advantages over the original firmware:
- It can play more audio formats (FLAC, OGG, MIDI, etc)
- Its visual appearance can be customized
- For example, this theme adds the release year to the While Playing Screen.
- When connected to a computer, it appears as a simple USB drive. One can just drag-and-drop music files onto it. In contrast, the original firmware requires either iTunes or macOS Finder to copy music to the device.
It also has some disadvantages:
- The controls are less intuitive than the original firmware.
- Once you get used to the controls, you might prefer them!
- The themes are community-sourced (even I have made one), and vary wildly in aesthetic and quality.
Controls
The controls on Rockbox differ from the original firmware.
TODO: Finish this section.
Here's how we'll refer to the buttons in this section:
| iPod Hardware | Rockbox |
|---|---|
| Menu | [North] |
| Play | [South] |
| Forward | [East] |
| Back | [West] |