DAC Control Mode
Pine Player Pro offers six different *DAC control modes, allowing precise customization of audio quality and playback behavior.
DAC Priority Control Mode
This mode applies the audio file’s original digital format directly to the DAC settings.
By sending PCM data straight to the DAC without passing through the macOS system mixer, it delivers pure, unaltered high-quality sound.
For example, when playing a 16-bit 44.1 kHz file, the DAC input is automatically set to 44.1 kHz.
Equalizer Mode
This mode uses a dedicated digital filter before frequency processing to apply the high-quality 12-band EQ.
Selecting this mode is required in order to use the EQ feature.
OSF(Over Sampling Filter) Control Mode
The DAC is set to a fixed sampling rate in advance, and audio files are converted in real time to match that setting.
A high-quality resampling algorithm reduces digital noise and delivers optimal sound quality.
CSF(Custom Sampling Filter) Control Mode
Similar to OSF, this mode allows you to choose the optimal resampling filter based on your audio equipment and music characteristics.
Fine-tuning options provided by each filter help reduce ringing effects and further improve sound quality.
Multi Channel Mode
This dedicated mode is designed for multitrack audio formats such as DTS, 5.1ch, and 7.1ch.
Multichannel playback is handled through the macOS system mixer, allowing multiple audio devices to be combined and routed via Audio MIDI Setup.
Airplay 2 Multi Room Mode
Using AirPlay 2 multi-room functionality on the same network, you can select multiple AirPlay audio devices and play the same music simultaneously.
Open the settings screen and select the DAC Control tab.
* DAC
DAC, also called D/A Converter, is the acronym for digital-to-analog conversion circuit. It is an electronic circuit that converts encoded digital audio signals into an analog one (voltage, current, etc.) It is an important device that converts digitally saved music files into analog audio signals.
Equalizer & Bass Contrsol
If you wish to use the high-quality Equalizer of 12 Band, you must set the DAC Mode to Equalizer Mode as formerly mentioned.
When you want to emphasize or eliminate Bass, you can use the Dynamic Bass Control function.
It will be convienient if you press the “+ button”, enter a name for your settings, and save it. After you complete your settings, you must press the “Save button”and save your information.
Large Playlist View
The large-screen optimized playlist view lets you see more tracks at a glance, with the convenience of editing metadata directly within playlist cells.
Converter
Pine Player Pro provides a built-in function to convert music files.
It is also possible to convert the files into various formats and change the name of the file using metadata.
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Lyrics Synced to Music
Lyrics are automatically searched online and displayed, and when synced lyrics are available, they are shown in real time in sync with music playback.
Audio Track
Pine Player Pro plays files with dual Audio Tracks by default. So, you can implement the cross fade effect for your next music and convert and play sound sources of various formats in real time.
However, if you want to play music with the original sound (Bit Perfect) or play music that continues without separate tracks, such as classical music, you must use a single Audio Track.
*Single Audio Track is still an experimental feature and may affect stability.
Open the Settings screen and select the Audio Track tab.
Meta Editor
Pine Player Pro provides a function that allows you to edit album art and meta information for music files. You can also edit meta information in batches by selecting multiple songs in your playlist.