Homebrew developer Sakya has released an update to LightMP3, a lightweight audio player designed to save the PSP’s battery life while you playback a variety of digital music formats including MP3, FLAC, ATRAC3+, and OGG Vorbis.

Now officially out of alpha and into beta phase, the latest release features a number of improvements and bug fixes. Check the changelog below for a detailed overview of this beta release.

* libMAD is now streamed, no more file size limit (based on Ghoti MusicEngine.c in pspStacklessPython).
* Added FFWD and REW to libMAD
* Added volume boost to ATRAC3/ATRAC3+ format.
* Added volume boost to MP3 format via Media Engine.
* Added “Browse dy rating” in Media Library
* Added: Coverart from folder.jpg and albumTitle.jpg
* Fixed: USB connection
* Fixed button autorepeat time.
* Fixed numerous crashes (hopefully!)
* Fixed minor bugs…probably…I don’t remember :P

Download LightMP3 2.0.0 Beta 1

Sakya’s Homepage [Sakya]

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