control amarok in gnome with multimedia keys

[harty83]

I use amarok in gnome because I like it better than the other players. Does anyone know if it is possible to get my multimedia keys to control amarok (play,pause,stop,volume,forward,back, etc)? They will control rhythmbox of course but not amarok.

Thanks!
Alan

[mand0]

Is this for a laptop or keyboard?

Seems like you're missing some essential kde packages.

[harty83]

Is this for a laptop or keyboard?

Seems like you're missing some essential kde packages.

It is for a desktop. I doubt that it is a kde package because I have the complete kubuntu installed also. Of course the keyboard works with amarok while in kde but I prefer gnome.

Thanks!

[lukew]

I use amarok in gnome because I like it better than the other players. Does anyone know if it is possible to get my multimedia keys to control amarok (play,pause,stop,volume,forward,back, etc)? They will control rhythmbox of course but not amarok.

Thanks!
Alan

There is an option to capture the keys and assign them to different functions.

[strabes]

I wrote a blog post about (something close to) this awhile ago. Basically you use gconf editor to set up commands for certain buttons.

http://strabes.wordpress.com/2006/11/13/create-custom-keyboard-shortcuts-in-ubuntu/

You'll just have to find out the names of your multimedia buttons which you should be able to do with System, Preferences, Keyboard Shortcuts. The commands for amarok are "amarok --previous" etc etc. Just type "amarok --help" to see the rest.

[BrowneR]

I have written an Amarok script to allow the use of multimedia keys in fiesty (and other gnome 2.18 distros).

There is no fuss at all - just load the script into amarok's script manager and configure the keys in
system-->preferences-->keyboard shortcuts

done.

get it here http://kde-apps.org/content/show.php/Gnome+Multimedia+Keys?content=60910
or install it directly from the Amarok script manager - its called "gnome multimedia keys".

this should be the fastest way to get it working.

any problems just send me a pm.

hope this helps. would love your feedback and bug reports.

[harty83]

Thanks! That works like a charm for me!

[hmsf]

Thanks!! It's working fine for me too!

[crazy ivan]

Thanks a lot. I got it via Script-manager and before that some keys would not work properly.

[tresdey]

Thanks a lot!! its works for me too!!!

[BrowneR]

glad people are still finding it useful.

[Luis Macias]

Thanks! the script worked for me too

[MxGB]

Thanks, script worked for me.

[mattismyname]

Thanks! Worked beautifully.

Edit: Worked in Hardy. Wish it were installed by default.

[hermes0710]

Is there anything similar for kaffeine too?

[BrowneR]

Is there anything similar for kaffeine too?

I myself don't know of anything however as the author of the Amarok script i'm sure it could easily be adapted for kaffeine.

I personally use VLC/Mplayer for most video duties but when I get a minute I'll install kaffeine and have a poke around. It's exam time for me at the moment so dont expect anything too soon ;)

[BrowneR]

Is there anything similar for kaffeine too?

OK, I have managed to put together a script (http://chris.scotland.googlepages.com/) that enables the use of multimedia keys in Kaffeine. It's adapted from the Amarok script I made and packaged up with a little installer.

Let me know if you encounter any problems with it.

Cheers.

Get it HERE (http://chris.scotland.googlepages.com/)

[hermes0710]

@Browner

Thank you very much! Weldone=D>

[BrowneR]

@Browner

Thank you very much! Weldone=D>

A pleasure :)