Lumin App-Qobuz Question

@tuberist, Thank you for emailing Qobuz and requesting an API for sort options by artist, etc.  I was a beta tester for Qobuz and have been requesting this capability since I started testing earlier this year.  I know they are working on the API but have been unable to get a finish date.  

I have already emailed Aurender and they are patiently waiting for Qobuz to release their API instructions. 

I also do not know how long it will take Lumin, Aurender, etc. to implement the API.  I am adding more favorites to Qobuz and sort options by artist name, etc. will make it much easier for me to find the album I want.  Thanks again.  

Now we wait.  

See response below from Qobuz Customer Support:

“Thanks for your follow up email. We are still working with our partners to deploy our new API. I don't have a firm date of the deployment for you. However, I can say that we are getting closer to the finish line. I would say to check back within the month”.  

This means, I hope, Qobuz is getting close to releasing their API to their 3rd partners.  I have no info on how long it will take for Aurender, Lumin, etc.  to update their software with the new API.  

Qobuz reports “Our API is completely revamping the whole system in order to provide first in class metadata to our third party partners. I don't have a time line for you outside of early falll 2019. I wish I could provide you with more information about it”.    

I do not know what the first in class metadata means.   Maybe our 3rd party Apps will have access to additional album info.    So, now we wait a little longer.  

I just emailed Qobuz Customer Support and asked for information regarding the release of the Qobuz Sort API.

I know the Qobuz Development Staff is very busy.  They have been talking about the Qobuz API Sort Feature for a while and I am hoping it becomes available soon.   

Qobuz sort options by Artist name is a high priority feature (for me) and needs to be implemented.  I find my albums by artist name so sort options are required.  

  Thanks Howard for keeping me in the loop. I am going to give roon a try because then I’ll be able to get the sorting by artist that I need. Happy new year, Larry Kennedy Tuberist