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I made an app that changes your music volume based on your speed...

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whistler2020
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I made an iOS app called Swift Volume that changes your music volume based on your speed (doesn't matter if you're using Spotify, Apple Music, etc.). It makes it easy to talk with your friends at the bottom of a run or on the side of the hill.

Would love any feedback that fellow skiers have. Reviews are also welcome. Only for iPhone right now but will be posting one for Android soon. https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/swift-volume/id1490966335

**This thread was edited on Jan 15th 2020 at 3:19:26pm
Jan 15 2020 3:18PM
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Trizz
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whistler2020I made an iOS app called Swift Volume that changes your music volume based on your speed (doesn't matter if you're using Spotify, Apple Music, etc.). It makes it easy to talk with your friends at the bottom of a run or on the side of the hill.

Would love any feedback that fellow skiers have. Reviews are also welcome. Only for iPhone right now but will be posting one for Android soon. https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/swift-volume/id1490966335

**This thread was edited on Jan 15th 2020 at 3:19:26pm

Sick idea, I only skied once with music and it got me real hyped up, but just on one ear cause I’d like to hear everything around me too.
Jan 15 2020 3:21PM
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msg
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Not a bad idea, but is this going to randomly turn it up to 100 and make me deaf?
Jan 15 2020 3:31PM
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SofaKingSick
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that's a great idea
Jan 15 2020 3:39PM
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oldmanski
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Pretty cool! I just down loaded it and I will give it a test later on.
Jan 15 2020 4:01PM
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SnickleFriz
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Dope. Will give feedback.
Jan 15 2020 4:08PM
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xxACIDTRIPxx
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This is what I need in my life
Jan 15 2020 4:15PM
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bRADon
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Genius, stoked to give it a try.
Jan 15 2020 4:46PM
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BayAreaJerry
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god bless
Jan 15 2020 4:57PM
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tsingtaofanatic
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Sounds like a really dope idea. I'll try it out and give feedback.
Jan 15 2020 5:10PM
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whistler2020
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spookkyyNot a bad idea, but is this going to randomly turn it up to 100 and make me deaf?


haha, no you should be fine
Jan 15 2020 5:19PM
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Msteury
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Sick!! Ima try it toooo🤷‍♂️ ,?!
whistler2020I made an iOS app called Swift Volume that changes your music volume based on your speed (doesn't matter if you're using Spotify, Apple Music, etc.). It makes it easy to talk with your friends at the bottom of a run or on the side of the hill.

Would love any feedback that fellow skiers have. Reviews are also welcome. Only for iPhone right now but will be posting one for Android soon. https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/swift-volume/id1490966335

**This thread was edited on Jan 15th 2020 at 3:19:26pm
Jan 15 2020 5:22PM
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theabortionator
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I tried it but my earbuds exploded because I'm fast as fuck.


Jan 15 2020 5:43PM
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chef_boyardee
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damn this is a really cool idea
Jan 15 2020 6:16PM
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partyandBS
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There was an app that did this like 5 years ago. Phone tech has gone a long way so hopefully yours is better. This one would crank on the lift and i wish there was a chairlift mode that could tell your going up at a steady pace. That one was cool but when i was skiing with the homies and stopping at every few features it was to much stop and go with the music. Hope yours is better! Gonna download now!!
Jan 15 2020 6:26PM
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GapersGoneWild
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Im stoked to try this out. such a good idea
Jan 15 2020 6:41PM
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whistler2020
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partyandBSThere was an app that did this like 5 years ago. Phone tech has gone a long way so hopefully yours is better. This one would crank on the lift and i wish there was a chairlift mode that could tell your going up at a steady pace. That one was cool but when i was skiing with the homies and stopping at every few features it was to much stop and go with the music. Hope yours is better! Gonna download now!!


Chairlift mode is a great idea, I was going to add that type of "uphill" sensor. Look forward to your feedback
Jan 15 2020 6:49PM
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michigang
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Noisapp did this and sucked, I'm hopeful for your app!
Jan 15 2020 7:03PM
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TRVP_ANGEL
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bro i tried this and some kid beside me yelled and it put my headphones on 100%...
Jan 15 2020 7:05PM
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ReturnToMonkey
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I understand working with different platforms is hard but when's it coming to the Play Store?

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Jan 15 2020 7:06PM
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HypeBeast
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Biggest question.... How much battery is this gonna use? Can it piggyback off of a ski tracking app to not use much more battery because GPS is already running? When used by itself will it burn power like a ski tracking app or less?

Just some things to consider. Fantastic idea though.
Jan 15 2020 7:23PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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Brilliant idea samsung when?
Jan 15 2020 7:31PM
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whistler2020
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Nice try... it uses gps not ambient noise from the mic
TRVP_ANGELbro i tried this and some kid beside me yelled and it put my headphones on 100%...
Jan 15 2020 7:36PM
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whistler2020
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...It uses a speed threshold that you set
ConesForBreakfasMaybe make it a threshold type thing? Like around 15 mph. So going slow and chairlifts still is quiet and you don't get less/more volume while you lose speed going off jumps and gain speed on landings. Also I understand working with different platforms is hard but when's it coming to the Play Store?

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Jan 15 2020 7:37PM
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hootsquad
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Hyped to try this out, I've always hated having to adjust my volume all the time
Jan 15 2020 7:39PM
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whistler2020
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Working on android as we speak
BigPurpleSkiSuitBrilliant idea samsung when?
Jan 15 2020 7:40PM
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tri_photo
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Looking forward to tryin this on Friday, hopefully! Give me some recommendations on volume percentages and the KPH, I’ll be skiing park, I use AirPods (anniversary present from my wife, no flex)

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Jan 15 2020 8:07PM
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typicaldenverkid
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I never heard anything...
Jan 15 2020 9:41PM
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theabortionator
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typicaldenverkidI never heard anything...


French fry my dude. That pizza is killing the jams
Jan 15 2020 9:43PM
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DesertStix
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Do I have fucked up ear shapes or something? I see people riding with AirPods all the time and the only time I tried, they starting falling off as the lift scooped me up. No way they’d stay on while actually cruising...
CK_MediaLooking forward to tryin this on Friday, hopefully! Give me some recommendations on volume percentages and the KPH, I’ll be skiing park, I use AirPods (anniversary present from my wife, no flex)

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Jan 15 2020 10:16PM
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Saucerboyshane
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wtf how r u supposed to listen to in the lift line
Jan 15 2020 10:36PM
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Msteury
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Haha nice catch!?🤣
whistler2020Nice try... it uses gps not ambient noise from the mic
Jan 15 2020 10:52PM
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Msteury
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Me too? There’s an accessory you can get that loops @the ear and attaches to the AirPods ! Works great!
DesertStixDo I have fucked up ear shapes or something? I see people riding with AirPods all the time and the only time I tried, they starting falling off as the lift scooped me up. No way they’d stay on while actually cruising...
Jan 15 2020 10:56PM
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Msteury
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Works great!!! 😍
Jan 15 2020 10:58PM
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f100prerunner
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Comp sci major? Cool idea lol
Jan 15 2020 11:02PM
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typicaldenverkid
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DesertStixDo I have fucked up ear shapes or something? I see people riding with AirPods all the time and the only time I tried, they starting falling off as the lift scooped me up. No way they’d stay on while actually cruising...


For real though, I feel like this app could seriously improve ones ability to ski. Ski a run and keep the volume at a high consistent level
Jan 15 2020 11:07PM
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Yan_skiing
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That’s a dope idea!
Jan 15 2020 11:32PM
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katrina
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Super cool! Lmk if you make an android or post your source code!
Jan 16 2020 12:01AM
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tri_photo
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DesertStixDo I have fucked up ear shapes or something? I see people riding with AirPods all the time and the only time I tried, they starting falling off as the lift scooped me up. No way they’d stay on while actually cruising...


I’ve never had an issue. I put them on under my balaclava and they stay put.
Jan 16 2020 9:01AM
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GrandThings
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Fucking awesome idea. I always pause my music in lift lines or waiting for my one-planker friends to strap in.

Downloading right now.
Jan 16 2020 9:07AM
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LukeTheWaffle
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Android?
Jan 16 2020 12:28PM
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SofaKingSick
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DesertStixDo I have fucked up ear shapes or something? I see people riding with AirPods all the time and the only time I tried, they starting falling off as the lift scooped me up. No way they’d stay on while actually cruising...


naw that's not weird at all. it's just luck re: how well the airpod shape fits you. my dad can't keep one in his ear, i ski, run, hike, and eat shit wearing mine and they don't come out. you just don't happen to have the shape of ear that it fits best. ive tried other brands that i can't keep in my ear
Jan 16 2020 12:31PM
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whistler2020
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LukeTheWaffleAndroid?

Yep, very soon. will update you when it's out.
Jan 16 2020 1:16PM
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NattyNine
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This is a clear sign that the shuffle era is indeed a thing of the past.
Jan 16 2020 4:25PM
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BayAreaJerry
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MsteuryMe too? There’s an accessory you can get that loops @the ear and attaches to the AirPods ! Works great!


so so so fucking dumb. why would you add cords to wireless headphones just use the wired ones and not have to worry about batteries when its cold
Jan 16 2020 5:04PM
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Msteury
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The attachment secures the air pods to your ear so they don’t fall out !!!!

there’s no wires!?
BayAreaJerryso so so fucking dumb. why would you add cords to wireless headphones just use the wired ones and not have to worry about batteries when its cold
Jan 16 2020 5:17PM
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Msteury
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MsteuryThe attachment secures the air pods to your ear so they don’t fall out !!!!

there’s no wires!?




Amazon.com
Jan 16 2020 5:21PM
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BayAreaJerry
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Msteury

Amazon.com


I still think this is clownery, but I understand now.
Jan 16 2020 6:38PM
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Msteury
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Hey bro when you’re a FAN!! You’re a Fan!🤷‍♂️😊
BayAreaJerryI still think this is clownery, but I understand now.
Jan 16 2020 7:21PM
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BambooSucks
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spookkyyNot a bad idea, but is this going to randomly turn it up to 100 and make me deaf?

Yes
Jan 16 2020 8:06PM
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1337
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I'll download, but only if you promise to sell my location data to the highest bidder.
Jan 16 2020 9:27PM
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