Our latest release is another testimonial to Roon’s unique versatility and flexibility. It delivers benefits across all our products and offers something for everyone. Roon’s new Playlist Improver relieves an irritating pain point for our playlist enthusiasts. Roon ROCK DIY’ers now have expanded connectivity options with the addition of HDMI and Thunderbolt support on NUC 12 and NUC 13. And ARC continues to grow and resemble Roon with today’s Folder Browsing feature addition.
Roon’s portable audiophile pocket system
Excitement for ARC builds significantly with each new improvement. Every week, more and more Roon subscribers discover ARC’s hidden treasures and express their delight. The shock and surprise some customers express are akin to finding a wad of forgotten cash tucked away in a pocket; ‘you mean this was here all the time, and I didn’t know?!‘ YES, ARC is a pocket-sized on-demand portal to your favorite music and Roon’s best features you can take and enjoy anywhere! Welcome, we’ve been waiting for you; look around, explore, and enjoy.
ARC’s progression this year has already included Smart Downloads and Voice Controls for the car, new diagnostic tools, improved connectivity strength, and continuous usability enhancements. Regular improvements are a sign of our gratitude for your support and a guarantee of our commitment to providing you with the best possible on-the-go music listening experience.
When Roon’s long-awaited Folder Browsing feature arrived in April, ARC devotees with extensive music file collections asked if it could take its place alongside 2024’s other mobile audio advancements. Absolutely, and why not bump it up a few notches on our to-do list?! We’re always looking for ways to ensure that ARC makes accessing your music as easy as Roon does at home. With that, step right this way for ARC folder-based browsing bliss.
ARC folder browsing means more listening choices
One of Roon’s many strengths is the myriad ways it makes perusing music effortless. You can trace previously unknown connections between albums with links, Favorite new artist additions in your library, use Focus to drill to discographies’ core, and now—let old-school folder browsing take you straight to the heart of your personal filing system from your phone.
Simply click the Library icon in ARC to locate the new Folders tab. From there, ARC’s Folder Browsing is just as intuitive and straightforward as Roon’s but simplified for mobile use.
Favorited folders are located at the top of the page, followed by top-level storage locations below. You can quickly spin everything in a folder by selecting the location of your choice and pressing Play Now to hear all the tracks in that folder or any subfolders inside it. You can also use the Sorting options inside folders to display your music however you like: by album name, album artist, format, release date, last played, and more!
Folders even contain album art thumbnails for instant recognition of harder-to-find content. Listeners with highly eclectic collections of DJ sets and tape-transferred bootlegs (hey now, Deadheads) can now find and play that music quickly. Tracks within folders contain associated file names, format, and dynamic range details. At the same time, the three-dot menu delivers all the additional options you’re familiar with and expect.
Conclusion
Adding folder browsing to ARC marks another step towards making it more user-friendly for all our customers. It rapidly accommodates another of your requests and transplants a highly celebrated Roon feature to our on-the-go app. It lets you explore your most unique music content in an easy, intuitive way that’s simplified for your phone.
We’re committed to ensuring Roon delivers the most enjoyable music listening experience possible. As always, we thank you for being part of the Roon Community. More surprises are always on the way; follow us on social media and be the first to know!
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