ClarvyTunes

ClarvyTunes is a cool controller app that works with your iTunes and Spotify. After you install it, you can manage your playlists and playback without needing to deal directly with the audio players. You get to do all this through the stylish ClarvyTunes interface!

How to Use ClarvyTunes

For everything to run smoothly, make sure either iTunes or Spotify is already open before starting ClarvyTunes. If they aren't running, don't worry! The app will help you launch them and might ask you to restart the app.

Trial Limitations

If you're just testing out the app's features, be careful! You only get one launch trial. So if you take that recommendation to restart the app, you won't be able to use it again until you enter a license code. This also applies if you're trying to switch over to Spotify since that feature is still in beta.

A Handy Tutorial

When you first open ClarvyTunes, there's a small tutorial that shows off its interface, making it easy for anyone to navigate. You can dive into your iTunes library, pick a playlist or song, and even check out or edit lyrics!

Main Features of ClarvyTunes

The main panel displays album artwork along with the track and artist names. Plus, it includes basic playback controls so you can play/pause tracks, skip forward or back, and adjust the volume—all from within the app.

Personalize Your Experience

You can customize ClarvyTunes through its Preferences window where you can switch between different themes, turn notifications on or off, or manage how visible the ClarvyTunes window is. Just keep in mind that there's no hotkey access for the app's window yet—so it's best to keep its icon in your Dock.

The Bottom Line on ClarvyTunes

In summary, ClarvyTunes makes it super easy to control your iTunes and Spotify playlists without pulling up their interfaces every time. However, it has limited themes and doesn't support hotkeys yet which could have made things even smoother.