Q: "Is there a partnership between Foobar2000 and Tidal? In other words, is it possible to use Tidal with Foobar2000? I want to play Tidal music through my Foobar2000 music player, but it can't work. Is there any way to help me?"
We see this question in Reddit. Foobar2000 music player is a class-platform and free audio player. It can be found on almost all devices running Windows OS, iOS and Android OS, etc. It is a pity that there is no Tidal Foobar2000 integration now. So, you are unable to play Tidal on Foobar2000 directly.
But don't be sad. In this article, we will show how to play Tidal music on Foobar2000 in 3 ways. You can add local Tidal music files that are exported by AudFree Tidal Music Converter to your Foobar2000. Alternatively, you can use a Foobar2000 Tidal plugin or a UPnP/DLNA server.
Part 1. How to Connect Tidal to Foobar2000 via AudFree Tidal Music Converter
Although there is no Foobar Tidal integration, you can try to add Tidal music to Foobar2000 as Foobar2000 supports importing local music files. It supports a wide range of audio formats including AAC, MP3, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, ALAC and more. The most important thing you need to be aware of in this way is that Tidal has digital rights management. Therefore, you need to seek the help of professional tools to remove this limitation.
AudFree Tidal Music Converter is the best tool you can find. It can remove all restrictions of Tidal music and download Tidal music as your local files. With it, you can choose the output audio formats such as MP3, FLAC, AAC, etc. Thus, you can get audio files that are compatible with Foobar2000. Then you can play Tidal on Foobar2000 without any problem. In fact, with this professional AudFree software, you can play Tidal music on any player or device you want.
AudFree Tidal Converter will maintain the 100% lossless sound quality of your Tidal music. So, you can enjoy lossless Tidal music with your Foobar2000 music player. Sounds wonderful, doesn't it? What's even better is that the download speed is up to 5 times faster. Quickly install this software on your computer by clicking the "Download" button below. Then, we will guide you on how to make Foobar2000 Tidal work without any problem.
AudFree Tidal to Foobar2000 Converter
- Download Tidal music at 5X for playing on Foobar2000
- Convert Tidal to Foobar2000-supported audio formats like MP3
- Keep lossless Tidal audio quality with all the metadata kept
- Keep Tidal music forever without limits
The following tutorial is to guide you on how to convert Tidal music and add it to Foobar2000 for playback. First, please launch the AudFree Tidal Music Downloader.
How to Play Tidal on Foobar2000 Offline via AudFree Tidable
- Step 1Adjust Tidal output format for Foobar2000
- Foobar2000 is compatible with a range of audio formats including MP3, FLAC, AAC, etc. So, you can choose an output format among them. For Windows users, you can click the top-right menu to choose the 'Preferences' > 'Convert' option to open the setting window. For Mac users, please click the 'AudFree Tidal Music Converter for Mac' from Apple's menu bar to open it. There are six output formats, audio channel, sample rate, bit rate, or depth rate for your customization.
- 🔑 FYI: Foobar2000 Overview Info
- See also: How to Convert Tidal Music to MP3
- Step 2Add Tidal songs to AudFree Tidal Converter
- Find the Tidal songs you want to play on Foobar2000 and then add them to the AudFree Tidal Music Converter. You can directly add Tidal songs to this converter by dragging and dropping them. Alternatively, you can copy and paste the URL of them into the search bar and click on '+' to add. Try to batch add Tidal songs because the tool can download audio in bulk.
- Step 3Download and convert Tidal songs for Foobar2000
- Just hit on the big 'Convert' button at the loading window. This tool will download the songs and convert them to target audio files you set before. After you download Tidal songs onto computer, you will be able to put downloaded Tidal files on Foobar2000 easily.
- Step 4Stream Tidal to Foobar2000 Music Player
- To make Tidal Foobar2000 work, please open the Foobar2000 audio player on your computer. There is a direct way to stream Tidal to Foobar2000. Tab the 'File' > 'Add Folder' option. You will be navigated to the local file folders on your computer. Please choose the music folder containing your Tidal downloads and click 'Select Folder' to upload them to foobar2000.
- See also: Where Does Tidal Music Store Offline on Mobile/Desktop
Part 2. How to Play Tidal on Foobar2000 with Foobar2000 Tidal Plugin
There is another solution to use Tidal with Foobar2000. Foobar2000 Tidal plugin is the answer, which makes full use of the Foobar room correction plugin. The setup process is a little complicated, let us walk you through it.
2.1 Install and Open Necessary Tools
Step 1. Please fire up the Foobar2000 audio player and Tidal desktop app.
Step 2. Install the VB-CABLE software and foo_record plugin as well.
2.2 Steps on Setting up Tidal
Step 3. In the Tidal app, you need to navigate to 'Now Playing'. Hit the 'Sound output' icon.
Step 4. Click 'More settings' that next to 'CABLE Input'. Customize output audio path as VB-Audio Virtual Cable > foo_record plugin (44k1 24bit) > ASIO USB driver > DAC.
2.3 Steps on Setting up Foobar2000 for Tidal Playback
Step 5. Now, open the Foobar2000 app and select 'File' > 'Add Location' > 'record://' > 'OK'.
Step 6. On the Foobar2000's main interface, click 'File' > 'Preferences' > 'Tools' > 'HTTP Contol' > 'Recorder' > 'Device'. Then you should choose 'CABLE OUTPUT (VB-Audio Virtual Cable)' to play Tidal.
That's all about how to connect Tidal to Foobar2000 through Foobar2000 Tidal plugin. You can start to listen to Tidal on your Foobar2000 music player now.
🔑 FYI: VB-CABLE is a virtual audio device that works as an audio "bridge" or "virtual cable" for audio routing within your computer. It allows you to transfer audio streams between applications or devices without any physical hardware. It enables advanced audio management and routing capabilities.
🔑 FYI: The foo_record plugin is an add-on for the popular Foobar2000 music player. You can record audio from various sources directly within the Foobar2000 environment. This plugin is particularly useful for capturing audio streams, live broadcasts, or any sound output being played through the Foobar2000 player.
Part 3. How to Connect Tidal to Foobar2000 via UPnP/DLNA
In this part, you will use Foobar2000 with Tidal via a UPnP/DLNA server. Just set up a UPnP/DLNA server on your network that supports Tidal streaming. Then, use Foobar2000 to connect to this server.
Step 1: Use software like BubbleUPnP Server or Plex, which supports Tidal streaming.
Step 2: Install the UPnP/DLNA component from the Foobar2000 Components page. Configure it to connect to your UPnP/DLNA server.
Step 3: Use Foobar2000 to browse and stream music from your UPnP/DLNA server.
Part 4. FAQs about Tidal Foobar2000
Q1: Can I Use a Foobar2000 MQA Plugin to Play Tidal?
A: You can get a Foobar2000 MQA plugin to play music but Tidal doesn't support MQA now.
Q2: Is There a Foobar2000 Android Version to Stream Tidal?
A: Yes. Foobar2000 mobile and Foobar2000 Mac versions have been released. Just go to their website to download.
Q3: What Is the Fobar2000 Playback Speed When Playing Tidal?
A: In Foobar2000, the default playback speed is 1x. To adjust the playback speed in Foobar2000, you will need to use a plugin called 'SoundTouch'.
Part 5. The Final Thought
We listed 3 ways to get Tidal Foobar2000 to work together. To use with a Tidal plan and account, you can consider Foobar2000 Tidal plugin and UPnP/DLNA servers. If you want to listen to Tidal music on your Foobar2000 without a Tidal account, AudFree Tidal Music Converter is the answer.
It enables you to download Tidal music and add Tidal music to play on Foobar2000 without any problem. In fact, if you want to enjoy Tidal music on other music players or other devices, AudFree Tidable is also the best choice.
Miley Swift
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