Turntable.fm has been long gone since 2013 when its founders have focused on the development of the new app. Its launch in May 2011 has been successful after it was reported that over 600,000 people had been using the app. At the same time, one million songs were downloaded by the users on a daily basis.
More than seven years before it shut down, the popular music streaming app is now returning to the public next month. In the case of a Turntable alternative like JQBX, how does the past app differ from the new ones when it comes to their features?
Turntable.fm vs JQBX: Get to Know Them Better
Turntable.fm user interface after connecting your account from a social media site.
According to the official FAQS page of JQBX, the new app is readily available on Android, iOS, and Mac devices. JQBX engages the users to enjoy listening to real-time music. Similar to Spotify, you can also have the freedom to like or dislike the music that you have just played.
On the other hand, Turntable.fm may appear to be outdated but here is how it goes. The site is close to the above-mentioned app, where you can be the DJ at a party or a club. Through this, you can have the choice of which songs you want to play for the crowd, so they could listen as if you are the remixer of the vinyl discs.
Now, when comparing the Jukebox setup of JQBX from the traditional Turntable app, the differences will be bigger when it comes to their features since the former is now upgraded through several technological interventions.
On the website of JQBX, Turntable.fm uses custom audio and it has chat support so interactions with different people will be much fun. It has avatar support, so people can recognize if you are a part of the mob, or if you are one of the DJs.
Meanwhile, it also allows the users to have a choice whether they want to enter a public room to meet other users, and to a private room if they want some privacy with their friends. It is also mentioned there that the app is no longer existing, but with the recent news that arrived, its features could be upgraded to cope up with the changes among turntable platforms.
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On the other hand, JQBX seems to be a better option since it is a more revamped version of Turntable.FM. Like the latter, it lets the users create and join public and private rooms based on their preferences. It also supports avatar customization and chats, the common features to attract many users to use the app.
However, what's new about this is the use of emojis, so users can have ease of communication through symbols like smileys and hand gestures. Whether you are an Android, iOS, Web, or Desktop user, you can use JQBX. It also utilizes high-quality audio so you can have a smooth music experience.
JQBX now makes use of Spotify, so a large pool of songs can be played for the audience. It also features a 'Follower/Following' support which is now common among social media platforms. If you want to queue a song to your playlist, it's now possible with this app plus you can mark some songs so you can play them later.
Turntable.fm Will Come Back Soon
In a report by The Verge, Turntable.fm will return in April, together with its new service, Turntable.org. The new version is reported to have a subscription fee. The founders of the app said that they will be retaining the original avatars used since 2011.
Its beta version will be launched this upcoming April.
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Written by Joen Coronel
