Lumin App-Qobuz Question

My Aurender Conductor App using Qobuz also does not sort my favorite albums by artist name.

Unfortunately, the issue is that Qobuz needs to build an API so Aurender (and others) can build the required coding for album sorting options.  Maybe the Lumin App has the same issue. 

I have emailed Qobuz several times and I know they are working on an API but they have not provided a finish date.   If possible, I suggest you also email them. 

@tuberist, Thank you for emailing Qobuz and requesting an API for sort options by artist, etc.  I was a beta tester for Qobuz and have been requesting this capability since I started testing earlier this year.  I know they are working on the API but have been unable to get a finish date.  

I have already emailed Aurender and they are patiently waiting for Qobuz to release their API instructions. 

I also do not know how long it will take Lumin, Aurender, etc. to implement the API.  I am adding more favorites to Qobuz and sort options by artist name, etc. will make it much easier for me to find the album I want.  Thanks again.  

Now we wait.  

See response below from Qobuz Customer Support:

“Thanks for your follow up email. We are still working with our partners to deploy our new API. I don't have a firm date of the deployment for you. However, I can say that we are getting closer to the finish line. I would say to check back within the month”.  

This means, I hope, Qobuz is getting close to releasing their API to their 3rd partners.  I have no info on how long it will take for Aurender, Lumin, etc.  to update their software with the new API.  

Qobuz reports “Our API is completely revamping the whole system in order to provide first in class metadata to our third party partners. I don't have a time line for you outside of early falll 2019. I wish I could provide you with more information about it”.    

I do not know what the first in class metadata means.   Maybe our 3rd party Apps will have access to additional album info.    So, now we wait a little longer.  

I just emailed Qobuz Customer Support and asked for information regarding the release of the Qobuz Sort API.

I know the Qobuz Development Staff is very busy.  They have been talking about the Qobuz API Sort Feature for a while and I am hoping it becomes available soon.   

Qobuz sort options by Artist name is a high priority feature (for me) and needs to be implemented.  I find my albums by artist name so sort options are required.  

Qobuz Customer Support reports "I do not have more of an update for you other than our team is working on it with Aurender.  We hope to have it rolled out to the public soon".

Unfortunately, I have no additional information on when the Qobuz Sort API will be available or what the word 'soon' means.     

I emailed Qobuz today, AGAIN, and asked if they have any updated NEWS from their Developers regarding the release of the Qobuz sort API.   The Qobuz sort API is taking a  long time to be developed AND I am still waiting.  For example:

1) Their November 6th, 2019 email says "I'm walking this question over to the API team now. I'll be back in touch when I have heard more information about this".  

2) Their August 15th, 2019 email says "Our API is completely revamping the whole system in order to provide first in class metadata to our third party partners. I don't have a time line for you outside of early Fall 2019. I wish I could provide you with more information about it”.

3)  Their July 12th, 2019 email says "I hope we can get this rolled out for you and all of our users in the very near future”. 

Once Qobuz completes the Qobuz SORT API, the Aurender Developers have to implement it for my Aurender N10 Music Server.   Qobuz sort options by Artist name is a HIGH priority feature and needs to be implemented.   I find my albums by artist name so sort options are required.   

I received the following response from Qobuz Customer Support regarding my above Sort API question:

"I appreciate you bringing this back to my attention. Unfortunately I do NOT have any updates for you regarding the SORT API as of right now".