Hi Andrew
Thanks for the speedy reply. I have a pair of files that would be perfect for a test, what would be the best way to get them to you? Email?
With regards to the other points you've made:
1. Gapless meta data. I can't speak much to the encoding process of the MP3s in my possession, and i'd want to avoid a solution that requires re-encoding the files (I have too many for that).
2. Periods of silence. i don't believe there's any silence at the start or end of the songs. The songs are continuous mix DJ set which has been cut into segments. It's a "ministry of sound - the annual" album.
My technical understanding of encoding and music software is limited, but what i can say for certain is that I don't have this problem on my Ipod (or in Itunes on Windows) using the same files so I'm keen to recreate that listening experience.
Every android music app i've tried on my phone so far has always had a small gap. It's a short gap, but definitely long enough that if you were pacing the beat with a metronome, the metronome would be out of sync after swapping from one song to another. I don't believe it's a SD card lag issue as i've tried loading music onto both the SD card and the internal memory with the same results.
I'd be keen to send you my test songs. If you guys can transition flawlessly then at least i'll know it's something specific to my phone or android version.
Thanks
Bryce