![]() Just open ControllerMate, import that file, and make sure it’s enabled by checking the box in the left-side menu. If you are using Spotify and want to use your headphones to control it, here is a file you can simply plug and play. Which means that anyone can use it, regardless of your comfort with “programming”. Look familiar? It’s essentially a block-based GUI for creating simple programs. So, once you’re ready, snag ControllerMate. You’ll need to download a program, but I promise you’ll only need to use it once- just set it and forget it, as they say. ![]() Done! Problem 2: Add New Control Functionalities You can then copy the above into the window that opens up, then hit enter again. If you’ve never used the terminal before, just press Command + Space Bar, type ‘terminal’, and hit enter. On Mac, I used it to control Spotify by hitting the rim of one of my electronic drums (skip to start of track, next track etc), but also to easily switch. If you’re comfortable using the terminal, it’s as simple as this: copy and paste the following line: launchctl unload -w /System/Library/LaunchAgents/ But we can easily solve that in the next section! your headphone volume buttons won’t function now. Important note: This will stop your remote control devices from working in general, i.e. ![]() You won’t lose remote control functionality, from my understanding, either. I didn’t try this, but it seems like a well-maintained patch: just install the Play Button iTunes Patch, which will stop the launch but retain the media key’s functionalities while the application is already running. ![]() Whether you’re using your media keys on the keyboard or the inline controls on your headphones, nothing is worse than expecting to hear the sweet, sweet sound of whatever you listen to, and instead seeing iTunes pop up in your dock. Problem 1: Stop iTunes’ dictatorship over your media controls. ![]()
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