Guides & articles
Retro players, your own files, and how to get the most from both
Practical guides on cassette, vinyl and click-wheel players for iPhone, offline music without a subscription, FLAC, visualizers, 8D and slowed + reverb.
How to move an old iTunes library to iPhone
Find the audio behind an old iTunes library, preserve a backup and move playable files to MP95. What happens to artwork, playlists and ratings.
How-toWhy does music stop when the iPhone screen locks?
Separate background playback problems from missing files, Bluetooth changes and an empty queue. A practical checklist for local music on iPhone.
How-toClassical music and multi-disc albums: getting the order right
Keep multi-disc albums in sequence and separate different recordings in MP95. A practical guide to disc numbers, track tags and classical library limits.
How-toHow to move an old iPod music collection to iPhone
Find the original library or backup before moving old iPod music to iPhone. Understand purchase transfers, missing CD rips and what MP95 can play.
How-toPrepare an iPad music library for a flight or a long trip
Store music locally on iPad, budget space and test playback before travelling. A practical MP95 checklist for flights, cloud files and headphones.
Hi-FiCan you hear lossless FLAC through AirPods on an iPhone?
FLAC files play through AirPods, but the file format does not determine the wireless connection. Understand Bluetooth, wired AirPods Max and MP95 settings.
Hi-FiGapless vs crossfade: preserve the join or make a new one?
Gapless joins tracks without added silence; crossfade overlaps them. Choose the right transition for live albums, DJ mixes and playlists in MP95.
Hi-FiReplayGain track vs album: stop reaching for the volume control
Choose ReplayGain track or album mode in MP95, understand loudness tags and peak limits, and troubleshoot songs that still play at different volumes.
Hi-FiHow to adjust an equalizer without making the sound worse
Set MP95’s 10-band EQ with small changes, compare at similar volume and understand headroom. A practical guide to bass, AutoEQ and avoiding distortion.
How-toHow to play MP3 files on iPhone from the Files app
Open MP3 files saved in Files, add a folder to MP95 and keep your music available offline. Includes fixes for missing tracks and cloud-only downloads.
How-toHow to transfer your music collection from Android to iPhone
Move MP3 and FLAC files from Android to iPhone, check tags and album counts, and rebuild local playlists without confusing files with streaming downloads.
How-toHow to play music from a USB drive on iPhone and iPad
Connect a USB drive, find your music in Files and add it to MP95. Learn when to copy albums locally and what to check if the drive does not appear.
How-toMusic files not showing up on Android: find the missing link
Find out why Android music files appear in a file manager but not a player. Check local copies, audio permissions, folders, tags and damaged transfers.
How-toHow to make an offline playlist on iPhone without Apple Music
Build a playlist from your own MP3 and FLAC files in MP95. Add songs or albums, check local availability and test playback before leaving Wi-Fi.
WidgetsMusic widgets for iPhone: your player on the home screen
Add an MP95 music widget to your iPhone, choose a size and control your offline library. A practical guide to retro widgets and common setup problems.
WidgetsMusic widgets for iPad: build a home screen for listening
Set up an MP95 music widget on iPad, choose a practical layout and keep offline albums close at hand. Tips for a simple music-focused Home Screen.
Hi-FiHow to use AutoEQ headphone profiles on iPhone, Mac and Android
AutoEQ corrects your headphones toward a neutral target. Equalizer APO is Windows-only; here is how to load the same ParametricEQ.txt on iPhone, Android and Mac with MP95.
Hi-FiHow to check bit-perfect playback on a Mac
How to tell whether your Mac is resampling your music: read the device rate in Audio MIDI Setup, match it to the file, and what a player like MP95 does to make it automatic.
Hi-FiWhy Android resamples your music to 48 kHz
Android mixes all audio at one rate, usually 48 kHz. Why your files are resampled, what Android 14 changed for USB DACs, and how to avoid it.
Hi-FiUsing a USB DAC with iPhone
How to connect a USB DAC or DAC dongle to a USB-C or Lightning iPhone, which settings matter, how to get hi-res sample rates, and how to check what actually reaches the DAC.
Hi-FiUsing a USB DAC with Android
Connect a compatible USB DAC to Android and check the actual output. Learn why phone, app and DAC capabilities matter beyond the Android version.
Hi-FiDo you need crossfeed for headphones?
What headphone crossfeed does, why old stereo recordings sound odd on headphones, how bs2b and the Chu Moy and Jan Meier presets differ, and how to decide if it is for you.
Hi-FiDSD vs PCM, and what happens to DSD on a phone
DSD and PCM explained: file encoding, native DSD, DoP and MP95’s conversion to PCM. Separate source labels from the actual DAC output.
FormatsFLAC vs ALAC vs WAV vs AIFF
Compare FLAC, ALAC, WAV and AIFF for audio preservation, metadata and compatibility. Check conversion settings before replacing your original files.
Hi-FiIs hi-res audio worth it?
24/96 vs 16/44.1, honestly: what the numbers mean, what blind tests suggest, when hi-res files really are better, and what matters more.
Hi-FiLDAC, aptX and AAC: what the player controls over Bluetooth
Bluetooth codecs explained: AAC on iPhone, LDAC and aptX on Android, why the phone and headphones choose the codec, why these codecs are lossy, and what a player can still do.
How-toHow to rip CDs to FLAC
Rip CDs to FLAC with verified, secure rips on Mac (XLD) and Windows (EAC, dBpoweramp): settings, tags, artwork, ReplayGain, then onto your phone.
GuidesWhere to buy hi-res music downloads
Find music downloads from Qobuz, Presto and artist stores. Check format, edition, regional availability and purchase terms before buying.
How-toHow to move music from a computer to Android without internet
Copy music from a computer to Android using USB, a memory card or a drive. Check the files and grant folder access before listening offline.
How-toHow to fix tags and album art on your phone
Edit song titles, artists, album names, track numbers and cover art directly on iPhone, Android or Mac with MP95’s tag editor, which writes the changes into MP3, FLAC and M4A files.
PlayersThe cassette player app for iPhone, done properly
What separates a real cassette player app from a cassette-shaped skin: moving reels, a printed label, tape sound you can hear, and offline playback of your own files.
PlayersAn iPod-style music player for your iPhone, click wheel included
How to get the click-wheel experience back on an iPhone: a scrolling wheel, a menu-driven library, offline playback of your own files, and a home screen widget.
OfflineChoosing an offline music player for your iPhone
Choose an iPhone offline music player by checking local files, formats, storage, import routes and pricing. Compare MP95 with sourced alternatives.
How-toHow to play FLAC on iPhone without converting anything
The Music app will not play FLAC. How to play FLAC, ALAC, WAV and AIFF on an iPhone with no conversion: get the files on, add the folder, play them lossless in MP95.
How-toHow to add music files to an iPhone without iTunes
Four ways to get MP3 and FLAC files onto an iPhone without iTunes or a subscription: iCloud Drive, a cable and Finder, AirDrop, or a USB drive. Then play them in MP95.
VisualsA music visualizer for iPhone that actually listens
Explore MP95’s audio-reactive displays on iPhone. Learn how spectrum, waveform and level displays differ from decorative player animations.
VisualsHow to make the iPhone flashlight follow the music
Make the iPhone flashlight respond to music in MP95 Room Light. Learn how the effect works, its device limits and precautions for changing light.
SoundHow to make any song 8D audio on iPhone
What 8D audio actually is, why the YouTube versions sound that way, and how to apply it live to any track you own on iPhone or Mac with MP95.
SoundSlowed + reverb on any song, live, on your iPhone
How to hear any track slowed and reverb on iPhone or Mac without editing: what the effect is, why varispeed sounds right, and how MP95 does it with one switch.
PlayersA vinyl record player app that puts your album on the platter
What makes a vinyl record player app worth using: your album art on the record, a tonearm that tracks the side, crackle you can dial in, and your own files offline.
PlayersA reel-to-reel tape machine on your phone and your Mac
The reel-to-reel is the most studio-like MP95 machine: reels that wind at true tape speed, VU meters that measure decibels, varispeed and a full-window Mac version.
SoundWhat wow and flutter are, and why tape sounds alive
Understand wow and flutter as playback-speed variations. Learn how they affect pitch, how MP95 applies the effect and why measurement methods matter.
MacA retro music player for the Mac, machine room included
MP95 for Mac turns a music folder into a reel-to-reel, turntable, cassette deck or disc player that fills the window, with an analog desk, thirteen rooms and stickers.
Apple WatchMP95 on Apple Watch: a retro remote for the music on your phone
The MP95 Apple Watch app is a remote for the iPhone player in the style of your machine: click wheel, cassette, turntable or disc. Play, pause, skip and love from your wrist.
WidgetsA retro home screen with a cassette or click-wheel music widget
How to put a cassette deck, a turntable or a click wheel on your iPhone home screen as a working music widget: sizes, what is live, and why MP95 refuses to fake animation.