Cannot log in
Log in issue otherwise superb
A+ for idea and effort. D- for user interface
I’m debating ho many stars to give for an app that is so difficult to use. I decided quality of content rather than presentation is more important. Then I couldn’t even get the “contact us” link to work. I purchase a yrly subscription but neither the website recognizes it when I logged back in. Cleared browser data, restarted phone & nada.
. I’ve rarely had to work so hard to get someone to take my $$. The website menu option such as “my account” doesn’t work. I had a free membership until I realized you could get all the classical music you’d ever want for $80 p/yr ($8 p/mo) as opposed to streaming services with specific Classical content for double the price. That said, the App doesn’t have a “forgot your password link” or “my account” link. You have to go to the website for that & it doesn’t work. I’ve loved Classical music since I was 12yrs old- 5 decades or so ago & started a BA in vocal performance. Life happened, I’ve done other stuff w/those 50 yrs. But I’ve always regretted not learning how music works. I happened upon a guy- most call him Maestro- I think it just goes to his head- who is brilliant and willing to teach. I’m now actively listening for things like key changes in Beethoven’s symphonies (I’m going to do something easier) & listening for specific instruments. CA has play lists for such things. I’ll be able to give up my YT Music ($16 p/mo-yay). So this is exactly what I want. If you’re in the SF Bay Area & are interested in performing w/a semiprofessional symphony orchestra & chorus or finally learning how music works, Google: Golden Gate Symphony Orchestra & Chorus.
. I’ve rarely had to work so hard to get someone to take my $$. The website menu option such as “my account” doesn’t work. I had a free membership until I realized you could get all the classical music you’d ever want for $80 p/yr ($8 p/mo) as opposed to streaming services with specific Classical content for double the price. That said, the App doesn’t have a “forgot your password link” or “my account” link. You have to go to the website for that & it doesn’t work. I’ve loved Classical music since I was 12yrs old- 5 decades or so ago & started a BA in vocal performance. Life happened, I’ve done other stuff w/those 50 yrs. But I’ve always regretted not learning how music works. I happened upon a guy- most call him Maestro- I think it just goes to his head- who is brilliant and willing to teach. I’m now actively listening for things like key changes in Beethoven’s symphonies (I’m going to do something easier) & listening for specific instruments. CA has play lists for such things. I’ll be able to give up my YT Music ($16 p/mo-yay). So this is exactly what I want. If you’re in the SF Bay Area & are interested in performing w/a semiprofessional symphony orchestra & chorus or finally learning how music works, Google: Golden Gate Symphony Orchestra & Chorus.
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Crashes
Every time radio is chosen the app closes-iPhone 14
Classical Archives best and worst
Classical Archives is my favorite app. It has the best premise and search function of all my apps on my IPhone. I use it a lot. They have improved it over the years. It is now less clunky but still the most clunky of all my commonly used apps. So ironic.
Wonderful app
I loved the website, but the app makes listening far more convenient. Additionally, it provides a terrific selection of performances and an easy way to discover new pieces by both familiar and more obscure composers. For example, one month I decided I wanted to listen to all of Mozart. The way the app is structured, it was easy to do.
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Still has bugs
This is a great app and even the website the inventory is staggering all the great composers however that doesn’t make up for continual hiccups with this app.
For example you pick a composer, you pick the composition,then you put the artist into the playlist you have selected, be it on an iPad or a phone you then tap add to playlist and the first dozen entries or so go in with no problem but then after that many times you tap it suddenly it now will not open up an “add the composition to your playlist” tab like it’s frozen and the crazy thing is it WILL let you put the composition an other other playlist but not the playlist that you obviously DON’T want to put into that list it will let it go into that playlist but the one that you wanna put it in forget it,
Example if I had a playlist labeled Beethoven in another one labeled Mozart when I try to put Beethoven’s fifth Symphony into the Beethoven playlist tap all day it won’t add it,however touch Mozart and it will add it, it’s so annoying this is a great site for $80 a year for the unlimited access to the inventory however when you have simple problems with trying to add something to a playlist and it repeatedly freezes then it’s worthless!
For example you pick a composer, you pick the composition,then you put the artist into the playlist you have selected, be it on an iPad or a phone you then tap add to playlist and the first dozen entries or so go in with no problem but then after that many times you tap it suddenly it now will not open up an “add the composition to your playlist” tab like it’s frozen and the crazy thing is it WILL let you put the composition an other other playlist but not the playlist that you obviously DON’T want to put into that list it will let it go into that playlist but the one that you wanna put it in forget it,
Example if I had a playlist labeled Beethoven in another one labeled Mozart when I try to put Beethoven’s fifth Symphony into the Beethoven playlist tap all day it won’t add it,however touch Mozart and it will add it, it’s so annoying this is a great site for $80 a year for the unlimited access to the inventory however when you have simple problems with trying to add something to a playlist and it repeatedly freezes then it’s worthless!
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App needs work
Love the site but the app is terrible. When I leave the app to do something like answer a text message the music stops. When I lock my phone the music stops. So the only way I can listen to music is with my phone unlocked and the app open. That’s pretty stupid.
Not accessible with voiceover
App is not compatible with voiceover for use by visually impaired or blind users. Please label buttons and other user interface elements so that app can be used.
One star too much
First of all, this will cost you eight bucks a month – information you have to dig to find out. (I plan on canceling when I get the first charge.)
Nothing on the site work for me. Repeatedly trying to line up selections to play meant my 20-number queue was full and I could go no further. There was no place to see what was in my queue, but I suspect it was almost entirely a selection I tried to add without any notification that it had actually been added.
This experience was such a scam that I recommend Apple take it out of the store because it undermines confidence in the kind of product you were offering.
The selection looks great – unfortunately I was unable to access any of it. I got one minute of my initial selection and could not get the site to do anything after that. (Oh, you can comment on your experience but I'm not holding my breath until I get a reply.)
As far as I'm concerned, what I received from this download was less useful than a good screen saver.
Do not waste your time with this app.
Nothing on the site work for me. Repeatedly trying to line up selections to play meant my 20-number queue was full and I could go no further. There was no place to see what was in my queue, but I suspect it was almost entirely a selection I tried to add without any notification that it had actually been added.
This experience was such a scam that I recommend Apple take it out of the store because it undermines confidence in the kind of product you were offering.
The selection looks great – unfortunately I was unable to access any of it. I got one minute of my initial selection and could not get the site to do anything after that. (Oh, you can comment on your experience but I'm not holding my breath until I get a reply.)
As far as I'm concerned, what I received from this download was less useful than a good screen saver.
Do not waste your time with this app.
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bad user experience
Crashes constantly, deleting queue. Terrible incredibly frustrating user experience. Cannot edit or add to playlists as you can on the website. Cannot listen to non-featured playlists other than your own as you can on the website. No playback features. Once songs are played they are removed from the queue so you cannot re-listen. What other music app is like this? Compare functionality to Spotify, Pandora, even soundcloud etc apps, and it’s clear there is so much room for improvement - especially given that this is a paid subscription service. Also, why in the world does the iTunes store delete your entire review if your alias has already been taken? Totally ridiculous, this is my fourth time typing this review.
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Crashes continually
If you try to jump to any selection in your queue, the app crashes. This is a problem because the limited search function means that you cannot select individual pieces of music (movements, for example); you must add the “entire” piece to your queue (whatever the app thinks is the “entire” piece). I contacted tech support and they said this is a known problem. Unfortunately, it makes this app, and therefore their service, unusable. (@margaretamartin)
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I want to like this app
But it is crashing every time I try to skip to next item in the queue on my iPhone.
Very good
Classical Archives has a very good streaming music service. This app streams good quality that doesn't fail.
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It's not a free service!
This is an answer to the person who asked about getting full tracks, not a review, so I'm giving a 3-star rating.
This is an answer to the person who asked about getting full tracks, not a review, so I'm giving a 3-star rating.
Good Program
I've been generally satisfied with this program and Classical Archives in general. If you're a member, get the app.
How do I hear full versions???
Love the pieces, good recordings, all the best composers. But it only allows me to hear previews for 1 minute. Says to tap the bar for more info, but it doesn't do anything when I tap it. Also wish the music was louder. Hope there are directions for getting the full versions of pieces soon.
Awesome
Very well made app. Easy to use.
Amazing app, but has a bug
I really love this app! But i can't create an account. It always says "trouble logging in. Try again." It says thats every time! Please fix this, so i can get the songs on the playlist.
David K
Classical Archives is fabulous. It's a delight, and, for me, a dream come true. Their menu is straightforward. The selection of composers, their works, as well as versions of each composition are, with few exceptions, enormous. For example, I can choose from among dozens of recordings of Beethoven's 7th, with different orchestras and conductors, and from a variety of time periods. It's as if I have an enormous library of CDs that I can choose from among. The sound quality is excellent -- although of course it varies from recording to recording as it would if you had the actual CD.
I play it on my Mini, most often hooked up to speakers or headphones.
I play it on my Mini, most often hooked up to speakers or headphones.
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Big improvement!
The original player was very nice, but the ability to import playlists is a huge improvement. Playlists are easy to create on their website, and a wider assortment of music is available there.
