WAE Music vs SonicCritic

The new version of WAE Music is now available! This free app has been specifically designed for owners of products in the Hercules WAE (Wireless Audio Experience) range. The WAE Music app has been completely revamped in order to offer a new and unique musical experience to users. It includes the following features: - Improved graphical user interface for ultra-fast navigation within the app - Fully-integrated music player - Music streaming services: all your music libraries (local library, Deezer, Spotify and SoundCloud) are centralized in a single app - Play any song, any time, thanks to the music services databases - Create your own playlists and mix them together, no matter where songs are stored (local library or streaming services) - Full-featured equalizer to fine-tune your music - Social networks integration, letting you share your favorite musical moments with friends - View your speaker’s battery level* - Sleep mode* - Alarm feature* *Only available on compatible WAE speakers In addition to all these features, take advantage of extended control of your Hercules wireless speakers: WAE Outdoor Rush and WAE Outdoor 04Plus FM: - Enjoy total control of the speaker’s FM function - Geolocation: easily find and tune in to radio stations in your vicinity, no matter where you are in the world! - Wake up to your favorite music thanks to the alarm feature WAE NEO – the wireless speaker combining the power of sound with the magic of light: - Select lighting modes to light up your music according to your own personal taste - Choose from a palette of 16 million colors - Manage your favorite colors - Adjust the speaker’s lighting intensity - Enjoy your music without lighting effects, and double the speaker’s battery life

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