First steps
You have downloaded the trial version of Audirvana (Try).
- For MacOS: Open the downloaded disk image, then drag and drop the Audirvana program icon on the Applications folder icon to install it, as indicated by the arrow.
- For Windows 10: A window will appear, you need to click on “Open Windows App-Installer” and click on install.
Once the application is launched, you get a 30-day free trial, but you can purchase your Audirvana license at any time on this website.
Click on the “General Settings” at the top right of the Audirvana logo
Open the “Library” section to import your local files.
- For MacOS: Press the “+” button to locate the folder containing music accessible on the computer or on the network. You can add other folders at any time. It is also possible to synchronize your iTunes library.
- For Windows 10: Press “Add a folder” button to locate the folder containing music accessible on the computer or on the network.
Go to the “Streaming” section to integrate an HD streaming service, and select (from among our partners) the HD service(s) you have subscribed or wish to subscribe to, and connect to them using the identifiers provided by the service(s).
If you want to use your voucher for Qobuz/Tidal trial you must ensure that you don’t have an older Qobuz/Tidal account connected to your web browser.
Click on the Audio Devices at the bottom right of the interface to specify the playback system for Audirvana. The drop-down menu will show all systems visible to Audirvana.
The arrow next to the selected system takes you to the configuration settings of that device.
You can now browse your music, search for titles, and start playing songs. Keep in mind that the application has exclusive access to your audio device, which blocks other applications, such as Skype, FaceTime, or YouTube. To interrupt exclusive access, use the Stop button in the playback bar.
In addition to the standard play queue, you can create “manual” playlists by dragging songs, or “smart” playlists that regroup songs according to defined criteria (genre, resolution or audio format, date added, etc.). Click on the “+” button to the right of Playlists on the left side of the interface, choose type of playlist, and rename it by right-clicking on it.
It is also possible to import and create playlists from a partner streaming service.