Hey!
I’m excited to introduce you to a new music streamer I’ve been building - it’s called Soniqube, and it runs on Raspberry Pi. The system is still in development, but the core features are already up and running. I’ve put together a website with all the details if you’re curious to check it out: https://soniqube.app.
The key characteristic of my system is the plug-and-play nature.
I designed it for people who have no experience with Raspberry Pi, Linux, or music-related software - users who might not be able (or simply don’t have the time) to install and configure an entire system themselves. This is not intended for those looking to customize the OS for their own purposes. It’s built for simplicity and ease of use, right out of the box. No SSH access. No command line. No complex setup. Just pure plug-and-play simplicity.
Why Soniqube? Here are some of its key advantages:
The Soniqube system is made up of two main components:
This project started as a personal hobby during a long rehabilitation after surgery - something I never would’ve had time to build otherwise. I'm a software engineer from Poland, and audio and music tech have always been a passion of mine. I’ve been following this forum from time to time over the years, but never really had the chance to actively participate. Funny how things turned out - I finally found the time to contribute and share something I’ve been building with a lot of care.
Now that I’m recovering and thinking about what’s next, I’m at a crossroads: either go back to the corporate world - which, honestly, never quite felt like the right fit - or take a shot at turning this into something sustainable. I’d love to continue working on Soniqube full-time, but to do that, I’ll need to make it financially viable - possibly through a paid subscription in the future.
Right now, the system is completely free to use. If you find it valuable and would like to support its development, a donation would mean a lot and help keep the project going.
I'm also starting a closed test of the Soniqube mobile app on Google Play, and I’d like to invite up to 50 people to try it out!
We’re launching on Android first, with iOS to follow. If you’re into music and want early access - and a chance to shape how the system evolves - just send me an email with your Google account address, and I’ll add you to the test group. You can reach me at the official email address: [email protected].
Please note: Google requires participants in closed tests to actively use the app for 14 consecutive days, so make sure you’re up for the commitment before joining - your feedback will make a big difference! The test will begin after the holidays, so stay tuned for further details!
Known Issues (to be resolved soon):
Any feedback, suggestions, or thoughts are truly appreciated — they’ll help guide where Soniqube goes next.
I’m excited to introduce you to a new music streamer I’ve been building - it’s called Soniqube, and it runs on Raspberry Pi. The system is still in development, but the core features are already up and running. I’ve put together a website with all the details if you’re curious to check it out: https://soniqube.app.
The key characteristic of my system is the plug-and-play nature.
I designed it for people who have no experience with Raspberry Pi, Linux, or music-related software - users who might not be able (or simply don’t have the time) to install and configure an entire system themselves. This is not intended for those looking to customize the OS for their own purposes. It’s built for simplicity and ease of use, right out of the box. No SSH access. No command line. No complex setup. Just pure plug-and-play simplicity.
Why Soniqube? Here are some of its key advantages:
- Plug-and-play: No prior Raspberry Pi or technical knowledge needed - just power it on and go
- Mobile interface: Control everything easily right from your phone
- Built-in DSP: Adjust volume, balance, bass, treble, and EQ filters - all in-app
- Optional DSP: Turn off DSP entirely if you prefer a purist signal path
- Flexible storage: Stream music directly from an SD card or external USB drive
- TIDAL integration: Stream high-quality music from your TIDAL account
- AirPlay support: Stream audio from Apple devices seamlessly
- Advanced speaker tuning: Design digital crossovers for active speakers
- Stereo or multichannel support: Use USB or HAT DACs for your setup
- Room correction (in progress): Support for miniDSP microphone-based room measurements
The Soniqube system is made up of two main components:
- Soniqube OS – A custom OS built on the latest Raspberry Pi OS Lite (64-bit)
- Soniqube App – A mobile app for Android & iOS for easy control
- CamillaDSP – Powers advanced DSP features like EQ, crossovers, and room correction filters
- Mopidy – Handles local music playback and TIDAL streaming
- Shairport-sync – Enables smooth AirPlay streaming from Apple devices
- Custom backend services – Built specifically for Soniqube to tie everything together seamlessly
Now that I’m recovering and thinking about what’s next, I’m at a crossroads: either go back to the corporate world - which, honestly, never quite felt like the right fit - or take a shot at turning this into something sustainable. I’d love to continue working on Soniqube full-time, but to do that, I’ll need to make it financially viable - possibly through a paid subscription in the future.
Right now, the system is completely free to use. If you find it valuable and would like to support its development, a donation would mean a lot and help keep the project going.
I'm also starting a closed test of the Soniqube mobile app on Google Play, and I’d like to invite up to 50 people to try it out!
We’re launching on Android first, with iOS to follow. If you’re into music and want early access - and a chance to shape how the system evolves - just send me an email with your Google account address, and I’ll add you to the test group. You can reach me at the official email address: [email protected].
Please note: Google requires participants in closed tests to actively use the app for 14 consecutive days, so make sure you’re up for the commitment before joining - your feedback will make a big difference! The test will begin after the holidays, so stay tuned for further details!
Known Issues (to be resolved soon):
- First boot issue: The Raspberry Pi may fail to boot on the first attempt, but it works reliably from the second boot onward.
- AirPlay sample rate: AirPlay requires manually adjusting the sample rate in CamillaDSP if you set it higher than 44.1kHz during setup.
- Wi-Fi credentials: Changing Wi-Fi credentials after initial setup (via Raspberry Pi Imager) isn't currently possible without SSH access - and SSH is disabled by default.
- TIDAL account lock-in: After linking a TIDAL account, switching to a different account isn’t currently supported without re-flashing the image or enabling SSH.
- Refined user interface: A more polished and intuitive design is in the works.
- Expanded streaming options: Support for additional sources like NAS servers and other platforms.
- Room correction: Integration of miniDSP USB microphone for room measurements and automatic filter generation.
Any feedback, suggestions, or thoughts are truly appreciated — they’ll help guide where Soniqube goes next.
