It been a while since developer wbb got around to update the "ultra simple mod player" project for the PlayStation Portable, Modo. Fortunately, a new version of the homebrew app recently surfaced, which included several useful updates.

The latest build of Modo included several fixes which helped improve the app's functionality as a module player. In addition, the previous update added some new button controls tied into the player. Here's a breakdown of all the new changes since our previous coverage of Modo:

Update - June 16, 2008

* Upgraded to libmpg123 1.4.3. Fixes crash because of invalid ID3 tags
* Fixed volume boost. First boost level did nothing.
* Improved MED playback. Instrument transpose value taken into account.
* Added option to enable shuffle at startup. See included file modo.cfg.example.

Update - February 26, 2008

* Changed button functionality:
Press Circle - Toggle volume boost
Hold Circle - Reset sleeptimer
* Added max play timer. Adjust via analog stick up/down. Useful if you listen to some console formats or SID.
* For the tracker module playback:
Hold Cross - Select how often a module which loops gets played. Default is three times. If module does not loop, this setting does nothing.

Modo includes a handy Readme.txt files which explains the details of how to install it into your handheld. Be sure to browse through the documentation before copy any of the files into your PSP. You can also discuss Modo with the developer by dropping by the QJ.NET PSP Development forum, accessible through the link in the main article.