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Shovel For Discogs ~ Queue & Listen

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Shovel is your sidekick for digging on Discogs. Build a playlist by queuing releases from any page. Browse your selections in record time.

shovelfordiscogs

GrooveKraft ~ Mac Music Collection Viewer

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GrooveKraft is a fast, lightweight music collection manager that uses Discogs and MusicBrainz to enrich your collection with detailed metadata and artwork.

Features:

  • Import your Discogs collection into a local database
  • View and filter your Discogs collection locally, with artwork
  • Matches releases with MusicBrainz automatically to get release dates
  • “On this day” function shows anniversaries in your collection
  • Randomizer to help you pick something to listen to
  • Missing or incorrect release dates can be manually entered
  • Match quality shown with traffic-light icons (Red, Amber, Yellow, Green)

github.com/v8oholic/groovekraft

Foobar2000 ~ ctrfoobar2000 script

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Control Foobar2000 with python + Command line

usage: control.py  [-h] [-p] [-t PLAY_TRACK] [-s] [-P] [-n] [-r] [-R]
                   [-V VOLUME] [-m] [-i] [-f [ADDFOLDER [ADDFOLDER ...]]]
                   [-fi [ADDFILES [ADDFILES ...]]]
                   [-F [ADDFOLDERPLAY [ADDFOLDERPLAY ...]]]
                   [-Fi [ADDFILESPLAY [ADDFILESPLAY ...]]] [-c]
                   [-d [DEL_TRACK [DEL_TRACK ...]]] [-l] [-b]
                   [-S TYPE_CONTROLLER] [-H HOST] [-O PORT] [-?] [-g]
                   [-x [CHANGE_CONFIG [CHANGE_CONFIG ...]]] [-T SECTION]
                   [-E OPTION OPTION] [-a DIR_ALIAS] [-v] [-L LEVEL_ALIAS]
                   [-z REPEAT] [--repeat-off] [--repeat-playlist]
                   [--repeat-track] [--repeat-random] [--shuffle-track]
                   [--shuffle-album] [--shuffle-folder] [--seek SEEK]
                   [--root ROOT]
optional arguments:
  -h, --help            show this help message and exit
  -p, --play            Play Playback
  -t PLAY_TRACK, --play-track PLAY_TRACK
						Play Playback Track No
  -s, --stop            Stop Playback
  -P, --pause           Pause Playback
  -n, --next            Next Play
  -r, --previous        Previous Play
  -R, --random          Play Random
  -V VOLUME, --volume VOLUME
						Set Volume, range is -100 <= value <= 0
  -m, --mute            Mute Volume
  -i, --info            Get info current Playing
  -f [ADDFOLDER [ADDFOLDER ...]], --addfolder [ADDFOLDER [ADDFOLDER ...]]
						Add Remote Folder Queue [HTTP]
  -fi [ADDFILES [ADDFILES ...]], --addfiles [ADDFILES [ADDFILES ...]]
						Add Remote Files Queue [HTTP]
  -F [ADDFOLDERPLAY [ADDFOLDERPLAY ...]], --addfolderplay [ADDFOLDERPLAY [ADDFOLDERPLAY ...]]
						Add Remote Folder Queue & Play it [HTTP]
  -Fi [ADDFILESPLAY [ADDFILESPLAY ...]], --addfilesplay [ADDFILESPLAY [ADDFILESPLAY ...]]
						Add Remote Folder Queue & Play it [HTTP]
  -c, --clear-playlist  Clear Current Playlist [HTTP]
  -d [DEL_TRACK [DEL_TRACK ...]], --del-track [DEL_TRACK [DEL_TRACK ...]]
						Delete Playlist [HTTP], example: foobar -d 1 2 3
  -l, --list            List Playlist
  -b, --browser         Browser Library
  -S TYPE_CONTROLLER, --type-controller TYPE_CONTROLLER
						Set Type Of Controller [com,http]
  -H HOST, --host HOST  Remote Host control Address [HTTP]
  -O PORT, --port PORT  Remote Port control Address [HTTP]
  -?, --usage           Print All Help
  -g, --read-config     Read config file
  -x [CHANGE_CONFIG [CHANGE_CONFIG ...]], --change-config [CHANGE_CONFIG [CHANGE_CONFIG ...]]
						Set Change config. format: section#option#value
  -T SECTION, --section SECTION
						Set Section Config
  -E OPTION OPTION, --option OPTION OPTION
						Set Option Config
  -a DIR_ALIAS, --dir-alias DIR_ALIAS
						Root of Directory Alias On Server
  -v, --version         -v = show version | -vv = verbosity process
  -L LEVEL_ALIAS, --level-alias LEVEL_ALIAS
						Level Root of Directory Alias On Server
  -z REPEAT, --repeat REPEAT
						Repeat 0 = Default (repeat off) | 1 = Repeat Playlist
						| 2 = Repeat Track | 3 = Random Play | 4 = Shuffle
						Track | 5 = Shuffle Album | 6 = Shuffle Folders
  --repeat-off          Repeat Off
  --repeat-playlist     Repeat Playlist
  --repeat-track        Repeat Track
  --repeat-random       Random Play
  --shuffle-track       Shuffle Track
  --shuffle-album       Shuffle Album
  --shuffle-folder      Shuffle by Folder
  --seek SEEK           Seek for a second
  --root ROOT           Root path / Directory Containt Music files, this is
						for One Folder Files Selected

github.com/cumulus13/ctrfoobar2000

Groove ~ Cross-platform Music Player

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A cross-platform music player based on PyQt5, supports Win32, Linux and macOS.

github.com/zhiyiYo/Groove

uhj2amb ~ UHJ Stereo To Ambisonic B-Format

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We provide a simple Windows UHJ stereo to Ambisonic B-Format conversion tool for Windows. It converts stereo material that is in the UHJ format (typically from Nimbus Records) into Ambisonic B-Format .AMB files (using FuMa encoding and just the WXY channels). It uses the “naive” speaker-agnostic approach to this.

www.blueripplesound.com/free_stuff

DiscoLister ~ Discogs Playlists

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DiscoLister connects directly to Discogs so you can browse your collection, search the Discogs database (including barcodes), see wantlist/collection badges while you search, inspect release details with videos, and build reusable tracklists that stay synced locally across sessions, perfect for planning mixes or powering the Now Spinning overlay for your broadcast.

What you can do:

  • Browse your Discogs collection with fast filtering
  • See wantlist and collection indicators while searching Discogs
  • Search the full Discogs catalog, including barcode scanning on mobile
  • Open release detail modals with cover art, videos, and wantlist/collection controls
  • Add, reorder, replace, or manually enter tracks in your working tracklist
  • Save named tracklists, export/import JSON, or copy formatted lists for sharing
  • Stream with Now Spinning overlays for OBS plus optional Twitch auto-posting
  • Installable PWA with offline support, responsive layout, and dark mode

discolister.app

KeyKit ~ MIDI Scripting GUI

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An algorithmic MIDI scripting language and GUI system. Musical Fun with Windows, Tasks, and Objects.

github.com/nosuchtim/keykit
github.com/nosuchtim/keykit/tree/master/dist
github.com/nosuchtim/keykitwasm
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keykit
sites.google.com/site/albertozin/Home/keykit

Install Procedure:

  • Navigate to the KeyKit GitHub repository (nosuchtim/keykit).
  • Open the /dist/ directory.
  • Download the appropriate archive for your system: Windows (key_nt.zip), Linux (key_linux_alsa.zip), or Raspberry Pi (key_raspbian.zip).
  • On Windows, right-click the downloaded .zip file, select “Extract All,” and extract it to a simple path such as C:\tools\keykit\.
  • On Windows, open the extracted folder and double-click key.exe to launch KeyKit and in the KeyKit console enter midiout("KeyKitPort").
  • On Linux, open a terminal, navigate to your download directory, run unzip key_linux_alsa.zip, then cd keykit, then run ./key from inside the keykit folder.
  • If Linux reports a permission error, run chmod +x key and then ./key.
  • Install a virtual MIDI driver on Windows (for example, loopMIDI).
  • Launch the MIDI driver and create a virtual port (for example, KeyKitPort).
  • Route the virtual MIDI port to a sound source such as a software synthesizer, DAW, or virtual MIDI instrument.
  • On Linux, verify MIDI devices by running aconnect -l.
  • Start a software synthesizer on Linux, for example fluidsynth -a alsa -m alsa_seq soundfont.sf2.
  • Run aconnect -l again to view available ports.
  • Connect KeyKit to the synthesizer using aconnect <keykit_port> <synth_port>.
  • In the KeyKit console, type 'c d e f g' and press Enter to test audio output.
  • Load a built-in sequencer by entering load "lib/seq.k" in the KeyKit console.
  • Optionally load a demo by entering load "lib/demo.k".
  • Ensure KeyKit is always launched from its root directory.
  • On Windows, if using a shortcut, set the “Start in” field to the KeyKit folder path.
  • On Linux, always run cd ~/keykit followed by ./key before launching.
  • If KeyKit cannot locate its libraries on Linux, set the environment variable with export KEYROOT=~/keykit.
  • Copy any additional .k scripts into the keykit/lib/ directory or your working directory.
  • Load additional scripts in KeyKit using load "myscript.k".
  • Create a startup script by making a file named startup.k.
  • Add commands such as load "lib/seq.k" and midiout("KeyKitPort") to startup.k.
  • Load the startup script in KeyKit using load "startup.k".
  • If KeyKit produces no sound, confirm MIDI devices exist and are properly connected.
  • If KeyKit fails to start, confirm you are running it from the correct directory and that permissions are set correctly on Linux.

foo_opensubsonic ~ Streaming Client

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OpenSubsonic / Navidrome client implementation for foobar2000. 

Features:

  • Connect to OpenSubsonic-compatible servers such as Navidrome
  • Stream tracks directly in foobar2000 through subsonic:// paths
  • Sync remote library metadata into a local foobar2000 playlist
  • Import and sync remote playlists
  • Load and cache album artwork with fallback support for streamed items

github.com/michioxd/foo_opensubsonic

Related:

Navidrome ~ Open Source Music Server 

lx-music-desktop ~ Electron Based Player

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LX‑Music‑Desktop is an open‑source, Electron‑based music player built with Vue 3, offering a simple, fast interface for managing and playing local music libraries on desktop systems.

github.com/lyswhut/lx-music-desktop
sourceforge.net/projects/lx-music-desktop.mirror

BlackPlayer ~ Comprehensive Dark Themed Player

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BlackPlayer is a comprehensive Android music player that helps you keep all your music files organized on your smartphone and ready to listen to. You can also equalize them for the best experience with each song. And all these features are packaged in a dark and minimalist interface, which is the stylistic hallmark of this player.

Like many other music players, BlackPlayer has several tabs to keep your music organized. At the top of the screen, there’s a list of several categories: song, artist, album, folder, and playlist. You can create your own playlists or opt for smart playlists, which add your most-listened-to songs automatically. The app also tells you how many artists are in your library, as well as the total hours of music at your fingertips. Similarly, BlackPlayer lets you create instant mixes.

Another feature offered by BlackPlayer is the ability to equalize a song’s sound depending on where and how you’re listening to it. You can also choose cover images, complete information, and even add lyrics. This music player’s style is also worth highlighting, as it features a dark theme with colors ranging from black to gray.

blackplayer.en.uptodown.com/android
www.reddit.com/r/blackplayer
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.musicplayer.blackplayerfree
www.appbrain.com/dev/FifthSource

iscream ~ MacOS Audio Recorder

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iScream is a free recording application for macOS. It lets you record sound from your microphone or other sound sources. The app sits in the Dock, so when you want to start recording, just click its icon. To stop recording, click the icon again. With support for hotkeys, it’s even easier to start and stop recording without reaching for your mouse. iScream is great for making voice notes, capturing quick sound bites, recording short interviews, and any other small recordings you might need. Its simple design and easy-to-use features make it a handy tool for anyone, especially those who often need to capture audio on the fly.

  • One click recording
  • Saves in MP3, AAC or WAV format
  • Hotkeys support

www.mediahuman.com/iscream

QMidiArp ~ MIDI Arpeggiator & Phrase Generator

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QMidiArp is a MIDI arpeggiator, phrase generator and controller LFO for ALSA and JACK. It can run multiple synchronized arpeggiators, LFOs and step sequencers. The modules are also available as LV2 plugins with Qt user interface. QMidiArp has been growing since June 2009 on top of Matthias Nagorni’s original arp idea.

Features:

  • Programmable arpeggio patterns, LFO waveforms and sequences
  • Modular setup of arpeggiators, MIDI LFOs and step sequencers
  • MIDI-controllable (MIDI-Learn)
  • Synchronization with MIDI Clock or JACK Transport possible
  • Optional triggering by keyboard or continuous play mode for all modules
  • Patterns can be stored and switched by MIDI control while running
  • JACK MIDI or ALSA MIDI backends
  • Modules available as LV2 Plugins

qmidiarp.sourceforge.net
sourceforge.net/projects/qmidiarp
github.com/emuse/qmidiarp
man.archlinux.org/man/qmidiarp.1.en
www.freshports.org/audio/qmidiarp

qmidiarp

Video:

Packages:

packages.debian.org/trixie/qmidiarp
packages.fedoraproject.org/pkgs/qmidiarp

References:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synthesizer#Arpeggiators
www.linuxjournal.com/content/linux-arpeggiators-part-1
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Linux_Sound_Architecture
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Low-frequency_oscillation
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JACK_Audio_Connection_Kit