banshee
Music player and media manager
TLDR
SYNOPSIS
banshee [options] [files]
DESCRIPTION
banshee is a cross-platform music player and media management application for Linux. It supports audio and video playback, library management, podcasts, Internet radio, and syncing with portable media devices.The application uses Mono and GTK+ to provide a feature-rich media experience.
PARAMETERS
--import path
Import media from directory--play
Start playback--pause
Pause playback--next
Skip to next track--previous
Previous track--volume level
Set volume (0-100)--show-import-media
Show import dialog
FEATURES
- Music library management- Smart playlists- Podcast subscriptions- Internet radio- iPod/Android sync- Album artwork- Last.fm scrobbling- Extensions support
CAVEATS
Development slowed significantly. Many distributions no longer package it. Mono dependency can be large. Some hardware sync features may not work. Consider alternatives like Rhythmbox or Clementine.
HISTORY
Banshee was created by Aaron Bockover in 2005 and became GNOME's default music player for several years before being replaced by GNOME Music.
SEE ALSO
clementine(1), audacious(1)
