qmmp

Play audio files

TLDR

Launch the GUI

$ qmmp

Start or stop the currently playing audio

$ qmmp [[-t|--play-pause]]

Seek [f]or[w]ar[d]s or [b]ack[w]ar[d]s a specific amount of time in seconds

$ qmmp --seek-[fwd|bwd] [time_in_seconds]

Play the next audio file

$ qmmp --next

Play the previous audio file

$ qmmp --previous

Display the current volume

$ qmmp --volume-status

[inc]rease or [dec]rease the volume of the currently playing audio by 5%

$ qmmp --volume-[inc|dec]

files
    Audio files or playlists to be played.

--enqueue
    Enqueue specified files to playlist (if qmmp is running)

--now-playing
    Print current song information to standard output.

--pause
    Pause playback.

--play
    Start playback.

--playpause
    Toggle play/pause state.

--stop
    Stop playback.

--next
    Play the next track.

--previous
    Play the previous track.

--volume <value>
    Set volume level (0-100).

--seek <value>
    Seek to specified time (in seconds).

--show
    Show qmmp window.

--hide
    Hide qmmp window.

--version
    Show version information.

--help
    Show help message.

DESCRIPTION

qmmp is a Qt-based multimedia player with a Winamp-like user interface. It supports a wide range of audio formats, including MP3, Ogg Vorbis, FLAC, and many more. Its focus is on resource efficiency and providing a clean, customizable interface. qmmp is designed to be easy to use and highly configurable, allowing users to tailor the player to their specific needs. It includes features like playlist management, tag editing, equalizer, and ReplayGain support. The lightweight nature makes it suitable for older hardware or systems where resource usage is a concern. qmmp emphasizes audio quality and provides gapless playback capabilities.

It supports various output plugins, including PulseAudio, ALSA, and JACK, allowing it to integrate seamlessly with different audio systems. qmmp also offers a variety of visual plugins for customizing the player's appearance. The user interface can be customized using skins.

CAVEATS

Some features may depend on specific plugins being installed. Ensure you have the necessary plugins for the audio formats you intend to play.

<B>CONFIGURATION</B>

qmmp's configuration is stored in ~/.config/qmmp. Settings such as skins, plugins, and audio output options can be configured through the GUI.

<B>PLUGIN SUPPORT</B>

qmmp supports a wide range of plugins that extend its functionality. These plugins can handle different audio formats, provide visual effects, or integrate with other services.

HISTORY

qmmp development started as a lightweight alternative to other media players, aiming for simplicity and efficiency. It draws inspiration from Winamp, replicating its user interface and certain features. The project has evolved over time, adding support for more formats and plugins while maintaining its core principles of being lightweight and customizable. Initially focused on Qt4, it was later ported to Qt5.