aKode is a decoding library that supports the akode_artsplugin in kdemultimedia.
If you are looking for a decoding library that can improve your media experience, then aKode is a software tool that you should definitely try. Despite not qualifying as an actual application of its own, aKode offers remarkable functionality that both aRts and non-aRts users can make the most of.
For those unfamiliar, aKode is the decoding library used in akode_artsplugin which is part of the kdemultimedia suite. It improves aRts by minimizing drop-outs, supporting numerous formats, and fixing various bugs. Additionally, aKode can be used as a standalone tool in both JuK and Amarok.
aKode supports a diverse range of audio formats such as MPEG audio, Ogg Vorbis, Ogg FLAC, old FLAC, Speex, WAV, and Musepack audio. It even has several decoder plugins that can help extend its functionality further, including mpeg, mpc, xiph, and ffmpeg. However, it's worth noting that ffmpeg is experimental and can cause possible patent and reengineering issues in the US.
aKode also boasts numerous audio outputs like oss, alsa, sun, jack, and polyp. If you're looking for new features, then the most recent update has introduced support for new FLAC C API (1.1.3+). Also, a WAV replay bug has been fixed, and the FFMPEG decoder has been improved.
Overall, if you are someone who appreciates high-quality sound and is looking for a reliable decoding library, then aKode is an incredibly useful tool that you should consider. With its excellent support for various formats, decoder plugins, and audio outputs, aKode will undoubtedly enrich your media experience.
For those unfamiliar, aKode is the decoding library used in akode_artsplugin which is part of the kdemultimedia suite. It improves aRts by minimizing drop-outs, supporting numerous formats, and fixing various bugs. Additionally, aKode can be used as a standalone tool in both JuK and Amarok.
aKode supports a diverse range of audio formats such as MPEG audio, Ogg Vorbis, Ogg FLAC, old FLAC, Speex, WAV, and Musepack audio. It even has several decoder plugins that can help extend its functionality further, including mpeg, mpc, xiph, and ffmpeg. However, it's worth noting that ffmpeg is experimental and can cause possible patent and reengineering issues in the US.
aKode also boasts numerous audio outputs like oss, alsa, sun, jack, and polyp. If you're looking for new features, then the most recent update has introduced support for new FLAC C API (1.1.3+). Also, a WAV replay bug has been fixed, and the FFMPEG decoder has been improved.
Overall, if you are someone who appreciates high-quality sound and is looking for a reliable decoding library, then aKode is an incredibly useful tool that you should consider. With its excellent support for various formats, decoder plugins, and audio outputs, aKode will undoubtedly enrich your media experience.
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