Waif

If you're in the market for an audio player that won't distract you from your work, look no further than Waif. As a console audio unfrontend, this software doesn't take up precious screen space or complicate matters with controlling terminals. It simply works its magic in the background and lets you go about your business.

Flexibility is key with Waif, as it supports a wide range of file formats, including MP3, Ogg, WAV, RealPlayer, MIDI, and audio CD, among others. Plus, it can be used with a variety of helper applications, including mpg123, mpg321, ogg123, freeamp, and xmms.

Speaking of updates, the latest release of Waif includes support for ID3v2, which can be enabled with a configuration file entry. However, note that this feature requires id3lib and id3v2 to work. Additionally, if you use the show output feature to list CD tracks, you'll be pleased to know that the alignment of CDDB information has been improved.

Overall, Waif is a reliable and unobtrusive audio player with plenty of features to satisfy a range of needs. If you're tired of clunky interfaces and prefer to keep things simple, give it a try. And be sure to let the developers know if you come across any alignment issues with the show output function.