Phiola 2.6 Beta 1 Release Update

Introducing Phiola: The Versatile Open-Source Audio Solution

Phiola stands out as a free, open-source audio player that serves multiple purposes, including recording, converting, and streaming. Compatible with Windows, Linux, and Android, this cross-platform tool provides a seamless experience, whether you’re playing music from local files or streaming from online sources. Users appreciate its ability to record audio from both microphones and internet radio, as well as its support for a range of popular formats such as MP3, WAV, FLAC, and OGG. With its lightweight design, Phiola conserves CPU resources, which is especially beneficial for mobile devices, prolonging their battery life.

Efficient and Easy to Use

This audio application excels in automation and scripting, accommodating various user needs through its support for Command Line Interface (CLI), Text User Interface (TUI), graphical user interface (GUI), system pipes, and SDK integration. It features an ultra-fast launch capability, making it ideal for users requiring quick actions like “play-and-exit”or “record-and-exit.”Phiola is also fully portable; with all necessary codecs included, it can run directly from USB drives or other read-only media, eliminating the need for installation.

Key Features of Phiola

Support for Various Audio Formats: Play a wide array of formats including MP3, AAC, ALAC, FLAC, OGG (Vorbis/Opus), APE, WAV, MPC, WV, PCM, and more, across numerous container types like MP4, MKV, MOV, WebM, AVI, TS, and CAF.
High-Quality Audio Recording: Capture audio in formats such as M4A (AAC), AAC-LC, OGG Vorbis, Opus, FLAC, and WAV for excellent output quality.
Audio Conversion: Easily transcode between formats to enhance compatibility and save storage space.
Real-Time Audio Streaming: Stream audio effortlessly over HTTP to connected devices or online clients.
Metadata Management: Access and modify audio tags, including ReplayGain for MP3, OGG, Opus, and FLAC files, enhancing your library’s organization.
Device Detection: Identify and list available playback and recording devices seamlessly.
Flexible Input Sources: Play audio from various sources such as files, folders, streams (ICY, HLS, HTTP/HTTPS), standard input, and playlists (.m3u, .pls, .cue).
Instant Playback Capability: Achieve minimal startup times (approximately 25ms with TUI and around 50ms with GUI on Linux/PulseAudio) for immediate audio enjoyment.
Lightweight Performance: Designed to minimize CPU, RAM, and disk usage, making it perfect for low-powered devices and portable setups.
Completely Standalone & Portable: Comes with all necessary codecs; use without installation, right from USB or read-only drives.

Cross-Platform Interface Options

CLI: For effective scripting and automation on all major platforms (Windows, Linux, Android).
TUI: An intuitive terminal interface for live command-line control.
GUI: A user-friendly graphical interface for casual users on supported devices.

What’s New in Phiola 2.6 Beta?

The latest release, Phiola 2.6 Beta, introduces several enhancements:

New `-noise_gate “”` option for noise suppression based on signal levels during recording.
Improved support for seeking in.mp3 and.flac files streamed via HTTP.
Playback capabilities for.mp4 files streaming over HTTP.
Updated Android Explorer interface to display a menu upon long clicks.