Introduction to Decibels Audio Player
Decibels is a minimal audio player designed for Linux users who are looking for a focused media playing experience. While there are numerous audio players available for Linux, Decibels stands out for its simplicity and ease of use.
Developed Using TypeScript
Decibels is primarily written using TypeScript and was recently accepted into the GNOME Incubator. This acceptance signifies that Decibels is being considered for inclusion in the GNOME desktop environment.
The lead developer behind Decibels is Angelo Verlain, who has worked diligently to bring this audio player to life. Drawing inspiration from mockups shared by Allan Day from GNOME, Decibels offers a clean and intuitive user interface.
Key Features of Decibels
One of the standout features of Decibels is its visually appealing waveform animation that synchronizes with the audio being played. Users can interact with the waveform by dragging it forward or backward to adjust the audio playback timestamp.
The audio controls in Decibels are user-friendly and include options for playback speed adjustment, skipping forward or backward by 10 seconds, play/pause functionality, and volume control. Additionally, keyboard shortcuts can be used to navigate the app efficiently.
Decibels is particularly well-suited for playing individual audio files such as audiobooks or podcasts. However, users looking for advanced features like audio queuing and playlists may find Decibels lacking in these areas.
Exploring Decibels
To try out Decibels, you can download the official Flatpak package from the Flathub store or install it using the following command on your Flatpak-equipped system:
flatpak install org.gnome.Decibels
Once installed, you can launch Decibels from the app launcher or run the command to start using it. If you are interested in the source code of Decibels or wish to contribute to its development, you can visit the project's GitLab repository.
Have you tried Decibels? Share your thoughts on this minimal audio player or recommend other Linux music players that you enjoy!
