Last Updated on August 11, 2021
Summary
If you’ve never tried an MPD client, you might run into a few problems configuring MPD. But once you’re over this hurdle, using Ymuse is a real pleasure. It offers a good (if somewhat utiliarian) interface, rock solid performance, together with a basic feature set. As it uses MPD, we automatically benefit from gapless playback.
Our favorite MPD graphical client is Cantata. It’s true Cantata helps with configuring MPD, offers a more stylish interface, provides lots more functionality, and offers superb customization.
But Ymuse offers the essential basics, and it’s a credible alternative. It warrants our recommendation. If you’re looking for a simple graphical music player, Ymuse is just the ticket.
Website: yktoo.com/en/software/ymuse
Support: GitHub Code Repository
Developer: Dmitry Kann
License: Apache License 2.0
Ymuse is written in Go. Learn Go with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
Pages in this article:
Page 1 – Introduction / Installation
Page 2 – In Operation
Page 3 – Internet Radio
Page 4 – Memory Usage
Page 5 – Summary
Related Software
| Graphical MPD Clients | |
|---|---|
| Quimup | Qt-based MPD client with a lovely mini-mode |
| Cantata | Feature-rich and user friendly client offering an excellent and intuitive interface |
| Ymuse | Easy, functional, and snappy GTK front-end |
| Euphonica | MPD client with delusions of grandeur |
| Plattenalbum | GTK front-end for MPD. It’s written in Python |
| Sonata | Lightweight GTK+ music client. Small and elegant |
| CoverGrid | Unlike other clients, it concentrates on albums. |
| SkyMPC | Simple MPD client |
| xfmpc | GTK+ MPD client focusing on a low footprint |
| mpz | Music player with MPD support |
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