• Music Software For Mac 2013
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• free and commercial hi res audio player software apps on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS and other [computers, laptops, mobile phones, tablets],
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Audio player	Operation system	License	Supported file types	Sample rate	DAC interface	Description
Audio players Windows, Mac, Linux
AIMP	Windows	Free	CDA, AAC, ac3, APE, DTS, FLAC, m4a, ogg, mp3, WAV, WMA, WavPack, DSF, DFF, other, web radio	DirectSound, ASIO, WASAPI
Album Player	Windows	Free	WAV, FLAC, APE, WavPack, ALAC, AIFF, TAK, MP3, MP4, OGG, CD, DSD, DVD-A, other	ASIO, Kernel Streaming, WASAPI
Amarok	Linux, Unix, Windows, Mac	Free
Amarra Luxe	Windows, Mac	Commercial	DSF, mp3, AAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF, FLAC, ALAC, streaming service, other	DSD to PCM
Audiogate	Windows, Mac	DSF, DFF, WAV, FLAC, BWF, WMA, ALAC, mp3, other	up to DSD128	DAC limitation for the software activation
Audirvana	Mac, Windows	Commercial	DSF, DFF (including DST), SACD ISO, WAV, FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, WavPack, APE, MQA, streaming service, other	DoP, DSD to PCM	Windows 10 compatible
Audacious	Linux, BSD, Windows	Free
Channel-D Pure Music	Mac	Commercial	up to 384 kHz / 24 bit, up to DSD128	DSD to PCM, DoP, streaming	Gapless and memory playback
Daphile	Run as firmware (Linux based) from flash stick memory	Free	DSF, PCM	up to 384 kHz / 24 bit, up to DSD512	Music server. Stereo only
Foobar2000(with sacd input plugin)	Windows	Free	DSF, DFF (including DST), SACD ISO, FLAC, WAV, mp3, ALAC, WavPack, AAC, other	up to DSD512	ASIO, DSD to PCM
Fostex Audio Player	Windows, Mac	Free	DSF, DFF, WAV, FLAC, mp3, AIFF, ALAC	up to DSD128, up to 192 kHz / 24 bit	ASIO, DoP	Demands certain playback hardware
Gom Audio	Windows	Free	cda, MPL, mp3, ogg, WMA, APE, FLAC, WAV, m4a, WavPack, AIFF, DSF, DFF
iTunes	Mac, Windows	Free	WAV, ALAC, AAC, mp3, AIFF, CD-audio
JRiver	Windows, Mac, Linux	Commercial	DSF, DFF (including DST), SACD ISO, mp3, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, other	ASIO, DoP, DSD over DLNA, DSD to PCM, PCM to DSD	Gapless playback
Hi-Res Audio Player	Windows	DSD, PCM	Require certain hardware
HQ Player	Windows, Mac, Linux	Commercial	DSF, DFF (non-compressed DSDIFF), CD-audio, FLAC, AIFF, other	up to DSD1024	DSD to PCM, PCM to DSD, ASIO, DoP
Hysolid	Windows	Free	DSF, WAV, FLAC	up to DSD256, up to 384 kHz	ASIO, DoPWASAPI	To work on music server PC with smartphone app control
Logitech Media Server	Windows, Mac, Linux	PCM, DoP PCM files	Bit-perfect PCM output of DoP	Need additional hardware and pre-conversion DSD files to PCM DoP files. How to adjust and use the software.
Media Player Classic	Windows	Free	PCM, DSF, DFF
MusicBee	Windows	Free	ASIO, WASAPI
moOde audio player	To run on Raspberry Pi	Free	Here information about DSD settings
Pine Player	Mac	Free	mp3, FLAC, APE, AAC, m4a, WAV, AIFF, ogg, WMA, DSD, SACD ISO, other	up to 768 kHz / 32 bit
Resonic Player	Windows	Free, Commercial	WAV, AIFF, FLAC, WMA, mp3, ALAC, WavPack, MID, DSF, DFF, other	up to DSD512
Roon	Windows, Mac; the server on Windows, Mac, Linux	Commercial	Audio files and streaming service	Bit-perfect, DSD to PCM	The server may be installed on network area storage (NAS)
TEAC HR Audio Player	Windows, Mac	Free	DSF, DFF, PCM	up to DSD256, up to 384 kHz / 32 bit	ASIO, DoP
Technics Audio Player	Windows, Mac	DSF, DFF, WAV, FLAC, mp3, ALAC, AIFF	up to DSD128, up to 384 kHz / 32bit	USB driver	Read the software license agreement about using limitations
Volumio	Run as firmware from flash stick memory on PC, Raspberry Pi, other	Free	MP3, FLAC, WAV, AAC, ALAC, DSD	UPNP DLNA, Airplay, DoP	Open source music server
VLC	Windows, Mac, Linux, other	Free	mp3, AAC, MLP / TrueHD, DTS, WMA, FLAC (including uncompressed), ALAC, ATRAC 3, WavPack, APE, WAV, other
Vox	Mac	Free	DSF, WAV, AIFF, FLAC (including uncompressed), ALAC, mp3, other, network radio
XMMS	Unix	Free
Wtfplay	Linux	Free	WAV, FLAC, DSF	up to DSD128; DSD256, DSD512 are experimental, up to 384 kHz / 32 bit	DoP
Audio players Android and iOS (mobile applications)
AIMP	Android	Free	APE, mp3, WAV, ogg, AAC, FLAC, mp4, m4a, WavPack, DSF, DFF, other
Amarra Play	iOS (iPhone, iPad)	Free, In-App Purchases	AIFF, AIFC, MP3, ALAC, FLAC, MQA	MQA Decode up to 96 kHz with Amarra Luxe license	No DSD. Amarra Luxe unlocks some features. Amarra Play must be running on the same wireless network as the computer
FiiO Music	Android, iOS	Free	DSD, PCM	up to 384 kHz / 24 bit	Raw DSD output	Support HWA (LHDC) Bluetooth transmission
Foobar2000	Android, iOS (iPhone, iPad)	Free	MP3, MP4, AAC, Vorbis, Opus, FLAC, WavPack, WAV, AIFF, Musepack	Gapless playback, playback / downloading music from UPnP media servers
HibyMusic	Android, iOS (iPhone, iPad)	Free	DSF, DFF (including DST), ISO, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, M4A, AAC, mp3, ogg	up to DSD256, up to 384 kHz / 32 bit	net driver (Dropbox / DLNA / LAN) native DSD, DoP, DSD to PCM
Hi-Res music player-NePLAYER	iOS (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch)	Commercial	ALAC, FLAC, WAV, mp3, AAC, HE-AAC, DSF, DFF	up to DSD256, up to 384 kHz / 32 bit	DSD to PCM, DoP	Check DSD replay issues at the online store page
HYSOLID	Android, iOS	Free	WAC, FLAC, DSD	up to DSD256, up to 384 kHz	ASIO, WASAPI, DoP, native DSD	Music server control application
Neutron Music Player	Android, iOS (iPhone, iPad)	Commercial	mp3, ogg, FLAC, AC3, AAC, M4A, MP4, 3GP, 3G2, ALAC, APE, WavPack, WAV, AIFF, other, DSD	UPnP / DLNA, USB DAC, DoP, native DSD, DSD to PCM	There is evaluation version 'Neutron Music Player (Eval)' on Android
Onkyo HF Player	Android, iOS	Free, In-App Purchases	DSF, DFF, mp3, ALAC, AAC, WAV, AIFF	up to DSD256, up to 384 kHz	AOA 2.0, DoP, DSD to PCM	Some limitations of the free version. Sample rate depends on the format and In-App purchases.
TEAC HR Audio Player	Android, iOS	Free, In-App Purchases	FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF, ogg, DSF, DFF	up to DSD256, up to 384 kHz	DoP, DSD to PCM
USB Audio Player PRO	Android	Commercial	WAV, FLAC, ogg, mp3, AIFF, AAC, m4a, APE, DFF, DSF, other	up to 384 kHz / 32 bit	DoP, DSD to PCM, native DSD playback
VLC	Android, iOS (iPad, iPhone, Apple Watch)	Free	ogg, FLAC, WavPack, AAC, other
Vox	Free, In-App Purchases	FLAC, ALAC, mp3, DSD, other
Online audio players (hi-resolution streaming services)
High Res Audio	Free trial, Commercial	up to 24 bit
Primephonic	Free trial, Commercial	up to 24 bit
PrimeSeat	Free trial, Commercial	PCM, DSD up to 11.2 MHz
Qobuz	Free trial, Commercial	up to 192 kHz / 24 bit	streaming and downloads according to purchased plan
Tidal	PC/Mac, web-player, iOS, Android	Free trial, Commercial	FLAC 44.1 kHz / 16 bit, MQA	supported with audio players (details)
Online audio players (streaming services)
Amazon Prime Music	Free trial	Allow listening online and offline
Apple Music	Free trial	Music platform
Datpiff	Audio platform for musicians and music discovering
Google Play Music	Free trial	Music platform with the store. Offline listening is available
Jamendo Music	Free trial	Audio platform for musicians and music discovering. Free and paid stuff
Noisetrade	Audio platform for musicians and music discovering
ReverbNation	Audio platform for musicians and music discovering
SoundCloud	Audio platform for musicians and music discovering
Spotify	Music platform
Яндекс Музыка	Free, Commercial	Music site 'Yandex Music'. Offline listening is available

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What is the best hi-res audio player software

Which high-resolution audio player has the best sound quality is your personal choice rather. Some audio players may playback qualitative audio files without altering (bit-perfect). In general, there is no matter, that player is use for it, but some nuances are there. Below how to make the choice is discussed.

Sound quality

Playback modes

An audio player may works in 2 base modes (depend on the software abilities):

1. bit-perfect (transmitting data from an audio file to DAC without altering);
2. processing mode (resampling, room correction and other).

In bit-perfect mode, the sound quality is defined by DAC and next audio devices.
This mode consumes minimal computing resources and is desirable for non-powerful computers.

Processing mode sound quality depends on the player and/or processing plug-in.
This mode may consume many computing resources (more quality = more resources), and, sometimes, can't work at lower-performance computers. Also, this mode consumes more electrical energy for calculations and cooling, than a bit-perfect one.
When fans work in intensive mode, they cause more noise.

Gapless playback

Some albums (operas, live concerts, etc.) should be played back as a continuous stream.

Some players can begin the next song without DAC re-initialization.
This ability is called as Gapless playback.
It may be applied for as bit-perfect as processed modes (see 'Playback modes').

Also played back audio files may be pre-converted in gapless mode too.
This mode has a sense when audio files are resampled or DSD files are processed.
Gapless conversion has a sense, when the audio player works in gapless mode.

ASIO

ASIO is a kind of audio drivers by audio interface vendors, that provide low latency and use of specific properties of the audio interface. ASIO SDK (programming tools) is provided by Steingberg.

As rule, ASIO driver is provided together with a sound device. Specific functionality management is supported via a special software control panel.

There is universal ASIO-driver ASIO4All. But, as rule, DAC-vendor driver is more recommended.

Latest MacOS versions use their builtin drivers (Core Audio) instead ASIO. So, you no need special drivers to works with a DAC. However, audio device vendors may provide Mac's ASIO drivers for some devices.

Read more:

• How to configure foobar2000 for DSD playback >

WASAPI

WASAPI is builtin Windows drivers to direct access to audio interface without operating system processings. May be used instead of ASIO.

WASAPI may use exclusive access to an audio interface to render sound stream directly to the DAC's audio buffer without mixing of audio streams from several applications. So, no operating system's audio processing is there.

Native DSD

Native DSD is sending DSD audio stream from audio file to DSD DAC without conversion to PCM.

ASIO drivers under Windows may support it. Under the latest MacOS version, DSD audio stream should be packed in DoP format. The packing is lossless. Also, DoP format may be used on Windows.

Read more:

• How to configure foobar2000 for DSD playback >

DSD to PCM

DSD audio stream may not be played on PCM DAC. Before sending the stream to the DAC, this stream should be converted to PCM.

It consumes processing resources. In the general case, better sound quality depends on amount of computing resources.

Some computers may have a lack of computing power to realtime DSD to PCM conversion. It may be solved via offline DSD to PCM conversion. Also, it saves free space at hard disk (HDD) of an audio player (allow more songs on the disk). It may be very useful for portable/mobile devices.

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Functionality

One of the widespread demands to players are:

• album artwork displaying;
• text metadata displaying;
• search in song database;
• web radio/streaming playback.

Audio player software F.A.Q.

Can Windows Media Player play high-resolution audio?

Yes. Windows Media player is capable to play high resolution audio files. If your file iss not played back, you can try other players...

Do audio players have different sound quality?

It depends on the mode of playback. In bit-perfect mode, a music player app just transports audio data from a sound file to DAC without audio processing.

When audio player software process audio data (resample, alter bit depth, apply dithering, EQ, etc.), it causes different distortion levels. If consider psychoacoustics, distortions may have a different character, which also impacts the final perception of the distortions. Also, the interaction of the distortions with a playback system (DAC, amplifier, speakers) is matter.

EXAMPLE

Some apparatus can cause the audible level of intermodulation distortions, that generated by ultrasound components.

Practically it can cause audible noise.

You can:

• try low sample rate 44.1 kHz, or
• apply ultrasound cut in hi-res audio file.

General recommendation:

• Do a sound check of different players in various modes and audio resolutions on your music equipment. Read details...

Does hi-res audio sound better? Is hi-res audio better than CD?

Hi res audio allowing solve some issues of analog filters of ADC or DAC. But actual result is matter of implementation of an audio equipment and software. Read definitive guide...

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What is the best music player for Windows 10?

As rule, it's personal choise.

• Read common rules how to choose the best audio player...
• Try and choose own player...

Where can I buy high resolution music?

Music Software For Mac 2013

See list of sites with high-resolution audio...

Does memory playback improve audio quality?

Memory playback doesn't improve 'transparency'. But the mode can get rid of pauses if file played from slow/overload network or album player in gapless mode.

Do gapless playback is helpful?

If an audio player re-initialize DAC, it can cause quiet clicks.

When files played back without re-initializing, there is no kind of clicks.

Do computer digital hardware interface (HDMI, USB, SPDIF, etc.), its cables impact sound quality?

Digital audio interfaces don't impact sound quality, which may be defined as 'sound transparency'.

Also, digital interfaces have sample rate and bit depth limitations.

Operating system built-in driver can additionally process sound and impact to sound quality.

But pauses, clicks, serial interruptions are possible when an audio interface doesn't work properly (poor cables, grounding, shielding; hardware issues, etc.).

General recommendations:

• Buy thick cables in the mid or higher price range. It is fairly for longer cables especially.
• Ferrite rings/barrels can give some advantages. But it's recommended, that measurement tools are used.

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Do analog audio cables impact to sound quality?

Analog inter-module cables (linear inputs and outputs) can impact the noise floor, crosstalk and frequency response.

General recommendation:

• If you hear the hum at 50 Hz or multiple frequencies (power high voltage network), try to use other analog cables or use digital inter-module connection instead.

Is jitter a real issue for audio playback?

DAC clock source can impact to analog output jitter of a digital-to-analog converter . But all other factors, including memory playback, cables and interfaces - no. Read details...

General recommendations:

• Don't bother about jitter, when DAC is clocked by its internal source.
• Don't use synchronization by SPDIF digital audio input.

What is the best audio format for sound quality?

To achieve maximal sound quality, lossless audio file formats are recommended: FLAC, WAV, AIFF, DSF, DFF, SACD ISO. Read details...

What is 24 bit / 192 kHz audio?

It is resolution audio with sample rate 192 kHz and bit depth 24 bit in PCM format (modulation). Read details...

Is WAV better than FLAC?

In audio resolution 384 kHz/32 bit and lesser, there is no difference between FLAC and WAV by the sound quality. Watch video...

If you need a higher resolution, WAV can provide it. When file size is more 4 GB, WAV RF64 format may be applied.

Read details about:

• WAV;
• FLAC.

Is DSD better than FLAC?

Both DSD and FLAC are high-resolution formats, that try solve issues of 44.1 kHz / 16 bit. But, actual result depend on implemengtation of your audio system. Read details...

Is MQA better than FLAC?

MQA is high qualitative lossy format, as the author know. FLAC is lossless format, providing output sound quality absolutely identical source. MQA provides better file-size comression ratio. Read details...

Can VLC play hi-res audio?

Yes, VLC can play hi-res audio. However, as the author know, VLC don't support DSD formats.

Music Playing Software For Mac Osx

October 10, 2020 updated | since December 7, 2018

Ridiculously powerful. Seriously creative.

New

Live LoopsFor spontaneous composition.

Live Loops is a dynamic way to create and arrange music in real time. Kick off your composition by adding loops, samples, or your recorded performances into a grid of cells. Trigger different cells to play with your ideas without worrying about a timeline or arrangement. Once you find combinations that work well together you can create song sections, then move everything into the Tracks area to continue production and finish your song.

Remix FX

Bring DJ-style effects and transitions to an individual track or an entire mix with a collection of stutters, echoes, filters, and gating effects.

Logic Remote

Control features like Live Loops, Remix FX, and more from your iPad or iPhone using Multi-Touch gestures.

New

Step SequencerPure beat poetry.

Step Sequencer is inspired by classic drum machines and synthesizers. Using the Step Sequence editor, quickly build drum beats, bass lines, and melodic parts — and even automate your favorite plug-ins. Add sophisticated variations to your pattern with a wide range of creative playback behaviors. Use Note Repeat to create rolling steps, Chance to randomize step playback, and Tie Steps Together to create longer notes.

Logic RemoteTouch and flow.

Logic Remote lets you use your iPhone or iPad to control Logic Pro X on your Mac. Use Multi-Touch gestures to play software instruments, mix tracks, and control features like Live Loops and Remix FX from anywhere in the room. Swipe and tap to trigger cells in Live Loops. And tilt your iPhone or iPad up and down and use its gyroscope to manipulate filters and repeaters in Remix FX.

Multi-Touch mixing

Control your mix from wherever you are in the room — whether that’s next to your computer or on the couch — with Multi-Touch faders.

Pair and play

Use a variety of onscreen instruments, such as keyboards, guitars, and drum pads, to play any software instrument in Logic Pro X from your iPad or iPhone.

New

Sampler

We redesigned and improved our most popular plug-in — the EXS24 Sampler — and renamed it Sampler. The new single-window design makes it easier to create and edit sampler instruments while remaining backward compatible with all EXS24 files. An expanded synthesis section with sound-shaping controls brings more depth and dynamics to your instruments. The reimagined mapping editor adds powerful, time-saving features that speed the creation of complex instruments. Use the zone waveform editor to make precise edits to sample start/end, loop ranges, and crossfades. And save hours of tedious editing with new drag-and-drop hot zones.

New

Quick Sampler

Quick Sampler is a fast and easy way to work with a single sample. Drag and drop an audio file from the Finder, Voice Memos, or anywhere within Logic Pro X. Or record audio directly into Quick Sampler using a turntable, microphone, musical instrument, or even channel strips playing in Logic Pro X. In a few steps, you can transform an individual sample into a fully playable instrument. And with Slice Mode, you can split a single sample into multiple slices — perfect for chopping up vocals or breaking up and resequencing drum loops.

New

Drum Synth

This powerful but easy-to-use plug-in creates synthesized drum sounds. Choose from a diverse collection of drum models and shape their sound with up to eight simple controls. Drum Synth is also directly integrated into the bottom of the Drum Machine Designer interface — giving you a focused set of sound-shaping controls.

New

Drum Machine Designer

Redesigned to be more intuitive and integrated, Drum Machine Designer lets you effortlessly build electronic drum kits. Apply individual effects and plug-ins on each discrete drum pad to experiment with sound design and beat-making in new ways. You can also create a unique layered sound by assigning the same trigger note to two different pads. To help you quickly edit sounds, Quick Sampler and Drum Synth are directly integrated into the Drum Machine Designer interface.

DrummerCompose to the beat of a different percussionist.

Using Drummer is like hiring a session drummer or collaborating with a highly skilled beat programmer. Create organic-sounding acoustic drum tracks or electronic beats with the intelligent technology of Drummer. Choose from dozens of drummers who each play in a different musical genre, and direct their performances using simple controls.

Compositions and PerformancesYour studio is always in session.

Logic Pro X turns your Mac into a professional recording studio able to handle even the most demanding projects. Capture your compositions and performances — from tracking a live band to a solo software-instrument session — and flow them into your songs.

The ultimate way to record.

Seamless punch recording. Automatic take management. Support for pristine 24-bit/192kHz audio. Logic Pro X makes it all easy to do — and undo. You can create projects with up to 1000 stereo or surround audio tracks and up to 1000 software instrument tracks, and run hundreds of plug-ins. It’s all you need to complete any project.

Get the most out of MIDI.

Logic Pro X goes beyond the average sequencer with an advanced set of options that let you record, edit, and manipulate MIDI performances. Transform a loose performance into one that locks tight into the groove using region-based parameters for note velocity, timing, and dynamics. Or tighten up your MIDI performances while preserving musical details like flams or chord rolls with Smart Quantize.

Industry-leading tools

As your song develops, Logic Pro X helps organize all your ideas and select the best ones. Group related tracks, audition alternate versions, and consolidate multiple tracks. Lightning-fast click-and-drag comping helps you build your best performance from multiple takes.

Smart Tempo

Go off-script and stay on beat with Smart Tempo, a way to effortlessly mix and match music and beats without worrying about the original tempo. Record freely without a click track. And easily combine and edit MIDI and audio tracks — from vinyl samples to live instruments to multitrack audio stems — with constant or variable tempo.

Flex Time

Quickly manipulate the timing and tempo of your recording with Flex Time. Easily move the individual beats within a waveform to correct drum, vocal, guitar, or any other kind of track without slicing and moving regions.

Flex Pitch

Edit the level and pitch of individual notes quickly and easily with Flex Pitch. Roll over any note and all parameters are available for tweaking.

Track Alternatives

Create alternate versions of a track or multiple grouped tracks, and switch between them at any time to audition different options. Create, store, and select from different edits and arrangements of track regions to make it easier to experiment with various creative ideas.

Takes and Quick Swipe Comping

Click and drag to choose the best sections of each take to create a seamless comp, complete with transition-smoothing crossfades. Save multiple comps and switch among them to pick the one you like best.

Track Stacks

Consolidate multiple related tracks into a single track. Use a Summing Stack as a quick way to create submixes. Or create layered and split instruments.

Project Alternatives

Create as many alternate versions of a project as you’d like, each with its own name and settings but sharing the same assets — efficiently saving storage space. Load any version to make changes without compromising your original.

Track Groups and VCA Faders

Manage large mixes with Track Groups and VCA faders. Assign any selection of channels to a track group, then control the levels or other parameters of all tracks in the group from any single channel in the group.

Automation

Easily capture changes to any channel strip or plug-in parameter. Just enable automation, press Play, and make your changes.

Even more pro features in the mix.

Logic Pro X is packed with incredible tools and resources to enhance your creativity and workflow as you sharpen your craft — even if you’re a seasoned pro.

MainStage 3

Sound as great onstage as you do in the studio.

Education Bundle

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