New music player - Exaile!

[synic]

I released Exaile 0.2b2 today. I really like Amarok, but I was hoping for a gtk+ alternative, so I started Exaile. I know ... I know, there are tons of media players out there, but I see this as a fun way to learn python and gtk+.

Some screenshots can be found here:

http://www.exaile.org

It's beta, but if you're bored, check it out. Here's what you'll need to do:

# sudo apt-get install python-gtk2 python-pysqlite2 python-pymad libgstreamer0.10 libgstreamer0.10-plugins-good python-gst0.10 python-pyogg
# wget http://www.exaile.org/files/exaile_0.2b4_i386.deb
# sudo dpkg -i exaile_0.2b4_i386.deb

.. and a new icon will show up in Applications->Sound and Video

Go to Tools->Library Manager, add your music directory, and away you go.

Optional: If you want mp3 support, install gstreamer0.10-plugins-ugly, and if you want wma, install gstreamer0.10-ffmpeg

Feedback and comments are appreciated!

-synic

[Seaman]

It looks quite nice, you should try to get it into the repos.

A question, what does Exaile have that for example Banshee doesn't?

[xXx 0wn3d xXx]

I like it Very nice.

[synic]

re: banshee

It supports streams, automatic cover art, and queueing. I don't think the banshee version in breezy has these.

[renzokuken]

install went fine

just importing my library now, i like the "random 100" function, gonna be the first thing i try.

ok, all working now, slapped on random 100 and first track up is Simple Minds - Dont You Forget About Me (Breakfast Club, awesome film)

anyways, all looks good, seems to have a bit more functionality than Listen which is good

EDIT: been playing for a bit now dude, i really like it, fast database, simple and effective

one question, how can i create a desktop launcher for this?

[xXx 0wn3d xXx]

Originally Posted by renzokuken install went fine just importing my library now, i like the "random 100" function, gonna be the first thing i try. ok, all working now, slapped on random 100 and first track up is Simple Minds - Dont You Forget About Me (Breakfast Club, awesome film) anyways, all looks good, seems to have a bit more functionality than Listen which is good EDIT: been playing for a bit now dude, i really like it, fast database, simple and effective one question, how can i create a desktop launcher for this?

Point the launcher to /home/USERNAME/exaile/exaile <= Replace the USERNAME with your username.

[renzokuken]

that doesnt work....does the run file not need the "./" in front of it to start

could i not make a link to it in /usr/bin then launch ./exaile

or write a little bash script for it?

[endersshadow]

Originally Posted by renzokuken that doesnt work....does the run file not need the "./" in front of it to start could i not make a link to it in /usr/bin then launch ./exaile or write a little bash script for it?

You just need to point it to the executable. Alternatively, you could do:

sudo ln -s /path/to/exaile /usr/bin/exaile

Then you'll be able to run it with just the command "exaile" (sans quotes) instead...going to install now

First impressions:

I'm really impressed with this player. You did a fantastic job with the interface and the features. Below, I'm just collecting bugs that I've found and/or noticed for recordkeeping...but all in all fantastic job, and I'd love for this to continue to be improved!

-It doesn't show any other mounted drives in the Library Manager when you go to add a file. For example, I've got 2 other mounted partitions that I had to go through root (/) to get to...not really a problem, but it might leave users who aren't sure where those are mounted a bit confused at first.

-Customizable smart playlists would be an awesome feature.

-My playlists disappear when I have multiple tabs open and I scroll between them...they just...become blank...

[synic]

Originally Posted by endersshadow -My playlists disappear when I have multiple tabs open and I scroll between them...they just...become blank...

Hrmm, if you have something typed into the filter box, it applies to all tabs - could this be what's happening?

[Stormy Eyes]

Nice work so far, synic. I had to write a script to cd to the install directory, but that's no problem. I'd suggest tweaking the cover fetching routine. The first cover that amazon.com returns isn't always the right one. For example, I played Imaginos by Blue Oyster Cult, but for some reason, Exaile used the cover from Blind Guardian's Imaginations from the Other Side album. Granted, I can easily set a custom cover, but I'm a bit spoiled by gmusicbrowser's offering me a choice of covers.