// Overview

Orange Music Player is a native macOS music player designed for audiophiles who want high-quality playback with a beautiful, modern interface. Built entirely in Swift using SwiftUI, it offers seamless integration with the macOS ecosystem.

The player supports a wide range of audio formats including FLAC, MP3, AAC, ALAC, WAV, and AIFF, with automatic metadata extraction for title, artist, album, year, and track number.

// Key Features

  • High-quality audio playback via SFBAudioEngine
  • Crossfade between tracks (adjustable 1-10 seconds)
  • Gapless playback for seamless listening
  • Shuffle and repeat modes
  • Audio output device selection
  • Browse by Albums, Artists, or Songs
  • Create and manage playlists
  • Mark favorite tracks
  • Recently Played and Frequently Played sections
  • Global search across tracks, albums, and artists
  • Dynamic color theming based on album artwork

// Technical Details

SwiftUI: The entire UI is built with SwiftUI, providing a responsive and native macOS experience with smooth animations and modern design patterns.

SFBAudioEngine: Leverages this powerful audio framework for high-fidelity playback, supporting a wide range of audio formats and providing precise control over audio output.

Keyboard Shortcuts: Full keyboard support including Space for play/pause, Command+Arrow keys for track navigation, and more for power users.

// What I'd Improve

  • Add AirPlay and Bluetooth streaming support
  • Implement audio visualization and equalizer
  • Add Last.fm scrobbling integration
  • Build an iOS companion app