Longplayer in Python
Longplayer is a thousand year long musical composition by Jem Finer.
This is an open-source implementation of Longplayer in Python, which can be run on any compatible computer with audio output.
For more information about Longplayer, read an overview of the piece.
Requirements
- A Linux (including Raspberry Pi), macOS or Windows system with audio output
- Python 3.9 or above (python.org)
Installation
If you're using Linux (including Raspberry Pi), you will need to install the portaudio library for audio output: sudo apt install libportaudio2
To install Longplayer from the command line, for any platform, open up a terminal session and enter:
pip3 install longplayer
Usage
To run Longplayer from the command line, run:
python3 -m longplayer
Press Ctrl-C to stop playback.
Troubleshooting
If you are hearing stuttery playback, try:
- increasing the audio buffer size:
python3 -m longplayer --buffer-size 4096 - mono (single-channel) playback:
python3 -m longplayer --channels 1
To see all of the command-line options: python -m longplayer --help
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