Hi everyone!
I’m a CS student. I spent the last few months developing a music player because I was frustrated with how much RAM modern players consume just to play a simple FLAC or DSD file.
I built Glaerix Music Player with a focus on two things: Extreme Efficiency and Audio Purity.
What makes it different?
- Minimalist Engine: While most players eat 500MB+ of RAM, Glaerix stays consistently between 90MB and 101MB.
- Bit-Perfect Audio: It uses WASAPI Exclusive mode to bypass the Windows mixer for a transparent listening experience.
- Pro Formats: Native support for DSD (dsf/dff) and a custom 5.1 to Stereo downmix logic for multichannel files.
- Privacy First: No cloud, no accounts. All hardware profiles and favorites are stored in local JSON files.
- The Tech Stack: I used Python and compiled it to C++ via Nuitka to ensure high performance and a native feel on Windows.
I’m really trying to reach my goal of paying for my studies through my software, so I’m offering it as a one-time purchase ($9.99) instead of the usual subscription model.
If you want to try it out, just leave a comment and I’ll DM you a code.
Microsoft Store link: https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/9NBJHXBF41N9?cid=DevShareMCLPCS
Thanks for supporting student-led projects!
u/LRDSHXXN — 5 days ago