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aften for Mac

Audio encoder which generates ATSC A/52 compressed audio streams

Quick answer: aften is a media app for macOS. Install it with brew install aften. It is distributed under the LGPL-2.1-or-later licence. It has 1 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What aften is

aften is a media app for macOS: audio encoder which generates ATSC A/52 compressed audio streams.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the LGPL-2.1-or-later licence.

How to install aften

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install aften.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install aften on Mac?

Run brew install aften in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is aften open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the LGPL-2.1-or-later licence.

Does aften run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is aften?

It was installed 1 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #10836 in this catalogue.

What version of aften is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.0.8.