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faudio for Mac

Accuracy-focused XAudio reimplementation for open platforms

Quick answer: faudio is a media app for macOS. Install it with brew install faudio. It is distributed under the Zlib licence. It has 55 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What faudio is

faudio is a media app for macOS: accuracy-focused XAudio reimplementation for open platforms.

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

How to install faudio

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install faudio on Mac?

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

Is faudio open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Zlib licence.

Does faudio 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 faudio?

It was installed 55 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4417 in this catalogue.

What version of faudio is current?

The latest packaged version is 26.10.