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sdl2_sound for Mac

Abstract soundfile decoder for SDL

Quick answer: sdl2_sound is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install sdl2_sound. It is distributed under the Zlib AND (Artistic-1.0-Perl OR LGPL-2.1-or-later) licence. It has 23 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What sdl2_sound is

sdl2_sound is a command-line tool for macOS: abstract soundfile decoder for SDL.

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 AND (Artistic-1.0-Perl OR LGPL-2.1-or-later) licence.

How to install sdl2_sound

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install sdl2_sound.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install sdl2_sound on Mac?

Run brew install sdl2_sound in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is sdl2_sound open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Zlib AND (Artistic-1.0-Perl OR LGPL-2.1-or-later) licence.

Does sdl2_sound 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 sdl2_sound?

It was installed 23 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6244 in this catalogue.

What version of sdl2_sound is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.0.6.