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Linux Show Player vs ncmpcpp

A side-by-side look at Linux Show Player and ncmpcpp. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Linux Show Player

Linux Show Player

Gaming Software

Linux Show Player is an open-source lighting control software designed for live shows and theater productions. It enables users to create and program lighting cues, build complex timelines for shows, and control DMX-compatible lighting fixtures.

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ncmpcpp

ncmpcpp

Audio & Music

ncmpcpp is a mpd client (Music Player Daemon) inspired by ncmpc with a tag editor, bookmarks, playlists, and more. It's designed to be fast, lightweight, customizable, and easy to use for casual music library browsing or intensive audio playback.

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