What is Kaku?
Kaku is an open-source, cross-platform music player and media library application developed by POWDER C.E.K. in 2014 using C# on the .NET framework. It is designed to provide an easy-to-use interface for organizing and playing various audio file formats.
Some key features of Kaku include:
- Supports common audio formats like MP3, FLAC, WMA, OGG, etc.
- Automatic retrieval of metadata like album art, song info from the web
- Internet radio streaming support
- Podcast subscription and playback
- Playlist creation and management
- Library organization by artists, albums, genres
- Simple, lightweight user interface
- Available on Windows, macOS and Linux
Kaku aims to balance powerful music management capabilities with a lightweight, responsive and aesthetically pleasing UI. Its focus is on providing a seamless user experience without extraneous features. With support for downloading missing metadata and internet radio, Kaku is an open-source alternative to commercial apps like iTunes or Windows Media Player for organizing and enjoying music libraries.