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Xenon-Zones (XZN) 1.1.3
This update brings many more media formats, new CD rip formats and a faster start.
What's new
More formats
- XZN now plays many more audio formats, including AIFF (.aif), WavPack, TrueAudio, Musepack, DSD (.dsf / .dff), MP2, Speex, AC3, DTS, Matroska audio (.mka), CAF and AMR.
- New video formats: VOB (DVD files, without menus), AVCHD (.mts), RealMedia (.rm / .rmvb), DivX, OGM, F4V, 3G2, MXF and DV.
- Playlists can now also be imported from PLS and XSPF files.
CD ripping
- New rip formats: Opus, AAC and ALAC (both .m4a), AIFF and WavPack, in addition to MP3, OGG, FLAC and WAV. All are fully tagged, including ReplayGain.
- Format and bitrate can also be changed with the mouse wheel, without opening the list. Hover over them for a short description.
- The bitrate is grayed out for lossless formats, where it does not apply.
Tag editor
- Now also edits WMA, WavPack, TrueAudio, Musepack, DSF, Speex, MP2 and .aif files.
Faster start
- Animated backgrounds no longer delay the start: the first frame is shown right away and the animation is loaded in the background.
- The equalizer's audio library now loads while the window is being built.
Fixes
- The tag editor reported success for WAV, AIFF and AAC files but did not actually save the tags. It now does.
- An unexpected answer from MusicBrainz could leave the CD window waiting for track titles. It now simply continues without titles.
What's included
Xenon-Zones: a lightweight media player with a classic cyberpunk look.
- Audio and video playback in all common formats (via PyAV)
- Audio CD playback and ripping (MP3, OGG, Opus, AAC, FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF, WavPack) with MusicBrainz titles, tags and ReplayGain
- Gapless playback and ReplayGain volume leveling
- Mini player, playlist search and resume where you left off
- Media key support and a shortcut overview (F1)
- Collapsible playlist with drag & drop, reordering, M3U / M3U8 export and M3U / M3U8 / PLS / XSPF import
- 10-band equalizer with presets
- Spectrum analyzer with five styles
- Video window with idle card and fullscreen controls
- Tag editor for audio files (ID3, Vorbis, MP4, APE and WMA tags, via mutagen)
- Auto-saves playlist and settings (crash-safe)
- Accent-color theming with presets or any custom color, and alpha transparency
Downloads
| Platform | Download |
|---|---|
| Windows (x86_64) | XZN_Setup_v1.1.3.exe |
| Linux (Debian/Ubuntu, x86_64) | XZN-Linux-x86_64_v1.1.3.deb |
| Linux (other, x86_64) | XZN-Linux-x86_64_v1.1.3.tar.xz |
| macOS (Apple Silicon) | XZN-macOS-arm_64_v1.1.3.dmg |
Installation
Windows: Download the installer and run it.
(The app is not digitally signed, so Windows SmartScreen may show a warning. Click "More info" and then "Run anyway".)
Linux (Debian/Ubuntu): Install the package with apt, which also installs everything it needs:
sudo apt install ./XZN-Linux-x86_64_v1.1.3.debLinux (other): Extract the archive and start XZN from the extracted folder. XZN needs PortAudio from your distribution's package manager.
On Linux, reading CDs needs access to the drive. Desktop sessions normally allow this; otherwise add your user to the cdrom group.
macOS: Open the disk image and drag the app onto Applications. The app is not notarized, so on first launch right-click it and choose Open, or remove the quarantine flag in the terminal:
xattr -cr /Applications/XZN.appComing from XZN-CDR? You can uninstall it: on Windows via Settings → Apps, on Linux with sudo apt remove xzn-cdr, on macOS by moving XZN-CDR to the Trash.
Known issues
- Heavily scratched CDs: unreadable spots are retried and then skipped as a short silence instead of being corrected like dedicated ripping tools do.
License
Released under the MIT License. See LICENSE.txt for details.
Xenon-Zones (XZN) 1.1.2
This is a small update with a collapsible playlist and a more compact window.
What's new
Collapsible playlist
- Click the PLAYLIST header to hide the playlist. Only the header stays visible and the window shrinks to fit the controls. Click it again to bring the playlist back at its previous height.
- A small arrow in the header shows whether the playlist is open or closed.
- XZN remembers whether the playlist was hidden.
Compact start
- XZN now opens at the smallest width where all controls fit.
Setup
- The Windows installer now shows the XZN logo.
Fixes
- A long text in the status bar could make the window wider and stop it from being resized smaller. The status bar now only shows as much text as fits.
What's included
Xenon-Zones: a lightweight media player with a classic cyberpunk look.
- Audio and video playback (via PyAV)
- Audio CD playback and ripping (MP3, OGG, FLAC, WAV) with MusicBrainz titles, tags and ReplayGain
- Gapless playback and ReplayGain volume leveling
- Mini player, playlist search and resume where you left off
- Media key support and a shortcut overview (F1)
- Collapsible playlist with drag & drop, reordering, and M3U / M3U8 import/export
- 10-band equalizer with presets
- Spectrum analyzer with five styles
- Video window with idle card and fullscreen controls
- Tag editor for audio files (via mutagen)
- Auto-saves playlist and settings (crash-safe)
- Accent-color theming with presets or any custom color, and alpha transparency
Downloads
| Platform | Download |
|---|---|
| Windows (x86_64) | XZN_Setup_v1.1.2.exe |
| Linux (Debian/Ubuntu, x86_64) | XZN-Linux-x86_64_v1.1.2.deb |
| Linux (other, x86_64) | XZN-Linux-x86_64_v1.1.2.tar.xz |
| macOS (Apple Silicon) | XZN-macOS-arm_64_v1.1.2.dmg |
Installation
Windows: Download the installer and run it.
(The app is not digitally signed, so Windows SmartScreen may show a warning. Click "More info" and then "Run anyway".)
Linux (Debian/Ubuntu): Install the package with apt, which also installs everything it needs:
sudo apt install ./XZN-Linux-x86_64_v1.1.2.debLinux (other): Extract the archive and start XZN from the extracted folder. XZN needs PortAudio from your distribution's package manager.
On Linux, reading CDs needs access to the drive. Desktop sessions normally allow this; otherwise add your user to the cdrom group.
macOS: Unzip the download, open the disk image inside and drag the app onto Applications. The app is not notarized, so on first launch right-click it and choose Open, or remove the quarantine flag in the terminal:
xattr -cr /Applications/XZN.appComing from XZN-CDR? You can uninstall it: on Windows via Settings → Apps, on Linux with sudo apt remove xzn-cdr, on macOS by moving XZN-CDR to the Trash.
Known issues
- Heavily scratched CDs: unreadable spots are retried and then skipped as a short silence instead of being corrected like dedicated ripping tools do.
License
Released under the MIT License. See LICENSE.txt for details.
Xenon-Zones (XZN) 1.1.1
This is a small feature update with new visualizer styles and custom accent colors.
What's new
Visualizer styles
- Click the spectrum analyzer to switch between five styles: Bars, LED, Mirror, Peaks and Wave (oscilloscope).
- XZN remembers your choice.
Custom accent color
- The color scheme window now has a color picker below the presets: one strip for the hue, one for the brightness, with a live preview and the hex code.
- Both strips also work with the mouse wheel, just like the other sliders.
- Bright, saturated colors such as yellow stay accent colors on the dark theme. Very dark colors are brightened slightly so text stays readable.
- The "Default (Purple)" button was removed, since the first preset already is the default theme.
Smaller window
- The player window can now be made narrower, down to the width where all controls still fit. It still opens at the usual size.
What's included
Xenon-Zones: a lightweight media player with a classic cyberpunk look.
- Audio and video playback (via PyAV)
- Audio CD playback and ripping (MP3, OGG, FLAC, WAV) with MusicBrainz titles, tags and ReplayGain
- Gapless playback and ReplayGain volume leveling
- Mini player, playlist search and resume where you left off
- Media key support and a shortcut overview (F1)
- Playlist with drag & drop, reordering, and M3U / M3U8 import/export
- 10-band equalizer with presets
- Spectrum analyzer with five styles
- Video window with idle card and fullscreen controls
- Tag editor for audio files (via mutagen)
- Auto-saves playlist and settings (crash-safe)
- Accent-color theming with presets or any custom color, and alpha transparency
Downloads
| Platform | Download |
|---|---|
| Windows (x86_64) | XZN_Setup_v1.1.1.exe |
| Linux (Debian/Ubuntu, x86_64) | XZN-Linux-x86_64_v1.1.1.deb |
| Linux (other, x86_64) | XZN-Linux-x86_64_v1.1.1.tar.xz |
| macOS (Apple Silicon) | XZN-macOS-arm_64_v1.1.1.zip |
Installation
Windows: Download the installer and run it.
(The app is not digitally signed, so Windows SmartScreen may show a warning. Click "More info" and then "Run anyway".)
Linux (Debian/Ubuntu): Install the package with apt, which also installs everything it needs:
sudo apt install ./XZN-Linux-x86_64_v1.1.1.debLinux (other): Extract the archive and start XZN from the extracted folder. XZN needs PortAudio from your distribution's package manager.
On Linux, reading CDs needs access to the drive. Desktop sessions normally allow this; otherwise add your user to the cdrom group.
macOS: Unzip the download, open the disk image inside and drag the app onto Applications. The app is not notarized, so on first launch right-click it and choose Open, or remove the quarantine flag in the terminal:
xattr -cr /Applications/XZN.appComing from XZN-CDR? You can uninstall it: on Windows via Settings → Apps, on Linux with sudo apt remove xzn-cdr, on macOS by moving XZN-CDR to the Trash.
Known issues
- Heavily scratched CDs: unreadable spots are retried and then skipped as a short silence instead of being corrected like dedicated ripping tools do.
License
Released under the MIT License. See LICENSE.txt for details.
Xenon-Zones (XZN) 1.1.0
This is a feature update: XZN-CDR is now part of XZN. Audio CDs can be played and ripped directly in the player, without any additional software on Windows, Linux and macOS.
What's new
Audio CDs built in
- New CD button next to VIDEO opens the CD window.
- Play CDs directly in XZN, with artist and track titles from MusicBrainz in the playlist and seamless transitions between tracks.
- Rip the whole disc (RIP ALL) or only the tracks you select (RIP SELECTED) to MP3, OGG, FLAC or WAV.
- Ripped files are named, sorted into an "Artist - Album" folder and fully tagged, including ReplayGain for volume leveling.
- No Homebrew, ffmpeg or other tools needed anymore. XZN reads CDs directly through the operating system.
- A rip keeps running in the background when you close the CD window.
New button icons
- Play, pause, stop, previous, next, shuffle, equalizer, mute and color scheme now have clear icons in the theme's colors.
- Hover over any button to see what it does, including its keyboard shortcut.
Tidier windows
- Info, color scheme, equalizer, license and CD windows open only once. A second click on the button closes them again, just like the video window.
Fixes
- The play and mute buttons now show the correct state after changing the color scheme.
XZN-CDR
- The standalone ripper is discontinued, since all of its features are now part of XZN. The last standalone version is available in the 1.0.4 release.
What's included
Xenon-Zones: a lightweight media player with a classic cyberpunk look.
- Audio and video playback (via PyAV)
- Audio CD playback and ripping (MP3, OGG, FLAC, WAV) with MusicBrainz titles, tags and ReplayGain
- Gapless playback and ReplayGain volume leveling
- Mini player, playlist search and resume where you left off
- Media key support and a shortcut overview (F1)
- Playlist with drag & drop, reordering, and M3U / M3U8 import/export
- 10-band equalizer with presets
- Spectrum analyzer
- Video window with idle card and fullscreen controls
- Tag editor for audio files (via mutagen)
- Auto-saves playlist and settings (crash-safe)
- Accent-color theming and alpha transparency
Downloads
| Platform | Download |
|---|---|
| Windows (x86_64) | XZN_Setup_v1.1.0.exe |
| Linux (Debian/Ubuntu, x86_64) | XZN-Linux-x86_64_v1.1.0.deb |
| Linux (other, x86_64) | XZN-Linux-x86_64_v1.1.0.tar.xz |
| macOS (Apple Silicon) | XZN-macOS-arm_64_v1.1.0.zip |
Installation
Windows: Download the installer and run it.
(The app is not digitally signed, so Windows SmartScreen may show a warning. Click "More info" and then "Run anyway".)
Linux (Debian/Ubuntu): Install the package with apt, which also installs everything it needs:
sudo apt install ./XZN-Linux-x86_64_v1.1.0.debLinux (other): Extract the archive and start XZN from the extracted folder. XZN needs PortAudio from your distribution's package manager.
On Linux, reading CDs needs access to the drive. Desktop sessions normally allow this; otherwise add your user to the cdrom group.
macOS: Unzip the download, open the disk image inside and drag the app onto Applications. The app is not notarized, so on first launch right-click it and choose Open, or remove the quarantine flag in the terminal:
xattr -cr /Applications/XZN.appComing from XZN-CDR? You can uninstall it: on Windows via Settings → Apps, on Linux with sudo apt remove xzn-cdr, on macOS by moving XZN-CDR to the Trash.
Known issues
- Heavily scratched CDs: unreadable spots are retried and then skipped as a short silence instead of being corrected like dedicated ripping tools do.
License
Released under the MIT License. See LICENSE.txt for details.
Xenon-Zones (XZN) & XZN-CDR 1.0.4
This is a maintenance update that polishes video playback and introduces proper installers for all three platforms.
What's new
Controls in video fullscreen
- Move the mouse to the bottom edge and the mini player appears. It hides again after 5 seconds without mouse movement. Click "XZN" to leave fullscreen.
Keyboard shortcuts in the video window
- Space, arrow keys, M, N, P and F now also work while the video window or fullscreen is active.
Uninterrupted sound with the video window closed
- Audio no longer cuts out when the video window is closed or minimized. Listen to music videos without the picture and bring it back at any time.
The video window stays where you put it
- A closed video window no longer pops up again with the next video, and a minimized one stays minimized.
Instant picture
- When the video window opens, the picture appears immediately instead of after a short delay.
Faster equalizer in the release builds
- The equalizer optimization from 1.0.3 is now included in the installed versions as well.
New installers
- Linux: real .deb packages with a menu entry and "Open with" support. Dependencies are installed automatically.
- macOS: disk images with the familiar drag-to-Applications window, plus "Open with XZN" in Finder.
- Window icons on Linux and macOS.
XZN-CDR
- Version aligned with the player and now a proper macOS app.
What's included
Xenon-Zones: a lightweight media player with a classic cyberpunk look.
- Audio and video playback (via PyAV)
- Gapless playback and ReplayGain volume leveling
- Mini player, playlist search and resume where you left off
- Media key support and a shortcut overview (F1)
- Playlist with drag & drop, reordering, and M3U / M3U8 import/export
- 10-band equalizer with presets
- Spectrum analyzer
- Video window with idle card and fullscreen controls
- Tag editor for audio files (via mutagen)
- Auto-saves playlist and settings (crash-safe)
- Accent-color theming and alpha transparency
XZN-CDR: a companion tool that rips audio CDs.
- Rips selected tracks (or the whole disc) to MP3, OGG, FLAC or WAV
- Looks up artist, album and track titles on MusicBrainz and names and tags the files automatically
- Writes ReplayGain tags for volume leveling in Xenon-Zones
- Bitrate selection for lossy formats
- Per-track progress with a working STOP button (finished tracks stay on disk)
- Shares XZN's look & feel (accent color, alpha, Info/Theme/License)
Downloads
| Platform | Player | Ripper |
|---|---|---|
| Windows (x86_64) | XZN_Setup_v1.0.4.exe |
XZN-CDR_Setup_v1.0.4.exe |
| Linux (Debian/Ubuntu, x86_64) | XZN-Linux-x86_64.deb |
XZN-CDR-Linux-x86_64_v1.0.4.deb |
| Linux (other) | XZN-Linux-x86_64_v1.0.4.tar.xz |
XZN-CDR-Linux-x86_64_v1.0.4.tar.xz |
| macOS (Apple Silicon) | XZN-macOS-arm_64_v1.0.4.dmg |
XZN-CDR-macOS-arm_64_v1.0.4.dmg |
Installation
Windows: Download the installer and run it.
(The app is not digitally signed, so Windows SmartScreen may show a warning. Click "More info" and then "Run anyway".)
Linux (Debian/Ubuntu): Install the packages with apt, which also installs everything they need:
sudo apt install ./XZN-Linux-x86_64_v1.0.4.deb
sudo apt install ./XZN-CDR-Linux-x86_64_v1.0.4.debLinux (other): Extract the archive and start XZN (or XZN-CDR) from the extracted folder. Xenon-Zones needs PortAudio, XZN-CDR needs ffmpeg and libcdio from your distribution's package manager.
macOS: Unzip the download, open the disk image inside and drag the app onto Applications. The app is not notarized, so on first launch right-click it and choose Open, or remove the quarantine flag in the terminal:
xattr -cr /Applications/XZN.appXZN-CDR additionally needs two free tools from Homebrew:
brew install ffmpeg libcdio-paranoiaKnown issues
- None known yet
License
Released under the MIT License. See LICENSE.txt for details.
Xenon-Zones (XZN) & XZN-CDR 1.0.3
This is a major revision of the XZN media player and the associated CD ripper.
What's new
New mini-player mode
- Switch back and forth between the two simply by clicking or using a keyboard shortcut.
New search function in the playlist
- Find your tracks even faster
Documentation of Shortcuts
- Easily accessible via "F1"
Seamless transitions
- For a better experience, no more annoying pauses at the end.
Support for media keys from the keyboard
- You can use now all media keys
Volume leveling for ReplayGain tags
- No sudden increases in media volume.
Automatic saving of the track history
- When reopened, tracks resume playback exactly where they previously left off.
Performance improvements
- The equalizer is now less memory-intensive.
Introduction of a log file
- Error messages are logged and can be accessed via the info window.
Better standard window sizes
- Programs no longer launch with excessively large window sizes
New auto tag feature in XZN-CDR
- Upon detecting an audio CD, XZN-CDR automatically identifies the tracks and names the resulting files accordingly.
What's included
Xenon-Zones — a lightweight media player with a classic cyberpunk look.
- Audio and video playback (via PyAV)
- Playlist with drag & drop, reordering, and M3U / M3U8 import/export
- 10-band equalizer with presets
- Spectrum analyzer
- Video window with idle card
- Tag editor for audio files (via mutagen)
- Auto-saves playlist and settings (crash-safe)
- Accent-color theming and alpha transparency
XZN-CDR — a companion tool that rips audio CDs:
- Rips selected tracks (or the whole disc) to MP3, OGG, FLAC or WAV
- Bitrate selection for lossy formats
- Per-track progress with a working STOP button (finished tracks stay on disk)
- Shares the XZNs look & feel (accent color, alpha, Info/Theme/License)
Downloads
| Platform | Player | Ripper |
|---|---|---|
| Windows (x86_64) | XZN-Setup_v1.0.3..exe |
XZN-CDR-Setup_v1.0.3.exe |
| Linux (x86_64) | XZN-Linux-x86_64_v1.0.3.tar.xz |
XZN-CDR-Linux-x86_64_v1.0.3.tar.xz |
| macOS (arm_64) | XZN-macOS-arm_64_v1.0.3.zip |
XZN-CDR-macOS-arm_64_v1.0.3.zip |
Requirements
Download the Windows installer and run it.
(Note: Since the app is not digitally signed, Windows SmartScreen may show a warning. Simply click "More info" and "Run anyway")
On Linux, a few system packages are still required:
# For Xenon-Zones
sudo apt install python3-tk libportaudio2
# For XZN-CDR (additionally)
sudo apt install ffmpeg libcdio-dev libcdio-cdda-dev python3-pycdioOn MacOS remove the quarantine attribute via terminal with the command "xattr -cr"
Known issues
- None known yet
License
Released under the MIT License. See LICENSE for details.
Xenon-Zones (XZN) & XZN-CDR 1.0.2
A further revision of the Xenon Zones media player and its associated CD ripper.
What's new
Easier usability
- All controls in the main window can now also be operated using the mouse wheel.
Small addition to the playlist
- In addition to the track itself, the respective total time is now also displayed.
Background button now also accepts animated GIFs
- In addition to standard images, the program can now also be enhanced with a wide variety of animated GIFs.
Proper Setup for Windows
- The program can now be installed using a proper setup routine and is placed in the appropriate location.
What's included
Xenon-Zones — a lightweight media player with a classic cyberpunk look.
- Audio and video playback (via PyAV)
- Playlist with drag & drop, reordering, and M3U / M3U8 import/export
- 10-band equalizer with presets
- Spectrum analyzer
- Video window with idle card
- Tag editor for audio files (via mutagen)
- Auto-saves playlist and settings (crash-safe)
- Accent-color theming and alpha transparency
XZN-CDR — a companion tool that rips audio CDs:
- Rips selected tracks (or the whole disc) to MP3, OGG, FLAC or WAV
- Bitrate selection for lossy formats
- Per-track progress with a working STOP button (finished tracks stay on disk)
- Shares the XZNs look & feel (accent color, alpha, Info/Theme/License)
Downloads
| Platform | Player | Ripper |
|---|---|---|
| Windows (x86_64) | XZN-Setup.exe |
XZN-CDR-Setup.exe |
| Linux (x86_64) | XZN |
XZN-CDR |
| macOS (arm_64) | XZN.app |
XZN-CDR.app |
Requirements
Download the Windows installer and run it.
(Note: Since the app is not digitally signed, Windows SmartScreen may show a warning. Simply click "More info" and "Run anyway")
On Linux, a few system packages are still required:
# For Xenon-Zones
sudo apt install python3-tk libportaudio2
# For XZN-CDR (additionally)
sudo apt install ffmpeg libcdio-dev libcdio-cdda-dev python3-pycdioOn MacOS remove the quarantine attribute via terminal with the command "xattr -cr"
Known issues
- None known yet
License
Released under the MIT License. See LICENSE for details.
Xenon-Zones (XZN) & XZN-CDR 1.0.1
First minor revision of the Xenon-Zones media player and its companion CD ripper.
What's new
Revised equalizer
- The equalizer is now reliable and is no longer mirrored.
- The levers can now also be conveniently moved up and down using the mouse wheel.
Improved playlist
- Multiple tracks can now be selected, placed, and removed.
Improvements to track selection in the XZN-CDR
- Track markers can now be removed and re-added multiple times.
What's included
Xenon-Zones — a lightweight media player with a classic cyberpunk look.
- Audio and video playback (via PyAV)
- Playlist with drag & drop, reordering, and M3U / M3U8 import/export
- 10-band equalizer with presets
- Spectrum analyzer
- Video window with idle card
- Tag editor for audio files (via mutagen)
- Auto-saves playlist and settings (crash-safe)
- Accent-color theming and alpha transparency
XZN-CDR — a companion tool that rips audio CDs:
- Rips selected tracks (or the whole disc) to MP3, OGG, FLAC or WAV
- Bitrate selection for lossy formats
- Per-track progress with a working STOP button (finished tracks stay on disk)
- Shares the XZNs look & feel (accent color, alpha, Info/Theme/License)
Downloads
| Platform | Player | Ripper |
|---|---|---|
| Windows (x86_64) | XZN.exe |
XZN-CDR.exe |
| Linux (x86_64) | XZN |
XZN-CDR |
| macOS (arm_64) | XZN.app |
XZN-CDR.app |
Requirements
The bundled Windows executables are self-contained — just download and run.
On Linux, a few system packages are still required:
# For Xenon-Zones
sudo apt install python3-tk libportaudio2
# For XZN-CDR (additionally)
sudo apt install ffmpeg libcdio-dev libcdio-cdda-dev python3-pycdioOn MacOS remove the quarantine attribute via terminal with the command "xattr -cr"
Known issues
- None known yet
License
Released under the MIT License. See LICENSE for details.
Xenon-Zones (XZN) & XZN-CDR 1.0.0
First stable release of the Xenon-Zones media player and its companion CD ripper.
What's included
Xenon-Zones — a lightweight media player with a classic cyberpunk look.
- Audio and video playback (via PyAV)
- Playlist with drag & drop, reordering, and M3U / M3U8 import/export
- 10-band equalizer with presets
- Spectrum analyzer
- Video window with idle card
- Tag editor for audio files (via mutagen)
- Auto-saves playlist and settings (crash-safe)
- Accent-color theming and alpha transparency
XZN-CDR — a companion tool that rips audio CDs:
- Rips selected tracks (or the whole disc) to MP3, OGG, FLAC or WAV
- Bitrate selection for lossy formats
- Per-track progress with a working STOP button (finished tracks stay on disk)
- Shares the XZNs look & feel (accent color, alpha, Info/Theme/License)
Downloads
| Platform | Player | Ripper |
|---|---|---|
| Windows (x86_64) | XZN.exe |
XZN-CDR.exe |
| Linux (x86_64) | XZN |
XZN-CDR |
| macOS (arm_64) | XZN.app |
XZN-CDR.app |
Requirements
The bundled Windows executables are self-contained — just download and run.
On Linux, a few system packages are still required:
# For Xenon-Zones
sudo apt install python3-tk libportaudio2
# For XZN-CDR (additionally)
sudo apt install ffmpeg libcdio-dev libcdio-cdda-dev python3-pycdioOn MacOS remove the quarantine attribute via terminal with the command "xattr -cr"
Known issues
- The equalizer is mirrored.
License
Released under the MIT License. See LICENSE for details.
XZN Alpha 1.0
A classic media player with a cyberpunk look, video, audio, 10-band EQ, playlists and more. Built in Python.
Downloads
-
Windows:
XZN.exe(no installation required, just run it) -
XZN-Linux-x86_64 – Linux (64-bit, built on Debian 13)
Linux usage
- Download the file
- Make it executable:
chmod +x XZN-Linux-x86_64 - Run it:
./XZN-Linux-x86_64
On Debian/Ubuntu you may also need:
sudo apt install python3-tk libportaudio2
macOS usage
-
Download
XZN-macOS-arm64.zip(Apple Silicon) orXZN-macOS-x86_64.zip(Intel) -
Unzip the file – you get
XZN.app -
Move it to your Applications folder (optional)
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macOS will show a security warning on first launch. To bypass it:
Option A (GUI):
- Right-click (or Ctrl-click) on
XZN.app→ Open - Click Open again in the dialog
- From now on, double-clicking works normally
Option B (Terminal):
xattr -dr com.apple.quarantine /path/to/XZN.app
- Right-click (or Ctrl-click) on
Features
- Audio + video playback (via PyAV / FFmpeg)
- 10-band graphic equalizer with presets
- Playlist with drag & drop, M3U / M3U8 import & export
- Custom accent colors & alpha transparency
- Background images
- Fullscreen video window
- Auto-saves playlist & settings on every change