A fast, lightweight, and minimalistic desktop music player.
Publisher’s description
What is Violin?
Violin by Tobias "CodeF0x" Oettl is open-source Windows software in the music players category. It is written in JavaScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.1.1, released on October 16, 2019. The version history goes back to October 16, 2019: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (CodeF0x/violin) has 40 stars. Similar programs include Spotify, iTunes and Clementine.
Project description on GitHub: “🎵 Minimalistic music player for desktop devices.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Violin is an open-source music player tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Violin safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
910D7DEA9FFDF720D03226973F7FD6F6125F3B4E224AB7F983E3A56AE7ACCAB8· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1.1Latest | October 16, 2019 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.1.1.0 | October 16, 2019 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id CodeF0x.violin -emsiexec /i violin-setup-windows.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {EFE53C77-B2D7-4025-88C2-459B52433E0C} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Tobias "CodeF0x" Oettl
- Category
- Music players
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/CodeF0x/violin
- Written in
- JavaScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 3.1.1
- Released
- October 16, 2019
- Added to the catalogue
- August 12, 2021
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 40
- GitHub forks
- 3
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- CodeF0x.violin
- MSI product code
- {EFE53C77-B2D7-4025-88C2-459B52433E0C}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Violin free?
Yes. Violin is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Violin safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Violin with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Violin be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Violin run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Violin?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 16, 2019.
What are alternatives to Violin?
Spotify, iTunes, Clementine, Mixxx and Spotube. The alternatives page compares them.
