adplay ☆
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Description:
Command-line player for OPL2 music
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 30, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: audio music retro-gaming opl2 command-line
Install: brew install adplay
About:
adplay is a command-line utility that renders OPL2 music formats like D00, D2B, and IMF directly to audio output. It leverages the AdPlug library to emulate classic sound cards such as the AdLib and Sound Blaster on modern systems. This tool is essential for developers and enthusiasts working with retro game audio assets.
Key Features:
  • Supports multiple OPL2 formats (D00, D2B, IMF, CMF, etc.)
  • Real-time software emulation of AdLib and Sound Blaster hardware
  • Command-line interface for scripting and batch processing
  • Configurable output quality and device selection
Use Cases:
  • Playing and testing legacy game music files during emulation or development
  • Batch converting or analyzing OPL2 audio assets for retro computing projects
Alternatives:
  • fluidsynth – Focuses on SoundFont (SF2) synthesis rather than OPL2 chip emulation.
  • munt – Emulates Roland MT-32 hardware, targeting a different synthesizer standard.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Dec 30, 2025 3:31pm 0 META a30aa545
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