Sound System

BUTT – broadcast using this tool

BUTT (Broadcast Using This Tool) is an easy to use streaming tool.

The main purpose of BUTT is to stream live audio from your computers microphone or line input to an Icecast, Shoutcast or WebRTC (WHIP) server.

This is free and open source software.

Features include:

  • Supports Icecast, Shoutcast and WebRTC.
  • Supports SSL/TLS (Icecast only for now).
  • Supports aac+, mp3, ogg/vorbis, ogg/opus and ogg/FLAC for streaming.
  • Additionally supports recording in wav.
  • Connects to a server after starting up automatically.
  • Reconnects in case the connection was interrupted.
  • Records after connecting to a server automatically.
  • Can be controlled via command line and network.
  • Can be controlled via MIDI CC messages.
  • Shows number of listeners.
  • Supports up to two multi-channel audio devices.
  • Song names can be updated manually, via text file or via music apps (only MacOS and Linux).
  • Configuration files can be imported and exported.
  • Status display shows information about the current state.
  • Can automatically connect/disconnect on a configurable signal/silent period.
  • Can automatically start/stop recording on a configurable signal/silent period.
  • 10-band EQ.
  • Dynamic Range Compressor.
  • Internationalization support – Arabic, Dutch, English, French, German, Portuguese, and Spanish.
  • Cross-platform software – runs under Linux, macOS, and Windows.

Website: danielnoethen.de/butt
Support:
Developer: Daniel Nöthen
License: GNU General Public License v2.0

BUTT in action

BUTT is written in C++. Learn C++ with our recommended free books and free tutorials.


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