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Tornade Audio Player

High-performance native audio application available on macOS, Windows, Linux and directly from the Terminal.

macOS
Windows
Linux
Terminal / CLI

Professional Audio Formats

Native playback of FLAC, OGG, MP3, WAV, AIFF and high-fidelity formats without intermediate conversion.

Rust-Powered Core

Audio engine entirely written in Rust, guaranteeing memory safety, maximum stability and consistent performance.

Real-Time Queue

Dynamic playback queue allowing tracks to be added or scheduled without interrupting playback.

Native Performance

Architecture compiled for each OS offering minimal latency and deep integration with system APIs.

Low Memory Footprint

Approximately 60MB RAM on macOS while maintaining high-resolution audio performance.

Desktop-First Design

Leverages drag & drop, context menus and advanced system interactions of modern operating systems.

Local & Network Scanning

Automatic scanning of local libraries or NAS, network storage and remote servers.

Metadata Scraping

Automatic retrieval of album artwork and artist information.

Instant Playlists

Create and modify playlists on the fly without reloading the audio engine.