Cool Mic vs OpenDrummer - Drum Loops
Side-by-side comparison of two open source alternatives
Cool Mic
Cool Mic is an open source Icecast source client. It livestreams audio captured by your Android device's microphone or mic in / line in jack. It can stream to any Icecast server in the open-source audio formats Ogg/Opus and Ogg/Vorbis. It has many features and a simple, easy to use interface (see screenshots). Cool Mic aims to be the best way to livestream quality audio from your smartphone or tablet. Features: * Streams live audio from microphone or mic/line jack to any Icecast 2.x server * Configurable metadata (Title, Artist) sent to Icecast * Easy sharing of your unique livestream URL * Auto-reconnect feature * Input gain (input volume) slider * Graphical VU meter with adjustable update interval * Active listener count (current * peak/max) * Broadcast length timer * Supports the open source, patent free Ogg/Opus audio codec * Supports the open source, patent free Ogg/Vorbis audio codec * Configurable Opus * Vorbis quality level settings * Configurable Icecast ‘source‘ username * Configurable number of audio channels (1/Mono, 2/Stereo) * Configurable sample rate (8000, 11025, 16000, 22050, 44100, 48000Hz) * Configurable server port (Under “Connection”, use SERVER:PORT) * Scan QR Code for auto-configuration * Allows basic testing by using predefined Cool Mic Test Server configuration (CMTS) * Prevents screen * Wi-Fi sleep mode during livestream * Check current Cool Mic -> Android OS permissions * Simple and easy to use interface
OpenDrummer - Drum Loops
Collection of drum loops in various styles and tempos, designed to enhance your practice by providing solid, high-quality grooves. All loops are audio files converted from MIDI using premium soundfonts. The tempo can be adjusted by up to 10% in either direction; however,this alters the pitch, so use this feature with caution.
| Feature | Cool Mic | OpenDrummer - Drum Loops |
|---|---|---|
| License | GPL-3.0-only | GPL-3.0-or-later |
| Install sources | F-DroidGitHub | F-Droid |
| Categories | Media PlayerVideo | MusicMedia PlayerVideo |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
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