Cantata, an open-source qt5 graphical MPD Client, released version 2.4.0 a days ago. Here’s how to install it in Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 19.10, and Ubuntu 20.04.

Cantata is now in a bug-fix only state. Version 2.4.0 is likely to be the last feature release. Changes in the release include:

• Add ‘Read offset’ setting for AudioCDs.
• Show invalid files in playlists using red text.
• Add ‘Remove Invalid Tracks’ to playlist context menu.
• Allow OPML URLs in podcast add URL dialog.
• Allow to read local RSS/OPML files in podcast search dialog.
• Add action to export current podcast subscriptions to OPML file.
• Add searching for radio stations on Community Radio Browser.
• Show bits in technical info.
• Add –fullscreen command-line option to start fullscreen.
• Add ‘aac’ and ‘libfdk_aac’ as supported encoders.

How to Install Cantata 2.4.0 in Ubuntu:

For Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 19.10, and upcoming Ubuntu 20.04, you can install the new release package via the unofficial PPA.

1. Open terminal either by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T on keyboard or by searching for ‘terminal’ from app launcher. When it opens, run command to add the PPA:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ubuntuhandbook1/cantata-qt

Type user password (no asterisk feedback while typing) when it prompts and hit Enter.

2. For those who have a previous release installed, upgrade Cantata via Software Updater:

or install it for the first time via commands:

sudo apt update

sudo apt install cantata mpd

Uninstall:

To remove cantata MPD client either use system package manager or run command:

sudo apt-get remove --autoremove cantata

To remove the PPA repository, launch Software & Updates utility and navigate to Other Software tab.

Cantata MPD client released version 2.3.3 a few hours ago with enhancements and many bug-fixes. Here’s how to install it in Ubuntu 18.10, Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 16.04, and Ubuntu 14.04.

Cantata 2.3.3 release highlights:

• Add ‘.opus’ to list of recognised extensions for local files.
• Remove confirmation dialog when saving replaygain tags.
• Fix saving ‘Descending’ order for smart playlists.
• Allow .jpeg as extension from cover dialog.
• Fix QMediaPlayer stuck with network streams
• Fix ‘Show Current Song Information’ (i) toolbar button
• Add option to sort smart playlists by title.
• Change toolbar colours if palette changes.
• Add more actions to search page results.
• Fix MusicBrainz disc ID calculation.
• And various other changes, see the release page for details.

How to Install Cantata 2.3.3 in Ubuntu:

For all current Ubuntu releases, you can install Cantata 2.3.3 via the unofficial PPA.

1. Open terminal either via Ctrl+Alt+T keyboard shortcuts or by searching for ‘terminal’ from app launcher. When it opens, run command to add the PPA:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ubuntuhandbook1/cantata-qt

Input user password (no asterisks feedback while typing) when it prompts and hit Enter.

2. For those who have a previous release installed, upgrade Cantata via Software Updater:

or install it for the first time via commands:

sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get install cantata mpd

For Ubuntu 18.04 and higher, skip sudo apt-get update as it’s done while adding the PPA.

Uninstall:

To remove cantata MPD client either use system package manager or run command:

sudo apt-get remove --autoremove cantata

To remove the PPA repository, launch Software & Updates utility and navigate to Other Software tab.

Cantata MPD client 2.3.2 was released a few days ago. Now you can easily install it via PPA in Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 16.04, Ubuntu 14.04, and derivatives.

Changes in Cantata 2.3.2 include:

• Store actual song path for local files (mainly affects windows)
• When using Track Organizer to rename music tracks, rename any other files that have the same basename as the music file.
• Install cantata.png to use as Windows tray icon.
• Remove internal Samba share mounting code, this had some privilege escalation issues, and is not well tested.
• Use 32-bit unsigned int to store output IDs.
• When marking podcast episodes for download, and ‘show only unplayed’ is checked, then only download unplayed episodes.
• Fix smart playlists with a rating range and no song include/exclude rules.
• Enable proxy config settings page by default.
• Add Brazilian Portuguese translation
• Fix ‘Locate In Library / Album’ for albums with musicbrainz ID.
• Check HTTP stream URLs are valid URLs, and scheme starts with http.
• Due to reports of crashes in libvlc code, default to using QtMultiMedia for HTTP stream playback on Linux builds (already default for Mac/Win).
• Use “:/” as root path for windows folder browse, seems to then list each drive.
• If a dynamic playlist has rating 0..5 stars, then include all songs (even those without an explicit rating).
• Ubuntu icon theme is now named Yaru, so install there.
• Don’t install Yaru icon by default.

How to Install Cantata 2.3.2 in Ubuntu:

For all current Ubuntu releases, you can install Cantata 2.3.2 via the unofficial PPA.

1. Open terminal either via Ctrl+Alt+T keyboard shortcuts or by searching for ‘terminal’ from app launcher. When it opens, run command to add the PPA:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ubuntuhandbook1/cantata-qt

Input your password (no asterisks feedback while typing) when it prompts and hit Enter.

2. For those who have a previous release installed, upgrade Cantata via Software Updater:

or install it for the first time via commands:

sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get install cantata mpd

Uninstall:

To remove cantata MPD client either use system package manager or run command:

sudo apt-get remove --autoremove cantata

To remove the PPA repository, launch Software & Updates utility and navigate to Other Software tab.