Speed & Pitch Control
Adjust playback speed and pitch independently or link them together for natural sound changes.Speed Settings
Set Default Speed
Choose from preset speeds: 0.25x, 0.5x, 0.75x, 0.9x, 1.0x, 1.1x, 1.25x, 1.5x, 1.75x, 2.0x
Speed can be adjusted without affecting pitch quality, allowing you to speed up audiobooks or podcasts while maintaining natural sound.
Pitch Adjustment
Control pitch independently from speed:- Independent Pitch: Adjust pitch without changing speed
- Linked Mode: Link speed and pitch together for natural sound shifts
- Semitone Mode: Use semitone-based adjustments for musical applications
When
linkSpeedPitch is enabled, changing speed will automatically adjust pitch proportionally, maintaining the natural sound quality.Replay Gain Normalization
Replay Gain normalizes audio volume across different tracks by reading gain metadata tags or YouTube loudness information.How It Works
Namida reads the following replay gain tags from your audio files:REPLAYGAIN_TRACK_GAIN/replaygain_track_gainREPLAYGAIN_ALBUM_GAIN/replaygain_album_gainREPLAYGAIN_TRACK_PEAK/replaygain_track_peakREPLAYGAIN_ALBUM_PEAK/replaygain_album_peakR128_TRACK_GAIN/R128_ALBUM_GAIN(EBU R128 format)
Replay Gain Types
Off
No volume normalization applied
Platform Default
Uses loudness enhancer on Android/iOS, volume adjustment on desktop
Loudness Enhancer
Hardware-accelerated normalization (Android/iOS only)
Volume
Software-based volume adjustment (all platforms)
Volume Calculation
Replay gain values are converted to volume using this formula:Platform Limits:
- Android/iOS: Maximum 1.0x (100%)
- Desktop (MPV): Maximum 1.3x (130%) without distortion
Configuration
Access replay gain settings:Skip Silence
Automatically skip silent portions of audio tracks for a more continuous listening experience.Skip silence is particularly useful for:
- Audiobooks with long pauses
- Podcasts with silent gaps
- Live recordings with breaks
- Lectures and educational content
Equalizer
Namida includes a powerful equalizer for precise audio tuning (available on ExoPlayer and ExoPlayer SW backends).Features
- Custom Band Control: Adjust individual frequency bands
- Presets: Use built-in equalizer presets
- Loudness Enhancer: Additional loudness enhancement control
- Real-time Updates: Changes apply instantly
Configuration
The equalizer is only available when using ExoPlayer or ExoPlayer SW as your internal player. Other player backends do not support equalizer functionality.
Tap to Update
By default, equalizer changes apply in real-time. You can enable “Tap to Update” mode to preview changes before applying them:Play/Pause Fade Effects
Smooth volume transitions when starting or pausing playback.Configure Fade Duration
Configure Fade Duration
Play Fade Duration: Controls how quickly volume fades in when starting playback (default: 300ms)Pause Fade Duration: Controls how quickly volume fades out when pausing (default: 300ms)Both values can be adjusted independently in Settings → Playback.
Fade effects provide a more pleasant listening experience by preventing abrupt volume changes when starting or stopping playback.
Best Practices
Replay Gain Tags
Tag your audio files with replay gain values using tools like MP3Gain or foobar2000 for consistent volume
Speed for Content
Use 1.25-1.5x speed for podcasts and audiobooks, keep music at 1.0x
Equalizer Presets
Start with a preset before fine-tuning individual bands
Skip Silence
Enable for spoken content, disable for music to preserve artistic pauses
Related Features
- Crossfade - Smooth transitions between tracks
- Sleep Timer - Auto-pause after time or tracks
- Lyrics - View synced and plain lyrics