A 10-dimensional similarity engine
Generate playlists from artists, tracks, genres, or moods using configurable weighting across genre, mood, tempo, tone, instrumentation, themes, era, and more.
Core Musica by Syntax Circus
Core Musica: The Local-First Music Player for Windows
Core Musica helps you explore your own library with rich metadata, a 10-dimensional similarity engine, and playlist workflows designed for real listening.
What makes Core Musica different
Core Musica is built for people who care about discovery, metadata quality, and keeping their listening workflow centered on their own collection.
Metadata enrichment with approval
Bring in richer data from MusicBrainz, Last.fm, Genius, Discogs, and related sources without giving up editorial control over what lands in your library.
Listening sessions that stay intentional
Use no-repeat session tracking, persistent shuffle order, and dynamic playlists that evolve from your own files instead of a streaming recommendation feed.
What's new in the latest stable release
See what changed in the latest version before diving into the full changelog.
0.4.61
- General fixes
Why library-focused listeners care
Core Musica is meant to feel like a serious listening tool rather than a bare file browser or a streaming service imitation.
Your collection stays central
The app is designed around local ownership, not account lock-in, so playlists, history, and exploration begin with the library you already maintain.
Discovery stays explainable
Similarity scoring is configurable instead of mysterious, so you can lean into strict genre matching, looser mood discovery, or something in between.
Playback supports long sessions
Queue handling, stable shuffle behavior, and no-repeat playback are designed for real listening sessions instead of one-off searches.
Everything you need in one place
Downloads, release notes, setup guides, and support are all here — so you can get started quickly and find help when you need it.
Searchable setup guidance
Installation, upgrade, first-run, and troubleshooting guides are organized in a browsable docs hub.
Filterable release history
Stable and preview releases live in one catalog with checksums, notes, and changelogs for every version.
Clear support paths
Self-serve through docs and release notes, file technical issues on GitHub, or reach Syntax Circus for business questions.
See how Core Musica fits the way you actually listen
Start with the feature set, review the latest release, or head straight to the docs if you want install and troubleshooting guidance first.