Installation

mtrack can be installed using Rust’s package manager, Cargo.

Prerequisites

• Rust and Cargo installed on your system
• Linux operating system (mtrack is designed for Linux)
• Class compliant audio interface (for audio output)
• Optional: MIDI interface for control

Installing via Cargo

The recommended way to install mtrack is through Cargo:

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cargo install mtrack --locked

This will download, compile, and install mtrack to ~/.cargo/bin/mtrack.

Installing System-Wide

If you want to use mtrack system-wide (recommended for production use), copy it to /usr/local/bin:

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sudo cp ~/.cargo/bin/mtrack /usr/local/bin/mtrack

Verifying Installation

After installation, verify that mtrack is working:

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mtrack --version

You should see the version number printed.

Next Steps

• Quick Start Guide - Get started with your first song
• Configuration - Set up your mtrack player
• Device Setup - Configure your audio and MIDI devices