Polenta Beep - PBeep
Description
PBeep is a simple command-line utility that plays system beeps with customizable frequency and duration. It's perfect for adding audio notifications to your batch scripts and automation tasks.
Platform: Windows 10/11 (x64)
License: Freeware
Version: 1.0.0
Features
PBeep gives you complete control over your audio notifications with a rich set of options:
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Frequency Control (
-f, --frequency)
Set any frequency in Hz, or simply use musical notation! PBeep understands notes likeA4,C#3, orDb5. -
Flexible Duration (
-d, --duration)
Specify how long the beep should last using intuitive time formats:200ms,1s, or even1s500ms. -
Volume Adjustment (
-v, --volume)
Fine-tune the volume from silent to full blast with a range of 0 to 1000. Default is 1000 (maximum). -
Multiple Beeps (
-n, --count)
Need more than one beep? Set the count to play a sequence of beeps, great for countdown timers or repeated alerts. -
Pause Between Beeps (
-p, --pause)
Control the silence between consecutive beeps. Use time formats like100msor1sfor precise timing. -
Lightweight & Portable
No installation required! Just a single executable that's ready to use in your scripts, batch files, or automation workflows. Zero dependencies. -
Quick Links (
-ws, --website/-don, --donate)
Open the Polenta Connection website or donate page directly from the command line.
Usage
PBeep.exe [options]
Examples
PBeep.exePlay a default beep
PBeep.exe -f 1000 -d 500msPlay a 1000 Hz beep for half a second
PBeep.exe -f A4 -d 1sPlay the A4 note (440 Hz) for 1 second
PBeep.exe -f C#5 -d 200ms -n 3 -p 100msPlay C#5 three times with 100ms pause between beeps
PBeep.exe -f 800 -d 1s -v 500Play at half volume