00:00 Jan 15, 2010
Popular and extensive audio player
Platform : Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista
Type: freeware
Manufacturer: Nullsoft
Size: 10.3MB
Rating:
Verdict: This is an impressive media player, but it perhaps offers more than many people will actually need
Winamp has always prided itself on being free and it has a steady, loyal following as a result. Version 5 is sure to please its current users, and to win it some converts.
It looks good with a completely new interface, and comes with fairly comprehensive file support. Audio support includes CDA, MIDI, MP1/2/3/4, AAC, OGG, WAV, AIF, WMA and more.
Support for video is added in version 5.5, and currently this stretches to MPG, M2V, AVI and ASF formats.
It packs a good deal into a fairly slim package, with the player incorporating everything you would expect and more: loop, repeat, ID3 tag support, cross-fading between tracks, 2x CD burning/ripping, internet TV and radio support etc.
It has a media manager, 10-band graphic equaliser, visualisations and a playlist editor. Upgrade to the Pro edition to get full support for ripping/encoding audio into the MP3 format, and integrated CD burning up to 48x speed.
Issue: 137 | June, 2012