The abundance of versatile audio and video players can make it difficult to decide on a particular piece of software that will serve as the default playback device for viewing movies and listening to music. One of the biggest names in the business that used to set the bar for the rest of the pack is Winamp and it still offers one of the easiest ways to play any kind of multimedia file.
Support for Windows Audio (WASAPI) Output plug-in (w.i.p.) added.
You can now completely disable Winamp’s video support and use it as a standalone audio player.
The update has added an auto-fullscreen option to video prefs.
Added /ENUMPLAYLISTS to the command-line support
This update has brought support for Windows 10 and Windows 8.1.
The OpenMPT-based Module Player has replaced the old MikMod player.
You can use Ctrl+E editor to browse the path and edit title functions easily in Winamp.
The scrollbars and buttons have been updated. This is change is only visible in Bento skin.
Winamp now has a player list feature and it’s available in Bento and Modern skins.
A bug where the URLs failed to remember after the users performed Reset history in Open URL dialog.
As always Winamp and Winamp Pro also feature..
* Now Playing: Artist Songs, Videos, Radio and Photos
* iPod Support: Play and manage music on your iPod
* AOL Radio Online Service Powered by CBS Radio
* Album Art: Retrieve and view Album Art
* Winamp OrglerTM lets you track, chart and share your Winamp listening history
* Extended Flash video support
* Auto-Tag: Automatically update your song information
* Replay Gain: Play all your songs at a consistent volume level
* Format Converter: Transcode music to a more friendly format
Features:
Here are just some of the hot, new things you can do with the latest version of Winamp:
* Winamp can use both Modern and Classic skins, so you can be both hip and retro at the same time.
* Winamp gives you easy and organized access to your favorite media. That's what you call mass media.
* Winamp can play a huge variety of audio and video formats right out of the box.. err.. out of the installation.
* You get access to hundreds of free audio and video channels in the Media Library. This ain't your father's library.
* Winamp can burn your music to Audio CDs. Burn baby burn!
* Winamp makes it easy to create and manage your favorite songs through playlists. Yes, you can be your own DJ.
* Winamp allows you to extend its functionality through the use of 'plug-ins' Its like the Mr. Potato Head® of music.
* Winamp can manage all of your portable media players and devices. Plug in, turn on, tune in, drop out..
* Winamp allows you to alter the sound of your music through a built-in Equalizer. An audio receiver right on your computer.
* Winamp allows you to watch visual effects that are driven from your music with Visualizations. From flaming fireballs to screaming strobe effects, it's all there.
Some sweet treats you get only with Winamp Pro:
* Rip and burn your Audio CDs at 48x
* Rip your CDs to MP3s
* Rip your CDs to High Bitrate aacPlus
* Convert other formats to MP3 and High Bitrate aacPlus
* Play MPEG-4 video formats straight out-of-the-box
What is New in Winamp 5.63?
* Wireless desktop sync with Winamp for Android™
* iTunes Library Import
* Major podcast overhaul including new directory powered by Mediafly
* New Windows 7 support including taskbar player controls
* Available in 16 languages including Turkish, Romanian & Brazilian Portuguese
* Improved playlist generator
* Add the Winamp Toolbar and control playback from your browser (optional)