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AIMP provides all the basic tools you'd expect from a media player. However, it evolves into something special once you discover its special features. It supports more than 20 audio formats and 32-bit digital audio, and it converts between various formats, too. You can also customize it with Winamp add-ons.
The program's interface felt instantly comforting. Its professional design is sleek, and all its command buttons are simple to navigate. We never felt confused or lost enough to require a visit to the Help file. The program's functionality isn't anything special because it simply lets you upload MP3s and play CDs using its standard controls. We had no problems doing either, and we were pleased with its crisp sound quality. However, this program came into its own with its lush variety of features. Its 16-band graphic equalizer was nice, but we only noticed a difference in sound when we used the presets. It also offered an Auto Shutdown feature where we could customize the time limit and action for shutting the program down. Most impressively, there was a feature for recording online radio, just like holding a tape deck up to the stereo in the old days. With all its pieces adding up to a superior product, we enjoyed every minute of using this program.
AIMP is freeware. It comes as a compressed file and leaves folders upon uninstalling. While its functionality is pretty standard, its features impressed us, and we recommend this program.
Publisher's Description
From AIMP DevTeam:
AIMP is a full-featured music player designed with sound quality and wide, customizable functionality in mind. Thirty audio formats are supported. Audio is processed in 32-bit for crystal-clear sound. The player features a 18-band graphics equalizer with extra built-in sound effects. You can extend the existing functionality adding Input, DSP and Gen plug-ins from Winamp. All local and global hotkeys are customizable. Full Unicode support. You can convert AudioCD to MP3, OGG, WAV or WMA. Similarly, you can grab sound from any audio device on your PC to MP3, OGG, WAV or WMA formats.
What's new in this version:
- Common: Localizations have been updated
- Fixed: The Audio Converter removes dots from file name
- Fixed: The autoname for playlist calculates incorrectly, if name of the folder contains dot symbol
- Fixed: Small bugs and defects
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All versions:
4.6 starsout of 57 votes
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Current version:
4.7 starsout of 6 votes
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"Very Good Player"
Version: AIMP 3.20 build 1165
Pros
Low on resource,cool interface,lots of options that you can do,,best of all,,,its stable on my window 7.
Cons
none so far...
Summary
Player is great to have once you get to know or used to the settings.Very low on memory usage not like some other players. Overall,,,its really a great keep!!! Thanks guys for making this. =)
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"Great media player!"
Version: AIMP 3.20 build 1165
Pros
Great sound output - have a old set of computer speakers w/sub and the audio output from this player is significantly better than that of iTunes! I wear a hearing aid too!
Cons
Can't get the custom url's for online radio stations to work.
Summary
Best free replacement media player I've found!
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"Good sound and face lay out."
Version: AIMP 3.20 build 1165
Pros
I like that it is dedicated to audio and does not waste power on video.
Cons
Only limited color selection for the face.
Summary
I like sound quality. I also like the compact face lay out.
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"A must-download for any audiophile"
Version: AIMP 3.20 build 1165
Pros
I have 8-year old, $20 PC speakers with a 5" sub. I didn't know they could sound this good! Immediate improvement, and the 18 frequencies you can adjust are the perfect ones for dialing in just the sound you want. Intuitive controls and a slick interface make this an all-around excellent package. I love the way it announces each new track being played by fading in a translucent bar at the top of the screen, then fading it out. Very good idea, and not as intrusive as having to leave the player on top of other windows. Brilliant product!
Cons
The only con is the guilt I feel for not having to pay for this.
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"Excellent lightweight audio jukebox software"
Version: AIMP 3.20 build 1165
Pros
Very easy to use, intuitive, handles playlists very well. Excellent audio quality. FREE!!
Cons
None that are worth mentioning....
Summary
Download this software! It works. It's Free.
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"A comprehensive and complete media player!"
Version: AIMP 3.20 build 1165
Pros
Excellent audio reproduction covering a wide range of formats. Plenty of controls to taylor your audio preferences.
Cons
NONE at this time.
Summary
Free! Handles iTunes playlists well. Give it a AIMP a try, you won't be disappointed!
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