XMPlay 4.0.0.18 Beta / 4.0.0.1 released

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XMPlay 4.0.0.18 Beta / 4.0.0.1 has been released, showcasing its capabilities as a versatile audio player. It supports a wide range of audio formats including OGG, MP3, MP2, WMA, WAV, AIFF, CDA, and various module formats like IT, XM, S3M, MOD, and UMX, among others. Additionally, XMPlay can handle playlists in formats such as PLS, M3U, ASX, WAX, and CUE, and it can even manage ZIP archives. Users can also expand format support through Winamp plugins.

Originally launched in 1998 with just the XM format, XMPlay has evolved into a comprehensive audio solution with a user-friendly, slim interface that features multiple visualizations. Importantly, XMPlay is portable; it does not require installation—simply unzip it and start using it.

Key features of XMPlay include high-quality audio output with support for 32/24-bit and multi-channel sound, enabling playback that closely aligns with the original recording quality. It also offers gapless playback, crossfading, interpolation, volume/pan ramping, and a nine-band equalizer. Users can engage with DSP effects like reverb, and stream audio content from various online sources, including FTP and HTTP servers.

XMPlay is equipped with a rich set of functionalities:
- It displays detailed track information, allowing users to access file and format specifics, including messages and tags.
- The title formatting feature lets users customize how track titles appear, with automatic updates from network streams and CUE sheets.
- A robust library system allows for easy access to tracks with directory monitoring.
- Users can save and preset various settings, which will be applied automatically when playing specific tracks or file types.
- The player supports writing WAV files, utilizes external encoders, and features individual MOD instrument writing.
- Customizable keyboard shortcuts and global hotkeys improve user experience.
- Integration with Windows Explorer for file management, drag-and-drop functionality, and clipboard monitoring for playable URLs enhances usability.
- Archive plugins enable users to load archived files seamlessly, including nested archives.
- Unicode support ensures compatibility with various languages, including Russian and Chinese.
- Compatibility with visual plugins from Sonique and a fullscreen display option enhances the visual experience.

In summary, XMPlay 4.0.0.18 Beta offers a comprehensive, flexible, and high-quality audio playback experience suitable for a wide range of audio formats and user preferences. Its portability and extensive features make it an ideal choice for audio enthusiasts looking for a powerful yet accessible audio player. As the software continues to evolve, future updates may introduce further enhancements and additional format support to cater to the needs of an ever-growing user base

XMPlay 4.0.0.18 Beta / 4.0.0.1 released

XMPlay is an audio player that supports OGG / MP3 / MP2 / MP1 / WMA / WAV / AIFF / CDA / MO3 / IT / XM / S3M / MTM / MOD / UMX audio formats, PLS / M3U / ASX / WAX / CUE playlists, and ZIP archives.

XMPlay 4.0.0.18 Beta / 4.0.0.1 released @ MajorGeeks