XMPlay 4.0.0.4
Looking for a new audio player? XMPlay might be just what you need.
It's been around since 1998 and is known for its high-quality sound and small size. The developers claim it to be "the world's most accurate module player," and it supports a wide range of audio formats, including MP3, WMA, WAV, FLAC, and many more.
One of XMPlay's standout features is its simplicity. There's no installation required; just extract the ZIP file to any folder, and you're ready to go. It can even run directly from a portable USB drive.
If you're using Windows Vista or 7, you'll need to use the WASAPI output plugin, xmp-wasapi, which can be placed in the Plugins directory to ensure compatibility.
Audio Quality and Features
XMPlay's audio quality is top-notch, and it can even play music directly from archived files, meaning you don’t have to extract them first. Although the basic interface isn't anything to write home about, XMPlay offers a variety of skins, so you can customize the look to suit your preferences.
While it's simple to use, XMPlay also provides plenty of features for advanced users. The settings menu allows you to tweak things like file associations and appearance options.
Plus, if you're a fan of Winamp, you’ll be pleased to know that XMPlay supports Winamp plugins, in addition to its own vast collection of native and third-party plugins.
Despite all its features, XMPlay remains light on system resources, so you won’t notice a slowdown, even with plenty of customization options.
Supported Stream Formats
XMPlay supports a wide variety of formats, including:
OGG - Ogg Vorbis
MP3 - MPEG Layer 3
MP2 - MPEG Layer 2
MP1 - MPEG Layer 1
WAV - Any WAVE format with a codec installed
AIFF - Audio Interchange File Format
CDA - CD Audio
WMA - Windows Media Audio
AAC/MP4 - Advanced Audio Coding
ALAC/MP4 - Apple Lossless Audio Coding
AC3 - Dolby Digital
For AAC, AC3, ALAC, and WMA playback, you'll need Media Foundation, which is available in updated versions of Windows Vista and later (AC3 requires Windows 8, and ALAC requires Windows 10). If you're running an older version of Windows, plugins are available to add support for these formats.
Although XMPlay might not have the same level of popularity as Winamp, it’s definitely worth checking out for its impressive audio quality and extensive customization options.
Handles all files.
A Bass Engine, adds Quality.
Many Skins.
