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The legendary WinAMP media player can handle audio CDs, MP3 audio files, and streaming audio broadcasts.

Alternatively you can download the latest stable version of this software.

Winamp is an audio player that can handle audio CDs, MP3 audio files, and streaming audio broadcasts. It combines extensive functionality with an intuitive interface. Winamp features a playlist editor and a 10-band graphic equalizer with user-definable presets that can automatically load specific files. It also includes Windows Media Technology 4.0 input/output support and the industry-standard Fraunhofer MP3 decoder. This download no longer includes VIS/DSP plug-ins; you can download them separately.

Features:

Plays aacPlus, MP3, AAC, WMA and more!
Compatible with Winamp 2 Plug-ins
Full Support for Classic Skins
Full Support for Modern Skins
Plays Videos (NSV, WMV, and more!)
Powerful Media Library
Browse SHOUTcast Radio & TV Stations
Browse Winamp Music Videos & Songs
Integrated AOL Video Content (News, Sports, Movies & more) AOL Radio Featuring XM
SHOUTcast Wire (podcast directory)
Predixis MusicMagic (dynamic playlisting)
Bundled Visualizations
Burn CDs (Limited to 2x - 48x in Pro!)
Rips CDs (Limited to 8x aacPlus, AAC,
WMA - Unlimited aacPlus, AAC, WMA, and MP3 in Pro!)
50 free mp3s from Emusic
Includes Winner of the Internet Surround Music Project!

What's New :

* New: Chinese, Japanese & Korean installer translations and language packs
* New: [in_swf] Adobe Shockwave Flash (SWF, RTMP) playback support
* New: [gen_dropbox] Winamp DropBox alpha (use: Ctrl-Shift-D)
* Improved: Background reading option for playlist metadata
* Improved: Classic songticker scrolling for Winamp Modern skin pledit winshade
* Improved: Vista elevation (fixes: installing skins, filetype reg, Pro reg)
* Improved: Zero padding option for playlist item numbers
* Improved: [in_flv] Better streaming support and other improvements
* Improved: [in_mp3] Added APEv2 tag options to configuration
* Improved: [in_mp3] Optional retention of existing APEv2 headers
* Improved: [ml_disc] Artwork support for Data CD Reader
* Improved: [ml_disc] Better detection of any copy operations in progress
* Improved: [ml_disc] Improved start times if ml_disc view is active
* Improved: [ml_local] Redesigned 'Show Info' panel
* Improved: [ml_nowplaying] Redesigned 'Now Playing' artist experience