New Win 11 Media Player

dbartenstein · Feb 8, 2022

abactuon said:
Questions.
1. Is the position in the video file being played memorized after exiting the player?
2. Is there support for H.265/HEVC out of the box?
3. Is it possible to play streaming videos?

4. Can it _find_ files on network shares?

FrancoDT · Feb 8, 2022

Edwin said:
Nope. I had to go fetch msixbundle again.

Ah gotcha, thanks

Edwin · Feb 8, 2022

dbartenstein said:
4. Can it _find_ files on network shares?

I don't know...,
It won't play a URL...

Edwin · Feb 8, 2022

I don't see anything new except perhaps the mini-player controls got enhanced when you stretch the player open a bit...

... instead of just seeing a Pause button...

PurSpyk!! · Feb 9, 2022

Compared to Groove Music, this does some odd things with my music library, it will list the same artist multiple times. Groove listed as expected. Then I remove my music folder, reselect and then it will list different artists multiple times. I have checked the file tags, and nothing seems strange. What seems to be happening is the albums are being listed by file type, i.e. all mp3 albums will be listed, then the artist is duplicated and the wma files are shown, and then flac. This is idiotic

jvickers · Feb 9, 2022

The-Hive said:
The new version of media player is coming soon see this to get the download link

Windows 11's modern Media Player is now available for more users

Microsoft recently announced a new Media Player for Windows 11, which replaces Groove Music and is supposed to be the successor to the famous Windows Media Player. The Media Player has been rolling out to testers running Windows 11 Dev Channel, but users reports suggest that the new app is now...

www.windowslatest.com

I thought the audio sounded better than the old WMP and Groove Music

Here I was, searching the store. It helps if I read an entire message or article. I kept missing the download link. I loved Groove, but Winamp beat it out. I'll see how the new music player is. Thanks for sharing, The-Hive!

jvickers · Feb 9, 2022

MP3s are a little clearer on the new Windows Media Player - almost tinny, though. With similar EQ settings, Winamp seems to have a fuller range and less tinny sound. Plus, WMP is kind of, well, ugly. And boring. You also have limited ability to view things versus the full view my Winamp skin provides. See the differences below.

Windows Media Player

Winamp

Edwin · Feb 9, 2022

Yeah..., well...,
... when MS introduces something new with all the fanfare of a royal wedding, us fanatics are usually all over it like a dog to a bowl of Kibbles N Bits!
As per usual, it's a nothing to brag about bummer!

Whadda ya gonna do! :wink:

jimbo45 · Feb 9, 2022

jvickers said:
MP3s are a little clearer on the new Windows Media Player - almost tinny, though. With similar EQ settings, Winamp seems to have a fuller range and less tinny sound. Plus, WMP is kind of, well, ugly. And boring. You also have limited ability to view things versus the full view my Winamp skin provides. See the differences below.

Windows Media Player
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Winamp
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Still prefer WINAMP any day -- VLC is also pretty good. Winamp also allows ripping of CD's for those that still have any, and has a built in API to Gracenote for automatic CD recognition and track tagging -- which for things like Classical music is far superior to some of the free online music DB recognition systems.

Cheers
jimbo

Edwin · Feb 9, 2022

jimbo45 said:
WINAMP

Edwin · Feb 9, 2022

I still don't understand why the Media Controls are buried in the system tray!?
When I invoke media controls with a mouse button, I want the OSD to be visible right there, right away...,
I don't wanna have to dig in the system tray for it!!!

jvickers · Feb 9, 2022

Edwin said:
Whadda ya gonna do!

Keep using the tried and true that I like and have already customized. I figure there can't be too much improvement in these things anyway. It's all minor and mostly insignificant change.

Edwin · Feb 9, 2022

With the old system, with a flick of the volume wheel, (mouse horizontal scroll button), it's all right there right away!

jvickers · Feb 9, 2022

Edwin said:
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With old system, with the flick of the volume wheel, (mouse horizontal scroll button), it's all right there right away!

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Yeah, that's a nuisance to have to do every time. I usually keep my Winamp open on a different monitor that I only occasionally use. Also, I have music controls on my keyboard, so I can control from there. Usually, I can reach the forward button without taking my hand off the mouse.

Edwin · Feb 9, 2022

jvickers said:
Yeah, that's a nuisance to have to do every time. I usually keep my Winamp open on a different monitor that I only occasionally use. Also, I have music controls on my keyboard, so I can control from there. Usually, I can reach the forward button without taking my hand off the mouse.

Yeah, but I'm talkin about switching media from multiple sources...

RD Mercer · Feb 9, 2022

Quick question, I've always used VLC player for video and music, is anyone of the above better.

jvickers · Feb 9, 2022

RD Mercer said:
Quick question, I've always used VLC player for video and music, is anyone of the above better.

It really depends on your preference and whether VLC suits your purpose. I prefer Winamp. As you can see in my post, #107, it's highly customizable. Also, you can rip CDs using Winamp. I create play lists of my favorite groups or of genres of music I might want to listen to. It also has a great search feature.