crossfader won't work

bshosby · 8th September 2004, 03:50

I have been a winamp 3 user, and i recently upgraded to winamp 5.05. The only problem is that the crossfader is on, but the tracks won't fade. It doesn't seem to matter whether the fader is set to 6, 10, or 20 seconds, absolutely no crossfading between tracks. Please help..Thanks

Nunzio390 · 8th September 2004, 04:01

Refer to this post by DJ Egg

Ashnohgrimbatul · 31st May 2005, 07:15

I used to be able to use the direct sound crossfader. Since I reformated my computer nothing that I have tried will get the fader to make songs fade in. They will fade out just fine. I have updated my DirectX, Audigy Drivers, Winamp...everything that I can think of that might possibly affect this. Still no dice. And based on what I've read it appears I'm not the only one who has had or is having this issue. Anyone have any suggestions further to what DJ Egg has suggested?

DJ Egg · 31st May 2005, 12:06

And you've enabled that feature, yes?

Prefs > Plugins > Output > DirectSound > config > Fading tab
Hi-lite "On start", checkmark both "enabled" and "use custom fade time"
Set "custom fade" value according to taste (eg. 6000ms for 6 secs)

If fade-out works, then it doesn't make sense that fade-in doesn't.

If the problem persists, tell us what file formats you're playing, what version of winamp, whether you've installed ANY extra 3rd-party plugins (and if so, which ones), and any extra information that might help us to help you.

Ashnohgrimbatul · 31st May 2005, 18:16

That is what I was thinking...why would the fade out work but not the fade in, but that is what is happening. I have adjusted all the settings you mentioned in your post http://forums.winamp.com/showthread....46#post1212346 but the "fade on start" and "fade on first start" do nothing. Also of note, the "Remove Silence" option found on the next tab also doesn't work either, but it also used to before I reformated.

I only play mp3 files, I have Winamp Version 5.092 and the only third party plugin I have installed is Enhancer V 0.17.

Thanks very much for your help.

Edit: My system info

Windows XP
512 MB PC 2700 DDR
Sound Blaster Audigy

Ashnohgrimbatul · 31st May 2005, 18:37

I just was checking other options in Winamp to see if there is anything else not working properly....and the "Balance" slider also does nothing (as in when I try to shift it to the left or right channel.

Ashnohgrimbatul · 1st June 2005, 02:27

Uninstalled and then reinstalled winamp, fixed the balance issue but not the fade in or the remove silence issue.

ujay · 1st June 2005, 02:44

http://forums.winamp.com/showthread....52#post1687552

DJ Egg · 1st June 2005, 04:07

Ok, I think you could well be right here.
It doesn't appear to be fading in on start any more.
The 'fade on end of song' setting works (whether enabled via the xfade controls in the modern skin eq, or manually via the out_ds config), and the tracks do actually crossfade (especially more noticable when using a larger value between 10000 and 20000 ms), but the 'on start' and 'on first start' options seem to be broken in 5.092 (ie. tracks are starting at normal constant volume, instead of fading in).

Hopefully, I'll try to get Ben to look into this tomorrow...

Ashnohgrimbatul · 1st June 2005, 04:44

So I'm not crazy!

DJ Egg · 1st June 2005, 17:23

No, you're not

You'll be glad to know that this bug has already been fixed in the latest internal test build.

Also note that (believe it or not) the bug is in in_wm.dll (WMA Input plugin), and if you don't have any wma files then you can temporarily disable in_wm.dll and the bug will go away.

Thanks.

Ashnohgrimbatul · 2nd June 2005, 02:21

Awesome, tried it and it works flawlessly. Who needs WMAs anyway! Thanks.

barcodetobago · 29th June 2005, 05:12

i followed these instructions and still cant get the fader to work . please assist

barcodetobago · 29th June 2005, 07:22

fader not working on seek buttons

ujay · 29th June 2005, 18:54

If, by Seek button(singular) you are referring to the track progress button, then make sure you have 'On seek' enabled in the fading tab.
Note that if the point you seek from has substantially the same musical content as the point you are seeking to then you may not notice too much except maybe a sight dip in volume.

If, by Seek buttons(plural) you are referring to the next/previous track buttons, then make sure you have 'On pause/stop' enabled in the fading tab.

You should also be using v5.093 now, to avoid the problems discussed earlier in this thread.

UJ

A1955Harley · 11th December 2007, 04:44

Need help with the fading issue.
How do you disable the in_wm.dll file??
DO you just uninstall the plugin???
I do play windows media files in Winamp
How do you enable the plugin if you uninstall it???
Thanks for the help

8th September 2004, 03:50	#1
bshosby Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1	crossfader won't work I have been a winamp 3 user, and i recently upgraded to winamp 5.05. The only problem is that the crossfader is on, but the tracks won't fade. It doesn't seem to matter whether the fader is set to 6, 10, or 20 seconds, absolutely no crossfading between tracks. Please help..Thanks

8th September 2004, 04:01	#2
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31st May 2005, 07:15	#3
Ashnohgrimbatul Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 6	Won't fade in I used to be able to use the direct sound crossfader. Since I reformated my computer nothing that I have tried will get the fader to make songs fade in. They will fade out just fine. I have updated my DirectX, Audigy Drivers, Winamp...everything that I can think of that might possibly affect this. Still no dice. And based on what I've read it appears I'm not the only one who has had or is having this issue. Anyone have any suggestions further to what DJ Egg has suggested?

31st May 2005, 12:06	#4
DJ Egg Techorator Winamp & Shoutcast Team Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 36,136	And you've enabled that feature, yes? Prefs > Plugins > Output > DirectSound > config > Fading tab Hi-lite "On start", checkmark both "enabled" and "use custom fade time" Set "custom fade" value according to taste (eg. 6000ms for 6 secs) If fade-out works, then it doesn't make sense that fade-in doesn't. If the problem persists, tell us what file formats you're playing, what version of winamp, whether you've installed ANY extra 3rd-party plugins (and if so, which ones), and any extra information that might help us to help you. Playlist \| Twitter \| Albums

31st May 2005, 18:16	#5
Ashnohgrimbatul Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 6	That is what I was thinking...why would the fade out work but not the fade in, but that is what is happening. I have adjusted all the settings you mentioned in your post http://forums.winamp.com/showthread....46#post1212346 but the "fade on start" and "fade on first start" do nothing. Also of note, the "Remove Silence" option found on the next tab also doesn't work either, but it also used to before I reformated. I only play mp3 files, I have Winamp Version 5.092 and the only third party plugin I have installed is Enhancer V 0.17. Thanks very much for your help. Edit: My system info Windows XP 512 MB PC 2700 DDR Sound Blaster Audigy Last edited by Ashnohgrimbatul; 31st May 2005 at 18:33.

31st May 2005, 18:37	#6
Ashnohgrimbatul Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 6	I just was checking other options in Winamp to see if there is anything else not working properly....and the "Balance" slider also does nothing (as in when I try to shift it to the left or right channel.

1st June 2005, 02:27	#7
Ashnohgrimbatul Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 6	Uninstalled and then reinstalled winamp, fixed the balance issue but not the fade in or the remove silence issue.

1st June 2005, 02:44	#8
ujay Forum King Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: London Posts: 6,072	http://forums.winamp.com/showthread....52#post1687552

1st June 2005, 04:07	#9
DJ Egg Techorator Winamp & Shoutcast Team Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 36,136	Ok, I think you could well be right here. It doesn't appear to be fading in on start any more. The 'fade on end of song' setting works (whether enabled via the xfade controls in the modern skin eq, or manually via the out_ds config), and the tracks do actually crossfade (especially more noticable when using a larger value between 10000 and 20000 ms), but the 'on start' and 'on first start' options seem to be broken in 5.092 (ie. tracks are starting at normal constant volume, instead of fading in). Hopefully, I'll try to get Ben to look into this tomorrow... Playlist \| Twitter \| Albums

1st June 2005, 04:44	#10
Ashnohgrimbatul Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 6	So I'm not crazy!

1st June 2005, 17:23	#11
DJ Egg Techorator Winamp & Shoutcast Team Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 36,136	No, you're not You'll be glad to know that this bug has already been fixed in the latest internal test build. Also note that (believe it or not) the bug is in in_wm.dll (WMA Input plugin), and if you don't have any wma files then you can temporarily disable in_wm.dll and the bug will go away. Thanks. Playlist \| Twitter \| Albums

2nd June 2005, 02:21	#12
Ashnohgrimbatul Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 6	Awesome, tried it and it works flawlessly. Who needs WMAs anyway! Thanks.

29th June 2005, 05:12	#13
barcodetobago Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2	i followed these instructions and still cant get the fader to work . please assist

29th June 2005, 07:22	#14
barcodetobago Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2	fader fader not working on seek buttons

29th June 2005, 18:54	#15
ujay Forum King Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: London Posts: 6,072	If, by Seek button(singular) you are referring to the track progress button, then make sure you have 'On seek' enabled in the fading tab. Note that if the point you seek from has substantially the same musical content as the point you are seeking to then you may not notice too much except maybe a sight dip in volume. If, by Seek buttons(plural) you are referring to the next/previous track buttons, then make sure you have 'On pause/stop' enabled in the fading tab. You should also be using v5.093 now, to avoid the problems discussed earlier in this thread. UJ

11th December 2007, 04:44	#16
A1955Harley Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2	Same Problem Need help with the fading issue. How do you disable the in_wm.dll file?? DO you just uninstall the plugin??? I do play windows media files in Winamp How do you enable the plugin if you uninstall it??? Thanks for the help

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