Winamp 5.572 Released (5.57 Revised, Build 2830)

[Benski]

things won't be fully working (website update, etc) until Monday. we're just trying to give you guys a head start

[Serpher]

@Koopa
Then maybe me and Kn0tte we're possessed or with our PCs is something wrong o.o
I've tryed on Win 2000 and Seven all the same.

[DrO]

i've got the same timer resolution as koopa as well so something weird is going on but then again most other people aren't able to see a difference so either we're missing it or maybe the compiler changes with 5.57x aren't liked on your machines. and i've tried it on my vista and xp machines and cannot see a difference (though my lcd screens are set at 60Hz if that's of any relevance).

-daz

[DJ Egg]

Update

We've rebuilt and reuploaded 5.572 build 2830

To identify:

winamp.exe -> properties:
General tab: Modifed: 13 January 2010, 22:45:58
Version tab: Special Build Description: 5.5.7, Build 2830 FINAL_2010_0113_221653

Alas, the "Special Build Description" line is only displayed in Win2k/XP "Version" tab, but not in Win7 "Details" tab.
Though the "Date Modified" line in Win7 "Details" tab should say: 01/13/2010 22:45 (or equiv. localized date format).

You can also look at the Timestamp in the Digital Signature tab:
winamp.exe = 13 January 2010 22:45:57


Changes since first upload (12th Jan, FINAL_2010_0112_193429):
-Updated Russian & Polish lang packs
-Fixed a crash in in_cdda (info)
-Fixed a crash in gen_ff (info)
-One or two other minor tweaks

The 5.572 update pack has also been updated.

[Serpher]

@DrO
"(...) or maybe the compiler changes with 5.57x aren't liked on your machines"
Yeah only two of us...

I have resolution 1920x1080 @ 60Hz and I still can see that. Its something like ghost effect/lag, it is no liquid.
But the setting "Faster/Faster" for spectrum analyzer removes on some level that problem, but it still bothers me.

@DJ Egg
What kind of changes are in Polish lang pack?

[ujay]

Perhaps I have different settings ?

win7 - Date Modified(from Details tab) shows my download date.

The Timestamp(from Digital Sig. tab) shows '13 January 2010 22:55:00

Whichever works for you I guess.

This is from the link in the first post, the main download page is still giving out 5.571 here.

[edit] just realised Egg is probably talking about winamp (after installation). I was looking at the installer file

UJ

[DrO]

Serpher: the polish updates will probably minor changes to ensure the language pack is as compatible with 5.572 as possible like in the version changelog and anything not caught in the earlier 5.57x releases (as most of the language packs are updated on a continuous basis).

-daz

[DrO]

ujay: the best method is to check what the FINAL_XXXX_XXXX_XXXXX says for the version you've downloaded and is why we've just updated One for Nunz to report it for such cases where a build is re-rolled

-daz

[ujay]

Thanks daz, all's well, I'm looking in the right place now

(One for Nunz shows it up fine - Build 2830 FINAL_2010_0113_221653}

UJ

[DJ Egg]

Yeah Ujay, I was referring to winamp.exe, not the installer.
The installer Timestamp will be slightly different for each different installer type.

@Serpher
Re: Polish lang pack:
I don't know, lol. Ask Pawel.

Re: spectrum analyzer
Works wonderfully here :-)


[Edit]

Plus what DrO said above, lol

[Pawel]

Originally posted by DJ Egg

@Serpher
Re: Polish lang pack:
I don't know, lol. Ask Pawel.
...
Plus what DrO said above, lol

@Serpher
There are some minor changes that updates langpack to
new winamp version (like copyrights notes).
(Po prostu zaktualizowalem pakiet jezykowy do najnowszej wersji Winampa, nic co by wymagalo specjalnej uwagi).

Originally posted by DJ Egg

Re: spectrum analyzer
Works wonderfully here :-)

Yup, I dont see any differences too. Tested on 5.56 and 5.57.2 in Windows XP and Win7.

-Pawel

[Koopa]

Essentials Pack v5.57.2 was released.

The only difference between 5.57.1 and 5.57.2 is an updated French language file.

[osmosis]

Koopa: Thanks for the Update Installer again this time around, but next time could you make it respect what installation choices are made in the main winamp installer .ini? I ended up getting Winamp Remote and some other stuff I didn't want from your Updater.

[Koopa]

Usually it does a check, if a plugin/component is present and only updates files, which are installed on your system.

I gave the script to Nullsoft, so the last compile wasn't made on my end.

But I'll try to take a look at it and will check, why it has installed orb on your system.

[Koopa]

I've verified the script, that the jumper check failed, was not my bad, nor was it Nullsoft's bad.

It seems, that NSIS has a glitch with jumpers in huge sections.

Never mind, I've added a workaround and an updated Updater should be hopefully available soon.

[DJ Egg]

Here's the recompiled version:
http://meggamusic.co.uk/winamp/Winam...ack_v5.572.exe

I'll get it uploaded to the nullsoft server asap.


[Edit: 15th Jan - 15:15pm GMT / 10:15am EST]

File now uploaded to Nullsoft server

[osmosis]

Great work guys! On a side note, everything feels so revitalized around here. I love it when things are on the move for Winamp.

[Agntx]

5.57 had many bugs, so I must rolled back to 5.56 and wait for fixes. Yesterday I installed 5.572 and these bugs are still present :/ What a shame.
For example - non working notifier (I reported this, but no response). It doesen't show, when I listening quequed mp3's or flac files, and when playing Audio CD, after every track, it shows "playing stopped".
Today must rolling back again... For what I pay for?

[DJ Egg]

Can't reproduce the problem here.
The Notifier works for me in Bento, Big Bento & Winamp Modern skins, for all file formats.

[osmosis]

Agntx, delete studio.xnf and see if that fixes it. Probably just settings bloat from updating over top of so many versions over time.

[Kn0tte]

Originally posted by Serpher
@Koopa
Then maybe me and Kn0tte we're possessed or with our PCs is something wrong o.o
I've tryed on Win 2000 and Seven all the same.

Hey. I've tried WA v5.572 now and sorry but I dont see the problem (lag/delay) anymore, at least not as much as before. I really saw the problem in the original 5.57 (beta), but it got improved/optimized for 5.57 final according to the changelog. Since that its been ok for me, I love it.

When thats said I use the Winamp Modern skin and not Bento etc. I know for a fact that in Bento (I mean Big Bento), the spectrum analyzer is really slow compared to other skins. It really is slow! Maybe its just the fact that the whole analyzer is bigger in size than in other skins (so its just my imagination), but whatever it is I dont like the spectrum analyzer in Big Bento. It looks too slow for me there. It would be awesome if you could make it better/faster/more responsive for Big Bento though..

Btw;
Timers resolution is 15ms for me.
Spectrum analyzer settings (on right-click) are on default; Peak Fallow Speed "MODERATE", Analyzer Falloff Speed "FAST".

[Kn0tte]

Originally posted by osmosis
Agntx, delete studio.xnf and see if that fixes it. Probably just settings bloat from updating over top of so many versions over time.

Maybe it would be good to tell him WHERE to find that file (I assume he doesn't know)?

Start -> Run -> Type "%AppData%" (without the quotation marks) -> Go to the "Winamp" folder -> Delete the file "studio.xnf".

[osmosis]

True true :P

[Serpher]

@Pawel
Thanks.

@Kn0tte
For me only the fastest setting for Analyzer Falloff Speed somehow removes that lag effect. On "Fast" is slow like a turtle. I'll try to clean install if that wont help then I'll stay at 5.56 :/

//EDIT
I've tryed clean install. Slow as hell!
Maybe this has something to do with Beat Vis tweaks?

[Kn0tte]

Serpher:
Hmn, thats weird. Here are a few things for you:

1) I assume you have tried restarting your computer a few times and let the machine have time to start up properly and get "fast" before starting Winamp etc (if you know what I mean)? And maybe starting Winamp twice to be sure, as it may use more resources/take more time to start up the first time? For me the Spectrum Analyzer etc might become slightly slower after playing heavy games etc for an extended period of time.

2) What skin are you using? As I said earlier, for me it feels slower in Bento (and especially Big Bento) than in other skins..

3) Are you using other features within Winamp which can take a lot of resources and make the Spectrum Analyzer slow? Ie. notifier, fade in/out effects etc etc? And are you using other programs etc on your computer which may slow down Winamp or something?

When thats said I think I saw DrO/DJ Egg or someone posting that this is a known issue on some system or something (dunno), but they dont know the cause or fix or whatever (dunno). Am I right?

[woussie]

Not a bug but just a question.
What exactly does this line in the release log of Winamp 5.571 mean? I don't notice any difference to the 5.57 version, when using the pmp_usb plugin...

Improved: [pmp_usb] Option to set paths in saved playlists

(i'd love to be able to change the paths in the playlist file, so i'm curious what this is!)

[DJ Egg]

Winamp -> Prefs -> Portables -> USB Drive X: -> Advanced tab
Playlist Writing Options:
-Slash at start of paths (default)
-Dot at start of paths
-No slash or dot at start

[woussie]

Originally posted by DJ Egg
Winamp -> Prefs -> Portables -> USB Drive X: -> Advanced tab
Playlist Writing Options:
-Slash at start of paths (default)
-Dot at start of paths
-No slash or dot at start

Oh now i see, it's only in the English version and not in the Dutch language pack yet. Sorry! But thanks for the answer.

[Serpher]

@Kn0tte

#1
I've launched Winamp 5.57 on different systems on PC as well as on notebook many times.

#2
It is in my signature - Winamp Modern. And - yes - on Bento skin SA is slow.

#3
Nothing special, everything is the same as it was.

For me Im sure that is "fault" of Winamp, not my equipment or OS.

I never had that kind of trouble with spectrum analyzer as long as Im using it. Only this new version.
Beat Vis looks really more live than ever but somehow it - I suppose - slows down spectrum analyzer. Those are only my suppositions.

[osmosis]

Any ideas how to make the Browser use cookies normally in Windows 7 again? I was using lyricsplugin.com in Bento's Browser tab and it won't use the colours I set for text and background. Opening the link in a regular IE8 window shows the correct colours, it only doesn't seem to work in Winamp.

[DJ Egg]

Originally posted by woussie
Oh now i see, it's only in the English version and not in the Dutch language pack yet. Sorry! But thanks for the answer.

Ahh, right...

Okay, I've added the English resources to pmp_usb.lng for the Dutch lang pack.

Open %ProgramFiles%\Winamp\Lang\Winamp-nl-nl.wlz in 7-Zip (latest 9.x beta recommended)

Drag+drop the attached pmp_usb.lng into it.


Note, this is for the Dutch lang pack ONLY.


You (or any other Dutch member) could even help me to translate it properly if you want...

I'd need to know the Dutch translation for the following 6 lines:

Playlist Writing Options
Changing how Winamp saves its playlists may improve compatability with other portable devices.
Slash at start of paths (default)
Dot at start of paths
No slash or dot at start
e.g. \\path\\to\\file.mp3

____________________________

[woussie]

Here's translation

Opties voor het schrijven van de playlist
Veranderen hoe Winamp zijn playlists opslaat, zou de compatibiliteit met andere draagbare apparaten kunnen verbeteren.
Slash aan begin van path (standaard)
Punt aan begin van path
Geen slash of punt aan begin
vb. \\path\\naar\\bestand.mp3

[DJ Egg]

Marvellous. Thanks.

And here's the updated pmp_usb.lng for the Dutch lang pack

(same instructions as in my post above).

[kzuse]

All the links on the main download page of this site still point to 5.571, although the files seem to be present (just changing the 5571 to 5572 in the links, and also the links in this thread work for me).

Also, the Version History wiki page doesn't reflect 5.572.

(Moreover, the "Winamp Toolbar" page is still in old site design... but that's off-topic)

Maybe someone should update the website??!

[DJ Egg]

See first post in thread

More installers (mp3 bundle & other languages -> coming later -> main site update expected Mon 18th Jan)

[EDIT]

My bad, today is MLK Day.
Website update will be tomorrow instead.

[kzuse]

Oh, sorry... I didn't see that...

[DJ Egg]

Main site has now been updated to 5.572.

If any download links don't work, then please give it a couple of hours or so before reporting.

Also try adding gdownload into the url, eg.
http://download.gdownload.nullsoft.com/winamp/client/winamp5572_pro_de-de.exe

[osmosis]

Anyone else getting a crash when manually choosing "Remove missing files from Media Library"?

It only occurs for me at the end of the scan when it finds files to remove. Another interesting thing to note is that it doesn't appear the check the first time I click it, the menu just flickers and comes back.

[Serpher]

No crash for me.

[osmosis]

Hmm Windows 7 thing then? I'm running Windows 7 Pro x86, Basic theme.