Winamp 5.9.2 Released

[Mikey7]

what part of my previous post about running the latest version of winamp running 24/7 here on this system didn't you understand? no crash has happened yet. Time to have a look at other software running on your system that might cause this.

Exactly. Once again, the very same posters claiming the very same issue (crashing) even with a clean install. They've been "declaring," since the 5.9.0 RC's, that Winamp is "unstable." They never say it's "unstable for me" - just "unstable," a "disaster," etc., etc. I've yet to hear one of them write and say, "I built a new PC, new hardware, new OS install" and then claim the very same issue. It just never seems to occur to them that their own hardware and OS build might be the issue since every single version from 5.9.0 RC's onward have worked great for the rest of us. This tells me these very same posters have a vested interest in convincing other would-be users of the official Winamp builds to stay away. Gee...I wonder why that might be...

[zumer]

This is not true. I'm a big fan of Winamp. I have been using winamp since 1999. I know a lot about winamp. I made plugins for winamp. and believe me, I'm not saying from scratch that he has problems. this is not a criticism.

[Mikey7]

This is not true. I'm a big fan of Winamp. I have been using winamp since 1999. I know a lot about winamp. I made plugins for winamp. and believe me, I'm not saying from scratch that he has problems. this is not a criticism.

Of course it's a criticism. I have no doubt you're a fan of Winamp. What I don't understand is your need to endlessly criticize v 5.9.x of Winamp in light of the facts:

1. It cannot, for copyright issues, include code from 5.666. You, on the other hand, are free to use 5.666 or 5.8 and the legacy plugins that are incompatible with 5.9.x.

2. You claim that 5.9.2 was "rushed" to release. This is a baseless accusation as no such thing occurred. 5.9.2 was released to address a laundry-list of bugs the devs have tackled so far. 5.9.3 will address more bugs and will likely include a few new features. I don't understand what your expectation is. 5.9 is a work in progress.

3. 5.9.2 works for the rest of us and we're able to enjoy the nice range of plugins that are compatible with it. It's obvious you're never going to be happy with it no matter what the devs address, correct, and implement. The devs cannot fix 3rd party plugins that are no longer compatible.

My question to you is, why not go back to a version of Winamp you're pleased with, or move on to another player? What is it that you think your non-stop criticism of 5.9 is accomplishing? I have no doubt in my mind that **CUP would fit your needs perfectly so why aren't you using it instead of 5.9 since 5.9 obviously doesn't suit your needs?

Again, I ask: What is it you hope to accomplish with all this endless criticism and refusal to consider that any issues you're having may very well be yours since others such as myself are running 5.9 with no issues at all?

[Davud]

I honestly have no idea what are people here talking about, I've been using the most recent version (5.9.2) since the day one (Windows 11 machine) and have zero problems with it - works just the way it should.

[Mikey7]

I am in no way suggesting that discussing "wish lists" of what we'd like to see in future versions of Winamp desktop is in any way criticism of 5.9.x, provided that it isn't "well, until they bring back certain features of 5.666, I'm going to pass," stated over and over from the same end user after being told that features from 5.666 aren't possible due to copyright. It's needless and annoying. Folks, look...this dev team has done something that all of us thought would never happen: They resurrected Winamp desktop and gave it new input/output plugins, among others, updating it after years of no activity. Yes, all of us by now are aware of the Owner's use of NFTs. I cannot state often enough that earlier versions of Winamp came with all manner of "clown-ware," services meant as revenue streams for the former owner of Winamp. They weren't any worse than NFTs and I maintain that at some point, when the current owners of Winamp realize that the NFT model isn't particularly popular or profitable, they'll abandon it.

All of this is complicated by the fact that Winamp has competition, namely...Winamp, masquerading as **CUP. Not only is that developer utilizing code that doesn't belong to him, he and his band of followers do nothing but throw shade at the official Winamp build and that criticism is centered around their objection to the NFT scheme. Complicating adoption of 5.9 even further is yet another competitor - Winamp 6.x.x which currently doesn't exist in any state that is anything like what has been promised.

My wish list for the future then, is to **hit-can the currently mythical 6.x.x, and invest that time into giving Winamp a new skinning engine that puts it on par with other players who offer skins that leave Winamp's skins in the dust because Winamp's current skinning engine is from another era. On the other hand, Winamp desktop has Milkdrop and AVS and it just blows away the competition. I've mentioned AIMP a few times. Its visualizations are based on Sonique and they're awful - they don't even look good in 1080p, and many of those currently skinning for AIMP don't even include visualizations in their respective skin, so it's not like Winamp is alone in utilizing some ancient technology. As I already said earlier, the Winamp devs are trying their best to pull Winamp into the present and so far, they've done a remarkable job. That's why I object to all this endless criticism with the same issues being rehashed ad nauseam. That criticism isn't valued by anyone, unless the **CUP people think it's useful to pull 5.666/5.8/5.9.x users into their camp. I wish those people luck. They haven't updated since March 2021. I won't even discuss their beta program and the emotional investment it requires.

[Mikey7]

I honestly have no idea what are people here talking about, I've been using the most recent version (5.9.2) since the day one (Windows 11 machine) and have zero problems with it - works just the way it should.

Exactly. It's why I'm so suspicious regarding the exact same people who've been going on and on about how bad these 5.9 releases are.

[Legendarion]

The main site needs to be updated. Still listed as 5.9.1

Downloads - Winamp

[TEOL]

For Windows 10 5.9.0 was the crap one but 5.9.1 fixed the standard important format things like mp3 and m4aaand flac and wave crashing but if 5.9.2 is doing that again which is why its not on the website unlike 1 I'll think Ill miss that for the moment so thanks for the heads up about 2.

Something I've noticed was lack of YouTube audio only formats working.

.WebM audio only Format version : Version 4 / Version 2 Opus
Codec ID : A_OPUS

New part of in ogg family that isn't playable in there yet.


.mp4 .dash Codec ID : dash (iso6/mp41)
AAC
Format/Info : Advanced Audio Codec
Format profile : LC

Part of the m4a and aac family

Is it possible to include the new audio only formats in in ogg and in aac/m4a.

[Mikey7]

For Windows 10 5.9.0 was the crap one but 5.9.1 fixed the standard important format things like mp3 and m4aaand flac and wave crashing but if 5.9.2 is doing that again which is why its not on the website unlike 1 I'll think Ill miss that for the moment so thanks for the heads up about 2.

Something I've noticed was lack of YouTube audio only formats working.

.WebM audio only Format version : Version 4 / Version 2 Opus
Codec ID : A_OPUS

New part of in ogg family that isn't playable in there yet.


.mp4 .dash Codec ID : dash (iso6/mp41)
AAC
Format/Info : Advanced Audio Codec
Format profile : LC

Part of the m4a and aac family

Is it possible to include the new audio only formats in in ogg and in aac/m4a.

Good example of a legitimate call-out. I'll leave it to DJEgg or other dev to address this one. 5.9.x does indeed seem to be missing some audio codecs. I had no issue with 5.9.0 or its RC previews but I wasn't trying to play anything other than Mp3, AAC and FLAC. I don't remember if I tried playing some of the old ALAC stuff I encoded ages ago when I was a Mac user until I realized that it was really never a popular alternative to FLAC or at least, never seemed to be. In any event, I had AAC versions of the same music. By the way, if you run into any issues with a stubborn codec type, in the interim, I'll put in a plug for "fre:ac," perhaps the fullest-featured audio converter I've ever used on the Windows 10/11 platforms and its freeware.

[GrantZ]

Just wanted to thank you all for the great work you've put into Winamp recently. I'm one of those people who had crashes on 5.9.0, but were resolved in 5.9.1.

Also feel like mentioning a few non-critical improvement requests:

1. Native lyrics support (text-files and timed lyrics (e.g. .lrc-files)):
   • Basically just something like Minilyrics but placed natively into Winamp (as an example the 'File Info'-panel (for the lack of a better word) could be divided into two parts, especially on 4K and 1440p screens).
   • Personally I'd be willing to pay a monthly fee for access to a lyrics server (up- & download), and quite frankly I'd be willing to pitch in even if the server wasn't restricted to just paying customers (or give free access for contributing to the database and maintaining a high enough rating on submitted lyrics).
   • I'm sure there's problems with this idea, but something for you to consider.
2. Make Bento more compact (would work for at least 4K & 1440p screens with Big Bento and probably 1080p screens with normal Bento):
   • 'Search' and 'Refine' could fit on the same line (admittedly it might make the meaning of 'refine' more unclear).
   • As previously mentioned the 'File Info'-panel often times wastes unnecessary space. Dividing it into two panels could help.
   • The 'Local Library' etc. side-panel could maybe be fit into the tab-section (on a new line maybe).
   • Using 'Extra Large Icon' on Album art views leaves a scroll-bars width of unusable pixels on the right side (guessing this is intentional to prevent something worse).
   • Make scroll bars thinner (most people don't probably use them physically anymore anyways, but consider them more like an indicator).

Either way, thanks for continuing the development of Winamp!

[the SASS Man]

Personally, I agree with the wish for native lyrics support, particularly for lyrics3 and lyrics2.0 tags embedded in .mp3 files. I have external plug-ins that allow these tags to be viewed; but the editor sucks. I don't care about any web service or lyrics lookup. I can search the web myself, and get more reliable copy in my own time. I simply want to be able to view and edit the tags my files already contain--or, lack, and desperately need. being able to use and edit .lrc files would be a bonus, but not necessary for my purposes.

[tsunami]

I honestly have no idea what are people here talking about, I've been using the most recent version (5.9.2) since the day one (Windows 11 machine) and have zero problems with it - works just the way it should.

I dont get either IT works just fine for me no crashes nothing, There days I have it running 8+ hours any mp3 i open manual works any play list i have works, it just works. If not part the install I dont have it, bout only thing I did was removed/uninstalled NTF module

[dunesWake]

will QT updates render advanced html5/javascript? minibrowser / WebDev Platform??
is curretnly possble?

[zumer]

I want to ask DJ Egg. When will the new SDK be available?

[zumer]

I want to report a bug very long ago in Winamp v5.6.3085 (2010 year) and not fixed. This bug is also in winamp 5.92.10042. Appeared after adding the menu item "Flip Vertically".
if the video (.avi) contains more than one track, there is no selection in the Audio Track submenu.

Аfter v5.6.3085

before (v5.581.2985)