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backmann
March 5th, 2003, 10:02 PM
Just wanna know if I'm not the only one who still uses 2.81.

Ivan
"In the dark we make a brighter light"

notbob
March 5th, 2003, 10:11 PM
i use 2.79

Sockfulloflove
March 5th, 2003, 10:17 PM
i use 2.81, i find it the best version. works good for me, no use to upgrade, espacially since 3.0 is crap from what i hear.

collideous
March 5th, 2003, 10:29 PM
Still got both installed, but only use Version 3 these days for the better playlist features.

serrebi101
March 5th, 2003, 10:53 PM
anyone who's to lazy to downgrade, you'll be glad when you do, winamp 3 may look better, but it loads up way slower, and from what I hear, uses alot of ram. I tried running it on my old 233, and, it, made, things, slow. Winamp 2.81 ran beautifully, and has everything I need, plus if you want extra functionality, just download some plug ins.

phalkon30
March 5th, 2003, 11:05 PM
I've tried both, and while 3.x has some nice features, I can't use my favorite DSP plugin, so my music sounds like crap (I use Dee)

2.x also is much nicer on resources, not that I care much, but its still nice not to have a hog

2.x has more plugins and skins

2.x is less confusing to me, I don't have time to learn how to use it again, and I like how it works

Rahwgwar
March 5th, 2003, 11:15 PM
IMHO, Winamp 2.81 is the best with the right plugins. To me, 3 was bloatware. I didn't need it eating up all that RAM. My mp3 player is supposed to do just that: play Mp3s.

It works. Sound output is great and it functions well.

wingnut2600
March 5th, 2003, 11:18 PM
I have both installed, but use 2.81 more since 3.0 loads more slowly and I like the interface of the older one a little better.

3.0 has awesome, functional skins.

Phalkon, I use Dee2 for Winamp 3.0 and I believe that the original is available for it as well.

MoonMan
March 5th, 2003, 11:23 PM
I like Winamp 2.81 the best. Winamp 3 is a resource hog and doesn't (as many of you have stated) support nearly as many plug-ins.

Rahwgwar shares my view as well. I do not need Winamp for anything more than what it was originally intended for, playing music. If I want to play video, then I can always turn to Windows Media Player 9 or the vast collection of rivals.

Theinfamousone
March 5th, 2003, 11:24 PM
Originally posted by phalkon30
I've tried both, and while 3.x has some nice features, I can't use my favorite DSP plugin, so my music sounds like crap (I use Dee)

2.x also is much nicer on resources, not that I care much, but its still nice not to have a hog

2.x has more plugins and skins

2.x is less confusing to me, I don't have time to learn how to use it again, and I like how it works

Is DSP like DFX?

TipYourBartender
March 5th, 2003, 11:42 PM
Originally posted by phalkon30
I've tried both, and while 3.x has some nice features, I can't use my favorite DSP plugin, so my music sounds like crap (I use Dee)

2.x also is much nicer on resources, not that I care much, but its still nice not to have a hog

2.x has more plugins and skins

2.x is less confusing to me, I don't have time to learn how to use it again, and I like how it works

I use Dee as well. It works wonders on crappy speakers, especially if you have a high quality file to work with. I could care less about the extra features in W3, nor do i have enough files to care about the extra playlist stuff.

endersgame21
March 6th, 2003, 12:04 AM
I like 2.8.1 better. It has more plugins and it uses a lot less RAM than 3.0

neoufo51
March 6th, 2003, 12:28 AM
Isn't the whole point of your poll ruined or at least not up to par because of your subject title? I mean, the option of "I don't use winamp" is pointless if you're attracting only winamp users.

I guess some people are just plain curious and can't help but check things out.

BTW: I use 2.81, but its looks like I'm going to become a Foobar2000 convert by the time it hits version 1.0

Tryptoboz
March 6th, 2003, 12:36 AM
If you want your music to sound better try this Enhancer:

http://classic.winamp.com/plugins/detail.jhtml?componentId=81361

phalkon30
March 6th, 2003, 04:07 AM
Originally posted by Theinfamousone
Is DSP like DFX?
Well, DFX is a DSP plugin

DSP = Digital Sound Processing, basicly it amplifies parts of the signal, sorta like an EQ, just more powerful and easier to tune

isus
March 6th, 2003, 05:07 AM
i never even thought about trying winamp 3. just, that they are part of aol now or whatever. and that it has all these video capabilities that i dont need... i mean, why spend time dl'ing a big package, when i already have what i really want (quicktime 6 all the way baby...)

so, i dont think i will ever upgrade. and i heard something about a 2.9 version, thats in beta or whatever (i think i read about it on www.neowin.net, maybe in the forums?) but i probably won't even try that.

Potato
March 6th, 2003, 05:33 AM
I like 2.81 better just because 3.0 wouldn't let me randomize my entire list... just the upper half no matter what it was. That was a pain so I gave it up.

backmann
March 6th, 2003, 08:21 PM
Originally posted by neoufo51
Isn't the whole point of your poll ruined or at least not up to par because of your subject title? I mean, the option of "I don't use winamp" is pointless if you're attracting only winamp users.

I know, but it was 3 am when I posted it. However, 3 people have already voted that option.

Ivan
"In the dark we make a brighter light"

AnimeDood
March 6th, 2003, 08:55 PM
2.81. once again....winamp3 runs like shit on my computer.

Wings_of_Azrael
March 6th, 2003, 09:35 PM
I use 2.81. 3 gave me error messages.

Korn377135678
March 6th, 2003, 10:00 PM
I like 2.81 because it has better skins and the new version just didnt feel right for mp3s.

mnhoops
March 7th, 2003, 01:05 AM
i use winamp 3.

if you got the system resources to use it (if you're comp rocks), its the way to go in my mind. it may start up slower, but the skins kick ass and the playlists are much, much better.

Mr. Sleazy
March 7th, 2003, 01:25 AM
I've been using 3.0 for a long time now. After reading the posts
here I decided to check out 2.81. Now 3.0 is uninstalled and 2.81 with Dee has taken it's place. Like other's have said, I don't need the video capabililties ( I like zoomplayer for that) of 3.0.

I do like the fact that I can use alot of the plugins I've seen and wanted to try out now.

I do have one question concerning a plugin. I think it was Phalkon30 that gave a link awhile back for a plugin that would
let you change the sound to that of an old record including scraches, etc. I dl'd it back then but deleted it when it would'nt work on 3.0. Can't seem to find it at winamp.com. Anyone have a link for that plugin?

Anyway, thanks for turning me on to a good "downgrade".

phalkon30
March 7th, 2003, 05:31 AM
http://www.izotope.com/products/audio/vinyl/vinylwinamp.html

It emulates the sound of your music to make it sound like a vinyl record, you can change a ton of aspects of how it sounds

KurtCocain
March 7th, 2003, 06:58 AM
Nothing can beat the MusicMatch sound. Even if you use the rock EQ settings beats all the players. Adding the DFX to it makes the BEst. I have been using WinAmp for years, but even if u power on the DFX plug in in Winamp the quality is less amazing. Most of you have descent machines -- switch to Musicmatch it you appreciate good sound coming out of a Hi FI or 5.1.



Kurt.

phalkon30
March 7th, 2003, 01:26 PM
Ugh, I really hate MMJ, no matter how I had it set, winamp beat it

Not only that, but MMJ is bloatware, my computer can handle it fine, but why have the bloat if you don't have to?

MMJ was also invasive if you ask me, when I had it there were things allways running in the background that I could only shut off through ctrl alt delete

Granted it was an older version, I still hated it, winamp will allways be #1 in my mind

Mr. Sleazy
March 7th, 2003, 01:45 PM
Phalkon, thankyou so much for the izotope link. It will be fun to try it out.

As far as MMJB goes, I do have it. I mainly use it for MX platinum. It's great streaming audio. You can listen to just about any music from any artist you can think of. But Winamp is what I use for playing audio files, etc.

Azo-999
March 7th, 2003, 02:13 PM
Originally posted by Mr. Sleazy
As far as MMJB goes, I do have it. I mainly use it for MX platinum. It's great streaming audio. You can listen to just about any music from any artist you can think of. But Winamp is what I use for playing audio files, etc.

You took words from my mouth - I also am MMJB Radio MX Platinum user and the AOD (artist on demand) is most fine compared to other's such like Lycos Rhapsody and Radio Free Virgin's Player etc... The AOD is gettin' better day by day and they offer really good artists to make own stations just 5$/month. And that's not all - the next generation will be MOD (Music on Demand), where you can make own direct playlists and record the whole stuff to 196Kbps MP3's or MP3Pro's (Coming later this Year). And the sound combined with latest DFX and other DSP's like Dee2 is far better than what winamp 2.x or 3.x offers. Additionally U can Burn Audio/MP3 CD's with full support of nowadays recorders, Rip Music to many formats (AAC/MP4 is coming soon), make Covers, use skins, just imagine what the +version is missing (maybe the Video Display), but there we can always use WMP7-9, RealOne, WinAmp or J.River's new MediaCenter 9 Series, DivX Player etc...

To the original WinAmp Q : Yes I have both of them (2.81 & 3.0) so I should have voted them both having their good points. If I need quickplay for downloaded mp3's my choice is WA2.81 and for more complex playlists / organized library playlists I use WA3. So I have all the possible players and winamp(s) will have their meanings to me because of fast opening / not depending to be on-line all the time, no ads and both versions fits fine with DFX & Dee2. Becides now I have integrated a CD-Ripper to WA3, that can be downloaded at PoikoSofts page (Where the Easy CD-Da Extractor and other "Easy Audio" Products are "born"...


:sw :sw :sw

sak6144
March 7th, 2003, 02:38 PM
I use Winamp 2.81 with the MAD mp3 decoder plugin. It sounds much better than Winamp's decoder in my opinion. Check it out here http://www.mars.org/home/rob/proj/mpeg/mad-plugin/

I like the 0.13.0b version best... it sounds awesome. You won't believe you're not listening to a real CD if you have at least 192kb/s encoded mp3s.

I tried Winamp 3.x, but it sounded terrible to me and was a resource hog.

Lamourlady
March 7th, 2003, 03:55 PM
well.....all of u have given evey reason why when i upgraded to 3.0, i immediately uninstalled and went back to the 2.81 version.
it got me to thinking of the ol' saying......."if it ain't broke, why fix it?"
2.81 does everything i need it to do.
i've upgraded many things and then wondered "why?"... after.
i will admit though, that the skins in the 3.0 version literally kick-ass.
but there r still like a zillion i haven't tried yet for my 2.81.
the plug-ins r great.
so there u have it.
;)

Evil_Dweller_01
March 7th, 2003, 04:20 PM
You guys REALLY have to try FooBar... After I checked it out, it's playlists rule and it starts up in a milisecond.

It's new so I don't know if a lot of you know about it but it's made by Pawel Pawlowski who used to work on Winamp3 (when I heard that I tried it) and it's really good... with new versions coming out all the time.

FooBar (http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail.php3?fid=1045605070)

Rahwgwar
March 7th, 2003, 05:23 PM
Originally posted by Evil_Dweller_01
You guys REALLY have to try FooBar... After I checked it out, it's playlists rule and it starts up in a milisecond.

It's new so I don't know if a lot of you know about it but it's made by Pawel Pawlowski who used to work on Winamp3 (when I heard that I tried it) and it's really good... with new versions coming out all the time.

FooBar (http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail.php3?fid=1045605070)

I gotta say that I agree with you. It takes up less than 2 MB of RAM at all times. If you want a no frills player that has great sound quality, don't hesitate to get foobar. By version 1.0, it may be my main player (instead of winamp), instead as a good alternative.

Whenever, I'm multi-tasking, I definitely go ahead and start up foobar though. IMHO, it has now surpassed 1by1player.

mojo-ris-in
April 2nd, 2003, 08:18 PM
:devil 2.81 for me

Undermind
April 2nd, 2003, 08:32 PM
it may be that they have given up on 3 and instead are focusing on the merger between 2.81 and 3, Winamp5 is the tentative title, but as far as I know it is not all too clear yet, it's been a while since I last visited the forums, so there may be newer details now


2.81 BTW, got tired of 3 being gay all the time

Wings_of_Azrael
April 2nd, 2003, 08:43 PM
Just upgraded to 2.90 without video playback. It works great, just like 2.8 but with a library feature. Which was the only thing I liked from version 3. So, now I can have my 2.x plug-ins and my favorite feature from v3.

RJ5500
April 2nd, 2003, 09:45 PM
I use Winamp 2.80 with DFX 6.01. It's a great combination and works well for me.

I have tried Winamp 3, but it was ugly and it used way more system resources than Winamp 2.x.

Winphuk
April 2nd, 2003, 09:46 PM
I use both versions as well. I have no speed problems with 3 really. Got a fast system

SexySpammer
April 2nd, 2003, 09:50 PM
Winamp 2.81 . . . 'nuff said

:gj

endersgame21
April 2nd, 2003, 10:28 PM
Originally posted by Wings_of_Azrael
Just upgraded to 2.90 without video playback. It works great, just like 2.8 but with a library feature. Which was the only thing I liked from version 3. So, now I can have my 2.x plug-ins and my favorite feature from v3.
That is the same exact way I felt except for I uprgrade to 2.90 and kept the video playback. I also read an article a few days ago that said they are working on Winamp 5. It is called that cause it is like Winamp 2+3 and it adds everything that is good from both versions.

Rickio
April 2nd, 2003, 11:00 PM
I also prefer 2.81 but just downloaded 2.90 and will give it a go.
:-)
peace

pacificstate
April 3rd, 2003, 06:04 AM
I use Version 3 but aold talkback version 476, the only one sofar where enqueing really works....

Gonna check 2.90 see what is does better.!

Djm912
April 3rd, 2003, 11:16 AM
I've been using 2.81 for quite some time. Winamp 3 was ass. I just downloaded 2.9, and it seems pretty descent.

Evil_Dweller_01
April 3rd, 2003, 01:07 PM
Ya Winamp 2.9 does kick ass.. its everything you want from 3 except with the speed of 2.81...

Ken17625
April 3rd, 2003, 01:16 PM
WinAmp 2.81 is nirvana for me. I will not tinker with success which is very rare these days...

the_witchsmeller
April 3rd, 2003, 02:53 PM
Use Winamp 2 for quick checking of files or just one off tracks because it loads alot faster.
Use Winamp 3 for longer sessions

KurtCocain
April 3rd, 2003, 03:28 PM
OK... About FooBar..

It is certainly a good player, but I do not think it beats WinAmp. With Foobar do you have plug ins like DFX , for example. if not.. I dont wanna listen to that crap. I cant enjoy my music without DSP enchancements.

Evil_Dweller_01
April 3rd, 2003, 03:47 PM
Ya FooBar still needs some work.. although its getting up there

KurtCocain
April 4th, 2003, 06:24 AM
hmmm i am thinking, as far as the skin... Yes it does look sharper. Trying to figure out .. which is the file that contains the skin for Winamp 2.9 so I can copy it to my Winamp2.8. thats all I need. I DO NOT want the crappy video support.

TheIceMan
April 4th, 2003, 10:13 AM
2.80 got no reason to upgrade worked perfectly on all versions of windows i have installed on my dual boot, version 3 sucks bigtime.

Raaaaaahh
April 8th, 2003, 11:38 AM
Im using 2.9.
Im not sure but I think i was released after 3.0

Ken17625
April 8th, 2003, 11:59 AM
I just installed 2.90. It's just as good as 2.81 but has optional video support. Only cosmetic difference is a slight change in brightness or color to some of the icons(stop, play, pause etc..)

nasrules
April 8th, 2003, 12:08 PM
dont use winamp, use wmp9 instead........i like the gui :-D

Ken17625
April 8th, 2003, 12:13 PM
dont use winamp, use wmp9 instead........i like the gui :-D

Don't use wmp9, use WinAMP. I like the way it loads in 2 seconds and is not bloated.

trinio
April 8th, 2003, 01:13 PM
I use 2.09. I don't see a need for me to upgrade.

metale
April 8th, 2003, 01:59 PM
2.80 Is the best winamp ever!



3.00 really sucks!

reg
April 10th, 2003, 10:23 AM
...just started using 2.81 where i work ... it really is great ... i've always just used what was on the computer here (realone player) & everytime i used it, there was always some problem with it, so finally, after sweetie recommended it (numerous times!!...yup, i know, i know!!!), i got it & really love it ... : )

Evil_Dweller_01
April 10th, 2003, 01:33 PM
Originally posted by reg0232
...just started using 2.81 where i work ... it really is great ... i've always just used what was on the computer here (realone player) & everytime i used it, there was always some problem with it, so finally, after sweetie recommended it (numerous times!!...yup, i know, i know!!!), i got it & really love it ... : )

RealOne..
BWUAHAHAHAA

Ok.. well you should really try 2.9! It kicks ass! It's like 2.81 with video support.. and it has the great features of 3.0..

Rahwgwar
April 10th, 2003, 05:23 PM
Yea.........I suggest you at least try Winamp 2.9. It has a few bugs that need to be worked on, but its much better than 3. Kind of a mix between 2.8 and 3 (lol, well thats logical).

You can place it in a different directory and still have 2.8 installed. Of course, they will both function properly.

MusikBeatz23
April 10th, 2003, 06:36 PM
I installed 2.90 the day it came out... and i have been happy with it i have not noticed any bugs even though theres always some bugs... Winamp 2.90 is the best released they have released play video and music and the program only loads in 2 seconds or less... :fire

Rickio
April 10th, 2003, 06:52 PM
I haven't noticed any bugs either.
But I've only had it installed for 2 days lol.

what bugs have been noted?


peace

Rahwgwar
April 10th, 2003, 10:50 PM
Well a personal bug I have encountered is the way it displays ID3 v1 tag info. I play the same files with Winamp 2.8, and it will correctly display the tag information.

That inability is the only real noticeable bug I've come across in this version.

Rickio
April 10th, 2003, 11:17 PM
hmm think I found a bug damn it!

visualisations wouldn't work. They worked first day, today that wouldn't and winamp would crash.

I rebooted and it was ok but that never happened before. oh well...

damn tried it right now and it crashed when I tried to start a visualisation plugin.


drat

phalkon30
April 11th, 2003, 04:38 PM
Well, I installed it, haven't had much time to play with it, but I like the new skin :)

Rickio
April 11th, 2003, 05:24 PM
I went back to 2.81.
It aint fun to reboot everytime i wanna run a visualisation with some tunes. :-(

oh well...

Lamourlady
April 13th, 2003, 11:12 AM
like i said....."if it ain't broke...".

they would have to come up with some fantastic stuff......bugless, in order for me to change.
but i am always open to try anything.......but that doesn't mean i will keep or use it.
but by the sounds of it......these small bugs are enough for me not to try this newer version....i will await the future releases.

Wolfie
April 13th, 2003, 11:17 AM
My 2.81 still works like a charm (and I work it a lot, lol) and I think I'll stick with it until a new version comes that is less buggier than current ones out are.

phalkon30
April 13th, 2003, 11:21 AM
While the media player is "ok", its too slow, wmp loads movies almost instantly, winamp sits there and you can't tell if its trying to do something or not...

One cool thing I noticed, not only do they have streaming music, but streaming music videos from a few different bands, the techno tv one is awesome

I noticed the tag thing also, it sucks...

Rahwgwar
April 13th, 2003, 01:42 PM
Yea, for all practical purposes I'll be using version 2.81 more often. 2.9 has some sweet potential though and I see it going far. I'm really awaiting Winamp 5 and I hope it's as good as everyone says.

EvilHamsterOfDeath
April 13th, 2003, 02:16 PM
i used 2.7 something lol :fire

wonderboy2005
April 13th, 2003, 02:57 PM
right now i use winamp 2.9 with izotope ozone (DSP) and moodlogic (file organizer). moodlogic came with a kick ass skin, but i didnt like the "moodlogic" labels on it, so i edited them out with fireworks. the skin should be attached incase any of you want to check it out.

NOTE: in order for the skin to work, you need to change the file extention from *.zip to *.wsz if you dont, you'll just get a bunch of pictures and winamp scripts.

Rahwgwar
April 13th, 2003, 03:15 PM
Originally posted by wonderboy2005
right now i use winamp 2.9 with izotope ozone (DSP) and moodlogic (file organizer). moodlogic came with a kick ass skin, but i didnt like the "moodlogic" labels on it, so i edited them out with fireworks. the skin should be attached incase any of you want to check it out.

NOTE: in order for the skin to work, you need to change the file extention from *.zip to *.wsz if you dont, you'll just get a bunch of pictures and winamp scripts.

Thanks wonderboy......I also had the original moodlogic skin. It's one of my favorites out of the 50 or so that I have. You cleaned it up nicely. Nice sig too.

phalkon30
April 13th, 2003, 06:06 PM
WB, how do I turn that into a working skin, I think I just have to change the extension, but I don't remember exactly

wonderboy2005
April 13th, 2003, 07:11 PM
Originally posted by wonderboy2005

NOTE: in order for the skin to work, you need to change the file extention from *.zip to *.wsz if you dont, you'll just get a bunch of pictures and winamp scripts.
wow phalkon.... i dont know what to say ... other than you need glasses! lol...

MikeHunt
April 13th, 2003, 07:25 PM
I used to use Winamp3 but ..when I found something better..I switched. dBpowerAMP available from www.freedownloadscenter.com/r459.html or www.zeropaid.com/dbpoweramp/

ITS FREE...and dosn't use a lot of resources or 'phone home' like winamp3 does.

The sound quality is NOTICEABLY BETTER!

crossfader ...preamp..and responsive equalizer.
I suggest you check it out!:shy

wonderboy2005
April 13th, 2003, 07:27 PM
btw, incase you just want to see it, here's a pic of it

KurtCocain
April 13th, 2003, 07:31 PM
NOTE: in order for the skin to work, you need to change the file extention from *.zip to *.wsz if you dont, you'll just get a bunch of pictures and winamp scripts. [/B][/QUOTE]

Hmm dont lke that much that skin. Dont see much in it...

How bout that one .. checl it out.

Rahwgwar
April 13th, 2003, 07:37 PM
Originally posted by MikeHunt
I used to use Winamp3 but ..when I found something better..I switched. dBpowerAMP available from www.freedownloadscenter.com/reviews/r459.html

ITS FREE...and dosn't use a lot of resources or 'phone home' like winamp3 does.

The sound quality is NOTICEABLY BETTER!

crossfader ...preamp..and responsive equalizer.
I suggest you check it out!:shy

Errr.......I wish this was sarcasm. You gotta be kidding me!!? I mean dbpoweramp is a great tool in it of itself. But their audio player is not one of the best. It's the greatest converter I've ever used and I would pay just to continue using that.

KurtCocain: Thanks but no thanks.......Being as that it's for Winamp 3, I think I'll pass.

phalkon30
April 13th, 2003, 08:09 PM
Originally posted by wonderboy2005
wow phalkon.... i dont know what to say ... other than you need glasses! lol...
I'm speechless, how the fuck did I miss that? lol

And I'm usually pretty good about reading before asking!

wonderboy2005
April 13th, 2003, 08:32 PM
its ok... we all make stupid mistakes... remember the brain teaser thread and my 'fuzzy' math?

phalkon30
April 13th, 2003, 08:35 PM
Sorta, although I don't remember what its about

Right now I'm listening to Basement Jaxx - Where's Your Head At, fitting, no?

MikeHunt
April 13th, 2003, 09:19 PM
@ Rahwgwar....errr..um ..with all due respect and sarcasam aside....you acknowledge dBpowerAMP to be a great converter that you would even pay for...yet you are quick to diss their player without even trying the current release.

I suggest you try it ..then talk.

MikeHunt
April 13th, 2003, 09:26 PM
@ Rahwgwar....errr..um ..with all due respect and sarcasam aside....you acknowledge dBpowerAMP to be a great converter that you would even pay for...yet you are quick to diss their player without even trying the current release.

I suggest you try it ..then talk.

Rahwgwar
April 13th, 2003, 09:31 PM
@ Mike Hunt: I have tried the player. Did I imply anywhere in my post that I hadn't? It's not a flame dude........I just believe that it is not one of the top 25 audio players. It was installed on my comp, but no longer. I have a collection of mp3 players and it didn't make the 'cut' so to speak. I could have voiced my opinion better......sorry that I can off as an ass. (lol.....Ken you got some competition) Use what you want, get on with it..........and peace man.

Their player has made some great strides and I wish them the best of luck in the future. It's just difficult to be one of the top dawgs in many different categories that they develop in. Like I said, IMHO no converter can beat whay they have going right now. They are a great company that seem to really take pride in their work. I convert all my MP3s to alt-preset-standard.

Anyway.........I hope there are no hard feelings and I apologize for anything I may have caused.

phalkon30
April 13th, 2003, 09:46 PM
Use what you want, but what I've found is the EQ settings are crucial, winamp comes by default very FLAT, dbPoweramp may come with more mixed or melodious settings

There are many players out there for this reason, its all up to personal preference, so I wouldn't suggest going on a crusade to convert others (not saying you have...just for future reference)

phalkon30
April 17th, 2003, 10:02 PM
Winamp 2.91 released

Changes in Current Version:

Fixed an incorrect vis color
Fixed shuffle; now, when you start winamp w/shuffle on, it returns you to the song you were at when you exited last time
Made winamp not crash if you close it while a file info dialog is open
Fixed jump dialogs when using language packs
Fixed tooltip in lightning bolt
Made video window on autoclose not stop if configured to do so
Made in_mp3 have options for adding tags from ml
Fixed a bug in in_wm
Library: made library refresh properly on add/compact/etc
Library: fixed a library win9x view issue
Library: fixed shift+enter in media library tree
Library: added \"Explore item folder\" in library\'s media view
Library: made internet radio/tv display msg when reload is blocked
Library: added \"Physically delete file\" in library\'s media view
Dshow: added 32 & 64-bit audio support

ID3 tags haven't been fixed from what I can tell, but I'm downloading it right now, I'll let you know

Tags still seem to be weird, but better I think, and the AVS works great for me

KurtCocain
April 18th, 2003, 06:31 AM
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KurtCocain: Thanks but no thanks.......Being as that it's for Winamp 3, I think I'll pass. [/B]

Rahwgwar:

U r killing me man. this skin is for Winamp 2.xx if u want to give it the WA 3 look. And I think the WA 3 look is good. Thanks for trying it and expressing an opinion.

broadwayrock
June 19th, 2003, 11:43 AM
Ive always been pleased with 2.81, never had any problems.

I got it from a site called www.oldversion.com

This site collects older versions of popular software apps. Good if you upgrade and find that the latest version crashes.

You can even download old versions of Scour Exchange & Napster. Though downloading them would be pretty pointless.

DainBramaged
June 19th, 2003, 12:16 PM
I use 2.91. Adds some of the functionality of 3, but doesn't take up memory like a mother like 3 does.

I managed to make WMP9 sound better though. That's kinda scary. I need a good stereo to surround sound plugin for Winamp, since my receiver is mega old. If I had that, I'd use Winamp again hands down. I hate WIMP.

Krypt0
August 14th, 2003, 12:13 PM
2.90 [4.1.03]

Da Game
August 14th, 2003, 12:16 PM
3 seems the best

-0-BACKLASH-0-
August 16th, 2003, 03:14 AM
I use 3, just a matter of preference, really. If ur system can handle it and u like the interface then use it! :D

I had both on my system at one point and I found 2.81 opened only a second or 2 sooner. Not really worried about a second of time...on older systems it's much slower, though.

random
August 16th, 2003, 08:03 AM
will a winamp 3 skin work with winamp 2.91?

Lehk
August 17th, 2003, 05:51 PM
I use 2.81 because 3.0 is junk... i hope they kill the 3 line and continue developement on 2.x and possible jump that to 4.x, I tried 3 out and it ran almost as bad as WMP

Lehk
August 17th, 2003, 05:53 PM
Originally posted by Ken17625
Don't use wmp9, use WinAMP. I like the way it loads in 2 seconds and is not bloated.

if WinAMP takes two seconds to load you nead a defrag or something... WinAMP was faster than that on my old celery533

Ken17625
August 17th, 2003, 05:55 PM
if WinAMP takes two seconds to load you nead a defrag or something... WinAMP was faster than that on my old celery533


2 seconds in human terms. More or less an expression for "it loads instantly".

Seriously now, do you think I had a stop watch?

tackdaddy
August 17th, 2003, 05:57 PM
2.81,it works best for me

bullsonparade
August 17th, 2003, 06:00 PM
i used to stay with 2.x but now i just went with 3.x

ochoa
July 26th, 2004, 02:29 AM
hi all i need help i dont get sound from the cd i play from winamp 2.8 ,but if i play a mp3 i get sound why is that? help me please what do i hve to do to get he sound?