AIMP
Audio player software developed by Artem Izmaylov
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::summary Audio player software developed by Artem Izmaylov ::
::data[format=table title="Infobox software"]
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| logo | AIMP3 Logo.svg |
| logo_size | 150px |
| screenshot | AIMP 4 screenshot.png |
| screenshot_size | 250px |
| caption | AIMP4 interface, using the Bliss skin |
| developer | Artem Izmaylov and Mike Green |
| released | |
| latest release version | 5.40.2694 () |
| operating system | Windows XP or later, Android |
| genre | Audio player |
| license | Freeware |
| website | |
| :: |
| logo = AIMP3 Logo.svg | logo_size = 150px | screenshot = AIMP 4 screenshot.png | screenshot_size = 250px | caption = AIMP4 interface, using the Bliss skin | developer = Artem Izmaylov and Mike Green | released = | latest release version = 5.40.2694 () | operating system = Windows XP or later, Android | genre = Audio player | license = Freeware | website =
AIMP is a freeware audio player for Windows and Android, originally developed by Russian developer Artem Izmaylov (). It supports a variety of audio codecs, and includes tools to convert audio files and edit their metadata. It also has the capability of installing user-made skins and plugins. After its release, it has been well received by different parties.**
Development
The first version of AIMP was released on August 8, 2006 and was named after its creator: Artem Izmaylov Media Player. AIMP was initially based on the audio library BASS, developed by XMPlay and MO3 developers Un4seen Developments. Version 3 added a new audio engine and full support for ReplayGain, and revamped the music library interface transparency effects.
In a 2018 comment on AIMP's official forum, Artem Izmaylov states that there are no plans for AIMP to support video playback, and suggests VLC media player instead.
Features
The player supports audio codecs, including MP3, AAC, Dolby AC-3, Ogg Vorbis, Opus, Speex, Windows Media Audio, Apple Lossless, FLAC, WAV, Audio CDs, APE, True Audio; DTS audio, MP1, MP2, Musepack, OptimFROG, WavPack, MIDI, Impulse Tracker, MO3, MOD, MultiTracker Module, S3M, Tom's lossless Audio Kompressor (TAK), and FastTracker 2 Extended Module.
It supports the DirectSound, ASIO and WASAPI audio interfaces, and it uses 32-bit audio processing for its 18-band equalizer and built-in sound effects (Reverb, Flanger, Chorus, Pitch, Tempo, Echo, Speed, Bass, Enhancer, Voice Remover).
AIMP can store the currently played media file in RAM, up to 250 MB, ensuring smooth playback.
AIMP can also cache up to 60 seconds of internet radio streams to RAM, allowing for uninterrupted playback over unreliable internet connections. A drawback of this function is that channel switching is slowed as the buffer is first filled to at least 25% before the playback starts (i.e. with 60 seconds of cache selected, the music will take up to 15 seconds to start playing).
Other features
Other features of AIMP include a LastFM scrobbler, a Playlist and Advanced Tag Editor, Multi-User support, support for Internet Radio stream capturing and cloud streaming, a 20-band equalizer, plug-in and skin support, visualizations from Sonique and UltraPlayer, a multi-language interface, Rating and listening statistics, CUE sheet support, a CD ripping tool with audio encoding support, and a searchable audio library with customizable track grouping.
References
References
- (27 December 2017). "AIMP for Windows". Artem Izmaylov.
- Izmaylov, Artem. (13 July 2011). "Одна история".
- Kirn, Peter. (2020-10-27). "AIMP is the MP3 player, reborn - and it'll look like a gorgeous vintage Soviet tape player, too".
- (13 July 2011). "AIMP for Windows".
- Ilascu, Ionut. (6 September 2007). "Winamp's Future Competitor".
- "AIMP".
- Wyciślik-Wilson, Sofia Elizabella. (2022-01-04). "The best free music players in 2023: organize and enjoy your digital music collection".
- ".:AIMP:.".
- "BASS".
- (16 July 2018). "Add basic video playing features to AIMP".
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