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Published on October 10, 2007 By Zoomba In WinCustomize News

One of the oldest (and still actively developed) audio players is celebrating its 10th birthday today with the launch of a new version.  Winamp 5.5 left beta and was declared "final" by the guys over at Nullsoft today.  This new version though isn't just a quick rinse and polish of the last stable version, 5.5 sees Winamp really make a play at the centralized media center application market.  They've taken a lot of the disparate services associated with Winamp and consolidated them to sit within the application itself.  They're also taking advantage of their relationship with AOL (AOL bought Nullsoft some time ago) to get content that way.

Of note, Winamp 5.5 now includes:

  • Support for multiple devices, including iPods
  • Access and share your music and videos with Winamp Remote
  • Integration of Shoutcast audio & video channels
  • Play and Playlist the best music on the web with Media Monitor
  • Receive dynamic song recommendations
  • Control Winamp from your browser with the Winamp toolbar.

Also included is a completely new skin to show off all the new components of Winamp.  Of course, there's a free and a Pro version.  Pro gives you the ability to burn CDs, rip tracks etc.

Remember, we have a sizable gallery here at WinCustomize dedicated to WinAmp skins.  Here are a few of the most recent additions:

Black Kid
KJLIM

iFlex Amp
TheD2JBug

Evolardnas
SMAR

Diamante Slim
Wilian Souza

Coloured AMP II
TheD2JBug

revision b
mdwm


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on Oct 10, 2007
The New Skin Sure Looks Great but it looks like they took a step backwards with the design this time but it looks Nice and Clean.
on Oct 10, 2007
I've never used WinAmp but I want to give it a try.Question is though,can I use it to download my Podcasts?   
on Oct 10, 2007
A great piece of software just got greater   
on Oct 10, 2007
I have a Winamp 5.35 and I will try this version later, therefore I can´t talk anything about it regarding the new functionalities, but I agree with Stylah about the new modern default skin, a bit too classy. Anyway, congratulations for the Nullsoft team for this amazing player, and thanks for featuring my skin in this article.
on Oct 10, 2007
I like this new version.    
on Oct 10, 2007
I've been BETA testing it and I had more than a few problems with the Bento skin but it looks like they might have got it worked out.
Love the new Milkdrop Vis. Looks great and has a pretty light CPU hit. I tried out the surround sound at home with some of the dowloads they linked last weekend and it's great!
Guess I'll have to cough up a few bucks for Surround Sound on my office system..........
on Oct 10, 2007
A great piece of software just got greater.........totally agree. Have been using it for 7 years and nothing compares with it, for me anyway. Historically, the software developers always had a pioneering vision.

Kudos to AOL for supporting and continuing the development of Winamp. I do remember how everybody pronounced a certain death for this brilliant player when AOL took over.

Love the new look and agree that CPU is very light.......been playing it for several hours now.
A Very Happy Anniversary to Nullsoft!
on Oct 10, 2007
remember, you don't have to use the crappy original skin or this new Bento skin. CleanOne is particularly well regarded as a modern skin. If you haven't seen this yet, check it out. Very tasty under XP and Vista.

http://axialix.home.insightbb.com/Winamp/clearONE.htm

Note the glass/transparent design.
on Oct 11, 2007
Pretty cool, except the WinAmp Remote tool doesn't really work that well. It doesn't really tell you how to use it, but other than that, Winamp has always been pretty cool.
on Oct 11, 2007
I've been using the betas of this edition for a while now and really like it, the full release is just fantastic and I will be upgrading to the pro version when I get around to cashing up my debit card.

Top marks to Nullsoft on this one.
on Oct 11, 2007
So will it let me subscribe to and download Podcasts?  
on Oct 11, 2007
Not exactly wild about the association with AOHell...but this new version rocks!
on Oct 11, 2007
Winamp yup love em
on Oct 11, 2007
I've never used WinAmp but I want to give it a try.Question is though,can I use it to download my Podcasts?


So will it let me subscribe to and download Podcasts?


Yes/No?   
on Oct 11, 2007

Not exactly wild about the association with AOHell

They've been owned by AOL for 8 years now    (1999)

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