[Basic Introduction]
Winamp is a very famous high-fidelity music playback software that supports multiple audio formats such as MP3, MP2, MOD, S3M, MTM, ULT, XM, IT, 669, CD-Audio, Line-In, WAV, VOC, etc. It allows customization of interfaces (skins) and supports Plug-ins that enhance audio visualization and audio effects. The brand-new 3.0 final version provides comprehensive playback support for video files, powerful skin functions, a new decoding engine, a large number of advanced media libraries, uses less memory, and Winamp has become a professional media playback platform with the potential to dominate the market.
[Software Usage Tips]
1. Minimize Winamp without occupying taskbar space
We all know that clicking the minimize button in the upper right corner of the Winamp main window will minimize Winamp to the taskbar, forming a button. If your computer currently has many windows open and you don't want Winamp to occupy taskbar space, you can hold down the "shift" key on the keyboard while clicking the minimize button in the upper right corner of the Winamp main window. This way, Winamp will be minimized to the system tray on the right side of the taskbar, forming an icon without occupying the middle space of the taskbar.
2. Cancel Winamp's "Always on Top" option
By default, the Winamp window is always in front of other windows. If other windows overlap with the Winamp window, clicking on other windows will still keep the Winamp window in front. Some users may find this feature inconvenient and want to cancel it. It's simple: click on "Options" in the Winamp main menu and remove the checkmark from "Always on Top".
3. Winamp usage tips for batch format conversion
Sometimes you need WAV files for editing materials. With MP3 files, Winamp can easily handle the conversion. In the main menu, select Options → Preferences → Plug-ins → Output, then select: Nullsoft Disk Writer Plug-in v2.0c (x86) [out_disk.dll] from the right-hand window. Select the Configure (configuration) button and make necessary settings such as "output path" and "output file mode", save the settings, and return to the Winamp main window. Choose an MP3 song and play it normally to achieve format conversion. There will be no sound during the conversion process, and the speed is very fast, not requiring the time it takes to play the song.
Do not select repeat playback during playback, otherwise, the song conversion work will continue indefinitely. After the conversion is complete, be sure to restore the first item Winamp2 waveOut plug-in under Options → Preferences → Plug-ins → Output, otherwise, every time you open Winamp in the future, it will be converting WAV files, you won't hear any sound, and it will waste a lot of hard disk space.