AIMP

A lightweight but powerful media player that ensures a high-quality playback of your favorite songs and radio stations with many customizable elements.

• AIMP
• License :Freeware
• OS :Windows All
• Publisher :Artem Izmaylov

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AIMP (Artem Izmaylov Media Player) is a free, feature-rich audio player for Windows and Android, known for its high sound quality, customizability, and support for a wide range of formats.

🎧 Getting Started with AIMP

✅ 1. Download and Install

• Official site: https://www.aimp.ru
• Choose the latest version for Windows or Android.
• During setup, choose:
  • Standard installation or portable version (for USB drives).

🖥️ Main Features of AIMP

• Supports most formats: MP3, FLAC, OGG, APE, WAV, etc.
• 18-band graphic equalizer
• Internet radio streaming
• Audio converter, tag editor, and scheduler
• Plugin and skin support
• Smart playlists, replay gain, crossfade, and gapless playback

▶️ Basic Usage

✅ 2. Play Audio Files

• Drag & drop files or folders into AIMP
• Or use Menu → Add files/folder
• Create playlists by clicking the + icon near the playlist tab

✅ 3. Playback Controls

• Standard controls: Play, Pause, Stop, Next, Previous
• Keyboard Shortcuts:
  • Spacebar = Play/Pause
  • Ctrl + Right/Left = Next/Previous track
  • Ctrl + Up/Down = Volume
  • Z/X/C = Previous/Play/Next

🎚️ Equalizer and Sound Effects

✅ 4. Using the Equalizer

• Click the EQ or DSP Manager button
• Adjust frequencies or load presets (Rock, Jazz, etc.)
• Enable features like:
  • Reverb
  • Bass enhancer
  • Tempo and pitch control

📻 Online Radio Streaming

✅ 5. Add Radio Streams

• Go to Menu → Add → Add URL
• Paste a stream link (e.g., .m3u or .pls)
• Supports Icecast, Shoutcast, and HLS

🏷️ Built-In Tag Editor

✅ 6. Edit Tags

• Open AIMP Tag Editor from the Tools menu or via AIMP Utilities
• Supports batch editing of ID3v1, ID3v2, Vorbis Comments, and APE tags
• Can auto-fill tags using filenames or online sources

🔁 Playlists and Library Management

✅ 7. Manage Playlists

• Use multiple tabs for different playlists
• Save playlists as .m3u8 or .aimppl4
• Smart playlists auto-update based on folder changes or tag criteria

✅ 8. Music Library Mode

• Enable via Menu → Music Library
• Catalog large collections, search, and sort by tags

🎨 Skins and Plugins

✅ 9. Customize Look and Features

• Download skins: https://www.aimp.ru/?do=cats&c=1
• Install by dragging .acs4skin into the player
• Plugins for:
  • Last.fm scrobbling
  • Streaming services
  • Audio effects
  • Lyrics

🔧 Extra Tools

• Audio Converter: Menu → Utilities → Audio Converter
• Scheduler: For sleep timers or auto shutdown
• Hotkey customization: Settings → Hotkeys

📱 AIMP for Android

• Similar interface, with cloud storage access (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.)
• Supports themes and equalizer
• Great for offline music playback

⚠️ Tips

• Turn on ReplayGain for volume normalization across tracks
• Use Fade In/Out and Gapless Playback for seamless listening
• Enable File Monitoring to auto-update playlists when folder contents change