A music player that contains all the necessary tools required to offer you an adequate audio playback and a large variety of settings to improve your listening experience.
- XMPlay
- License :Freeware
- OS :Windows All
- Publisher :UN4Seen
XMPlay is a lightweight, high-quality audio player for Windows. Itβs known for its excellent sound quality, support for a wide range of audio formats, and extremely small footprint (under 1MB). Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get started with XMPlay:
π§ Getting Started with XMPlay
β 1. Download and Install
- Official site: https://www.un4seen.com/xmplay.html
- Download the ZIP package (no installer needed).
- Extract the contents to any folder β itβs portable, so no installation required.
- Run
xmplay.exe.
βΆοΈ Basic Usage
β 2. Open Audio Files
- Drag and drop files or folders onto the player window.
- Or use:
- Right-click β
Add files/Add folder - Or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+F to add files.
- Right-click β
β 3. Playback Controls
- Play/Pause: Click play button or press Spacebar
- Next/Previous: Click arrow buttons or press Page Up / Page Down
- Stop: Press S
- Seek: Drag the progress bar
- Volume: Scroll the mouse wheel or drag the volume slider
π΅ Supported Formats
XMPlay natively supports:
- MOD formats (XM, S3M, IT, MOD, etc.)
- MP3, WAV, OGG, WMA
- With plugins: FLAC, AAC, MIDI, etc.
π Plugins available on the XMPlay support site.
π οΈ Advanced Features
β 4. Playlists
- Press L or click the playlist button to open the playlist.
- Drag files into it or use Right-click β Add files.
- You can save/load playlists as
.plsor.m3u.
β 5. Equalizer
- Click the EQ button to open the equalizer.
- Adjust sliders or enable presets (right-click the EQ).
β 6. DSP & Plugins
- Go to Options (right-click) β
DSPorPlugins - Add Winamp DSP plugins or native XMPlay plugins.
β 7. Internet Radio Streaming
- Right-click β
Add URL(or press Ctrl+U) - Paste a stream URL (Shoutcast, Icecast, etc.) and hit OK.
β 8. Skins
- Supports user-made skins. Download from:
- Extract the
.xmpskinor.zipskin file into theSkinsfolder, then right-click βOptions and StuffβSkin.
π§ Useful Settings
Access settings from right-click β Options and Stuff:
- Output: Choose between DirectSound, WASAPI, or ASIO
- Library: Automatically scan and catalog music
- Integration: Set file associations
- Shortcuts: Customize hotkeys
π Tips
- Portable: Put XMPlay on a USB stick and carry your music player anywhere.
- Gapless playback and crossfade options are available in settings.
- Minimal RAM usage β perfect for older PCs or background listening.
