Your favorite audio cataloging/playing software.

[Sean Lichtenstein]

Hey guys!

So I recently decided to make the jump back to a Windows machine for work purposes. It's been a while, and I've found that iTunes really doesn't cut it for me. I'm not an Apple hater, but it seems to be a little bloated. Even on my brand new i7 machine, it can be a bit laggy.

I was wondering, as far as iTunes alternatives, what do you guys use? I've always been a huge fan of iTunes' library function. would be great if I could find something that was stripped down to just the cataloging and playing capabilities. Does anyone happen to have any recommendations?

I remember using fubar a lot, but iirc, you had to more or less save your playlists every time or you'd lose them. It would be really awesome if I could find something that was the iTunes library/player, and thats it.

Thanks for your future recommendations, guys and gals!

[muratoner]

I'm still on winamp.I can't stand slow apps.It's either winamp or WMP for me.

[Gladiatorus]

Winamp FTW. It's powerful, versatile, light (very, in comparison to iTunes), and fast. Oh, and it does everything.

[CrimsonBetrayal]

I use Foobar2000. I have found it to reproduce high end more accurately than WinAMP. WinAMP is definitely a good choice for the everyday user however. :)

http://www.foobar2000.org/

P.S.: Foopod gives you iPod integration.

http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=19156

[devHead]

I would recommend Foobar if you want a very good product for free, and are willing to spend a little time tweaking it to your delight. Otherwise, I would recommend JRiver Media Center. The audio quality from this program is awesome, especially if you have an audio card that supports WASAPI - Event Style or ASIO (which I have). It also is very customizable as far as your views and configuration are concerned. I have multiple libraries configured on it (one for MP3 audio, one for Lossless, and a Video Library). It opens very quickly.

[firey]

I either use Winamp or Windows Media Player.

[Kudo]

I either use Winamp or Windows Media Player.

+1

[Paul Ferson Veteran]

I use iTunes, and I'm not necessarily proud of that. However, it is the application I am most familiar with and therefore I can't bring myself to change. The one key feature for me is the Album Grid. In the past it was no appeal for me but I have grown to love it over time.

[oceanseleven]

Foobar

[jnelsoninjax]

Cowon JetAudio Excellent program with many features!

[The Laughing Man]

My vote goes to Winamp, ever since 1997.

[remixedcat]

J-River Media Jukebox! I love it. it's very cool and it uses low resources and also has a kick-ass DSP manager!!!

[Noxa12]

I use itunes alot, i don't really see a need to switch, although lately i've been using Spotify to make some playlists etc.

[Growled Member]

Winamp here. The best ever for me.