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  • In search of an audio app

    Hey folks, anybody out there know of a good freebie that plays a variety of audio files and utilizes the DirectShow API ?

    I know about Windows Media Player already, thanks.
    I was hoping for something a bit easier on resources.

    I'd be more than happy to hear any input you might have, Thanks!
    The reason a diamond shines so brightly is because it has many facets which reflect light.

  • #2
    WinAMP?
    Cameron "Mr.Tweak" Wilmot
    Managing Director
    Tweak Town Pty Ltd

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    • #3
      Winamp 2.8 http://download.com.com/3000-2139-10....html?tag=list ;)

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      • #4
        Unfortunately no it uses DirectSound, the sound quality I get from WinAmp is OK the sound I get from Magix Player Jukebox (the quality is directly related to the use of the DirectShow API) is far superior. It has a much broader range and depth to the sound.

        I'm not an audiophile by any means, I guess what I'm looking for is an easy to use player like WinAmp that has the sound quality of a player that utilizes DirectShow.

        There used to be a rather nice application XingMP3 Player but unfortunately it was bought-out by Real. It is now a part of the pay-for RealPlayer (or whatever they call it these days).

        Nothing wrong with WinAmp, I use it a lot cause it's handy. But if you ever get your hands on a player that uses DirectShow you can definitely hear the difference.
        The reason a diamond shines so brightly is because it has many facets which reflect light.

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        • #5
          Mr.C, winamp is pretty good, it could be your Jukebox's enchancements or something. another thing that effects quality are your speakers and your sound card. might be your ears too:)

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          • #6
            Winamp is pretty good, no doubt about it.
            But with an app that utilizes the Directshow API it sounds even better.
            As in - turn off equalizers and preamps, play the same audio file in winamp then in magix player jukebox --- no contest, the Directshow API rocks.

            I was just wondering if there are any other proggies out there that utilize the Directshow.
            A lot of DVD sound is done through directshow isn't it:?:
            The reason a diamond shines so brightly is because it has many facets which reflect light.

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            • #7
              yeah, but my point is, is that directshow is a filter and it changes the quality of the music being played. sorta like dfx for winamp, it just uses a different algorithm to decode it, mp3s right? or cd?

              dvd's use dolby digital

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              • #8
                I wonder which future version of DirectX will eliminate the DirectSound API altogether:?:
                No need to keep around dead-weight you know, what with DirectShow being so much better and ............... oh, wait -- we're talking about MicroSoft here:laugh:
                The reason a diamond shines so brightly is because it has many facets which reflect light.

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                • #9
                  that's not exactly right aznx... DirectShow / DirectSound aren't filters as such. They are known as API (Application Programming Interface) and are used to process the sound to it's output. You might notice with some software / games, etc.. that you have multiple options for your sound output.

                  This is much more noticable in the playback of MIDI files, as different API have a different way of playing each individual instrument, hence you can get a completely different sound from one API to the other.

                  DVD playback on the PC can be done via the DirectShow API as Mr C said (it's usually a choice in the sound options of most DVD software). Dolby Digital and all the other sound formats aren't the same thing. It's kinda hard to explain...

                  That's the little I know.. I could be wrong...

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Mr. C
                    I wonder which future version of DirectX will eliminate the DirectSound API altogether:?:
                    No need to keep around dead-weight you know, what with DirectShow being so much better and ............... oh, wait -- we're talking about MicroSoft here:laugh:
                    I'm one for backwards compatibility anyday.. :) Microsoft is backwards, so I have to be compatible.. :laugh:

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                    • #11
                      Actually, I do believe Beefy and aznx are both correct.

                      I've got a real good URL to back you up, but it's too long or something to put here:shoot2:

                      Not that I claim to understand it or anything, I just think somehow you both may have hit seperate nails in the same board there:thumb:

                      sorry to change the subject; did anyone find any apps that I was looking for:?:
                      The reason a diamond shines so brightly is because it has many facets which reflect light.

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                      • #12
                        Different kinds of filters though. Using DFX for Winamp or whatever still requires the use of an API, such as DirectSound.

                        EDIT: Umm, sorry.. haven't found your software either.. :)

                        EDIT #2: You had the url right, just the ending didn't work, cos you were trying to reference to a point in a pdf document.. :)

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                        • #13
                          Yeah, the only program I found other than the one owned now by Real is a total package that does video and the whole schmear. A bit of overkill for what I want to do. :( I got WMP for all that hubbub already.

                          If anybody needs that URL, message me, I gave up on it:D

                          Curses - foiled again

                          dratted PDF to HTML transferrance
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                          • #14
                            This URL?

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