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MediaMonkey for Windows 5 is a major new release. It's faster, simpler, and more powerful than ever before.
== MediaMonkey 2024 ==
 
MediaMonkey for Windows 2024 is a major new release.


[https://www.mediamonkey.com/download Get it / Upgrade here].
[https://www.mediamonkey.com/download Get it / Upgrade here].
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== What's New? ==
== What's New? ==


* A slick, modern look and feel that's easier on the eyes and faster to navigate.
* Added ability to change [[WebHelp:Player#Playback_Speed_Adjustment|Playback speed/Pitch control]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Getting_Track_Information_from_the_Internet}}|Auto-Tagging]] with audio-fingerprint-based lookup, to quickly lookup metadata and update your tags.
* Added ability to use [[WebHelp:Search#Contextual_Search|all fields]] in Contextual Search
* Play content throughout your home via [[{{WebHelp:Links|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}#Streaming.2FCasting_MediaMonkey_Audio_to_a_DLNA_or_Chromecast_Renderer|Google Cast]] (Chromecast) devices (in addition to already-supported UPnP/DLNA devices).
* [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks|Sync]] with iOS 18
* Use [[{{WebHelp:Links|Cloud Services}}|Cloud Services ''(Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive)'']] and [[{{WebHelp:Links|Syncing_with_Services}}|Deezer & Spotify]] for your media content.
* Added ability to [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks#Tagging|resize Artwork]] for synced files on Sync
* Create and edit more advanced [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using_AutoPlaylists}}|AutoPlaylists]].
* Added ability to [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks#Tagging|force resync]] of files with changed metadata
* Faster playlist editing via new [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using_Playlists}}#Editing_a_Playlist|Playlist windows]]
* Added ability to send files as a [[WebHelp:Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers#Streaming/Casting_MediaMonkey_Audio_to_a_DLNA_or_Chromecast_Renderer|single stream]] to remote clients which allows gapless playback for clients that don't support this
* Improved play controls ([[{{WebHelp:Links|Playing_Audio_Tracks}}#More_Options_to_add_files_to_the_Playing_Queue|play shuffled, shuffled by album]], [[{{WebHelp:Links|Player}}#Stopping_Playback|stop after every file]])
* Added ability to have [[WebHelp:Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers#Sharing_the_Library_over_UPnP_(DLNA)|client plays scroblled to last.fm]] from the MediaMonkey UPnP Server
* Quick on-the-fly tag editing in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing_MediaMonkey}}#Customizing_Preview|Preview]] window
* Added ability to use [[WebHelp:Exporting_Playlists#Playlist_Export_Settings|Linux folder separators]] in exported Playlist files.
* New and improved Views for a better media browsing experience:
* [[WebHelp:Backing_up_the_Library#Backup_the_MediaMonkey_Database|Backup]] and [[WebHelp:Backing_up_the_Library#Restore_Database_from_Backup|Restore]] can now backup and restore Settings and Addons.
** View Artist and Album information from other sources directly in MediaMonkey (via 'Info panel's).
* Added ability to [[WebHelp:Keyboard_Shortcuts#Export/Import_Hotkeys|Export/Import Hotkeys]]
** Full screen 'Playing modes' to display Artist/Album/Lyric information as tracks play.
* Added ability to [[WebHelp:Search#Search_Bar|delete search history]]
** [[{{WebHelp:Links|My_Computer}}#Pinned|Pinned]] items (Favorites) to quickly access your favorite content or playlists.
* Added [[WebHelp:Using_Playlists#CUE_Sheets|CUE Sheet]] support, MediaMonkey 2024 can read CUE sheets and show individual tracks in a single Album file
** Improved [[{{WebHelp:Links|Search}}|search]] and filtering functionality, to customize which content to display.
* Support for WebP images
** Quickly [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring_Tracks}}|hide/unhide]] panels depending on whether you need extra space for editing or playing.
* [[WebHelp:Exporting_Track_Lists#Export_to_iTunes_library_XML|iTunes.xml export]] for integration with Traktor DJ and other applications that can read this
** Touch mode optimized for tablets
* Improved skinning abilities for developers
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Backing_up_the_Library}}|Backup and restore]] the database automatically, for more peace of mind.
* [https://www.ventismedia.com/mantis/changelog_page.php?version_id=93 Over 500 fixes and improvements]
* Support for playback of DSD (.dff/.dsf) files has been added.
 
* Support for more standardized tags and:
** New support for [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Track_Properties}}#Custom_Tags|extended tags]] (available only in the Properties dialog).
** [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Track_Properties}}#Custom_Tags|5 more custom fields]]
* + more...


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== What's Different? ==
== What's Different? ==


* MediaMonkey 5 cannot run existing (MediaMonkey 4) scripts.
[[WebHelp:Player#Shuffle_Mode|Shuffle]] has been fully reworked from previous version of MediaMonkey. Shuffle now randomizes the [[WebHelp:Now Playing|Playing]] allowing you to see in which order files will be played and to add new files in specific spots in the Playing (like playing a selected file next).
* MediaMonkey 5 has new Addons and Skinning engines. The new framework is more powerful and cross-platform, but Addons and Skins from MediaMonkey 4 and older aren't compatible. More [[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing_MediaMonkey}}#Customizing_the_Skin|Skins]] and [[{{WebHelp:Links|Creating_Custom_Scripts}}#Installing_Addons|Addons]] are being developed all the time.
* The default UI uses a material design theme, but if you prefer the MM4 dark theme just [[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing_MediaMonkey}}#Customizing_the_Skin|switch]] to it.
* The UI is now divided into configurable panels that are now configured via Options > '[[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing_MediaMonkey}}#Customizing_the_Layout|Layout]]'.
* The Media Tree by default is only one level deep. If you prefer to navigate using the Media Tree, click the ⋮ symbol in the Media Tree, and enable 'Show all subnodes'.
* The All sub-node was removed from the Media Tree and replaced by [[WebHelp:Filelisting/5.0#Displaying_Media_Files_Recursively|Recursive display]] in the Filelisting.
* The Media Tree can be [[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing_MediaMonkey}}#Customizing_the_Layout|collapsed]] entirely if desired, and breadcrumbs and the 'Collection Browser' element used to navigate instead.
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Player}}#Visualization|Visualizations]] have been integrated into the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing_MediaMonkey}}#Customizing_Preview|Preview]] window.
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|My_Computer}}#Devices_.26_Services|Devices (and services)]] are now configurable as 'Media Tree Nodes' instead of via the menu.
* The 'View' switcher still switches between Views, but they are now customizable. Each View defines 'View Type', Columns & Sorts, and incorporated View Elements. Views are saved per Node (where node= Collection > Node, Collection > Node > Subnode , Now Playing, Playlists), so that for example, if you switch from Artists to Albums the View can change. View Type defines non-configurable elements of the View.
* The default views use more Album Art, Artist images, and dynamic content. If you prefer minimalist list views, just switch to the 'List' views which are similar to MediaMonkey 4 default settings.
* Searching the current view can be initiated just by typing a search term when the track list is in focus. Such '[[{{WebHelp:Links|Search}}#Contextual_Search|contextual searches]]' can be configured to 'filter matches' in the current view or to 'scroll to match' the search term (in the field used as the current sort order).
* There's a single customizable  [[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing_MediaMonkey}}#Custom_Toolbar|Toolbar]].
 
== What's Missing? ==
 
* MediaMonkey 5 is Windows 10+ only. Older versions of Windows are supported by [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-general/download-mediamonkey/ MediaMonkey 4].
* Winamp ([[{{WebHelp:Links|Player_Plugin_Configuration}}|input, output plugins]] are compatible, but 'General', DSP and Visualization plugins are no longer supported.
* Virtual CD & Previews functionality has been deprecated. Virtual CD tracks are imported as standard library tracks, while Previews are imported but can no longer be created.
* MediaMonkey no longer has an unskinned (Windows Theme) version.
* Artist and Album Comment are not made available in MediaMonkey 5. The data itself is still stored in the database.
* External Players (like WinAmp) can't be used anymore (You can still have the default external video player be used for video playback).
 
 
== How to make MediaMonkey 5 appear more like MediaMonkey 4 ==
 
By default new features like the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Filelisting}}#Changing_Views|Browser View]] and a modern [[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing_MediaMonkey}}#Customizing_the_Skin|Skin]] are used in MediaMonkey 5. However old Views and an old style Skin are available in MediaMonkey 5:
* You can [[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing_MediaMonkey}}#Customizing_the_Skin|change]] to the Metro M (Classic) Skin under '''Tools > Options > Skins''' from the Main Menu for a more MediaMonkey 4 design.
* You can download and [[{{WebHelp:Links|Creating_Custom_Scripts}}#Installing_Addons|install]] the [https://www.mediamonkey.com/addons/browse/item/3d-flow-album-view/ 3D Flow Album View Addon]
* You can [[{{WebHelp:Links|Filelisting}}#Changing_Views|change]] the way your files are displayed in the Filelisting:
** Show Details now is ''List''
** Show Art now is ''Grid''
** Show art with Details now is '' List by Album''
** Show Art Browser with Details now is ''3d Album View'' (provided by additional [https://www.mediamonkey.com/addons/browse/item/3d-flow-album-view/ 3D Flow Album View Addon])
** Column Browser now is ''Column filter''
 


== Related  ==
== Related  ==


* [[WebHelp:What's_New/5.0|What's new in MediaMonkey 5]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Installation}}|Installing MediaMonkey]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Installation}}|Installing MediaMonkey]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version}}#Gold_Features|MediaMonkey Gold Features]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version}}#Gold_Features|MediaMonkey Gold Features]]


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MediaMonkey 2024

MediaMonkey for Windows 2024 is a major new release.

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What's New?


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What's Different?

Shuffle has been fully reworked from previous version of MediaMonkey. Shuffle now randomizes the Playing allowing you to see in which order files will be played and to add new files in specific spots in the Playing (like playing a selected file next).

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