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| * [[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. | | * [[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. |
| * [[WebHelp:Keyboard_Shortcuts#Export/Import_Hotkeys|Export/Import Hotkeys]] | | * [[WebHelp:Keyboard_Shortcuts#Export/Import_Hotkeys|Export/Import Hotkeys]] |
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| * A slick, modern look and feel that's easier on the eyes and faster to navigate.
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| * [[{{WebHelp:Links|Getting_Track_Information_from_the_Internet}}|Auto-Tagging]] with audio-fingerprint-based lookup, to quickly lookup metadata and update your tags.
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| * 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).
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| * Use [[{{WebHelp:Links|Cloud Services}}|Cloud Services ''(Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive)'']] and [[{{WebHelp:Links|Syncing_with_Services}}|Deezer & Spotify]] for your media content.
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| * Create and edit more advanced [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using_AutoPlaylists}}|AutoPlaylists]].
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| * Faster playlist editing via new [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using_Playlists}}#Editing_a_Playlist|Playlist windows]]
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| * 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]])
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| * Quick on-the-fly tag editing in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing_MediaMonkey}}#Customizing_Preview|Preview]] window
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| ** View Artist and Album information from other sources directly in MediaMonkey (via 'Info panel's).
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| ** Full screen 'Playing modes' to display Artist/Album/Lyric information as tracks play.
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| ** [[{{WebHelp:Links|My_Computer}}#Pinned|Pinned]] items (Favorites) to quickly access your favorite content or playlists.
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| ** Improved [[{{WebHelp:Links|Search}}|search]] and filtering functionality, to customize which content to display.
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| ** Quickly [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring_Tracks}}|hide/unhide]] panels depending on whether you need extra space for editing or playing.
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| ** Touch mode optimized for tablets
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| * [[{{WebHelp:Links|Backing_up_the_Library}}|Backup and restore]] the database automatically, for more peace of mind.
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| * Support for playback of DSD (.dff/.dsf) files has been added.
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| == What's Different? == | | == What's Different? == |
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| * MediaMonkey 5 cannot run existing (MediaMonkey 4) scripts.
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| * 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.
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| * 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.
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| * The UI is now divided into configurable panels that are now configured via Options > '[[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing_MediaMonkey}}#Customizing_the_Layout|Layout]]'.
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| * 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'.
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| * 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.
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| * 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.
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| * [[{{WebHelp:Links|Player}}#Visualization|Visualizations]] have been integrated into the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing_MediaMonkey}}#Customizing_Preview|Preview]] window.
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| * [[{{WebHelp:Links|My_Computer}}#Devices_.26_Services|Devices (and services)]] are now configurable as 'Media Tree Nodes' instead of via the menu.
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| * 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.
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| * 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.
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| * 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).
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| * 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].
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| * Winamp ([[{{WebHelp:Links|Player_Plugin_Configuration}}|input, output plugins]] are compatible, but 'General', DSP and Visualization plugins are no longer supported.
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| * 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.
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| * MediaMonkey no longer has an unskinned (Windows Theme) version.
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| * Artist and Album Comment are not made available in MediaMonkey 5. The data itself is still stored in the database.
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| * External Players (like WinAmp) can't be used anymore (You can still have the default external video player be used for video playback).
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| == How to make MediaMonkey 5 appear more like MediaMonkey 4 ==
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| 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:
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| * 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]
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| ** Show Art now is ''Grid''
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| ** Show art with Details now is '' List by Album''
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| ** 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])
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| == Related == | | == Related == |
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| | * [[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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