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   {{WebHelpHeader|The MediaMonkey Player}}
   {{WebHelpHeader|The MediaMonkey Player}}
The MediaMonkey player appears in 3 different guises, and can be switched using the Minimized/Restore controls in the upper-right corner:
The MediaMonkey Player has 3 different modes which can be switched from using [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring Tracks}}|Player Type]] button.


# The standard player. This appears within the main panel and typically has the most functionality.
# The Standard player. This appears within the main MediaMonkey window and has the most functionality.
# The MiniPlayer. This smaller version of the player has reduced functionality and is optimally used for loading ready-made playlists.
# The MiniPlayer. This smaller version of the Player has reduced functionality and is optimally used for loading ready-made playlists.
# The MicroPlayer. This version of the player sits next to the system tray and offers only very basic functions for when playlists have already been loaded, or the Auto-DJ is set.
# The MicroPlayer. This version of the Player sits next to the system tray as a toolbar in the Windows Taskbar and offers only very basic functions for when playlists have already been loaded, or the Auto-DJ is set.


Note: to enable the MicroPlayer, you must Right-Click on the area next to the system tray, and enable Toolbars > MediaMonkey Player
Note: to enable the MicroPlayer, you must Right-Click on the Windows Taskbar, and enable Toolbars > MediaMonkey Player.


== Open Files ==
== Open Files ==


Some skins have an '''Open Files''' button on the player, to open Tracks that aren't contained within the library. This can also be done via '''File''' > '''Open URL or File''' . Doing so will not add the Tracks to the Library.
You can open specific files and URL's using '''File > Open URL or File''' from the Main Menu to select a specific file on your PC or to use the URL of a specific internet stream. This will not add the file or stream to the MediaMonkey Library.


== Shuffle Mode ==
== Shuffle Mode ==


Enabling '''Shuffle''' causes all of the Tracks in the 'Now Playing' queue to be played in random order. This can be enabled via the Player, or via the menu.
Enabling '''Shuffle''' causes all of the Files in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] queue to be played in random order. This can be enabled/disabled via '''Play > Shuffle''' from the Main Menu. Shuffle will pick a random next file from the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] queue each time it switches to the next file.


== Continous Mode ==
== Continuous Mode ==


Enabling '''Continuous''' mode, cause Tracks in the 'Now Playing' queue to play without end. This can be enabled via the Player, or via the menu.
Enabling '''Continuous''' mode, cause Files in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] queue to play without end. This can be enabled via '''Play > Continuous''' from the Main Menu. Enabling Continuous will stop Auto-DJ from adding files.


== Auto-DJ ==
== Auto-DJ ==


Enabling the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using Auto-DJ}}|Auto-DJ]] causes tracks to Automatically be added to the Now Playing queue as it nears the end of the playlist.
Enabling the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using Auto-DJ}}|Auto-DJ]] causes Files to automatically be added to the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] queue as it nears the end of the queue, depending on the settings for [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using Auto-DJ}}|Auto-DJ]].


== Equalizer ==
== Equalizer ==


Allows you to customize audio to suit your equipment and environment using a 10-band equalizer. Be sure to save your settings so that you can reload them in the future. This can be configured via the Player or via the menu.
Allows you to customize audio to suit your equipment and environment using a 10-band equalizer. Be sure to save your settings so that you can reload them in the future. This can be configured via '''Play > Equalizer''' from the Main Menu.


== Visualization ==
== Visualization ==


If you wish to view psychedelic visual effects synchronized to the beat of the music, click the '''Visualization''' button on the Toolbar, or '''View''' > '''Visualization'''.
If you wish to view a visual effect synchronized to the beat of the music enable '''Play > Visualization''' from the Main Menu. Visualizations are shown in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring Tracks}}|Preview]] window and it needs to be enabled to be able to enable the Visualization from Play in the Main Menu.


== Related Information: ==
== Related Information: ==

Revision as of 20:45, 30 November 2020

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The MediaMonkey Player has 3 different modes which can be switched from using Player Type button.

  1. The Standard player. This appears within the main MediaMonkey window and has the most functionality.
  2. The MiniPlayer. This smaller version of the Player has reduced functionality and is optimally used for loading ready-made playlists.
  3. The MicroPlayer. This version of the Player sits next to the system tray as a toolbar in the Windows Taskbar and offers only very basic functions for when playlists have already been loaded, or the Auto-DJ is set.

Note: to enable the MicroPlayer, you must Right-Click on the Windows Taskbar, and enable Toolbars > MediaMonkey Player.

Open Files

You can open specific files and URL's using File > Open URL or File from the Main Menu to select a specific file on your PC or to use the URL of a specific internet stream. This will not add the file or stream to the MediaMonkey Library.

Shuffle Mode

Enabling Shuffle causes all of the Files in the Playing queue to be played in random order. This can be enabled/disabled via Play > Shuffle from the Main Menu. Shuffle will pick a random next file from the Playing queue each time it switches to the next file.

Continuous Mode

Enabling Continuous mode, cause Files in the Playing queue to play without end. This can be enabled via Play > Continuous from the Main Menu. Enabling Continuous will stop Auto-DJ from adding files.

Auto-DJ

Enabling the Auto-DJ causes Files to automatically be added to the Playing queue as it nears the end of the queue, depending on the settings for Auto-DJ.

Equalizer

Allows you to customize audio to suit your equipment and environment using a 10-band equalizer. Be sure to save your settings so that you can reload them in the future. This can be configured via Play > Equalizer from the Main Menu.

Visualization

If you wish to view a visual effect synchronized to the beat of the music enable Play > Visualization from the Main Menu. Visualizations are shown in the Preview window and it needs to be enabled to be able to enable the Visualization from Play in the Main Menu.

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