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Lowlander at 15:34, 25 May 2022

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	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]].		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]].


			== Visualization ==

			If you wish to view a visual effect synchronized to the beat of the music enable '''View > 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. Right click on the Visualization and from the Context Menu you can:[[File:Wiki-MM5 Visualization.jpg\|427px\|center\|MediaMonkey Visualization]]<br><br>
			* Select the type of visualization. The choices are: Basic Bars, Line Fade, Milkshake and Basic Oscillator.
			* When using Milkshake you can use ''Select Preset'' to choose one of the available preset visualizations.
			* You can ''Maximize'' the Visualization with has it use the full MediaMonkey window.
			* You can go ''Full Screen'' for the Visualization.


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	== ~~Visualization~~ ==		== Crossfading/Silence Removal ==

	~~If you wish to view a visual effect synchronized to~~ the ~~beat of~~ the ~~music enable~~ '''~~View~~ > ~~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. Right click on the Visualization and from the Context Menu you can~~:[[File:Wiki-MM5 ~~Visualization~~.jpg\|~~427px~~\|center\|~~MediaMonkey Visualization~~]]<br><br>		Crossfading will blend the previous and next file together as the transition between files. '''Play > Crossfade''' from the Main Menu allows you to quickly toggle crossfading on and off. Under '''File > Options > Layout > Playback rules''' you can set per [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Playback Rules}}#Types\|Type]]:[[File:Wiki-MM5 Options Playback Rules Crossfading.jpg\|603px\|center\|MM5 Options Playback Rules Crossfading]]<br><br>
	* ~~Select~~ the ~~type~~ of ~~visualization. The choices are: Basic Bars, Line Fade, Milkshake~~ and ~~Basic Oscillator~~.		* ''Remove silence at the beginning / end of track'' will remove skip the silence at the beginning and end of a file if present.
	* ~~When using Milkshake you can use~~ ''~~Select Preset~~'' ~~to choose one of~~ the ~~available preset visualizations.~~		* ''Fade out'' which sets how much before the file's end MediaMonkey should start fading out
	* ~~You can~~ ''~~Maximize~~'' the ~~Visualization with has it use~~ the ~~full~~ MediaMonkey ~~window.~~		* ''Fade in'' which sets how much of the start of the file MediaMonkey should fade in
	* ~~You can go~~ ''~~Full Screen~~'' ~~for~~ the ~~Visualization~~.		* ''Gap/Overlap'' how much gap MediaMonkey should put between files or how much of the files MediaMonkey should overlap with crossfading.

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	== Configuring Output ==		== Configuring Output ==

	MediaMonkey comes with various Output Plugins to choose from which can be selected and configured under '''Tools > Options > Audio Output (plug-ins)''' from the Main Menu[[File:Wiki-MM5 Options Audio Output (plug-ins).jpg\|~~796px~~\|center\|MediaMonkey Options Audio Output (plug-ins)]]<br><br>		MediaMonkey comes with various Output Plugins to choose from which can be selected and configured under '''Tools > Options > Audio Output (plug-ins)''' from the Main Menu[[File:Wiki-MM5 Options Audio Output (plug-ins).jpg\|858px\|center\|MediaMonkey Options Audio Output (plug-ins)]]<br><br>
	* MediaMonkey DirectSound		* MediaMonkey DirectSound
	* MediaMonkey WASAPI		* MediaMonkey WASAPI
	* waveOut (legacy Output Plug-in)		* waveOut (legacy Output Plug-in)
	Configuring the Output Plug-in allows to select what Audio Device on your computer should be used by the Output Plug-in. ''Default Device'' or ''Primary Sound Driver'' (depends on Output Plug-in) is generally the best and uses what is set as default audio device in Windows. Other options affecting playback like hardware acceleration~~, crossfading, silence removal~~ and smooth pause/seek/stop can be accessed in the Output Plug-in configuration (depending on the Output Plug-in). Using ''~~Exlusive~~ mode'' in the MediaMonkey WASAPI Output Plug-in means only MediaMonkey can use the selected Audio Device.		Configuring the Output Plug-in allows to select what Audio Device on your computer should be used by the Output Plug-in. ''Default Device'' or ''Primary Sound Driver'' (depends on Output Plug-in) is generally the best and uses what is set as default audio device in Windows. Other options affecting playback like hardware acceleration and smooth pause/seek/stop can be accessed in the Output Plug-in configuration (depending on the Output Plug-in). Using ''Exclusive mode'' in the MediaMonkey WASAPI Output Plug-in means only MediaMonkey can use the selected Audio Device.

	=== Video Files ===		=== Video Files ===

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	Shuffle overrides the [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Playing_Audio_Tracks}}#More_Options_to_add_files_to_the_Playing_Queue\|''Play Next'']] action in that it will not play media files added via [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Playing_Audio_Tracks}}#More_Options_to_add_files_to_the_Playing_Queue\|''Play Next'']] next, but instead pick a random media file. Use [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Playing_Audio_Tracks}}#Changing_the_Order_of_Media_Files_in_the_Playing_queue\|''Randomize List'']] before using [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Playing_Audio_Tracks}}#More_Options_to_add_files_to_the_Playing_Queue\|''Play Next'']] to get a random Playing, disable Shuffle and then use [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Playing_Audio_Tracks}}#More_Options_to_add_files_to_the_Playing_Queue\|''Play Next'']] to be able to have files added through [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Playing_Audio_Tracks}}#More_Options_to_add_files_to_the_Playing_Queue\|''Play Next'']] to be played after the current playing media file.		Shuffle overrides the [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Playing_Audio_Tracks}}#More_Options_to_add_files_to_the_Playing_Queue\|''Play Next'']] action in that it will not play media files added via [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Playing_Audio_Tracks}}#More_Options_to_add_files_to_the_Playing_Queue\|''Play Next'']] next, but instead pick a random media file. Use [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Playing_Audio_Tracks}}#Changing_the_Order_of_Media_Files_in_the_Playing_queue\|''Randomize List'']] before using [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Playing_Audio_Tracks}}#More_Options_to_add_files_to_the_Playing_Queue\|''Play Next'']] to get a random Playing, disable Shuffle and then use [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Playing_Audio_Tracks}}#More_Options_to_add_files_to_the_Playing_Queue\|''Play Next'']] to be able to have files added through [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Playing_Audio_Tracks}}#More_Options_to_add_files_to_the_Playing_Queue\|''Play Next'']] to be played after the current playing media file.
			Shuffle also overrides the ability to [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Using_Auto-DJ}}#Playing_list\|automatically remove previously played files]].

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	== Repeat Mode ==		== Repeat Mode ==

	MediaMonkey features two Repeat options available from '''Play > Repeat''' in the Main Menu. You can have it Repeat All or Repeat One. Repeat All will repeat all the files in the [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Now Playing}}\|Playing]] queue whereas Repeat One will keep repeating the same file. Enabling Repeat will stop [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Using Auto-DJ}}\|Auto-DJ]] from adding files unless a file near the end of the [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Now Playing}}\|Playing]] queue is played per [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Using Auto-DJ}}\|Auto-DJ]] settings.		MediaMonkey features two Repeat options available from '''Play > Repeat''' in the Main Menu. You can have it Repeat ''All'' or Repeat ''One''. Repeat ''All'' will repeat all the files in the [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Now Playing}}\|Playing]] queue whereas Repeat ''One'' will keep repeating the same file. Setting Repeat to ''Off'' will stop Repeat. Enabling Repeat will stop [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Using Auto-DJ}}\|Auto-DJ]] from adding files unless a file near the end of the [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Now Playing}}\|Playing]] queue is played per [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Using Auto-DJ}}\|Auto-DJ]] settings.

Lowlander at 21:33, 8 May 2021

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	== ~~Continuous~~ Mode ==		== Repeat Mode ==

	~~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 [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Using Auto-DJ}}\|Auto-DJ]] from adding files unless a file near the end of the [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Now Playing}}\|Playing]] queue is played per [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Using Auto-DJ}}\|Auto-DJ]] settings.		MediaMonkey features two Repeat options available from '''Play > Repeat''' in the Main Menu. You can have it Repeat All or Repeat One. Repeat All will repeat all the files in the [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Now Playing}}\|Playing]] queue whereas Repeat One will keep repeating the same file. Enabling Repeat will stop [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Using Auto-DJ}}\|Auto-DJ]] from adding files unless a file near the end of the [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Now Playing}}\|Playing]] queue is played per [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Using Auto-DJ}}\|Auto-DJ]] settings.

Lowlander at 16:45, 11 February 2021

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	# The Standard player. This appears within the main MediaMonkey window and 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 stays on top of other applications. Using the Playlist icon you can show/hide the [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Now Playing}}\|Playing] window.[[File:Wiki-MM5 MiniPlayer.jpg\|429px\|center\|MediaMonkey MiniPlayer]]<br><br>		# The MiniPlayer. This smaller version of the Player has reduced functionality and is optimally used for loading ready-made playlists. The MiniPlayer stays on top of other applications. Using the Playlist icon you can show/hide the [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Now Playing}}\|Playing]] window.[[File:Wiki-MM5 MiniPlayer.jpg\|429px\|center\|MediaMonkey MiniPlayer]]<br><br>
	# 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. ''(The MicroPlayer is not available for Portable Installs).''		# 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. ''(The MicroPlayer is not available for Portable Installs).''

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	# The Standard player. This appears within the main MediaMonkey window and 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 stays on top of other applications. Using the Playlist icon you can show/hide the [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Now Playing}}\|Playing] window.[[File:Wiki-MM5 MiniPlayer.jpg\|429px\|center\|MediaMonkey MiniPlayer]]<br><br>		# The MiniPlayer. This smaller version of the Player has reduced functionality and is optimally used for loading ready-made playlists. The MiniPlayer stays on top of other applications. Using the Playlist icon you can show/hide the [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Now Playing}}\|Playing] window.[[File:Wiki-MM5 MiniPlayer.jpg\|429px\|center\|MediaMonkey MiniPlayer]]<br><br>
	# 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.		# 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. ''(The MicroPlayer is not available for Portable Installs).''

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

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	* Select the Bluetooth device as Audio Device to be used in the Output Plugin settings. This means that you have to switch it to a different Audio Device when the Bluetooth device is no longer connected!		* Select the Bluetooth device as Audio Device to be used in the Output Plugin settings. This means that you have to switch it to a different Audio Device when the Bluetooth device is no longer connected!

			=== DLNA Streaming/Chromecasting ===

			MediaMonkey can stream to DLNA clients and cast to Chromecast clients which is discussed here: [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}#Streaming.2FCasting_MediaMonkey_Audio_to_a_DLNA_or_Chromecast_Renderer\|Sharing/Casting your MediaMonkey Library with UPnP (DLNA)/Chromecast Clients]]

	== Related ==		== Related ==

	* [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}\|Sharing/Casting your MediaMonkey Library with UPnP (DLNA)/Chromecast Clients]]		* [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}#Streaming.2FCasting_MediaMonkey_Audio_to_a_DLNA_or_Chromecast_Renderer\|Sharing/Casting your MediaMonkey Library with UPnP (DLNA)/Chromecast Clients]]
	* [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Using_Auto-DJ}}\|Auto-DJ]]		* [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Using_Auto-DJ}}\|Auto-DJ]]
	* [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Player_Plugin_Configuration}}\|Player Plug-ins]]		* [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Player_Plugin_Configuration}}\|Player Plug-ins]]

Lowlander at 19:54, 11 January 2021

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	=== Bluetooth ===		=== Bluetooth ===

	MediaMonkey can play to Bluetooth if the device running MediaMonkey can connect to a Bluetooth device for playback.		MediaMonkey can play via Bluetooth if the device running MediaMonkey can connect to a Bluetooth device for playback.
	* Either set the Audio Device to ''Default Device'' or ''Primary Sound Driver'' and switch Windows output device to Bluetooth. ''(In the Windows Control Panel search for Sound Settings).'' This will have MediaMonkey switch back to another sound device when the Bluetooth device becomes disconnected ''(if Windows switches to another sound device).''		* Either set the Audio Device to ''Default Device'' or ''Primary Sound Driver'' and switch Windows output device to Bluetooth. ''(In the Windows Control Panel search for Sound Settings).'' This will have MediaMonkey switch back to another sound device when the Bluetooth device becomes disconnected ''(if Windows switches to another sound device).''
	* Select the Bluetooth device as Audio Device to be used in the Output Plugin settings. This means that you have to switch it to a different Audio Device when the Bluetooth device is no longer connected!		* Select the Bluetooth device as Audio Device to be used in the Output Plugin settings. This means that you have to switch it to a different Audio Device when the Bluetooth device is no longer connected!

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	* waveOut (legacy Output Plug-in)		* waveOut (legacy Output Plug-in)
	Configuring the Output Plug-in allows to select what Audio Device on your computer should be used by the Output Plug-in. ''Default Device'' or ''Primary Sound Driver'' (depends on Output Plug-in) is generally the best and uses what is set as default audio device in Windows. Other options affecting playback like hardware acceleration, crossfading, silence removal and smooth pause/seek/stop can be accessed in the Output Plug-in configuration (depending on the Output Plug-in). Using ''Exlusive mode'' in the MediaMonkey WASAPI Output Plug-in means only MediaMonkey can use the selected Audio Device.		Configuring the Output Plug-in allows to select what Audio Device on your computer should be used by the Output Plug-in. ''Default Device'' or ''Primary Sound Driver'' (depends on Output Plug-in) is generally the best and uses what is set as default audio device in Windows. Other options affecting playback like hardware acceleration, crossfading, silence removal and smooth pause/seek/stop can be accessed in the Output Plug-in configuration (depending on the Output Plug-in). Using ''Exlusive mode'' in the MediaMonkey WASAPI Output Plug-in means only MediaMonkey can use the selected Audio Device.

			=== Video Files ===

	For Video files the Audio Device setting is under '''Tools > Options > Codec / Input (plug-ins)''' from the Main Menu in the MediaMonkey Video Player plug-in.		For Video files the Audio Device setting is under '''Tools > Options > Codec / Input (plug-ins)''' from the Main Menu in the MediaMonkey Video Player plug-in.

			=== Bluetooth ===

			MediaMonkey can play to Bluetooth if the device running MediaMonkey can connect to a Bluetooth device for playback.
			* Either set the Audio Device to ''Default Device'' or ''Primary Sound Driver'' and switch Windows output device to Bluetooth. ''(In the Windows Control Panel search for Sound Settings).'' This will have MediaMonkey switch back to another sound device when the Bluetooth device becomes disconnected ''(if Windows switches to another sound device).''
			* Select the Bluetooth device as Audio Device to be used in the Output Plugin settings. This means that you have to switch it to a different Audio Device when the Bluetooth device is no longer connected!