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Darren Owen (Dr_O) keeps Winamp updated here at the Winamp Community Update Project: https://getwacup.com/

He's been releasing new updates every few months for the last couple of years, and it's great. It's still how I use/listen to a lot of my old Media that's hard to find on streaming sites.

It also still supports the DSP plugins, a favourite of mine is Stereotool. I wish I could find a way to plug DSPs into Browsers for streaming from Youtube Music etc, but I haven't yet.

Anyway - Winamp isn't dead, it's still Whippin' the Llama's ass.

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You might want to look into EqualizerAPO. You could use a browser that you don't normally use (eg if your default is Firefox, use Chrome), set up a virtual output using e.g. VB-Audio Virtual Cable, have it to go out via EqualizerAPO, and then run VSTs or other DSP software via EqualizerAPO on that particular output device.

Just to double check; what is this thing? (site itself doesn't explicitly mention it, or I couldn't find it). It's like the last 'official' Windamp release, binary patched with improvements (by the author?), and then a couple of recent plugins?

"For those who don’t remember: Winamp was the MP3 player of choice around the turn of the century, but went through a rocky period during Aol ownership (our former parent company) and failed to counter the likes of iTunes and the onslaught of streaming services, and more or less crumbled over the years. The original app, last updated in 2013, still works, but to say it’s long in the tooth would be something of an understatement (the community has worked hard to keep it updated, however). So it’s with pleasure that I can confirm rumors that substantial updates are on the way."

https://techcrunch.com/2018/10/15/winamp-returns-in-2019-to-...

Whee-chhiee! Baaaah!

I'll always remember that soundbite that came with winamp. I'll have to download it again!

This? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HaF-nRS_CWM

Llamas do not make sheep sounds.

TIL that the slogan and sound bite came from a riff on a Wesley Willis track. https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2013/11/a-brief-history-of-the-wi...

He was also involved with the original developers for many years.

Yes I forgot to mention that in my comment! He's a really nice, kind guy. And he puts a lot of love into WACUP.

Second this; I've interacted with him in passing and he's been nothing but responsive and kind. WACUP is great and I recommend it!

I used to use Soundflower to apply effects systemwide.

Thanks I downloaded this its great!

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