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'''MediaMonkey''' is a Windows-based media player/library, with built-in file tagger & organizer, CD ripper/burner (limited speed on free version), [[transcoding]] tool, [[replaygain]] tool, and lots others, all in an integrated user interface natively themed as a media library.
{{Software Infobox|
|name                = MediaMonkey
|logo                = [[image:MediaMonkey_logo.png|noframe|MediaMonkey Logo]]
|screenshot          =
|caption              =
|maintainer          = Ventis Media
|released            = {{start date and age|2001|10|12}}<ref>[http://www.mediamonkey.com/news/2001/10/12/songs-db-version-100-beta-released/ Songs-DB Version 1.0.0 beta released]</ref>
|stable_release      = 5.0.2.2532
|stable_release_date  = 2020-02-12
|stable_release_ref  =
|preview_release      = 5.0.3.2608 beta
|preview_release_date = 2022-02-20
|preview_release_ref  = [http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=86639 MM5 Test builds]
|operating_system    = Windows, Android
|use = Music Organizer, Mass Tagger, [http://wiki.hydrogenaudio.org/index.php?title=Category:Media_Players Media Player], Portable Player Synchronizing, Optical disc authoring
|license = Freeware/Freemium, Proprietary
|website = [http://www.mediamonkey.com/ www.mediamonkey.com]
}}
'''MediaMonkey''' is a Windows-based media player/library, with built-in file tagger & organizer, [[Compact Disc Digital Audio|Audio CD]] ripper/burner (limited speed on free version), Data CD burner (also limited speed on free version), [[transcoding]] tool, [[ReplayGain]] tool, and lots others, all in an integrated user interface natively themed as a (skinnable) media library.  As of version 5, MediaMonkey is also available on Android.


It maintains its library in a database that is compatible with '''Microsoft Access''' database format, and as such, the database entries can be changed by using Access or other compatible programs. However, it also stores most of its information (if supported) into the media files' [[tags]] ([[ID3v1]], [[ID3v2]], [[Vorbis comment]], [[WMA]], [[APEv2]], and [[WAV]] tags are supported), thus ensuring usability with other media players.
It maintains its library in a database that is compatible with Microsoft Access database format, and as such, the database entries can be changed by using Access or other compatible programs. However, it also stores most of its information into the media files' [[tag]]s ([[ID3v1]], [[ID3v2]], [[Vorbis comment]], [[WMA]], [[APEv2]], [[WAV]] and [[AAC]] tags are supported), thus ensuring usability with other media players.


MediaMonkey also provides auto-tagging/auto-renaming support, in which tag information are deduced from file's path and name, or reversely, renaming (and relocating) files based on their tag information.
MediaMonkey also provides auto-tagging/auto-renaming support, in which tag information are deduced from a file's path and name (or alternatively through Amazon which support tagging/adding [[Album Art]]), or reversely, renaming (and relocating) files based on their tag or path information.


Finally, MediaMonkey also support integration with various portable DAPs, including [[Apple iPod]], [[iRiver]], and [[Creative Labs]] devices.
Finally, MediaMonkey also support integration with various portable DAPs, including [[Apple iPod]], [[iRiver]], and [[Creative Labs]] devices. MediaMonkey 3.2 added support for [[Palm Pre]].


 
== Supported formats ==
==Supported Formats==
* [[AAC]]
* [[FLAC]]
* [[Free Lossless Audio Codec]] (FLAC)
* [[Monkey's Audio]]
* [[Monkey's Audio]] (APE) - note, MediaMonkey and Monkey's Audio are not related.
* [[MP3]]
* [[MP3]]
* [[MPC]]
* [[Musepack]] (MPC)
* [[Ogg Vorbis]]
* (Ogg) [[Vorbis]]
* [[WAV]]
* [[WAV]]
* [[WMA]]
* [[Windows Media Audio]] (WMA)


Additional formats may be supported through Winamp input plugins (see below)
Additional formats may be supported through Winamp input plugins (see below)


== Extensibility ==
(This section is not checked against MM version 5, not against MM for Android, and and not against any differences in versions.)


==Extensibility==
MediaMonkey supports most Winamp's input, output, DSP, general, and visualization plugins.
MediaMonkey can use most Winamp's input, output, DSP, and visualization plugins.


In addition, MediaMonkey provides scripting interfaces, so it is scriptable (built-in support) and also controllable by external applications.
In addition, MediaMonkey provides [http://www.mediamonkey.com/wiki/index.php/Scripting scripting interfaces], so it is scriptable (built-in support for JavaScript/VB Script) and also controllable by external applications (through Winamp Compatible Messages or OLE Automatization Server/COM+).


Finally, MediaMonkey is skinnable. Many MediaMonkey users have developed various skins for it, which you can find in the [http://www.mediamonkey.com/wiki/index.php/Skinning MediaMonkey Wiki].


==Price==
== Editions ==
The free version, is, well, free.
MediaMonkey is available in a freemium model with a free feature-restricted "Standard Version" for Windows / Android, and a paid version called "Pro" for Android and "Gold" for Windows. The "Gold" is available in two tiers, one with upgrades during the 5.x cycle included, and one for "Lifetime".  


The Gold version (which adds, among others, automatic/periodic scan of "watched folders") is 29.95 USD.
Previous versions are available as well.<ref>[https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-general/download-mediamonkey/ Download page] with previous versions and test builds.</ref>


==References==
<references/>


==External links==
== External links ==
* [http://www.mediamonkey.com MediaMonkey homepage]
* [http://www.mediamonkey.com MediaMonkey homepage]
* [http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/ MediaMonkey forums]
* [http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/ MediaMonkey forums]
* [http://www.mediamonkey.com/wiki/ MediaMonkey Wiki]
* [http://mediamonkey.com/faq/ MediaMonkey FAQ]
* [http://mediamonkey.com/support/ MediaMonkey Support Knowledgebase]
* [http://trixmoto.net/mm/ Richard Lewis (t-rix-mo-to) MediaMonkey page]
[[Category:Software]]
[[Category:Media Players]]
[[Category:CD/DVD Writers]]

Latest revision as of 16:58, 23 February 2022

MediaMonkey
MediaMonkey Logo

Developer(s) Ventis Media
Release information
Initial release October 12, 2001; 23 years ago[1]
Stable release 5.0.2.2532 (February 12, 2020)
Preview release 5.0.3.2608 beta / February 20, 2022[2]
Compatibility
Operating system Windows, Android
Additional information
Use Music Organizer, Mass Tagger, Media Player, Portable Player Synchronizing, Optical disc authoring
License Freeware/Freemium, Proprietary
Website www.mediamonkey.com

MediaMonkey is a Windows-based media player/library, with built-in file tagger & organizer, Audio CD ripper/burner (limited speed on free version), Data CD burner (also limited speed on free version), transcoding tool, ReplayGain tool, and lots others, all in an integrated user interface natively themed as a (skinnable) media library. As of version 5, MediaMonkey is also available on Android.

It maintains its library in a database that is compatible with Microsoft Access database format, and as such, the database entries can be changed by using Access or other compatible programs. However, it also stores most of its information into the media files' tags (ID3v1, ID3v2, Vorbis comment, WMA, APEv2, WAV and AAC tags are supported), thus ensuring usability with other media players.

MediaMonkey also provides auto-tagging/auto-renaming support, in which tag information are deduced from a file's path and name (or alternatively through Amazon which support tagging/adding Album Art), or reversely, renaming (and relocating) files based on their tag or path information.

Finally, MediaMonkey also support integration with various portable DAPs, including Apple iPod, iRiver, and Creative Labs devices. MediaMonkey 3.2 added support for Palm Pre.

Supported formats

Additional formats may be supported through Winamp input plugins (see below)

Extensibility

(This section is not checked against MM version 5, not against MM for Android, and and not against any differences in versions.)

MediaMonkey supports most Winamp's input, output, DSP, general, and visualization plugins.

In addition, MediaMonkey provides scripting interfaces, so it is scriptable (built-in support for JavaScript/VB Script) and also controllable by external applications (through Winamp Compatible Messages or OLE Automatization Server/COM+).

Finally, MediaMonkey is skinnable. Many MediaMonkey users have developed various skins for it, which you can find in the MediaMonkey Wiki.

Editions

MediaMonkey is available in a freemium model with a free feature-restricted "Standard Version" for Windows / Android, and a paid version called "Pro" for Android and "Gold" for Windows. The "Gold" is available in two tiers, one with upgrades during the 5.x cycle included, and one for "Lifetime".

Previous versions are available as well.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Songs-DB Version 1.0.0 beta released
  2. ↑ MM5 Test builds
  3. ↑ Download page with previous versions and test builds.

External links

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