Lycos Sonique 1.63
Although Sonique 1.63 (download) doesn't have all capabilities of all-in-one programs such as MusicMatch and RealJukebox
(you'll need other tools for ripping, encoding, and downloading your music to portable players),
the player does have one of the coolest interfaces we've seen. It's animated and windowless,
and at Soniques' Web site, you'll find amazingly creative skins to download. Unfortunately,
the interface is a little tough to figure out; we had to hit the Help section for guidance. Luckily,
context-sensitive on-screen and online help is exhaustive and clear.
Built-in Internet integration is another plus: Sonique helps you find music, concerts, Internet radio, and more with one click. The player supports MP3, WMA, and other file formats, as well as the many available plug-ins. You also have a lot of control over music playback: Included is a 20-band equaliser with pitch adjustment and balance control and an AE4 MPEG audio decoder. On the downside, organisation features are not the player's strong point. You can create and edit playlists, but unlike with most players, there's no built-in way to categorise music files under headings such as Album, Artist, and Genre, which is an easier way to work with your music.
Company: Lycos
Price: Free download
Rating: 3 Star
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