Included with every copy of Windows Vista and free to any Genuine Windows XP user, Windows Media Player 11 isn't just the newest version of the world's most advanced multimedia storage and viewing program.
It's also the ultimate solution for music lovers looking to assemble, catalog, and enjoy a collection of digital audio tracks that'll have even the world's most acclaimed DJs and recording artists turning green with envy.
Ready to rock and roll? Here's how to get the most from the greatest hits from yesterday and today.
Why Windows Media Player 11?
Windows Media Player 11's sharp visual display proves beauty isn't just skin deep.
Not only does its gorgeous front-end give you a simple way to organize and navigate your music, pictures, and videos. Playback controls are also larger and easier to locate, and enhanced search functions make finding digital audio faster than ever.
Several improvements are highlighted in the image below.
* Playlists: Instantly build personalized song playlists by clicking the Create Playlist link. Enter a name for your new set, then drag and drop the tracks or albums that you want to include.
* Navigation pane: Customize your view of your music library by selecting one type of media at a time. Music is the preferred default, with photos, videos, recorded TV, and additional content also available.
* Rip, burn, and sync: Activity tabs give you one-click access to commonly used functions. Each also features a drop-down menu with additional options.
* Online stores: MTV's URGE is Windows Media Player's featured provider, but you can additionally choose from 15 other popular services including Napster, XM Satellite Radio, and more.
* Searching: Windows Media Player 11 simplifies library management with its Instant Search feature. As you type, the player shows results that match your query.
* Details pane: View your music library here. The stacking feature in Windows Media Player groups items according to relevant characteristics (genre, rating, etc.) with a file's thumbnail icon for easy identification.
6 ways to add music to your collection
Adding songs or broadcasts to Windows Media Player 11 is easy. To do so, simply employ one of the following options:
* Rip or copy tracks from existing CDs, with several popular file formats such as WMA, WAV, and MP3 supported.
* Import existing music from your PC.
* Stream radio broadcasts online to enjoy Top 40, Jazz, Country, New Age, Alternative, and other themed programs any time.
* Purchase individual hits or entire albums and download them on-demand using MTV's URGE. The service features more than two million chart-topping tunes from all your favorite artists.
* Shop additional online stores such as Napster and eMusic by choosing Browse all Online Stores, accessible by right-clicking on the Online Stores tab.
* Synchronize with a portable device. Most MP3 players, for example, are recognized the second you plug them in.
Organize your collection
Start by clicking on the Library tab.
You'll immediately notice albums are represented as large thumbnail photos of album art, rather than textual descriptions. These images make finding the songs you want, when you want them, easier than ever.
Note Album art and information is automatically downloaded when songs are added to your library no technical know-how needed. However, should you wish to change anything, you can always go back and add/update art or grab and edit song and album information at your leisure.
To sort tracks, click on the appropriate icon underneath the Library sub-heading on the left-hand side of the screen. You can sort tracks by:
* Recently Added
* Artist
* Album
* Song
* Genre
* Year
* User-Assigned Rating
Right clicking on the same Library subheading and selecting Show More Views lets you access even more options including:
* Contributing Artist
* Composer
* Parental Rating
* Online Stores
* Folder
From within each of these catalogued views, it's possible to further arrange tracks by length, rating, title, album, release date, and other common classifications. Just click on the appropriate category located at the top of the screen.
Then simply arrange music by Playlists to allow multiple users and devices (each can have its own playlist) to share in the fun, or customize your individual listening experience.
Finding tunes to add is easier with the new Browse and Search functions.
Tip: For the quickest results, start typing the first few letters of the artist name, album, or song title that you're seeking into the Search Bar. With a few keystrokes, it instantaneously appears.
Play your music
If you can dream it, you can do it with Windows Media Player 11. A huge range of choices are available for your listening pleasure.
Examples include:
* Playing CDs on your computer complete with colorful visualizations that are great for entertaining guests at any house party or watching while getting ready to go paint the town.
* Using the Burn tab to create your own audio or data CDs, ready to be taken on road trips (sing-along, anyone?) or passed on to friends as fun pick-me-ups and birthday presents. .
* Sharing tunes across a home network, so you can jam along in the shower or out on the deck during barbeques.
* Streaming tracks to your Xbox 360 or a digital media receiver, letting you bump beats from your living room TV always handy during dinner parties.
* Copying specific songs, playlists, or shuffled selections to portable devices for on-the-go enjoyment, letting you get down at the gym, during your morning commute, or while flying to some exotic destination.
Windows Media Player 11 can be incredibly user-friendly and is capable of putting audiophiles more in control than ever. If music's your passion, rest assured Windows Media Player 11 proves the perfect encore.
* Navigation pane: Customize your view of your music library by selecting one type of media at a time. Music is the preferred default, with photos, videos, recorded TV, and additional content also available.
* Rip, burn, and sync: Activity tabs give you one-click access to commonly used functions. Each also features a drop-down menu with additional options.
* Online stores: MTV's URGE is Windows Media Player's featured provider, but you can additionally choose from 15 other popular services including Napster, XM Satellite Radio, and more.
* Searching: Windows Media Player 11 simplifies library management with its Instant Search feature. As you type, the player shows results that match your query.
* Details pane: View your music library here. The stacking feature in Windows Media Player groups items according to relevant characteristics (genre, rating, etc.) with a file's thumbnail icon for easy identification.
6 ways to add music to your collection
Adding songs or broadcasts to Windows Media Player 11 is easy. To do so, simply employ one of the following options:
* Rip or copy tracks from existing CDs, with several popular file formats such as WMA, WAV, and MP3 supported.
* Import existing music from your PC.
* Stream radio broadcasts online to enjoy Top 40, Jazz, Country, New Age, Alternative, and other themed programs any time.
* Purchase individual hits or entire albums and download them on-demand using MTV's URGE. The service features more than two million chart-topping tunes from all your favorite artists.
* Shop additional online stores such as Napster and eMusic by choosing Browse all Online Stores, accessible by right-clicking on the Online Stores tab.
* Synchronize with a portable device. Most MP3 players, for example, are recognized the second you plug them in.
Organize your collection
Start by clicking on the Library tab.
You'll immediately notice albums are represented as large thumbnail photos of album art, rather than textual descriptions. These images make finding the songs you want, when you want them, easier than ever.
Note Album art and information is automatically downloaded when songs are added to your library no technical know-how needed. However, should you wish to change anything, you can always go back and add/update art or grab and edit song and album information at your leisure.
To sort tracks, click on the appropriate icon underneath the Library sub-heading on the left-hand side of the screen. You can sort tracks by:
* Recently Added
* Artist
* Album
* Song
* Genre
* Year
* User-Assigned Rating
Right clicking on the same Library subheading and selecting Show More Views lets you access even more options including:
* Contributing Artist
* Composer
* Parental Rating
* Online Stores
* Folder
From within each of these catalogued views, it's possible to further arrange tracks by length, rating, title, album, release date, and other common classifications. Just click on the appropriate category located at the top of the screen.
Then simply arrange music by Playlists to allow multiple users and devices (each can have its own playlist) to share in the fun, or customize your individual listening experience.
Finding tunes to add is easier with the new Browse and Search functions.
Tip: For the quickest results, start typing the first few letters of the artist name, album, or song title that you're seeking into the Search Bar. With a few keystrokes, it instantaneously appears.
Play your music
If you can dream it, you can do it with Windows Media Player 11. A huge range of choices are available for your listening pleasure.
Examples include:
* Playing CDs on your computer complete with colorful visualizations that are great for entertaining guests at any house party or watching while getting ready to go paint the town.
* Using the Burn tab to create your own audio or data CDs, ready to be taken on road trips (sing-along, anyone?) or passed on to friends as fun pick-me-ups and birthday presents. .
* Sharing tunes across a home network, so you can jam along in the shower or out on the deck during barbeques.
* Streaming tracks to your Xbox 360 or a digital media receiver, letting you bump beats from your living room TV always handy during dinner parties.
* Copying specific songs, playlists, or shuffled selections to portable devices for on-the-go enjoyment, letting you get down at the gym, during your morning commute, or while flying to some exotic destination.
Windows Media Player 11 can be incredibly user-friendly and is capable of putting audiophiles more in control than ever. If music's your passion, rest assured Windows Media Player 11 proves the perfect encore.
Source : http://www.microsoft.com/athome/music/media.aspx
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