This media software offers a comprehensive solution for managing large libraries of media files. Users can organize, play, and tag all types of media, with the ability to rip and burn content, and stream to various devices including Xbox, PS3, UPnP, DLNA, TiVo, and iPod. The software also provides audiophile-quality sound, a ten-foot mode, remote control, HD TV recording, and a 3D view.
One of the biggest advantages of this software is that it is highly customizable. You can choose from various media views, including 3D views, and it even supports 90+ media file formats. It also has integration with many popular social media platforms like Facebook, Flickr, Audible, Amazon MP3, Google, Youtube, Wikipedia, Hulu, Last.FM, and Twitter.
There is a cover art lookup option to help keep your media library organized and aesthetically pleasing. The software has three skinned interfaces that you can choose from. Moreover, a Visualization Studio feature lets you create your own visualizations, and a DSP Studio allows personalization of the listening environment.
Apart from all these features, the software also has a Media Scheduler for sleep, alarm and recording functions, a Media Editor for editing sound files, Smartlists based on rules, and drag-and-drop for easy Playlist creation. Unique media browsing views have been included to provide faster, easier, and more powerful file search and play. The Tagging studio and integrated CD labeler have also been added to improve customization.
Lastly, the software supports CD and DVD database, as well as popular handheld players, including the Apple iPod, Sony PSP, and PlaysForSure devices. So if you're someone that wants a comprehensive media solution, then this is the perfect software for you.
Version 16.0.87: Support for all non-DRM Apple formats, many audiophile improvements, automatic DirectShow setup, Set Top Box support, Netflix, Hulu, Android remote control and remote streaming. More at: http://www.jriver.com/v16.html and http://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Upgrade_to_MC16
Version 15.0.174: Fix for Apple format playback. Better touchscreen support. Android Gizmo app adds video conversion when streaming. Also streams music & photos to phone, and controls server from Android, iPhone, iPad, Touch, or WinMo. Improved DLNA support for Xbox, PS3, and others.
Version 15.0.172: Android Gizmo app adds video conversion when streaming. Also streams music & photos to phone, and controls server from Android, iPhone, iPad, Touch, or WinMo. Improved DLNA support for Xbox, PS3, and others.
Version 15.0.95: Zone sync, Android app streams your music & photos to phone, Remote control from Android, iPhone, iPad, Touch, WinMo, Remote TV recording, Audiophile - Kernel Strmng, 24bit, 192Khz, AIFF, WAV tags, Room Correction, play from memory, downmix, upmix, surround sound 7.1, USB DACs, save/restore settings
Version 15.0.58:
Native Android app streams your music & photos to phones
Remote control from Android, iPhone, iPad, Touch, WinMo
iPhone sync
Cover View
Audiophile - Kernel Streaming, 24bit, 192Khz, AIFF, WAV tags, Room Correction, play from memory, downmix to 2.1, surround sound to 7.1, supports most USB DACs
Version 15.0.35:
WebRemote - remote control from iPhone, Android, WinMo
WebPlay - stream to phones
iPhone sync
Cover View
Audiophile - Kernel Strming, 24bit, 192Khz, AIFF, WAV tags, Room Correction, play from memory, downmix to 2.1, surround sound to 7.1, supports most USB DAC's
Windows 7 Snap + XP and Vista
Version 14.0.155: Many new audiophile features, including support for 24 bit, 192Khz, AIFF, WAV tags, Room Correction DSP, play from memory, downmix to 2.1, surround sound to 7.1. Support for many audiophile USB DAC's. Windows 7 Snap (also in XP and Vista).
Version 14.0.130: DLNA Controller, Server, and Renderer. Room Correction DSP. Notes, sync with gmail. Many TV and EPG improvements. New Performer Store provides unlimited streaming from 7,000,000 track library, and MP3 download purchases. Theater View Themes, support for Media Center Remotes, and touch screens.
Version 14.0.96: Xbox and PS3 support, improved DLNA. Support for VST plug-ins, CD burning and ripping in Theater View, many TV and EPG improvements, several DJ features for playback and zones. New Performer Store provides unlimited streaming from 7,000,000 track library, and MP3 download purchases.
Version 14.0.79: Support for VST plug-ins, added The Onion, CD burning and ripping to Theater View, many TV improvements, several DJ features for playback and zones, uses MC13 or MC14 license.