jetAudio

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jetAudio
Basic data

developer Cowon
Publishing year July 1997
Current  version 8.1.5
(April 24, 2016)
operating system Windows from 98
category Media player
License proprietary
German speaking Yes
cowonamerica.com/products/jetaudio

jetAudio is a media player from the MP3 player manufacturer Cowon for Windows . There is a free jetAudio Basic version and a paid jetAudio Plus VX version. The software can be expanded with free and chargeable plug-ins .

features

  • jetAudio can play all common media formats (see supported media formats ). The extension with additional audio and video codecs is possible.
  • The sound engine has a resolution of up to 32 bits and a surround sound output with 7.1 channels. jetAudio uses high quality BBE sound processors for sound processing.
  • The program can rip audio CDs in various formats and sampling rates . The tag information of the titles can be obtained automatically from the Internet. Also Karaoke files are read.
  • Lyrics and tag information can be edited. The song lyrics can be provided with a timecode , so that when an audio file is played, the respective verse is displayed at the right time in jetAudio's Lyric Viewer .
  • Burning audio CDs
  • Conversion of audio and video files. The resolution and length of the media file can be changed. jetAudio also offers the possibility of different audio sources, e.g. B. a radio stream.
  • With the integrated jetCast module you can operate your own internet radio station.
  • The appearance of jetAudio can be changed using skins .
  • Visualization modules for the visual implementation of the music being played. Also Winamp -2 modules are supported.
  • Album and playlist function.
  • An alarm (alarm clock) and timer are integrated. B. play a selected track when you wake up or perform another function.
  • Crossfade function to show, hide and crossfade of titles.
  • Audio and video titles can be played back with variable speed and pitch ( formant correction ).

Display modes

  • Normal mode: Depending on the skin selected, this mode can offer different functions.
  • Mediacenter mode: Interface similar to iTunes or comparable players
  • Toolbar mode: Here, the player is reduced to a narrow toolbar , similar to the Windows taskbar , which automatically adapts to the selected screen resolution and can either be docked at the top of the screen or on the taskbar or used "floating".
  • Playlist mode: This can also be used as a docked window and / or a window that can be retracted from the edge of the screen, which means that the player can be used almost completely directly from the playlist without interfering with work on the screen.

Supported media formats

jetAudio supports the following media formats:

history

In 1997 Cowon brought the first version of the jetAudio player onto the market and was thus internationally successful. After only three months, the program was number 1 on ZDNet , CNET and TUCOWS . In 1998, Cowon received several national and international awards for jetAudio.

JetAudio was originally designed as a pure audio player for the semi-professional market. Over the course of its development, it became a general media player.

Up to and including version 4, the common concept of a modular structure was retained. Wave, MIDI, tracker formats and audio CDs could be started separately from each other and at the same time from the interface. Until then, a software remote control was installed as an additional operating aid.

With version 5, the operating concept was radically changed, so that it was now comparable to the operation of other playback programs. However, the extended audio capabilities were retained, which were considerably expanded in version 6 through additional filters and effects as well as further audio intervention options. Many audio tools have become built-in over time.

From version 6 on there is a "media center" which replaces the previous album function.

In the course of the development history, the spelling of the name jetAudio has been changed again and again: From version 4.x, jetAudio is the correct spelling, the previously used spellings were jetaudio and jet audio .

Surfaces (skins)

The surface of jetAudio can be exchanged for other available surfaces by using different skins . This allows you to optically adapt the player to your own taste. There is the possibility of the so-called freeform design . This means that both the shape and size of the surface can be freely designed. A skin consists of graphics, fonts and the script in which all features of the surface such as position information, functions, etc. are entered.

Two examples:

  • Musicstudio Pro Skin

  • Krypton SL3000 skin

jetAudio + VX

In addition to the free version of jetAudio (jetAudio Basic) there is also a chargeable Plus-VX version. With it it is possible to use all extensions to encode in the MP3 format, to use BBE sound effects, 32-bit output, DRC ( Dynamic Range Control ) and the dynamic limiter as well as the audio trimmer, the audio mixing Recorder and additional filters to use.

jetCast

jetCast is a system for operating an Internet radio . It is part of jetAudio, but can also be used separately. With this, the user can offer his own titles via jetCast server as a stream in just a few steps , which can be received either directly via the jetCast network or generally online. In addition, the sending user can speak to the audience via the microphone and communicate directly with them using the built-in chat program.

Benefits of the program

  • All-round multimedia package with a large number of functions
  • Alarm / timer-controlled events
  • good sound
  • Different display modes

System requirements

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