Audio/MP3 Players

Audiograbber is a beautiful piece of software that grabs digital audio from cd's. It copies the audio digitally-not through the soundcard-which enables you to make perfect copies of the originals. It can even perform a test to see that the copies really are perfect. Audiograbber can also automatically normalize the music, delete silence from the start and/or end of tracks, and send them to a variety or external MP3 encoders, such as Fraunhofers L3enc, or even use some MP3/WMA encoders internally for automatic creation of MP3's.

- By using this unique freeware program for Apple iPod, you can read the Bible when you're on the move. The BiblePlayer also comes complete with various other "modules", which you can transfer to your iPod, including a daily reading plan and daily devotionals. This unique mp3 audio Bible lets you take God's Word with you anywhere you go. Using iPod's 'Notes' feature, you can read and hear the Bible on your iPod. Each book is logically organized so finding the chapter you want is a breeze

Destiny Media Player combines the use of direct MP3 playing while doubling to be an Internet radio receiver. Although not as flexible as similar programs, for example RealPlayer allows you to listen to any broadcast, you have a selection of over 50 stations to choose from, which is more than enough for most people.

A freeware utility that's great for saving audio tracks from CD-ROMs and converting them into MP3s, WAVs or Ogg Vorbis (.ogg) files. With FreeRIP, you can either convert a single audio track or convert multiple tracks at once. This program also allows you to adjust the volume of the track and alter various other options before the conversion process commences.

This free peer-to-peer file sharing program has an easy to use interface and allows you to download most file types, including MP3s and videos by scouring the "shared" folders of other users.

A tool for extracting several portions from an MP3 or WAV into new (tagged) files. Listen to your material (e.g. recorded radio shows, live performances, DJ sets) through Winamp, and with the help of mp3Extractor, find the portions, parts or tracks of interest that you want to cut out, drop markers at the desired start and stop times of these takes and optionally add track information.

Musicmatch Jukebox 10 is the most powerful way to find and organize your music, giving you ultimate control of your music experience. With a whole new range of library, playlist, and portable device controls, Musicmatch Jukebox is more powerful and easier to use than ever before

Ots' CD Scratch program is a free and fun virtual turntables CD player that can be used to mix tracks together. Using this, you can play two tracks from the same CD at the same time, one forwards and one in reverse. You can also perform various other impressive tricks, such as "scratching" the turntables back and forth.

Overall, the package is pretty tidy and has some appealing features: a personal media library, skinnable interface, integrated Netscape-style Web browser and graphic equaliser. Using this, you can play CD tracks, MP3 and also listen the radio online.

Play karaoke MIDI files in the form of .kar, .midi, .mid and .rmi file formats. This freeware program packs plenty of features and tools to keep you going and even includes a piano view, the ability to change tempos, volume and the key of various songs. You can also integrate the program with Netscape or Microsoft's browsers and skin the interface.