MediaMonkey (Windows, Android)
MediaMonkey from Ventis Media Inc. is primarily a music management software for Windows, which is aimed at the needs of music enthusiasts. It’s also possible to play videos with this tool.
The program’s user interface is similar to that of iTunes, but it offers the significant advantage that you can move and rearrange all panels. You can even place your music directory on the right side of the screen if you wish. In addition, the appearance of your playlist is customizable. Thanks to various skins, you can design the entire look of the user interface to your liking.
With MediaMonkey, you can quickly organize your files according to different metadata. Simply arrange your library by artist, title, album, genre, or rating. To add music or videos to your library, choose an area of your computer where MediaMonkey should search for files. The software synchronizes the library with your devices, similar to iTunes. MediaMonkey is able to automatically assign multiple songs to the same album, instead of editing each track individually. The software even checks upper and lower case during this batch processing.
MediaMonkey enables you to set the track volume globally so that the program plays your files at the same volume. If you have songs in your collection that do not have any tag information, MediaMonkey automatically scans the web for metadata like artist, album, cover art, and more. Playlists sync automatically and are available on all connected devices. You can burn your created playlists onto CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs.
With the auto DJ function, you can determine how many songs or videos are in the 'Now Playing' list. The party mode is another practical feature where you can choose which tracks you want to play from your current music or video selection. MediaMonkey also connects you to all internet radio sites for when you want to listen to your favorite podcasts. The tool also provides an option for hiding tracks and videos if you are embarrassed by part of your collection.
If a file format is not playable, plugins and codec packs are available. In addition, you can use script extensions to increase the program’s functionality.
MediaMonkey is quick and easy to get acquainted to, the user interface is easy to customize, and includes some very useful options for optimal media collection management. The program is not quite ideal for playing high-resolution videos, but is highly recommended for music lovers.