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s_k · 01-07-2011, 07:50 AM

Installed foobar. Will try what I can do.
Any beginners tips?

Zer0 · 01-07-2011, 07:53 AM

Replace the default UI with Columns UI first of all. You can download this and get loads of foobar components from their website:

foobar2000: Components Repository

s_k · 01-07-2011, 08:03 AM

Well I'm hooked already. I was able to sort at folder structure (very practical), I love the search function and it does sound better than winamp (sounds silly, but these programs do sound different from eachother

).

Guybrush · 01-07-2011, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s_k

Well I'm hooked already. I was able to sort at folder structure (very practical), I love the search function and it does sound better than winamp (sounds silly, but these programs do sound different from eachother

).

A difference in sound could be just down to EQ settings. But anyways, if you have any questions about foobar, don't forget to check out our dedicated thread

http://www.musicbanter.com/lounge/47...ght=foobar2000

s_k · 01-07-2011, 08:31 AM

EQ is always flat here.
Try and compare it to Windows Media Player. I'm sure you'll hear the difference.
EQ flat, of course.

Dr_Rez · 01-07-2011, 08:46 AM

Tore how do you keep your EQ?

Guybrush · 01-07-2011, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RezZ

Tore how do you keep your EQ?

Flat

I got a lot of EQ setups that I liked to use, but I eventually got tired of fiddling around with it, so now I generally don't!

Edit :

Here's an idea .. Someone should make a foobar plugin that changes EQ settings according to genre or style!

Zer0 · 01-07-2011, 10:09 AM

I always use flat the whole time, no matter which genre. It just sounds a lot clearer and instruments sound more natural and dynamic. Excessive bass and treble can make music sound very muted and muddy sometimes.

npc210 · 01-07-2011, 10:33 AM

Installed and played around with foobar yesterday. I like the ability to customize everything but adding themes, album artwork, etc., is far too difficult/time consuming for someone with basic computer knowledge like myself.

It just wasn't worth the trouble, IMO.

In the end, I went with WinAmp, which seems to me like a happy medium between foobar and iTunes, especially when you add the plug-in that allows playback of Apple Lossless files.

debaserr · 01-07-2011, 10:36 AM

I trust the pros for the EQ. I listen "as intended".

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01-07-2011, 07:53 AM	#182 (permalink)
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s_k Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,206	Well I'm hooked already. I was able to sort at folder structure (very practical), I love the search function and it does sound better than winamp (sounds silly, but these programs do sound different from eachother ). __________________ Click here to see my collection

01-07-2011, 08:31 AM	#185 (permalink)
s_k Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,206	EQ is always flat here. Try and compare it to Windows Media Player. I'm sure you'll hear the difference. EQ flat, of course. __________________ Click here to see my collection

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Dr_Rez Registered Jimmy Rustler Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 5,369	Tore how do you keep your EQ? __________________ Best chance of losing virginity is in prison crew Always Checks Credentials Crew nba > nfl crew Shave one of my legs to pretend its a girl in my bed crew

01-07-2011, 10:09 AM	#188 (permalink)
Zer0 ∞ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 3,792	I always use flat the whole time, no matter which genre. It just sounds a lot clearer and instruments sound more natural and dynamic. Excessive bass and treble can make music sound very muted and muddy sometimes. __________________ Last FM \| RYM \| The Final Sound

01-07-2011, 10:33 AM	#189 (permalink)
npc210 Groupie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa. Posts: 35	Installed and played around with foobar yesterday. I like the ability to customize everything but adding themes, album artwork, etc., is far too difficult/time consuming for someone with basic computer knowledge like myself. It just wasn't worth the trouble, IMO. In the end, I went with WinAmp, which seems to me like a happy medium between foobar and iTunes, especially when you add the plug-in that allows playback of Apple Lossless files.

01-07-2011, 10:36 AM	#190 (permalink)
debaserr eat the masters Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,470	I trust the pros for the EQ. I listen "as intended". __________________ Last.FM