AIMP is a freewareaudio player for Windows and Android, originally developed by Russian developer Artem Izmaylov (Russian: Артём Измайлов, romanized: Artyom Izmajlov).[1][5] It supports a variety of audio codecs, and includes tools to convert audio files and edit their metadata. It also has the capability of installing user-made skins and plugins.[6]
The first version of AIMP was released on August 8, 2006[7] and was named after its creator, Artem Izmaylov Media Player. AIMP was initially based on the BASS audio library.[8] Version 3 added a new audio engine and full support for ReplayGain, and revamped the music library interface transparency effects.
It supports the DirectSound, ASIO and WASAPI audio interfaces, and it uses 32-bit audio processing for its 18-band equalizer and built-in sound effects (Reverb, Flanger, Chorus, Pitch, Tempo, Echo, Speed, Bass, Enhancer, Voice Remover).
AIMP can store the currently played media file in RAM, up to 250 MB, ensuring smooth playback.
AIMP can also cache up to 60 seconds of internet radio streams to RAM, allowing for uninterrupted playback over unreliable internet connections. A drawback of this function is that channel switching is slowed as the buffer is first filled to at least 25% before the playback starts (i.e. with 60 seconds of cache selected, the music will take up to 15 seconds to start playing).
Other features of AIMP include a LastFM scrobbler, a Playlist and Advanced Tag Editor, Multi-User support, support for Internet Radio stream capturing and cloud streaming, a 20-band equalizer, plug-in and skin support, a multi-language interface, Rating and listening statistics, CUE sheet support, a CD ripping tool with audio encoding support, and a searchable audio library with customizable track grouping.
^ abIzmaylov, Artem (13 July 2011). "Одна история" [One story]. www.aimp.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 2023-07-15. 8го августа 2011 года проекту AIMP исполнится 5 лет. [On August 8th, 2011 the AIMP project will be 5 years old.]
