Winamp Getting Ready for a Comeback: Sign Up for Beta Test Now

Winamp, the favored third-party media participant which as soon as dominated the music streaming business earlier than 2000, is all set for a comeback. Winamp’s father or mother firm Radionomy hints on the reboot plans with a redesigned web site, brand, and new beta signup that permits customers to check the newest model of the app with a brand new look. Winamp media participant for PCs was launched again in 1997. It went on to develop into one of the crucial in style platforms to play MP3 tracks earlier than the rise of streaming apps like Spotify.

The new Winamp web site has acquired a new design and a recent brand. The web site has a “Winamp for the next-generation” tagline and the app will let customers stream on-line radios and podcasts. People can now go to the web site to sign up for a Winamp beta check by coming into contact particulars. “Winamp is a legend. A game changer since 1997. A media player with a heritage, and a vibrant community of 80 million active users worldwide today,” the up to date web site reads.

The media participant can also be inviting artists and audio creators to the platform as nicely. Winamp guarantees management over the content material for creators and ensures assist to attach carefully with followers to earn a fairer revenue.

It is unknown what model shall be launched by Winamp for testing. Interested customers can nonetheless obtain the present 5.8 model of Winamp as nicely. The firm claims that it has 80 million lively customers worldwide as of now.

To recall, Winamp was owned by Nullsoft initially. The firm was later bought to AOL in 1999. In 2014, Radionomy acquired Winamp and its related companies from AOL. The firm witnessed a notable shrink in its reputation then. Many makes an attempt had been made to revive the app a number of occasions however it did not go nicely. Winamp’s first replace in years was formally revealed by the corporate in 2018. The up to date added assist for each Windows 10 and Windows 8.1.