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title: Winamp 5.1
date: "2005-08-31T12:00:00Z"
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description: I highlight the leaked features of Winamp 5.1, including 8x CD ripping in the free version and WMA support. I'm intrigued by the Predixis Smart Playlist Generator and its promise to mix tracks based on how they sound.
keywords: [winamp 5.1, cd ripping, wma, predixis smart playlist generator, audio software, digital music]
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[WinAmp 5.1 leaked](http://www.fluxiontech.com/?p=69). Actually, the features were. The good part is, we will have 8X CD ripping in the free version, and ability to create WMA files. Wonder how the Predixis Smart Playlist Generator works. (It says "Mix your tracks based on what they sound like!")

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## Comments

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- **Dhar** _31 Aug 2005 12:56 pm_:
  Jet Audio too does some mixing based on what they sound like. Let me see if I can dig up that data. On the other hand, why use WinAmp for ripping? DB-Power-Amp is the way to go. Allows you to rip in various formats and no restrictions on the ripping speed.

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