FoxTunes

There are all sorts of media players out there, aimed at different user categories. If you pick a program based on its design and controls layout, then you will definitely be interested in FoxTunes. This simple and straightforward music player allows you to organize its interface to make it more comfortable for yourself. It organizes your music in an efficient manner, and it lets you decide what tools and information should appear on its interface. You can set up your own environment in which you can enjoy your favorite tunes.

The software's files are distributed in a ZIP archive, and you only need to extract them and run the executable, without installing anything on your computer. It is compatible with all modern Windows systems, as well as older ones, though you need a different build if you're still using Windows XP. The hardware requirements are modest, and you don't have to install any special tools or services.

The user interface consists of several panels, in which you can import your audio files, explore them or compile a playlist. You can import music by simply clicking and dragging files or folders onto the interface, after which the software will sort your songs automatically, based on artist, album, genre and other criteria. Songs are organized in folders and subfolders, which you can explore either in an Explorer-like navigation pane or by double-clicking the large album covers in a separate panel. You can drag and drop your songs to a playlist, on the same window or simply double-click them for the same effect, after which you can arrange them in a certain order if you want to and, of course, play them.

On the surface, FoxTunes looks and feels like most music players, but its general settings menu tells a different story. You can find options for changing the layout of its panels, scaling the window and its elements, enabling and customizing keyboard shortcuts and much more. Furthermore, if you know a few things about coding, you can even make the application sort your music according to your own preferences.

With all the customization options it places at your disposal, you can certainly make FoxTunes your own unique music player.