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Player for Media vs projectM

A side-by-side look at Player for Media and projectM. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Player for Media

Player for Media

Video & Movies

Player for Media is a free, open-source media player for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It supports a wide variety of audio and video formats and has an intuitive interface with customizable skins.

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projectM

projectM

Audio & Music

projectM is an open-source music visualizer that uses OpenGL and pulseaudio to create real-time visualizations that render alongside audio input. It features advanced real-time effects including per-pixel shaders and beat detection.

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