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projectM vs RealPlayer

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

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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RealPlayer

RealPlayer

Video & Movies

RealPlayer is a media player developed by RealNetworks for playing audio and video files. It supports many popular media formats including MP3, WMV, MP4, and RealMedia. RealPlayer has basic media playback features as well as tools for downloading, organizing, and converting media files.

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