Poweramp stands out as a top-tier music player for Android, designed for audiophiles seeking a rich and customizable audio experience. This player excels in handling local music files in a variety of formats, including high-resolution audio, ensuring your music sounds its best.

Features

Audio Engine

• Supports high-resolution audio output, contingent on device capabilities.
• Custom DSP with an updated Equalizer, Tone, Stereo eXpansion, and effects like Reverb and Tempo control.
• Unique Direct Volume Control (DVC) mode for enhanced equalization and tone control without distortion.
• Internal 64-bit processing for superior audio quality.
• AutoEq presets for optimized sound settings.
• Configurable per-output options and Resampler/Dither settings for fine-tuned audio.
• Support for advanced formats such as opus, tak, mka, and DSD dsf/dff.
• Gapless playback with smooth transitions.
• Volume control with 30/50/100 levels for precise adjustments.

User Interface

• Visualizations including .milk presets and spectrum displays.
• Support for synchronized and plain lyrics.
• Includes Light and Dark skins with Pro Buttons and Static Seekbar options; additional third-party skins available.

Other Key Features

• Multiband graphical equalizer with support for up to 32 bands, including custom and built-in presets.
• Parametric equalizer mode for detailed band configuration.
• Powerful Bass/Treble adjustments.
• Stereo eXpansion, mono mixing, balance, tempo control, reverb, and system MusicFX integration.
• Seamless integration with Android Auto and Chromecast.
• Support for streaming m3u/pls HTTP streams.
• Direct Volume Control (DVC) for extended dynamic range and deep bass.
• Crossfade and gapless playback for uninterrupted listening.
• Replay gain for consistent volume levels.
• Flexible playback options from folders or the in-app library.
• Dynamic queue for managing playback sequences.
• Comprehensive lyrics support with search functionality via plugins.
• Support for embedded and standalone .cue files.
• Handling of m3u, m3u8, pls, wpl playlists, including import and export capabilities.
• Automatic downloading of missing album art and artist images.
• Extensive customization options with visual themes and skins available on Google Play.
• Highly customizable widgets and lock screen options.
• Support for Milkdrop compatible visualizations and third-party downloadable visualizations.
• Integrated tag editor for managing audio file metadata.
• Detailed audio processing information available.
• High level of customization via extensive settings.

*Android Auto and Chromecast are trademarks of Google LLC.

This version of Poweramp is a 15-day full-featured trial. Users can upgrade to the full version via the Poweramp Full Version Unlocker or by using the buy option within the app's settings.

Permissions Explained

• Modify or delete the contents of your shared storage: Required to read or modify media files, playlists, album covers, CUE, and LRC files on older Android versions.
• Foreground Service: Necessary for background music playback.
• Modify system settings, Disable your screen lock, Appear on top of other apps: Optional, for enabling the player on the lock screen.
• Prevent phone from sleeping: For background music playback on older Android devices.
• Full network access: For searching album covers and streaming HTTP content, as well as Chromecast functionality.
• View network connections: To load album covers only via Wi-Fi.
• Modify audio settings: To switch audio output to the speaker.
• Send sticky broadcast: For third-party APIs to access Poweramp.
• Access Bluetooth settings: To retrieve Bluetooth parameters on older Android devices.
• Set Volume Key Long Press Listener: Optional, for setting previous/next track actions to volume buttons.
• Control vibration: To enable vibration feedback for headset button presses.
• Send notifications: Optional, to show playback notifications.
• Find, connect to, and determine the relative position of nearby devices: For Bluetooth output control and parameters.

What's New in the Latest Version (build-987-bundle-play)

Last updated on Sep 18, 2024

• Introduction of Feature Packages, bundling numerous big and small features.
• Uberpatron badges for enhanced user experience.
• Target SDK updated to version 34.
• Bug fixes and stability improvements.
• Additional updates detailed in the app's full Changelog.