Poweramp: A Comprehensive Android Music Player

Poweramp is a high-performance music player for Android devices, supporting a wide array of local audio files, including high-resolution formats. Its feature set is extensive and caters to discerning audiophiles.

Key Features:

Audio Engine:

• High-resolution audio output (device dependent).
• Customizable Digital Signal Processing (DSP) including an enhanced equalizer, tone controls, stereo expansion, reverb, and tempo effects.
• Unique Direct Volume Control (DVC) for distortion-free equalization and tone adjustments.
• 64-bit internal processing.
• AutoEq presets for optimized sound.
• Configurable per-output options and resampling/dither settings.
• Broad format support including Opus, TAK, MKA, and DSD (DSF/DFF).
• Gapless playback and smooth transitions.
• 30/50/100 volume level options.

User Interface (UI):

• Visualizations with Milkdrop preset and spectrum analyzer support.
• Synchronized and plain lyrics display.
• Light and dark themes with customizable options.
• Support for third-party skins.

Advanced Features:

Poweramp boasts a multi-band graphical equalizer (up to 32 bands), a parametric equalizer, bass/treble controls, stereo expansion, mono mixing, balance adjustment, tempo control, reverb, and system MusicFX integration (device dependent). It also offers Android Auto and Chromecast compatibility, m3u/pls HTTP streaming, Direct Volume Control (DVC) for enhanced dynamic range, crossfading, gapless playback, replay gain, dynamic queuing, lyrics support with search functionality (via plugin), .cue file support, playlist management (import/export), automatic album art download, custom visual themes, widgets, lock screen controls, a tag editor, detailed audio information, and extensive customization options.

What's New (build-987-bundle-play - Sep 18, 2024):

This update introduces Feature Packages, Uberpatron badges, an updated Target SDK (34), bug fixes, stability improvements, and numerous other enhancements (see the in-app changelog for details).

Trial and Purchase:

This version is a 15-day fully functional trial. A full version unlocker is available as a related app, or you can purchase the full version directly within Poweramp's settings.

Permissions: Poweramp requests various permissions for core functionality, including media file access, background playback, lock screen controls, network access (for album art and streaming), audio settings modification, and notification display. These are detailed within the app's information.