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JRiver Media Center Alternatives. JRiver Media Center is described as 'multimedia application that allows the user to play and organize various types of media on a computer' and is an app in the Audio & Music category. There are more than 25 alternatives to JRiver Media Center for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android.
All Media--One Interface
Media Center turns your PC into a complete digital entertainment center.
Media Center has more advanced features than any other application for superior customization and control of a media collection.
Please visit http://www.jriver.com/ for more information about JRiver and Media Center.
See Getting Started for information on how to configure Media Center to handle specific things you want to do.
this section covers the controls visible on the screen.
this section covers other (besides the screen, mouse and keyboard) methods of controlling Media Center
This section covers the range of settings to get Media Center to behave just the way you want it to.(under development)
covers what files Media Center handles, and how it stores them in a library.
Playing content from the Internet
Play your content in the order you want.
View Schemes in Media Center provide a way to view your library based on customized fields that you select. You can define your own 'View Scheme', which is essentially a list of prioritized groupings (or filters) of your library. Creating custom View Schemes is the key to unlocking the true power and potential of the Media Center database.
You can use them to view your media any way you want. If you can imagine a way to look at, sort, or organize your media, the odds that you can create a View Scheme to accomplish it!
Be sure to read the full View Schemes page for a detailed explanation of what a 'view scheme' is and for help in getting started with creating your own. Or, if you already understand the basics, use the links below to go directly to some media specific examples.
Media Center provides a simple programming language that enhances and enriches its overall user interface and usability. Expressions are ubiquitous throughout Media Center, and help control the display output, groupings, titles, file renaming, and much more.
provides quick access to your CD-R, CD-R/RW, DVD, Handhelds, 'My Computer' and the TV Tuner.
Customize Media Center in many different ways.
Share your digital content with other computers, TiVos and Media Receivers.
Online stores where you can purchase digital content.
Lookup CD or track information online.
Various helper programs, such as Media Editor or Media Server.
If you've downloaded before, jump to the Download section below. If you're new to this, you might read the 'Getting Started' topic on our wiki.
When the download finishes, click on the downloaded file to install. MC will ask a few questions and will then begin importing your media files. You can stop the import and specify where to look if you prefer. During import, MC may be less responsive, but it will speed up when import finishes. During this time, you can click around to try things. Many options are available with a right click.
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This is a build of JRiver Media Center 27 for Windows 32-bit. It works on a 32-bit version of Windows.
Download JRiver Media Center 27.0.79.A newer but possibly less stable version is available on the MC27 board.
Thanks for taking a look at JRiver Media Center.