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Foobar2000:Components/Kernel Streaming support (foo out ks)

2025-12-07T17:33:11Z

Zwolamed2:

= Kernel Streaming support =

== Description ==

Kernel Streaming support allows bit-exact playback bypassing Windows mixer.

With certain soundcards, Kernel Streaming mutes all other sounds while playing. However, this behavior entirely depends on soundcard driver implementation details and varies between soundcards. If you need all other sounds muted, consider using [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/WASAPI output support (foo out wasapi)|WASAPI]] instead.

== Compatibility ==

Last compatible Foobar2000 tested: 1.3.20 and 1.6{{note|Windows 10 1709 x64, M-Audio M-Track 1.02 driver, 44/48kHz, 16/32-bit.}}

=== Operating Systems ===

This component was originally written for Windows 2000 and Windows XP. It is not guaranteed to cooperate with newer versions of Windows.

Kernel Streaming is known to work on certain Windows Vista and Windows 7 configurations, but not with devices having WaveRT drivers such as High Definition Audio Devices integrated with newer motherboards - such devices simply won't be shown on foobar2000's output device list as available KS devices.

If you run Windows Vista, you should be using [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/WASAPI output support (foo out wasapi)|WASAPI]] instead in most cases.

=== Hardware ===

This component is known not to work at all with certain hardware, such as certain laptop onboard audio devices.

Using Kernel Streaming may expose device driver bugs that can't be triggered otherwise and lead to system instability. Use this component at your own risk.

== Links ==
* [[Bypassing Windows Mixer]]
* [http://www.foobar2000.org/components/view/foo_out_ks Official Website]

Foobar2000:Components/Kernel Streaming support (foo out ks)

2025-12-07T17:26:43Z

Zwolamed2: /* Kernel Streaming support */

= Kernel Streaming support =

== Description ==

Kernel Streaming support allows bit-exact playback bypassing Windows mixer.

With certain soundcards, Kernel Streaming mutes all other sounds while playing. However, this behavior entirely depends on soundcard driver implementation details and varies between soundcards. If you need all other sounds muted, consider using [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/WASAPI output support (foo out wasapi)|WASAPI]] instead.

== Compatibility ==

Last compatible Foobar2000 tested: 1.3.20 and 1.6.

=== Operating Systems ===

This component was originally written for Windows 2000 and Windows XP. It is not guaranteed to cooperate with newer versions of Windows.

Kernel Streaming is known to work on certain Windows Vista and Windows 7 configurations, but not with devices having WaveRT drivers such as High Definition Audio Devices integrated with newer motherboards - such devices simply won't be shown on foobar2000's output device list as available KS devices.

If you run Windows Vista, you should be using [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/WASAPI output support (foo out wasapi)|WASAPI]] instead in most cases.

=== Hardware ===

This component is known not to work at all with certain hardware, such as certain laptop onboard audio devices.

Using Kernel Streaming may expose device driver bugs that can't be triggered otherwise and lead to system instability. Use this component at your own risk.

== Links ==
* [[Bypassing Windows Mixer]]
* [http://www.foobar2000.org/components/view/foo_out_ks Official Website]

Foobar2000:Components/Kernel Streaming support (foo out ks)

2025-12-07T17:22:13Z

Zwolamed2: /* Kernel Streaming support */ F2K version compatibility

= Kernel Streaming support =

== Description ==

Kernel Streaming support allows bit-exact playback bypassing Windows mixer.

With certain soundcards, Kernel Streaming mutes all other sounds while playing. However, this behavior entirely depends on soundcard driver implementation details and varies between soundcards. If you need all other sounds muted, consider using [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/WASAPI output support (foo out wasapi)|WASAPI]] instead.

== Compatibility ==

Not compatible with Foobar 1.6 and later (1.3.20 last tested).

=== Operating Systems ===

This component was originally written for Windows 2000 and Windows XP. It is not guaranteed to cooperate with newer versions of Windows.

Kernel Streaming is known to work on certain Windows Vista and Windows 7 configurations, but not with devices having WaveRT drivers such as High Definition Audio Devices integrated with newer motherboards - such devices simply won't be shown on foobar2000's output device list as available KS devices.

If you run Windows Vista, you should be using [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/WASAPI output support (foo out wasapi)|WASAPI]] instead in most cases.

=== Hardware ===

This component is known not to work at all with certain hardware, such as certain laptop onboard audio devices.

Using Kernel Streaming may expose device driver bugs that can't be triggered otherwise and lead to system instability. Use this component at your own risk.

== Links ==
* [[Bypassing Windows Mixer]]
* [http://www.foobar2000.org/components/view/foo_out_ks Official Website]

Foobar2000:Components/Winamp DSP Bridge (foo dsp winamp)

2025-11-21T16:10:26Z

Zwolamed2: /* Known bugs and limitations */ Ozone new workaround

{{fb2k}}
[[Category:Foobar2000 Legacy DSP components|Legacy DSP components]]
= Description =

Allows the use of Winamp DSP plugins.

== Usage ==

# Choose "Winamp plugins path" with "Browse" button;
# Click "Rescan" button;
# Set bit-depth in "Fixed point conversion parameters"([[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Winamp_DSP_Bridge_%28foo_dsp_winamp%29#Sound_quality_issues|details]]);
# Choose one of Winamp plugins from "Plugin list";
# Click "Show interface window" to show plugin settings window (if available);
Plugin setting window also available from Foobar2000 main menu: choose "Show Winamp DSP window" from "View" menu;

==Known bugs and limitations==
* Version 0.9.6, 1.3.x, 1.4.1 - 1.4.4 startup crashes ([[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Winamp_DSP_Bridge_%28foo_dsp_winamp%29#How_to_avoid_startup_crash|how to avoid]]);
* Supports only Winamp 2.0 compatible plugins;
* Doesn't support plugins with ''Pitch control'' and ''Speed control'' functionality;
* 192kHz files are not being played correctly (only up to 96kHz);
* Foobar2000 may become unresponsive at times till you won't hide plugin window (it can also cause freezing the application on exit);
* Interface of some plugins like [https://izotope-ozone.secursoft.net/ Izotope Ozone Free] may randomly disappear on launch (restart Foobar2000 more than once till all interface elements show up, or stop playback and go to Winamp DSP Bridge and click Ozone twice to make the plugin reappear with GUI now (once or twice);
* Settings of some plugins might be not saved after restart of the player (e.g. if you only change one parameter, or if your config file like Ozone.cfg gets corrupted).

==Sound quality issues==
Due to difference in Foobar and Winamp architecture (Foobar has floating point audio chunks, while Winamp has fixed point ones), floating point to fixed point conversion (and vice versa) is necessary.

Conversion Bit-depth parameter can be set to:
* 16-bit: low quality, failsafe. Choose this setting, if you encounter a problem while playback;
* 24-bit: hi-quality;
* 32-bit: highest quality.

Foo_dsp_winamp converter has built-in limiter to avoid audio signal [[clipping]]. Limiter is non-bypassing (i.e. always on), so if you want to keep signal spectrum close to its original, you should use [[ReplayGain]] subsystem. For Foobar2000 prior to versions 1.3.20 you can use [https://hydrogenaud.io/index.php?topic=95538.0 foo_dsp_invhardlimit] to cancel the effect of a limiter in foo_dsp_winamp. Put it before the bridge in the chain.

==How to avoid startup crash==
* For Foobar v0.9.6 and later: download the latest version of foo_dsp_winamp (1.4.5);
* For Foobar versions prior to 0.9.6: you can avoid startup crash by removing dsp_sps.dll from ''C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins'' folder (it's a default path, check your winamp installation to find desired path). Than you can change "Winamp plugins path" in foo_dsp_winamp settings and put dsp_sps.dll back to Plugins folder;
* For Foobar versions prior to 1.3.20: you can avoid startup crash (Visual C++ R6034 Runtime Error) by removing dsp_sc.dll.

=Link=

* [http://pelit.koillismaa.fi/plugins/dsp.php#149 Official Website] (offline as of 2014/01/28)
* [https://hydrogenaud.io/index.php/topic,49356.msg749713.html#msg749713 Download of Version 1.4.7]
* [https://hydrogenaud.io/index.php/topic,49356 Discussion thread]
* [http://www.fb2k.org/info.php?user=476 dead link Feedback/Bugreports]

Foobar2000:Components/Winamp DSP Bridge (foo dsp winamp)

2023-03-25T12:33:26Z

Zwolamed2: /* Known bugs and limitations */ clarified VST settings saving issue

{{fb2k}}
[[Category:Foobar2000 Legacy DSP components|Legacy DSP components]]
= Description =

Allows the use of Winamp DSP plugins.

== Usage ==

# Choose "Winamp plugins path" with "Browse" button;
# Click "Rescan" button;
# Set bit-depth in "Fixed point conversion parameters"([[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Winamp_DSP_Bridge_%28foo_dsp_winamp%29#Sound_quality_issues|details]]);
# Choose one of Winamp plugins from "Plugin list";
# Click "Show interface window" to show plugin settings window (if available);
Plugin setting window also available from Foobar2000 main menu: choose "Show Winamp DSP window" from "View" menu;

==Known bugs and limitations==
* Version 0.9.6, 1.3.x, 1.4.1 - 1.4.4 startup crashes ([[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Winamp_DSP_Bridge_%28foo_dsp_winamp%29#How_to_avoid_startup_crash|how to avoid]]);
* Supports only Winamp 2.0 compatible plugins;
* Doesn't support plugins with ''Pitch control'' and ''Speed control'' functionality;
* 192kHz files are not being played correctly (only up to 96kHz);
* Foobar2000 may become unresponsive at times till you won't hide plugin window (it can also cause freezing the application on exit);
* Interface of some plugins like [https://izotope-ozone.secursoft.net/ Izotope Ozone Free] may randomly disappear on launch (restart Foobar2000 more than once till all interface elements show up);
* Settings of some plugins might be not saved after restart of the player (e.g. if you only change one parameter, or if your config file like Ozone.cfg gets corrupted).

==Sound quality issues==
Due to difference in Foobar and Winamp architecture (Foobar has floating point audio chunks, while Winamp has fixed point ones), floating point to fixed point conversion (and vice versa) is necessary.

Conversion Bit-depth parameter can be set to:
* 16-bit: low quality, failsafe. Choose this setting, if you encounter a problem while playback;
* 24-bit: hi-quality;
* 32-bit: highest quality.

Foo_dsp_winamp converter has built-in limiter to avoid audio signal [[clipping]]. Limiter is non-bypassing (i.e. always on), so if you want to keep signal spectrum close to its original, you should use [[ReplayGain]] subsystem. For Foobar2000 prior to versions 1.3.20 you can use [https://hydrogenaud.io/index.php?topic=95538.0 foo_dsp_invhardlimit] to cancel the effect of a limiter in foo_dsp_winamp. Put it before the bridge in the chain.

==How to avoid startup crash==
* For Foobar v0.9.6 and later: download the latest version of foo_dsp_winamp (1.4.5);
* For Foobar versions prior to 0.9.6: you can avoid startup crash by removing dsp_sps.dll from ''C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins'' folder (it's a default path, check your winamp installation to find desired path). Than you can change "Winamp plugins path" in foo_dsp_winamp settings and put dsp_sps.dll back to Plugins folder;
* For Foobar versions prior to 1.3.20: you can avoid startup crash (Visual C++ R6034 Runtime Error) by removing dsp_sc.dll.

=Link=

* [http://pelit.koillismaa.fi/plugins/dsp.php#149 Official Website] (offline as of 2014/01/28)
* [https://hydrogenaud.io/index.php/topic,49356.msg749713.html#msg749713 Download of Version 1.4.7]
* [https://hydrogenaud.io/index.php/topic,49356 Discussion thread]
* [http://www.fb2k.org/info.php?user=476 dead link Feedback/Bugreports]

Foobar2000:Components/VST 2.4 adapter (foo vst)

2023-02-07T15:41:20Z

Zwolamed2: /* Limitations and known issues */ playing mono in one channel

[[Category:Foobar2000 Legacy DSP components|Legacy DSP components]]
{{Foobar Component Infobox
| name = VST 2.4 adapter
| screenshot = [[Image:Fb2k-vsts.png|256px]]
| caption = VST 2.4 adapter
| module_name = foo_vst
| developer = Yegor Petrov
| repository = [https://github.com/yegorpetrov/foo_vst GitHub]
| released = {{start date and age|2010|11|13}}
| released_ref =
| stable_release = 0.9.0.3
| stable_release_date = 2011-03-05
| preview_release =
| preview_release_date =
| foobar2000_minimum = 1.0
| foobar2000_ui_module =
| use = DSP
| license = Proprietary freeware
}}
'''VST 2.4 adapter''' is a component which aims to allow Foobar2000 users to use VST 2.4 plug-ins equally with “native” ones. Thousands of freeware and commercial DSP plug-ins are available in this format.
=Usage=
First, add VST plug-ins you would like to use in the VST manager: ''Preferences → Components → VST plug-ins''. Restart is required for the changes to take effect. After the restart open the [[Foobar2000:Preferences:Playback:DSP Manager|DSP Manager]] or some conversion dialog box to try the plug-ins you've added.

[[File:Preferences_VST_plug-ins.png|x185px]] → [[File:Preferences DSP Manager.png|x185px]] [[File:Converter Setup VST.png|x185px]]

Use ''View → DSP'' menu to access DSP configuration windows. Bind commands by their number to keyboard shortcuts if necessary.

[[File:Fb2k modeless dsp menu.png|x185px]] [[File:Preferences Keyboard Shortcuts DSP modeless.png|x185px]]

VST program file (.fxp) import/export items are in the system menu of editor windows (right click on the window's titlebar).

Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package (x86) may be required for versions below 0.8.1

==Download==
See the attachment in the [https://hydrogenaud.io/index.php/topic,84947.0.html first post of the discussion thread].

==Features==
The component has support for the following feature set:
* Multiple instances
* Multiple channels (including asymmetric configs like 2.0 → 5.1)
* Chain presets and secondary DSP chains (“convert” feature)
* Modeless DSP configuration windows with [[Foobar2000:Preferences:General:Keyboard Shortcuts|keyboard shortcut binding]]
* FXP import/export
==Limitations and known issues==
* Limited to 20 VST entries due to API limitations (not to be confused with particular instances in a chain).
* No support for VSTs without custom editors yet (to be implemented in the near future).
* Display goes ahead of audio by the [[Foobar2000:Preferences:Output#Buffer_Length|size of the output buffer]].
* No x64 VST support: Foobar2000 is a 32-bit application. However, most effect plug-ins are available as 32 bit binaries.
* Modeless DSP configuration functionality isn't well synchronized with the DSP manager in the Preferences window.
* There are two versions labeled as v1.0 and v1.0.01 which are actually v0.1 and v0.2.
* At least older 0.9.0.3 version can cause playing mono files in only one channel

Most of these problems are caused by diametrically opposite approaches to the management of DSP objects lifetime. In contrast to VST, Foobar2000 assumes plug-in's user interface to be highly decoupled from the DSP code and the most difficult task solved by the adapter is coupling things back. Actually, such kind of DSPs as analyzers in fb2k is even impossible due to lack of connection between the GUI and audio rountines (of course one can have analyzers in form of visualization, but it's out of processing chain then). Foobar2000 recreates DSP objects whenever settings or playback state is changed, while in VST plug-ins are supposed to be loaded only once and their settings are to be changed ''directly'' with either automation or a editor window. Also in VST, plug-ins rely on their host in respect of number of channels, but in Foobar2000 it's the other way round, i.e. the host renders as many channels as a plug-in has. Finally, VST host must provide a window for the plug-in to create a editor and it's not supposed to block windows underneath while Foobar2000 requires config windows to be modal, etc.

Given all this, it must be clear that something had to be sacrificed for the sake of features listed above in the article. The adapter keeps track of current DSP chain to ensure proper threading and gapless playback, it abuses programming language features to overcome “one DSP service per class” principle, it adds random data to presets and looks for a window title before opening a editor to distinguish different instances of the same VST effect, it has advanced settings to deal with some other problems as well. In many ways the adapter's reliability is limited by these tricks, yet there are many faulty VST plug-ins around.

==Important notes==
* The adapter doesn't scan plug-ins at startup nor does it track changes in the VST directory. If some plug-in is absent then the adapter bypasses its processing.
* The component stores its settings in a separate binary file because of API limitations.

==Settings==
This component has only advanced settings placed in the corresponding section of Foobar2000 preferences. Depending on the component version they can be found either in the Playback or VST category (the latter is true for v0.6+). All the problems that mentioned here are caused by the differences between Foobar2000 and VST approaches to DSP implementation.
; ''Declicker size (256*n samples, 4 by default)''
: Number of zero samples to be passed through VST on transport switches to suppress plug-in's output data that can produce click at the beginning of the next track, i.e. ringing of filters or delay effect tail. The latter requires this number to be increased. Changes to this setting take effect after restart.

; ''Limit number of outputs''
: In contrast to DAW, audio players don't manage outputs of their DSPs. Besides, many VST plug-ins don't report activity of their outputs. Hence the only way to output data from 16-channel VST is to drop some of the channels according to the setting.

; ''VST idle time to unload DLL (0-10,000 ms)'' (0.7.1 and below)
: The delay is needed to suppress excessive unload-load cycles between tracks, i.e. to keep VST plug-ins loaded as it is supposed to be for them. In 0.8 the [un]loading strategy was revamped and this setting isn't necessary anymore.

==Change log==
'''0.9.0.3'''
* Fixed removal on the player updates

'''0.9'''
* Support for conversion and playback with same DSP chain presets
* Preset manager for each VST
* Per-instance channel number limit
* DSP config shortcuts bugfixes

'''0.8.1.0'''
* Revamped VST [un]loading strategy with regard to threading issues.
* Doesn't use registry anymore (hold Shift and press Add button to get VST entries back).

'''0.7.1'''
* Bugfixes in the portable mode support.

'''0.7.0'''
* Serious bugfixes.
* Relative paths in portable mode.

'''0.6.0'''
* Added FXP export/import.
* Improved View → DSP menu.
* Introduced declicker.

'''0.52'''
* Fixed the bug which could lead to crash after stopping the playback

'''0.51'''
* Added experimental support for no-reload track switching.

'''0.5'''
* Added experimental support for non-modal config dialogs (View → DSP).
* Added some formal procedures for some capricious plug-ins to work.
* Added output number limitation setting

'''0.2'''
* Fixed major stability issues. Marked as v1.00.01.

'''0.1'''
* Initial release marked as v1.0. Very unstable.

==External links==
* {{ha|https://hydrogenaud.io/index.php/topic,84947.0.html}}
* [http://www.kvraudio.com/get.php KVR: Audio Plug-in Database]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_Studio_Technology VST in Wikipedia]

Foobar2000:Components/Winamp DSP Bridge (foo dsp winamp)

2023-01-28T22:11:27Z

Zwolamed2: /* Known bugs and limitations */

{{fb2k}}
[[Category:Foobar2000 Legacy DSP components|Legacy DSP components]]
= Description =

Allows the use of Winamp DSP plugins.

== Usage ==

# Choose "Winamp plugins path" with "Browse" button;
# Click "Rescan" button;
# Set bit-depth in "Fixed point conversion parameters"([[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Winamp_DSP_Bridge_%28foo_dsp_winamp%29#Sound_quality_issues|details]]);
# Choose one of Winamp plugins from "Plugin list";
# Click "Show interface window" to show plugin settings window (if available);
Plugin setting window also available from Foobar2000 main menu: choose "Show Winamp DSP window" from "View" menu;

==Known bugs and limitations==
* Version 0.9.6, 1.3.x, 1.4.1 - 1.4.4 startup crashes ([[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Winamp_DSP_Bridge_%28foo_dsp_winamp%29#How_to_avoid_startup_crash|how to avoid]]);
* Supports only Winamp 2.0 compatible plugins;
* Doesn't support plugins with ''Pitch control'' and ''Speed control'' functionality;
* 192kHz files are not being played correctly (only up to 96kHz);
* Foobar2000 may become unresponsive at times till you won't hide plugin window;
* Interface of some plugins like [https://izotope-ozone.secursoft.net/ Izotope Ozone Free] may randomly disappear on launch (restart Foobar2000 more than once till all interface elements show up);
* Settings of some plugins might be not saved till restart.

==Sound quality issues==
Due to difference in Foobar and Winamp architecture (Foobar has floating point audio chunks, while Winamp has fixed point ones), floating point to fixed point conversion (and vice versa) is necessary.

Conversion Bit-depth parameter can be set to:
* 16-bit: low quality, failsafe. Choose this setting, if you encounter a problem while playback;
* 24-bit: hi-quality;
* 32-bit: highest quality.

Foo_dsp_winamp converter has built-in limiter to avoid audio signal [[clipping]]. Limiter is non-bypassing (i.e. always on), so if you want to keep signal spectrum close to its original, you should use [[ReplayGain]] subsystem. For Foobar2000 prior to versions 1.3.20 you can use [https://hydrogenaud.io/index.php?topic=95538.0 foo_dsp_invhardlimit] to cancel the effect of a limiter in foo_dsp_winamp. Put it before the bridge in the chain.

==How to avoid startup crash==
* For Foobar v0.9.6 and later: download the latest version of foo_dsp_winamp (1.4.5);
* For Foobar versions prior to 0.9.6: you can avoid startup crash by removing dsp_sps.dll from ''C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins'' folder (it's a default path, check your winamp installation to find desired path). Than you can change "Winamp plugins path" in foo_dsp_winamp settings and put dsp_sps.dll back to Plugins folder;
* For Foobar versions prior to 1.3.20: you can avoid startup crash (Visual C++ R6034 Runtime Error) by removing dsp_sc.dll.

=Link=

* [http://pelit.koillismaa.fi/plugins/dsp.php#149 Official Website] (offline as of 2014/01/28)
* [https://hydrogenaud.io/index.php/topic,49356.msg749713.html#msg749713 Download of Version 1.4.7]
* [https://hydrogenaud.io/index.php/topic,49356 Discussion thread]
* [http://www.fb2k.org/info.php?user=476 dead link Feedback/Bugreports]

Foobar2000:Components/VST 2.4 adapter (foo vst)

2023-01-28T21:41:12Z

Zwolamed2: download link repaired

[[Category:Foobar2000 Legacy DSP components|Legacy DSP components]]
{{Foobar Component Infobox
| name = VST 2.4 adapter
| screenshot = [[Image:Fb2k-vsts.png|256px]]
| caption = VST 2.4 adapter
| module_name = foo_vst
| developer = Yegor Petrov
| repository = [https://github.com/yegorpetrov/foo_vst GitHub]
| released = {{start date and age|2010|11|13}}
| released_ref =
| stable_release = 0.9.0.3
| stable_release_date = 2011-03-05
| preview_release =
| preview_release_date =
| foobar2000_minimum = 1.0
| foobar2000_ui_module =
| use = DSP
| license = Proprietary freeware
}}
'''VST 2.4 adapter''' is a component which aims to allow Foobar2000 users to use VST 2.4 plug-ins equally with “native” ones. Thousands of freeware and commercial DSP plug-ins are available in this format.
=Usage=
First, add VST plug-ins you would like to use in the VST manager: ''Preferences → Components → VST plug-ins''. Restart is required for the changes to take effect. After the restart open the [[Foobar2000:Preferences:Playback:DSP Manager|DSP Manager]] or some conversion dialog box to try the plug-ins you've added.

[[File:Preferences_VST_plug-ins.png|x185px]] → [[File:Preferences DSP Manager.png|x185px]] [[File:Converter Setup VST.png|x185px]]

Use ''View → DSP'' menu to access DSP configuration windows. Bind commands by their number to keyboard shortcuts if necessary.

[[File:Fb2k modeless dsp menu.png|x185px]] [[File:Preferences Keyboard Shortcuts DSP modeless.png|x185px]]

VST program file (.fxp) import/export items are in the system menu of editor windows (right click on the window's titlebar).

Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package (x86) may be required for versions below 0.8.1

==Download==
See the attachment in the [https://hydrogenaud.io/index.php/topic,84947.0.html first post of the discussion thread].

==Features==
The component has support for the following feature set:
* Multiple instances
* Multiple channels (including asymmetric configs like 2.0 → 5.1)
* Chain presets and secondary DSP chains (“convert” feature)
* Modeless DSP configuration windows with [[Foobar2000:Preferences:General:Keyboard Shortcuts|keyboard shortcut binding]]
* FXP import/export
==Limitations and known issues==
* Limited to 20 VST entries due to API limitations (not to be confused with particular instances in a chain).
* No support for VSTs without custom editors yet (to be implemented in the near future).
* Display goes ahead of audio by the [[Foobar2000:Preferences:Output#Buffer_Length|size of the output buffer]].
* No x64 VST support: Foobar2000 is a 32-bit application. However, most effect plug-ins are available as 32 bit binaries.
* Modeless DSP configuration functionality isn't well synchronized with the DSP manager in the Preferences window.
* There are two versions labeled as v1.0 and v1.0.01 which are actually v0.1 and v0.2.

Most of these problems are caused by diametrically opposite approaches to the management of DSP objects lifetime. In contrast to VST, Foobar2000 assumes plug-in's user interface to be highly decoupled from the DSP code and the most difficult task solved by the adapter is coupling things back. Actually, such kind of DSPs as analyzers in fb2k is even impossible due to lack of connection between the GUI and audio rountines (of course one can have analyzers in form of visualization, but it's out of processing chain then). Foobar2000 recreates DSP objects whenever settings or playback state is changed, while in VST plug-ins are supposed to be loaded only once and their settings are to be changed ''directly'' with either automation or a editor window. Also in VST, plug-ins rely on their host in respect of number of channels, but in Foobar2000 it's the other way round, i.e. the host renders as many channels as a plug-in has. Finally, VST host must provide a window for the plug-in to create a editor and it's not supposed to block windows underneath while Foobar2000 requires config windows to be modal, etc.

Given all this, it must be clear that something had to be sacrificed for the sake of features listed above in the article. The adapter keeps track of current DSP chain to ensure proper threading and gapless playback, it abuses programming language features to overcome “one DSP service per class” principle, it adds random data to presets and looks for a window title before opening a editor to distinguish different instances of the same VST effect, it has advanced settings to deal with some other problems as well. In many ways the adapter's reliability is limited by these tricks, yet there are many faulty VST plug-ins around.

==Important notes==
* The adapter doesn't scan plug-ins at startup nor does it track changes in the VST directory. If some plug-in is absent then the adapter bypasses its processing.
* The component stores its settings in a separate binary file because of API limitations.

==Settings==
This component has only advanced settings placed in the corresponding section of Foobar2000 preferences. Depending on the component version they can be found either in the Playback or VST category (the latter is true for v0.6+). All the problems that mentioned here are caused by the differences between Foobar2000 and VST approaches to DSP implementation.
; ''Declicker size (256*n samples, 4 by default)''
: Number of zero samples to be passed through VST on transport switches to suppress plug-in's output data that can produce click at the beginning of the next track, i.e. ringing of filters or delay effect tail. The latter requires this number to be increased. Changes to this setting take effect after restart.

; ''Limit number of outputs''
: In contrast to DAW, audio players don't manage outputs of their DSPs. Besides, many VST plug-ins don't report activity of their outputs. Hence the only way to output data from 16-channel VST is to drop some of the channels according to the setting.

; ''VST idle time to unload DLL (0-10,000 ms)'' (0.7.1 and below)
: The delay is needed to suppress excessive unload-load cycles between tracks, i.e. to keep VST plug-ins loaded as it is supposed to be for them. In 0.8 the [un]loading strategy was revamped and this setting isn't necessary anymore.

==Change log==
'''0.9.0.3'''
* Fixed removal on the player updates

'''0.9'''
* Support for conversion and playback with same DSP chain presets
* Preset manager for each VST
* Per-instance channel number limit
* DSP config shortcuts bugfixes

'''0.8.1.0'''
* Revamped VST [un]loading strategy with regard to threading issues.
* Doesn't use registry anymore (hold Shift and press Add button to get VST entries back).

'''0.7.1'''
* Bugfixes in the portable mode support.

'''0.7.0'''
* Serious bugfixes.
* Relative paths in portable mode.

'''0.6.0'''
* Added FXP export/import.
* Improved View → DSP menu.
* Introduced declicker.

'''0.52'''
* Fixed the bug which could lead to crash after stopping the playback

'''0.51'''
* Added experimental support for no-reload track switching.

'''0.5'''
* Added experimental support for non-modal config dialogs (View → DSP).
* Added some formal procedures for some capricious plug-ins to work.
* Added output number limitation setting

'''0.2'''
* Fixed major stability issues. Marked as v1.00.01.

'''0.1'''
* Initial release marked as v1.0. Very unstable.

==External links==
* {{ha|https://hydrogenaud.io/index.php/topic,84947.0.html}}
* [http://www.kvraudio.com/get.php KVR: Audio Plug-in Database]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_Studio_Technology VST in Wikipedia]

Foobar2000:Components/Winamp DSP Bridge (foo dsp winamp)

2023-01-28T20:03:36Z

Zwolamed2: /* Sound quality issues */ invalid reference

{{fb2k}}
[[Category:Foobar2000 Legacy DSP components|Legacy DSP components]]
= Description =

Allows the use of Winamp DSP plugins.

== Usage ==

# Choose "Winamp plugins path" with "Browse" button;
# Click "Rescan" button;
# Set bit-depth in "Fixed point conversion parameters"([[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Winamp_DSP_Bridge_%28foo_dsp_winamp%29#Sound_quality_issues|details]]);
# Choose one of Winamp plugins from "Plugin list";
# Click "Show interface window" to show plugin settings window (if available);
Plugin setting window also available from Foobar2000 main menu: choose "Show Winamp DSP window" from "View" menu;

==Known bugs and limitations==
* Version 0.9.6, 1.3.x, 1.4.1 - 1.4.4 startup crashes ([[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Winamp_DSP_Bridge_%28foo_dsp_winamp%29#How_to_avoid_startup_crash|how to avoid]]);
* Supports only Winamp 2.0 compatible plugins;
* Doesn't support plugins with ''Pitch control'' and ''Speed control'' functionality;
* 192kHz files are not being played correctly (only up to 96kHz);
* Foobar2000 may become unresponsive at times till you won't hide plugin window;
* Interface of some plugin like [https://izotope-ozone.secursoft.net/ Izotope Ozone Free] may randomly disappear on launch (restart Foobar2000 more than once till all interface elements show up);
* Settings of some plugins might be not saved till restart.

==Sound quality issues==
Due to difference in Foobar and Winamp architecture (Foobar has floating point audio chunks, while Winamp has fixed point ones), floating point to fixed point conversion (and vice versa) is necessary.

Conversion Bit-depth parameter can be set to:
* 16-bit: low quality, failsafe. Choose this setting, if you encounter a problem while playback;
* 24-bit: hi-quality;
* 32-bit: highest quality.

Foo_dsp_winamp converter has built-in limiter to avoid audio signal [[clipping]]. Limiter is non-bypassing (i.e. always on), so if you want to keep signal spectrum close to its original, you should use [[ReplayGain]] subsystem. For Foobar2000 prior to versions 1.3.20 you can use [https://hydrogenaud.io/index.php?topic=95538.0 foo_dsp_invhardlimit] to cancel the effect of a limiter in foo_dsp_winamp. Put it before the bridge in the chain.

==How to avoid startup crash==
* For Foobar v0.9.6 and later: download the latest version of foo_dsp_winamp (1.4.5);
* For Foobar versions prior to 0.9.6: you can avoid startup crash by removing dsp_sps.dll from ''C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins'' folder (it's a default path, check your winamp installation to find desired path). Than you can change "Winamp plugins path" in foo_dsp_winamp settings and put dsp_sps.dll back to Plugins folder;
* For Foobar versions prior to 1.3.20: you can avoid startup crash (Visual C++ R6034 Runtime Error) by removing dsp_sc.dll.

=Link=

* [http://pelit.koillismaa.fi/plugins/dsp.php#149 Official Website] (offline as of 2014/01/28)
* [https://hydrogenaud.io/index.php/topic,49356.msg749713.html#msg749713 Download of Version 1.4.7]
* [https://hydrogenaud.io/index.php/topic,49356 Discussion thread]
* [http://www.fb2k.org/info.php?user=476 dead link Feedback/Bugreports]

Foobar2000:Components/Winamp DSP Bridge (foo dsp winamp)

2023-01-28T20:01:25Z

Zwolamed2: /* Known bugs and limitations */ GUI dissapering | plugin settings not saved

{{fb2k}}
[[Category:Foobar2000 Legacy DSP components|Legacy DSP components]]
= Description =

Allows the use of Winamp DSP plugins.

== Usage ==

# Choose "Winamp plugins path" with "Browse" button;
# Click "Rescan" button;
# Set bit-depth in "Fixed point conversion parameters"([[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Winamp_DSP_Bridge_%28foo_dsp_winamp%29#Sound_quality_issues|details]]);
# Choose one of Winamp plugins from "Plugin list";
# Click "Show interface window" to show plugin settings window (if available);
Plugin setting window also available from Foobar2000 main menu: choose "Show Winamp DSP window" from "View" menu;

==Known bugs and limitations==
* Version 0.9.6, 1.3.x, 1.4.1 - 1.4.4 startup crashes ([[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Winamp_DSP_Bridge_%28foo_dsp_winamp%29#How_to_avoid_startup_crash|how to avoid]]);
* Supports only Winamp 2.0 compatible plugins;
* Doesn't support plugins with ''Pitch control'' and ''Speed control'' functionality;
* 192kHz files are not being played correctly (only up to 96kHz);
* Foobar2000 may become unresponsive at times till you won't hide plugin window;
* Interface of some plugin like [https://izotope-ozone.secursoft.net/ Izotope Ozone Free] may randomly disappear on launch (restart Foobar2000 more than once till all interface elements show up);
* Settings of some plugins might be not saved till restart.

==Sound quality issues==
Due to difference in Foobar and Winamp architecture (Foobar has floating point audio chunks, while Winamp has fixed point ones), floating point to fixed point conversion (and vice versa) is necessary.

Conversion Bit-depth parameter can be set to:
* 16-bit: low quality, failsafe. Choose this setting, if you encounter a problem while playback;
* 24-bit: hi-quality;
* 32-bit: highest quality.

Foo_dsp_winamp converter has built-in limiter to avoid audio signal [[clipping]]. Limiter is non-bypassing (i.e. always on), so if you want to keep signal spectrum close to its original, you should use [[ReplayGain]] subsystem. For Foobar2000 prior to versions 1.3.20 you can use [https://hydrogenaud.io/index.php?topic=95538.0 foo_dsp_invhardlimit] to cancel the effect of a limiter in foo_dsp_winamp. Put it before the bridge<ref>https://hydrogenaud.io/index.php/topic,49356.msg798998.html#msg798998</ref>.

==How to avoid startup crash==
* For Foobar v0.9.6 and later: download the latest version of foo_dsp_winamp (1.4.5);
* For Foobar versions prior to 0.9.6: you can avoid startup crash by removing dsp_sps.dll from ''C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins'' folder (it's a default path, check your winamp installation to find desired path). Than you can change "Winamp plugins path" in foo_dsp_winamp settings and put dsp_sps.dll back to Plugins folder;
* For Foobar versions prior to 1.3.20: you can avoid startup crash (Visual C++ R6034 Runtime Error) by removing dsp_sc.dll.

=Link=

* [http://pelit.koillismaa.fi/plugins/dsp.php#149 Official Website] (offline as of 2014/01/28)
* [https://hydrogenaud.io/index.php/topic,49356.msg749713.html#msg749713 Download of Version 1.4.7]
* [https://hydrogenaud.io/index.php/topic,49356 Discussion thread]
* [http://www.fb2k.org/info.php?user=476 dead link Feedback/Bugreports]

Foobar2000:Components/Winamp DSP Bridge (foo dsp winamp)

2023-01-28T16:18:03Z

Zwolamed2: /* Sound quality issues */ foo_dsp_invhardlimit for cancelling limiter issue (f2k v.>1.3.20)

{{fb2k}}
[[Category:Foobar2000 Legacy DSP components|Legacy DSP components]]
= Description =

Allows the use of Winamp DSP plugins.

== Usage ==

# Choose "Winamp plugins path" with "Browse" button;
# Click "Rescan" button;
# Set bit-depth in "Fixed point conversion parameters"([[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Winamp_DSP_Bridge_%28foo_dsp_winamp%29#Sound_quality_issues|details]]);
# Choose one of Winamp plugins from "Plugin list";
# Click "Show interface window" to show plugin settings window (if available);
Plugin setting window also available from Foobar2000 main menu: choose "Show Winamp DSP window" from "View" menu;

==Known bugs and limitations==
* Version 0.9.6, 1.3.x, 1.4.1 - 1.4.4 startup crashes ([[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Winamp_DSP_Bridge_%28foo_dsp_winamp%29#How_to_avoid_startup_crash|how to avoid]]);
* Supports only Winamp 2.0 compatible plugins;
* Doesn't support plugins with ''Pitch control'' and ''Speed control'' functionality;
* 192kHz files are not being played correctly (only up to 96kHz);
* Foobar2000 may become unresponsive at times till you won't hide plugin window.

==Sound quality issues==
Due to difference in Foobar and Winamp architecture (Foobar has floating point audio chunks, while Winamp has fixed point ones), floating point to fixed point conversion (and vice versa) is necessary.

Conversion Bit-depth parameter can be set to:
* 16-bit: low quality, failsafe. Choose this setting, if you encounter a problem while playback;
* 24-bit: hi-quality;
* 32-bit: highest quality.

Foo_dsp_winamp converter has built-in limiter to avoid audio signal [[clipping]]. Limiter is non-bypassing (i.e. always on), so if you want to keep signal spectrum close to its original, you should use [[ReplayGain]] subsystem. For Foobar2000 prior to versions 1.3.20 you can use [https://hydrogenaud.io/index.php?topic=95538.0 foo_dsp_invhardlimit] to cancel the effect of a limiter in foo_dsp_winamp. Put it before the bridge<ref>https://hydrogenaud.io/index.php/topic,49356.msg798998.html#msg798998</ref>.

==How to avoid startup crash==
* For Foobar v0.9.6 and later: download the latest version of foo_dsp_winamp (1.4.5);
* For Foobar versions prior to 0.9.6: you can avoid startup crash by removing dsp_sps.dll from ''C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins'' folder (it's a default path, check your winamp installation to find desired path). Than you can change "Winamp plugins path" in foo_dsp_winamp settings and put dsp_sps.dll back to Plugins folder;
* For Foobar versions prior to 1.3.20: you can avoid startup crash (Visual C++ R6034 Runtime Error) by removing dsp_sc.dll.

=Link=

* [http://pelit.koillismaa.fi/plugins/dsp.php#149 Official Website] (offline as of 2014/01/28)
* [https://hydrogenaud.io/index.php/topic,49356.msg749713.html#msg749713 Download of Version 1.4.7]
* [https://hydrogenaud.io/index.php/topic,49356 Discussion thread]
* [http://www.fb2k.org/info.php?user=476 dead link Feedback/Bugreports]

Foobar2000:Components/Winamp DSP Bridge (foo dsp winamp)

2023-01-28T16:08:38Z

Zwolamed2: /* How to avoid startup crash */

{{fb2k}}
[[Category:Foobar2000 Legacy DSP components|Legacy DSP components]]
= Description =

Allows the use of Winamp DSP plugins.

== Usage ==

# Choose "Winamp plugins path" with "Browse" button;
# Click "Rescan" button;
# Set bit-depth in "Fixed point conversion parameters"([[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Winamp_DSP_Bridge_%28foo_dsp_winamp%29#Sound_quality_issues|details]]);
# Choose one of Winamp plugins from "Plugin list";
# Click "Show interface window" to show plugin settings window (if available);
Plugin setting window also available from Foobar2000 main menu: choose "Show Winamp DSP window" from "View" menu;

==Known bugs and limitations==
* Version 0.9.6, 1.3.x, 1.4.1 - 1.4.4 startup crashes ([[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Winamp_DSP_Bridge_%28foo_dsp_winamp%29#How_to_avoid_startup_crash|how to avoid]]);
* Supports only Winamp 2.0 compatible plugins;
* Doesn't support plugins with ''Pitch control'' and ''Speed control'' functionality;
* 192kHz files are not being played correctly (only up to 96kHz);
* Foobar2000 may become unresponsive at times till you won't hide plugin window.

==Sound quality issues==
Due to difference in Foobar and Winamp architecture (Foobar has floating point audio chunks, while Winamp has fixed point ones), floating point to fixed point conversion (and vice versa) is necessary.

Conversion Bit-depth parameter can be set to:
* 16-bit: low quality, failsafe. Choose this setting, if you encounter a problem while playback;
* 24-bit: hi-quality;
* 32-bit: highest quality.

Foo_dsp_winamp converter has built-in limiter to avoid audio signal [[clipping]]. Limiter is non-bypassing (i.e. always on), so if you want to keep signal spectrum close to its original, you should use [[ReplayGain]] subsystem.

==How to avoid startup crash==
* For Foobar v0.9.6 and later: download the latest version of foo_dsp_winamp (1.4.5);
* For Foobar versions prior to 0.9.6: you can avoid startup crash by removing dsp_sps.dll from ''C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins'' folder (it's a default path, check your winamp installation to find desired path). Than you can change "Winamp plugins path" in foo_dsp_winamp settings and put dsp_sps.dll back to Plugins folder;
* For Foobar versions prior to 1.3.20: you can avoid startup crash (Visual C++ R6034 Runtime Error) by removing dsp_sc.dll.

=Link=

* [http://pelit.koillismaa.fi/plugins/dsp.php#149 Official Website] (offline as of 2014/01/28)
* [https://hydrogenaud.io/index.php/topic,49356.msg749713.html#msg749713 Download of Version 1.4.7]
* [https://hydrogenaud.io/index.php/topic,49356 Discussion thread]
* [http://www.fb2k.org/info.php?user=476 dead link Feedback/Bugreports]

Foobar2000:Components/Winamp DSP Bridge (foo dsp winamp)

2023-01-28T16:08:07Z

Zwolamed2: /* Known bugs and limitations */ periods, semicolons, commas

{{fb2k}}
[[Category:Foobar2000 Legacy DSP components|Legacy DSP components]]
= Description =

Allows the use of Winamp DSP plugins.

== Usage ==

# Choose "Winamp plugins path" with "Browse" button;
# Click "Rescan" button;
# Set bit-depth in "Fixed point conversion parameters"([[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Winamp_DSP_Bridge_%28foo_dsp_winamp%29#Sound_quality_issues|details]]);
# Choose one of Winamp plugins from "Plugin list";
# Click "Show interface window" to show plugin settings window (if available);
Plugin setting window also available from Foobar2000 main menu: choose "Show Winamp DSP window" from "View" menu;

==Known bugs and limitations==
* Version 0.9.6, 1.3.x, 1.4.1 - 1.4.4 startup crashes ([[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Winamp_DSP_Bridge_%28foo_dsp_winamp%29#How_to_avoid_startup_crash|how to avoid]]);
* Supports only Winamp 2.0 compatible plugins;
* Doesn't support plugins with ''Pitch control'' and ''Speed control'' functionality;
* 192kHz files are not being played correctly (only up to 96kHz);
* Foobar2000 may become unresponsive at times till you won't hide plugin window.

==Sound quality issues==
Due to difference in Foobar and Winamp architecture (Foobar has floating point audio chunks, while Winamp has fixed point ones), floating point to fixed point conversion (and vice versa) is necessary.

Conversion Bit-depth parameter can be set to:
* 16-bit: low quality, failsafe. Choose this setting, if you encounter a problem while playback;
* 24-bit: hi-quality;
* 32-bit: highest quality.

Foo_dsp_winamp converter has built-in limiter to avoid audio signal [[clipping]]. Limiter is non-bypassing (i.e. always on), so if you want to keep signal spectrum close to its original, you should use [[ReplayGain]] subsystem.

==How to avoid startup crash==
* For Foobar v0.9.6 and later: download the latest version of foo_dsp_winamp (1.4.5);
* For Foobar versions prior to 0.9.6: you can avoid startup crash by removing dsp_sps.dll from ''C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins'' folder (it's a default path, check your winamp installation to find desired path). Than you can change "Winamp plugins path" in foo_dsp_winamp settings and put dsp_sps.dll back to Plugins folder.
* For Foobar versions prior to 1.3.20: you can avoid startup crash (Visual C++ R6034 Runtime Error) by removing dsp_sc.dll

=Link=

* [http://pelit.koillismaa.fi/plugins/dsp.php#149 Official Website] (offline as of 2014/01/28)
* [https://hydrogenaud.io/index.php/topic,49356.msg749713.html#msg749713 Download of Version 1.4.7]
* [https://hydrogenaud.io/index.php/topic,49356 Discussion thread]
* [http://www.fb2k.org/info.php?user=476 dead link Feedback/Bugreports]

Foobar2000:Components/Winamp DSP Bridge (foo dsp winamp)

2023-01-28T16:07:07Z

Zwolamed2: Undo revision 36550 by Zwolamed2 (talk)

{{fb2k}}
[[Category:Foobar2000 Legacy DSP components|Legacy DSP components]]
= Description =

Allows the use of Winamp DSP plugins.

== Usage ==

# Choose "Winamp plugins path" with "Browse" button;
# Click "Rescan" button;
# Set bit-depth in "Fixed point conversion parameters"([[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Winamp_DSP_Bridge_%28foo_dsp_winamp%29#Sound_quality_issues|details]]);
# Choose one of Winamp plugins from "Plugin list";
# Click "Show interface window" to show plugin settings window (if available);
Plugin setting window also available from Foobar2000 main menu: choose "Show Winamp DSP window" from "View" menu;

==Known bugs and limitations==
* Version 0.9.6, 1.3.x, 1.4.1 - 1.4.4 startup crashes ([[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Winamp_DSP_Bridge_%28foo_dsp_winamp%29#How_to_avoid_startup_crash|how to avoid]]);
* Supports only Winamp 2.0 compatible plugins;
* Doesn't support plugins with ''Pitch control'' and ''Speed control'' functionality;
* 192kHz files are not being played correctly (only up to 96kHz);
* Foobar2000 may become unresponsive at times till you won't hide plugin window

==Sound quality issues==
Due to difference in Foobar and Winamp architecture (Foobar has floating point audio chunks, while Winamp has fixed point ones), floating point to fixed point conversion (and vice versa) is necessary.

Conversion Bit-depth parameter can be set to:
* 16-bit: low quality, failsafe. Choose this setting, if you encounter a problem while playback;
* 24-bit: hi-quality;
* 32-bit: highest quality.

Foo_dsp_winamp converter has built-in limiter to avoid audio signal [[clipping]]. Limiter is non-bypassing (i.e. always on), so if you want to keep signal spectrum close to its original, you should use [[ReplayGain]] subsystem.

==How to avoid startup crash==
* For Foobar v0.9.6 and later: download the latest version of foo_dsp_winamp (1.4.5);
* For Foobar versions prior to 0.9.6: you can avoid startup crash by removing dsp_sps.dll from ''C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins'' folder (it's a default path, check your winamp installation to find desired path). Than you can change "Winamp plugins path" in foo_dsp_winamp settings and put dsp_sps.dll back to Plugins folder.
* For Foobar versions prior to 1.3.20: you can avoid startup crash (Visual C++ R6034 Runtime Error) by removing dsp_sc.dll

=Link=

* [http://pelit.koillismaa.fi/plugins/dsp.php#149 Official Website] (offline as of 2014/01/28)
* [https://hydrogenaud.io/index.php/topic,49356.msg749713.html#msg749713 Download of Version 1.4.7]
* [https://hydrogenaud.io/index.php/topic,49356 Discussion thread]
* [http://www.fb2k.org/info.php?user=476 dead link Feedback/Bugreports]

Foobar2000:Components/Winamp DSP Bridge (foo dsp winamp)

2023-01-28T16:06:32Z

Zwolamed2: /* Known bugs and limitations */

{{fb2k}}
[[Category:Foobar2000 Legacy DSP components|Legacy DSP components]]
= Description =

Allows the use of Winamp DSP plugins.

== Usage ==

# Choose "Winamp plugins path" with "Browse" button;
# Click "Rescan" button;
# Set bit-depth in "Fixed point conversion parameters"([[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Winamp_DSP_Bridge_%28foo_dsp_winamp%29#Sound_quality_issues|details]]);
# Choose one of Winamp plugins from "Plugin list";
# Click "Show interface window" to show plugin settings window (if available);
Plugin setting window also available from Foobar2000 main menu: choose "Show Winamp DSP window" from "View" menu;

==Known bugs and limitations==
* Version 0.9.6, 1.3.x, 1.4.1 - 1.4.4 startup crashes ([[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Winamp_DSP_Bridge_%28foo_dsp_winamp%29#How_to_avoid_startup_crash|how to avoid]]);
* Supports only Winamp 2.0 compatible plugins;
* Doesn't support plugins with ''Pitch control'' and ''Speed control'' functionality;
* 192kHz files are not being played correctly (only up to 96kHz);
* Foobar2000 may become unresponsive at times till you won't hide plugin window;

==Sound quality issues==
Due to difference in Foobar and Winamp architecture (Foobar has floating point audio chunks, while Winamp has fixed point ones), floating point to fixed point conversion (and vice versa) is necessary.

Conversion Bit-depth parameter can be set to:
* 16-bit: low quality, failsafe. Choose this setting, if you encounter a problem while playback;
* 24-bit: hi-quality;
* 32-bit: highest quality.

Foo_dsp_winamp converter has built-in limiter to avoid audio signal [[clipping]]. Limiter is non-bypassing (i.e. always on), so if you want to keep signal spectrum close to its original, you should use [[ReplayGain]] subsystem.

==How to avoid startup crash==
* For Foobar v0.9.6 and later: download the latest version of foo_dsp_winamp (1.4.5);
* For Foobar versions prior to 0.9.6: you can avoid startup crash by removing dsp_sps.dll from ''C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins'' folder (it's a default path, check your winamp installation to find desired path). Than you can change "Winamp plugins path" in foo_dsp_winamp settings and put dsp_sps.dll back to Plugins folder.
* For Foobar versions prior to 1.3.20: you can avoid startup crash (Visual C++ R6034 Runtime Error) by removing dsp_sc.dll

=Link=

* [http://pelit.koillismaa.fi/plugins/dsp.php#149 Official Website] (offline as of 2014/01/28)
* [https://hydrogenaud.io/index.php/topic,49356.msg749713.html#msg749713 Download of Version 1.4.7]
* [https://hydrogenaud.io/index.php/topic,49356 Discussion thread]
* [http://www.fb2k.org/info.php?user=476 dead link Feedback/Bugreports]

Foobar2000:Components/Winamp DSP Bridge (foo dsp winamp)

2023-01-28T16:06:17Z

Zwolamed2: /* Known bugs and limitations */

{{fb2k}}
[[Category:Foobar2000 Legacy DSP components|Legacy DSP components]]
= Description =

Allows the use of Winamp DSP plugins.

== Usage ==

# Choose "Winamp plugins path" with "Browse" button;
# Click "Rescan" button;
# Set bit-depth in "Fixed point conversion parameters"([[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Winamp_DSP_Bridge_%28foo_dsp_winamp%29#Sound_quality_issues|details]]);
# Choose one of Winamp plugins from "Plugin list";
# Click "Show interface window" to show plugin settings window (if available);
Plugin setting window also available from Foobar2000 main menu: choose "Show Winamp DSP window" from "View" menu;

==Known bugs and limitations==
* Version 0.9.6, 1.3.x, 1.4.1 - 1.4.4 startup crashes ([[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Winamp_DSP_Bridge_%28foo_dsp_winamp%29#How_to_avoid_startup_crash|how to avoid]]);
* Supports only Winamp 2.0 compatible plugins;
* Doesn't support plugins with ''Pitch control'' and ''Speed control'' functionality;
* 192kHz files are not being played correctly (only up to 96kHz);
* Foobar2000 may become unresponsive at times till you won't hide plugin window

==Sound quality issues==
Due to difference in Foobar and Winamp architecture (Foobar has floating point audio chunks, while Winamp has fixed point ones), floating point to fixed point conversion (and vice versa) is necessary.

Conversion Bit-depth parameter can be set to:
* 16-bit: low quality, failsafe. Choose this setting, if you encounter a problem while playback;
* 24-bit: hi-quality;
* 32-bit: highest quality.

Foo_dsp_winamp converter has built-in limiter to avoid audio signal [[clipping]]. Limiter is non-bypassing (i.e. always on), so if you want to keep signal spectrum close to its original, you should use [[ReplayGain]] subsystem.

==How to avoid startup crash==
* For Foobar v0.9.6 and later: download the latest version of foo_dsp_winamp (1.4.5);
* For Foobar versions prior to 0.9.6: you can avoid startup crash by removing dsp_sps.dll from ''C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins'' folder (it's a default path, check your winamp installation to find desired path). Than you can change "Winamp plugins path" in foo_dsp_winamp settings and put dsp_sps.dll back to Plugins folder.
* For Foobar versions prior to 1.3.20: you can avoid startup crash (Visual C++ R6034 Runtime Error) by removing dsp_sc.dll

=Link=

* [http://pelit.koillismaa.fi/plugins/dsp.php#149 Official Website] (offline as of 2014/01/28)
* [https://hydrogenaud.io/index.php/topic,49356.msg749713.html#msg749713 Download of Version 1.4.7]
* [https://hydrogenaud.io/index.php/topic,49356 Discussion thread]
* [http://www.fb2k.org/info.php?user=476 dead link Feedback/Bugreports]

Foobar2000:Components/Winamp DSP Bridge (foo dsp winamp)

2023-01-28T16:05:54Z

Zwolamed2: /* Known bugs and limitations */ versions added in the description, missing space added

{{fb2k}}
[[Category:Foobar2000 Legacy DSP components|Legacy DSP components]]
= Description =

Allows the use of Winamp DSP plugins.

== Usage ==

# Choose "Winamp plugins path" with "Browse" button;
# Click "Rescan" button;
# Set bit-depth in "Fixed point conversion parameters"([[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Winamp_DSP_Bridge_%28foo_dsp_winamp%29#Sound_quality_issues|details]]);
# Choose one of Winamp plugins from "Plugin list";
# Click "Show interface window" to show plugin settings window (if available);
Plugin setting window also available from Foobar2000 main menu: choose "Show Winamp DSP window" from "View" menu;

==Known bugs and limitations==
* Version 0.9.6, 1.3.x, 1.4.1 - 1.4.4 startup crashes ([[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Winamp_DSP_Bridge_%28foo_dsp_winamp%29#How_to_avoid_startup_crash|how to avoid]]);
* Supports only Winamp 2.0 compatible plugins;
* Doesn't support plugins with ''Pitch control'' and ''Speed control'' functionality;
* 192kHz files are not being played correctly (only up to 96kHz)
* Foobar2000 may become unresponsive at times till you won't hide plugin window

==Sound quality issues==
Due to difference in Foobar and Winamp architecture (Foobar has floating point audio chunks, while Winamp has fixed point ones), floating point to fixed point conversion (and vice versa) is necessary.

Conversion Bit-depth parameter can be set to:
* 16-bit: low quality, failsafe. Choose this setting, if you encounter a problem while playback;
* 24-bit: hi-quality;
* 32-bit: highest quality.

Foo_dsp_winamp converter has built-in limiter to avoid audio signal [[clipping]]. Limiter is non-bypassing (i.e. always on), so if you want to keep signal spectrum close to its original, you should use [[ReplayGain]] subsystem.

==How to avoid startup crash==
* For Foobar v0.9.6 and later: download the latest version of foo_dsp_winamp (1.4.5);
* For Foobar versions prior to 0.9.6: you can avoid startup crash by removing dsp_sps.dll from ''C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins'' folder (it's a default path, check your winamp installation to find desired path). Than you can change "Winamp plugins path" in foo_dsp_winamp settings and put dsp_sps.dll back to Plugins folder.
* For Foobar versions prior to 1.3.20: you can avoid startup crash (Visual C++ R6034 Runtime Error) by removing dsp_sc.dll

=Link=

* [http://pelit.koillismaa.fi/plugins/dsp.php#149 Official Website] (offline as of 2014/01/28)
* [https://hydrogenaud.io/index.php/topic,49356.msg749713.html#msg749713 Download of Version 1.4.7]
* [https://hydrogenaud.io/index.php/topic,49356 Discussion thread]
* [http://www.fb2k.org/info.php?user=476 dead link Feedback/Bugreports]

Foobar2000:Components/Winamp DSP Bridge (foo dsp winamp)

2023-01-28T16:04:36Z

Zwolamed2: /* Known bugs and limitations */ unresponsiveness at times till you won't hide plugin window

{{fb2k}}
[[Category:Foobar2000 Legacy DSP components|Legacy DSP components]]
= Description =

Allows the use of Winamp DSP plugins.

== Usage ==

# Choose "Winamp plugins path" with "Browse" button;
# Click "Rescan" button;
# Set bit-depth in "Fixed point conversion parameters"([[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Winamp_DSP_Bridge_%28foo_dsp_winamp%29#Sound_quality_issues|details]]);
# Choose one of Winamp plugins from "Plugin list";
# Click "Show interface window" to show plugin settings window (if available);
Plugin setting window also available from Foobar2000 main menu: choose "Show Winamp DSP window" from "View" menu;

==Known bugs and limitations==
* Version 1.4.1 - 1.4.4 startup crashes([[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Winamp_DSP_Bridge_%28foo_dsp_winamp%29#How_to_avoid_startup_crash|how to avoid]]);
* Supports only Winamp 2.0 compatible plugins;
* Doesn't support plugins with ''Pitch control'' and ''Speed control'' functionality;
* 192kHz files are not being played correctly (only up to 96kHz)
* Foobar2000 may become unresponsive at times till you won't hide plugin window

==Sound quality issues==
Due to difference in Foobar and Winamp architecture (Foobar has floating point audio chunks, while Winamp has fixed point ones), floating point to fixed point conversion (and vice versa) is necessary.

Conversion Bit-depth parameter can be set to:
* 16-bit: low quality, failsafe. Choose this setting, if you encounter a problem while playback;
* 24-bit: hi-quality;
* 32-bit: highest quality.

Foo_dsp_winamp converter has built-in limiter to avoid audio signal [[clipping]]. Limiter is non-bypassing (i.e. always on), so if you want to keep signal spectrum close to its original, you should use [[ReplayGain]] subsystem.

==How to avoid startup crash==
* For Foobar v0.9.6 and later: download the latest version of foo_dsp_winamp (1.4.5);
* For Foobar versions prior to 0.9.6: you can avoid startup crash by removing dsp_sps.dll from ''C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins'' folder (it's a default path, check your winamp installation to find desired path). Than you can change "Winamp plugins path" in foo_dsp_winamp settings and put dsp_sps.dll back to Plugins folder.
* For Foobar versions prior to 1.3.20: you can avoid startup crash (Visual C++ R6034 Runtime Error) by removing dsp_sc.dll

=Link=

* [http://pelit.koillismaa.fi/plugins/dsp.php#149 Official Website] (offline as of 2014/01/28)
* [https://hydrogenaud.io/index.php/topic,49356.msg749713.html#msg749713 Download of Version 1.4.7]
* [https://hydrogenaud.io/index.php/topic,49356 Discussion thread]
* [http://www.fb2k.org/info.php?user=476 dead link Feedback/Bugreports]

Foobar2000:Components/Winamp DSP Bridge (foo dsp winamp)

2023-01-28T16:03:05Z

Zwolamed2: /* How to avoid startup crash */ For Foobar versions prior to 1.3.20

{{fb2k}}
[[Category:Foobar2000 Legacy DSP components|Legacy DSP components]]
= Description =

Allows the use of Winamp DSP plugins.

== Usage ==

# Choose "Winamp plugins path" with "Browse" button;
# Click "Rescan" button;
# Set bit-depth in "Fixed point conversion parameters"([[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Winamp_DSP_Bridge_%28foo_dsp_winamp%29#Sound_quality_issues|details]]);
# Choose one of Winamp plugins from "Plugin list";
# Click "Show interface window" to show plugin settings window (if available);
Plugin setting window also available from Foobar2000 main menu: choose "Show Winamp DSP window" from "View" menu;

==Known bugs and limitations==
* Version 1.4.1 - 1.4.4 startup crashes([[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Winamp_DSP_Bridge_%28foo_dsp_winamp%29#How_to_avoid_startup_crash|how to avoid]]);
* Supports only Winamp 2.0 compatible plugins;
* Doesn't support plugins with ''Pitch control'' and ''Speed control'' functionality;
* 192kHz files are not being played correctly (only up to 96kHz)

==Sound quality issues==
Due to difference in Foobar and Winamp architecture (Foobar has floating point audio chunks, while Winamp has fixed point ones), floating point to fixed point conversion (and vice versa) is necessary.

Conversion Bit-depth parameter can be set to:
* 16-bit: low quality, failsafe. Choose this setting, if you encounter a problem while playback;
* 24-bit: hi-quality;
* 32-bit: highest quality.

Foo_dsp_winamp converter has built-in limiter to avoid audio signal [[clipping]]. Limiter is non-bypassing (i.e. always on), so if you want to keep signal spectrum close to its original, you should use [[ReplayGain]] subsystem.

==How to avoid startup crash==
* For Foobar v0.9.6 and later: download the latest version of foo_dsp_winamp (1.4.5);
* For Foobar versions prior to 0.9.6: you can avoid startup crash by removing dsp_sps.dll from ''C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins'' folder (it's a default path, check your winamp installation to find desired path). Than you can change "Winamp plugins path" in foo_dsp_winamp settings and put dsp_sps.dll back to Plugins folder.
* For Foobar versions prior to 1.3.20: you can avoid startup crash (Visual C++ R6034 Runtime Error) by removing dsp_sc.dll

=Link=

* [http://pelit.koillismaa.fi/plugins/dsp.php#149 Official Website] (offline as of 2014/01/28)
* [https://hydrogenaud.io/index.php/topic,49356.msg749713.html#msg749713 Download of Version 1.4.7]
* [https://hydrogenaud.io/index.php/topic,49356 Discussion thread]
* [http://www.fb2k.org/info.php?user=476 dead link Feedback/Bugreports]