TrayAmplayer

Playback of audio files offline requires a dedicated application which can read specific files you want to play. In case you’re not really fond of the program you’re using, there are various alternatives, depending on flexibility, and set of features you need. One example is TrayAmplayer, and comes with a slim design which can blend in any environment.

The application shows up on the desktop as soon as it’s launched in an incredibly compact window, so you might need to take a closer look. Unfortunately, it can’t be moved from the place it shows up in, but not even minimized, with no taskbar, or tray icon so it doesn’t constantly stand in your way.

You can easily bring up the playlist to manage the collection of songs you wish to play. Multiple lists can be saved and easily launched later on from the side panel. Adding files can just as well be done through drag and drop, and you’re able to enjoy audio files under formats like WAV, MP1, MP2, MP3, OGG, AIFF, MO3, IT, XM, S3M, MTM, MOD, UMX, CDA, WMA, and ASF.

The main controls window is initially fitted with only a few buttons. However, you can pay a visit to the settings panel in order to configure what controls are visible, and arrange them in a specific order. There’s also a visualizer with several preset styles which change on mouse click.

Hovering the cursor over the control window displays a tooltip with info regarding the currently playing song. Playback can be set to random, with the possibility to also sort the list by title, artist, or album. You can skip through content and adjust volume, but dedicated sliders can prove quite the pain since they only occupy a pixel in thickness.

To sum it up, TrayAmplayer is a slim, practical application you can use to enjoy all of your favorite songs. It could have used a few more controls over the size of the main window, but it’s fitted with a decent range of features and file support to meet most demands.