MusicMatch Jukebox

MusicMatch JukeBox is a digital audio player which features a playlist library, CD ripping, CD playback, online radio streaming and even an online music store to purchase your favorite songs. Latest versions come with a much sleeker looking UI and compatibility with portable mobile devices.

MusicMatch JukeBox has been around since 1992 originally developed by its founding company Musicmatch. Early versions only included simple jukebox features becoming more advanced in later versions to include the ability to record mp3s from vinyl, cassette or microphone source in version 4.0 to streaming audio and video in versions 4.2 & 4.5. MusicMatch JukeBox 5 and 6 included some major updates which gave users free music downloading opportunities, online radio streaming, a more visually rich and powerful UI and better quality audio playback.

In 2004 MusicMatch JukeBox was acquired by Yahoo! and was rebranded to Yahoo! Music Jukebox. In July of 2004 Yahoo! Music Jukebox 10.1 was released and came with a number of significant changes such as a smarter playlist library which provided information on tracks such as time and size, an all-new AutoDJ which allows users to automatically create a playlist from selecting new tracks accustomed to the users preferences. Overall it was visually different with a much improved UI, a simple layout of icons, buttons and customizable skin options.

MusicMatch JukeBox is compatible for Windows NT/98/2000/XP and it is possible to install MusicMatch JukeBox 10.0 on Windows 7 but only if you install the program in XP compatibility mode.

Concerning stability and best versions of the MusicMatch JukeBox software, users consider any version prior to when Yahoo! acquired MusicMatch JukeBox as they incorporated too many changes leading to the software becoming bloated and confusing for users. As a result of this in 2008 MusicMatch JukeBox was discontinued. But overall users prefer MusicMatch JukeBox 7.5 for usability and stability.

Pros: Easy to manage playlist library, AutoDJ feature creates playlists suited to your likes, easy to use, sleek UI.

Cons: Doesnt support Windows Vista and 7, doesnt play video files.