Mac users are often faced with a decision, that is, whether to continue to use the music application that comes with the system, or to look for third-party playback software with more powerful functions. The software mentioned later can usually provide a more professional audio processing method and a freer file management method.
Advantages of functional integration
The music application that comes with the system integrates playback, access to stores, and device synchronization. It is relatively convenient to use. It reduces the complexity of switching between different applications and is sufficient for most daily music listening needs.
For those users who pursue better sound quality, or those who need to manage local music libraries, its functions will be somewhat limited. For example, the support for high-definition audio formats is not yet complete, and the related options for sound effect adjustment are relatively simple.
The value of third-party players
It is precisely because of the deficiencies in some aspects of the built-in applications that many users begin to look for alternatives. VOX player is one of the options that has attracted much attention. It focuses on lossless audio playback and simple design.
It supports multiple high-definition formats such as FLAC and APE, which is very attractive to users who have many local lossless music files. At the same time, its interface is relatively direct and focuses more on pure playback functions.
Interface and ease of use
Some professional players may have more complex operation interfaces and deeper function menus, so new users have to spend time getting used to them, which to a certain extent raises the threshold for use.
VOX has made some balance in this regard. While maintaining professional functions, it also provides menu bar control and global keyboard shortcuts. Users can perform common operations such as switching songs and adjusting volume without opening the main interface.
Sound effects and output controls
VOX has a useful feature, which is an independent volume control. This means that you can adjust the volume of music playback independently without affecting other sounds in the system. This is extremely practical in scenes with delicate requirements for sound.
An equalizer is set up in the software, which allows users to adjust the sound effects according to music categories or personal preferences. For a large number of non-professional users, the equalizer set in this setting is enough to meet daily mixing needs.
Music library management
VOX can directly read the music in the user's iTunes library without re-creating playlists. This saves users the time and energy spent migrating the music library and achieves a smooth transition.
It can also be properly integrated with multiple services such as Last.fm, which can be used to record listening habits or discover new and unknown music. However, the functions of this type of streaming media are generally restricted by copyright, so you cannot download songs as you like.
Version selection and the future
VOX has an official website version and a Mac App Store version to choose from. The official version is often updated more quickly and is not subject to the sandbox rules of the Apple Store, and may retain more advanced features.
However, the store version is more convenient and safer in terms of installation and updates. Users can make decisions based on their own preferences for functional completeness or convenience. The software may add support for more streaming services in the future.
When choosing a music player, is the most important factor to consider: sound quality, interface design, file format support, or ease of integration with existing music libraries? Welcome to share your views in the comment area.
