Minox Player – Open Source VB.NET Music Player

Minox Player is an open-source desktop music player developed in VB.NET for Windows. It is designed as a simple music playback application with useful playback controls and an easy-to-use interface.

The player uses Windows Media Player as its playback engine and supports folder-based drag-and-drop functionality, allowing users to add music without relying on a traditional music library system.

Key Highlights

• Advanced playback functionality for everyday music listening.
• Drag and drop folders directly into the player.
• Support for multiple items through drag-and-drop.
• System tray mode for convenient background use.
• Displays information about the currently playing track.
• Saves the playlist when the application closes and loads it again at startup.
• Includes eight built-in themes for customizing the appearance.
• Simple interface designed to be easy to use.

Source Code Package

The package includes the Minox Player SDK, complete source code, themes and skins, libraries, DLL files, documentation, a VB.NET solution and a setup installer. A playlist directory and the Minox Player executable are also included.

For Developers

Developers can use the included VB.NET source code to study, compile and work with the application. The original instructions explain how to configure the working directory in the project properties before compiling and running the application.

• Advanced music playback
• Folder drag-and-drop support
• Multiple-item drag-and-drop
• System tray mode
• Now-playing track notification popup
• Playlist saving when the application closes
• Automatic playlist loading at startup
• Eight built-in themes
• Simple and easy-to-use interface
• Full VB.NET source code included
• Themes and skins included
• Libraries and DLL files included

• Windows 7 32-bit operating system
• At least 1 GB RAM
• At least 80 GB HDD
• VB.NET development environment for compiling the source code
• Knowledge of VB.NET and object-oriented programming is recommended for developers working with the source
• Adobe Photoshop CS3 and .NET Paint are listed by the source as requirements