Creating an Easy Mp3 Player in C#.NET Using Windows Media Component

Introduction:

In today's digital age, the demand for multimedia applications is higher than ever. If you're interested in creating a simple Mp3 player using C#.NET, you're in the right place. In this article, we will guide you through the process of building an Mp3 player by leveraging Microsoft's Window Media Component. This approach provides a straightforward and efficient way to implement audio playback in your application.

Step 1: Setting Up Your Project

To get started, open Visual Studio (we recommend using Visual Studio 2012 for this tutorial). Follow these steps:

1. Navigate to Files > New > Project.
2. Choose the Visual C# template and select Windows Form Application.

Step 2: Adding Windows Media Player Component

Now, let's integrate the Windows Media Player Component into your project's Toolbar:

1. Right-click on an open space on the Toolbar.
2. Click on "Choose Items."
3. Under COM Components, search for "Windows Media Player" and check the checkbox.
4. Click "Ok" to add the component to your Toolbar.

Make sure that the Windows Media Player component is successfully added to your Toolbar before proceeding.

Designing Your Application Forms:

Customize the appearance of your Media Player according to your preferences. You can follow the design steps mentioned in the provided images.

Coding the Application:

Now, let's dive into the C# coding part. Below are the snippets for handling various functionalities:

Choosing Mp3 Files:

		string[] Mp3files, Mp3path;        
        private void btn_choosemp3files_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            if (openFileDialog1.ShowDialog() == System.Windows.Forms.DialogResult.OK)
            {
                Mp3files = openFileDialog1.SafeFileNames;
                Mp3path = openFileDialog1.FileNames;
                for (int i = 0; i < Mp3files.Length;i++)
                {
                    listBoxMp3Files.Items.Add(Mp3files[i]);                    
                }
            }
        }

Resetting the List:

        private void btn_Reset_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            listBoxMp3Files.Items.Clear();
        }

Deleting Selected Item:

private void btn_Delete_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            listBoxMp3Files.Items.Remove(listBoxMp3Files.Items[listBoxMp3Files.SelectedIndex]);
        }

Playing Selected Mp3 on Double Click:

private void listBoxMp3Files_DoubleClick(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            WMP.URL = Mp3path[listBoxMp3Files.SelectedIndex];
        }

Downloading the Project:

If you want to explore the complete project with source code, you can download from here

D o w n l o a d

Conclusion:

Creating an Mp3 player in C#.NET using the Windows Media Component is a simple yet powerful way to delve into multimedia application development. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can build your Mp3 player and enhance your programming skills. Feel free to customize and expand upon this project to add more features and functionalities.