Existing users, 
I really used to like this MP3 player. For one thing, I could create a playlist with everything on my dedicated music drive, which would then "automagically" update when I added new music (good for sharing music among multiple users!). And, when other, larger programs were hammering the CPU, it played without skipping (unlike iTunes). But since one of the later OS 10.3 updates (2 years ago) it has consistently caused kernel panics when I try to launch it on my Mac. Before that, CD playback was broken by the transition from OS 10.2 to 10.3 because, from what I understood from an email from the developer, Apple changed a component that Whamb relied on for CD playback.
Nothing on the developer's page has changed since 2003, and unfortunately it looks like this promising little player is dead.
If you have OS 10.2, then sure, definitely give it a shot. Otherwise, be very cautious!
Whamb
skinnable MP3 & OGG audio player
Version: 1.2
Appears to be dead, not suitable for regular use - jcraig23
If you have Unsanity's Application Enhancer, try adding Whamb to the Master Exclude list. The Whamb dev told me it could be caused by APE. Of course, Unsanity said their APE could never cause an app to crash, and tried to blame it on my USB speakers (Soundstiks), which I've had for 6 years. The instances of kernal panics on my eMac dropped, but I still do get the occasional KP when launching Whamb on that machine. However, never a problem with it on an old iMac or 17" PB.BTW, Whamb runs great in Rosetta on my MBP. It's a shame this thing seems to have become vaporware, especially since I'm a registered user :-/
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Friday, June 16 2006 @ 07:27 AM PDT