iTunes 12 for Windows: iTunes Playback preferences
Changes you make to preferences take effect when you close the preferences window.
| Preference | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Crossfade Songs | Fade songs in and out, with no silence between songs. Drag the slider to change the amount of time it takes for the current song to fade out at the end and the new song to fade in. |
| Sound Enhancer | Change the music’s sound quality during playback. Drag the slider to increase or decrease the Sound Enhancer’s effect. |
| Sound Check | Play all music and video at the same volume level. |
| Preferred Video Version | Choose the option (standard definition, 720p HD, or 1080p HD) that works best with your computer. iTunes will always play your preferred version when it’s available. |
| Play Audio Using | To allow system sounds from your computer to be heard while listening to audio, choose Direct Sound. To turn off system sounds during playback, choose Windows Audio Session. |
| Bitrate For Audio Playback and Bits Per Sample For Audio | Use these settings to fine-tune audio playback quality. For best results, the settings must match your settings in the Sound control panel in Windows. |