XLD was working fine unless I have too many albums (such as 30 folders/albums apiece). I am not figuring out the interface on MAX for a batch conversion with several subfolders. I basically am using VBR to compress my music to smaller mp3 format. On XLD, there is Preferences-->Preserve directory structure-->subdirectory search depth "0", which makes it work on a small scale, like 10 folders or so, before crashing. So, if anyone can tell me what I am missing on MAX's menu or if they had the problem with XLD and fixed it, I am good to go. I like XLD's interface but it won't process my whole iTunes at a go.
posted by chicaboom
on Apr 27, 2013 -
5 answers
As my friends and colleagues continue to move and diversify, I'd like to make a small, private site where we can share three- to five-song "mix tapes" of what we really love these days; ideally super easy from an interface perspective to create these mix tapes. What's my shortest path to goal?
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posted by Shepherd
on Mar 28, 2013 -
9 answers
I want an app that I install on my Droid 3 phone that'll find my computer on my home wireless network and which I can point to my music folder and stream.
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posted by cthuljew
on Jan 11, 2013 -
9 answers
Is there a clean and simple alternative to iTunes for getting music
from my Macbook Air
onto my iPhone 4S?
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posted by gottabefunky
on Jan 2, 2013 -
10 answers
I have an album by The Cult called "Electric" that was in Unknown folder in iTunes. I moved it to the proper music group folder in iTunes "The Cult" where all their other albums are. BUT when I open iTunes, it won't show up with the search of The Cult or under their name. I can find particular tracks in iTunes, go an hit Play and it then asks for me to locate that song. There are other screw things going on (like some albums thrown into compilations, but I can probably fix that) but this is the most frustrating. Any ideas? Do I have to go buy Tune Up or some other application? (I am running the newest iTunes on an iMac w/ Snow Leopard)
posted by snap_dragon
on Dec 30, 2012 -
9 answers
I would like to buy and download a specific album (with no scheduled or rumored or hinted at American release date) from any reputable English purveyor of music. Yet my lack of a UK mailing address and/or UK payment method seems to block me from doing so. Is there any legal way I can purchase this music digitally and download it to my American desktop?
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posted by julen
on Oct 22, 2012 -
6 answers
CD Ripping - how to break tracks into smaller chunks? itunes or MediaMonkey. I recently got a copy of Stay Awake, a CD of new artists doing covers of old Disney songs, and I want to rip it to my computer. Several tracks are medleys - 3 or 4 songs running into each other as a single track. I know I can rip these individually, and then use a cutting program to make an individual copy of the songs, but is there an easier/automated way?
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posted by RevRob330
on Jul 16, 2012 -
14 answers
I have a 2002-era problem: a big library of Mp3s, many ripped from physical CDs I own, some downloaded from iTunes, others left over from when I merged music collections with my then partner. They are completely disorganised. Some albums are incomplete, most lack album art, hundreds of individual songs are just kicking around in a big folder of their own. What's the best way to tame the mess?
(This question has been
asked before, but I imagine best solutions have changed since 2008).
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posted by embrangled
on Mar 21, 2012 -
32 answers
What's the best - and ideally free - way to get a LOT of AAC's onto a memory card that will play in my car?
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posted by rileyray3000
on Feb 24, 2012 -
9 answers
Does anyone know where my sister could get an mp3 of a cover version of "Lean on Me" from "The California Raisins Sing the Hit Songs" (1987). We had it on a tape as kids and she's making a nostalgia CD.
Can't find it in itunes or amazon... Local libraries don't have it, CD is expensive. I tried a bit of filetype:mp3 searching and didn't turn up much...
posted by mgogol
on Dec 12, 2011 -
3 answers
I have 300gb of music, a house, several Mac laptops, a Mac G5, a router, two iphones, an ipad, and several external HDs where the music is stored. I would like to be able to play music anywhere in my house, control it wirelessly without the laptops and update libraries as well as all my devices with whatever I like anywhere in the house, without having to drag out the external USB HD to plug into various laptops like I do now. I'm willing to buy equipment to let this happen. Bonus if it lets me move movies onto a USB stick to plug into my nifty new tv. Details under the fold.
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posted by nevercalm
on Nov 19, 2011 -
14 answers
What are the best music blogs for finding mixes that I can listen to/download. This girl needs to find some new indie-rock tunes!
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posted by JannaK
on Oct 23, 2011 -
13 answers
I've been asked to put a bunch of music on an mp3 player for a visiting 9 year old girl. I know she likes the Bieb and Gaga and (for some reason) ABBA. Beyond that, I'm at a loss. Suggestions?
posted by Carlo
on Jul 28, 2011 -
27 answers
What's the most basic MP3 DJ software for an hour-long laptop set?
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posted by ajp
on Jun 21, 2011 -
9 answers
Recommendations for a great portable music player that supports wma lossless files (ie: not an Ipod)?
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posted by ruelle
on May 22, 2011 -
5 answers
I have multiple Ubuntu PCs in multiple rooms, each connected to individual HiFis. I want to be able to listen to my 150GB music collection from any of the PCs. BUT, I want to have a unified record of playcount, so, from each PC, I can access a "Not Recently Played" smart playlist that has been updated from all PCs. I'd also like to sync this Not Recenlty Played playlist with my Android phone. How can I do this?
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posted by prupert
on Apr 4, 2011 -
9 answers
What's the best program to use to quickly and automatically add album art to my mp3 collection?
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posted by turkeyphant
on Jan 12, 2011 -
5 answers
I found and immediately lost a link the other day that talked about a device that made mp3s sound richer, deeper, perhaps like vinyl (or at least not as compressed as they truly are). It was a rather simple device and the article talked about one brand as low as $150. I don't expect anyone to find the exact page especially as I am not being too descriptive. It was on an audiophile site and was recommended...not one of those 'buy this cheapie/crap product that screws up your music' sort of thing. If anyone knows what I am talking about or has something else that they know that works for improving mp3 sound through stereo, I'm interested. Pardon me for the nebulous post. It is the best my brain can recall. Thanks for your techie/audiophile input.
posted by snap_dragon
on Dec 30, 2010 -
22 answers
Who performed this cover of Bjork's "All is Full of Love"? [
mediafire download] I downloaded it off Napster a decade ago. I've searched the interwebs, shazam, secondhandsongs, coversproject, etc. etc., and nothing. Any tips? Might you know this fellow?
posted by thewindow
on Dec 16, 2010 -
11 answers
Can you recommend a portable music/media player that has a built in sound recorder as well? Must be really easy to use.
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posted by bluefly
on Dec 13, 2010 -
8 answers
Youtube to Mp3 filter: How can I quickly and easily save a whole PLAYLIST to my computer?
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posted by freddymetz
on Oct 17, 2010 -
5 answers
I am looking for digital copies of old songs by a band called Jonathan Fire*Eater...but there are problems.
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posted by kaseijin
on Sep 10, 2010 -
7 answers
Playing music in the 21st Century - help me with mp3 players, HDD media players and internet radio.
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posted by ninebelow
on Aug 20, 2010 -
9 answers
I’m looking to download MP3s of some really awesome Grateful Dead shows that I can listen to while I walk.
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posted by bondcliff
on Jul 22, 2010 -
25 answers
I'm a musician. Sometimes this year or next year, I want to release my entire back catalog into the wild, under a Creative Commons license. Please give me your best guessimates for what format I should use and where I should post my songs.
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posted by chocolatepeanutbuttercup
on Jun 4, 2010 -
6 answers
