There are apps that do that .. but I don't see a need. iTunes handles external mp3 files from my pool and from Amazon. I create playlists useable by almost all of my playing applications. And it syncs my playlists automatically when they change.
Where Do You Acquire Your Music
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Those who do not know how to marry the proper speakers to amps and vice versa love Powered Speakers cause it does that job for them.
Those who do not know how to Catalog their Library in a Universal Way, where anyone else can come in and dig right into it without a problem love programs like itunes!
Bless those who know what to do!
That is the way I feel.
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Those who do not know how to Catalog their Library in a Universal Way, where anyone else can come in and dig right into it without a problem love programs like itunes!
Bless those who know what to do!
That is the way I feel.
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I'll take that quarter bet, and raise you 75 cents
I have a buddy that works for Apple -- fellow developer at a company in FL. I took him, and all the other developers on my boat one day (got in a lot of trouble for doing that -- seems the boss didn't take to kindly to potentially losing his entire workforce of software developers).
We got shytfaced and had a great time swimming and fishing, and I learned quite a bit -- you can learn a lot when you get people drunk
Those who do not know how to marry the proper speakers to amps and vice versa love Powered Speakers cause it does that job for them.
Those who do not know how to Catalog their Library in a Universal Way, where anyone else can come in and dig right into it without a problem love programs like itunes!
That is the way I feel.
Quite a bit of assuming here.
Those who do not know how to marry the proper speakers to amps and vice versa love Powered Speakers cause it does that job for them.
Those who do not know how to Catalog their Library in a Universal Way, where anyone else can come in and dig right into it without a problem love programs like itunes!
Bless those who know what to do!
That is the way I feel.
I appreciate the blessing.
Since there is NO UNIVERSAL WAY to catalog a library, iTunes will do for me for now. You do realize that iTunes places files into a directory structure with the Artist name (or collaboration) and then sub directories for Album names, don't you?
But, that only gets you so far, since for me, additionally categorizing by decade or genre or some other element helps a lot. If I do that by using the file system, I can only place a song into 1 category without copying it, since Windows and the Apple file systems don't really like links as well as say Linux or Unix.
SO .. how to do that? Well playlists of course ... and what playlists are easily and automatically readable in most apps? Well iTunes of course.
Simple and dare I say, "Universal".
Those who do not know how to marry the proper speakers to amps and vice versa love Powered Speakers cause it does that job for them.
Those who do not know how to Catalog their Library in a Universal Way, where anyone else can come in and dig right into it without a problem love programs like itunes!
Bless those who know what to do!
That is the way I feel.
It may be the way you feel, but it doesn't mean it's correct.
It's not very difficult to figure out which speakers work best with which amps. I think many people use powered speakers because it's less equipment they need to carry around and less to hook up. Plus you have a built in back up amp. Lots of advantages for people.
Many people use iTunes because many people use apple products. All of my computers are windows, yet in my household there are 2 iPhones, 3 iPads, and an iPod touch. So I've become used to iTunes. I really don't believe that the majority of people use iTunes because they don't know hot to catalog their library. They use it because it's there
I use itune and icloud to manage all my music. I loaded everything I owned (MP3, CD, ETC) onto my daughters computer and it was all cataloged by itunes, I did spend a few hours insuring all the song years were correct. I then signed her computer up for icloud. It placed ever song that itunes had in its library, that matched my music, all at 256kbs in a folder on thier server. Icloud then uploaded everything else at the bitrate on my system to same folder.
Once I got her computer up and icloud to date, I took one of my Dj computers to work and brought it up onto the icloud, it downloaded over 15,000 overnight to my Dj computer. The next day I took the back up and did the same thing. I now use one of the DJ computers to load all my Prime Cuts and Amazon music, then update the cloud, then update the other DJ computer. I have a main system, a backup, a backup in the cloud and my daughters computer as a backup.
I make up all my playlist and store them in playlist folders on itunes, which are all backed up just like the music itself. All for the huge price of $25.00 per year. All my playlist import to VDJ with no issues.
I guess I could put more effort into it and save $25.00 a year. No matter where I am at, I can access and download a song or a playlist from icloud on any of the families 3 iphones.
Ray J.
Once I got her computer up and icloud to date, I took one of my Dj computers to work and brought it up onto the icloud, it downloaded over 15,000 overnight to my Dj computer. The next day I took the back up and did the same thing. I now use one of the DJ computers to load all my Prime Cuts and Amazon music, then update the cloud, then update the other DJ computer. I have a main system, a backup, a backup in the cloud and my daughters computer as a backup.
I make up all my playlist and store them in playlist folders on itunes, which are all backed up just like the music itself. All for the huge price of $25.00 per year. All my playlist import to VDJ with no issues.
I guess I could put more effort into it and save $25.00 a year. No matter where I am at, I can access and download a song or a playlist from icloud on any of the families 3 iphones.
Ray J.
Those who do not know how to marry the proper speakers to amps and vice versa love Powered Speakers cause it does that job for them.
Those who do not know how to Catalog their Library in a Universal Way, where anyone else can come in and dig right into it without a problem love programs like itunes!
Bless those who know what to do!
That is the way I feel.
Oh Boy...where to start?
I am an Electronics Engineer. I am also quite versed in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement. I absolutely have the ability to match an amp with passive speakers. I use powered speakers because, after closely studying the options, I felt that they made the most sense in my situation. Factor in cost, design, and ease of use, and that was the best choice for me. Likewise, i choose to use iTunes because I just want something that works....all the time. I ripped all of my CD's a long time ago, and I rarely buy hard copies any more. The simple fact for me is that iTunes automates what used to take a significant amount of time to do....namely, syncing my music library across four devices.
I am at the point in my life where time is a very precious commodity, and powered speakers and iTunes help preserve some of it.
So, your first two statements are categorically incorrect. I do, however, appreciate the blessing.
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I take it one step further. I do have my files organized similar to what Canute and others do. Having them organized in this file structure means I can use them the same way on any OS platform - but this is true for anyone - and their own way of organizing their stuff. As evidenced by Canute's "hip hop / rap" discussion, what I might classify as rap, you might not. What I classify as oldies, you might not. By and large, they will most likely be similar, but I'm certain there will be differences.
I ALSO use iTunes to index said files (I leave the files in place and just index them) - so this gives me another way to use said files.
In addition, Serato can read the iTunes DB and/or I can use the crate system. This gives me another way to access said files, in the same 'view' as iTunes. Having the iTunes index (tags) gives me multiple software packages that I can use the very same way without having to reinvent the wheel.
iTunes is just another tool in the belt. This specific tool just happens to be compatible with multiple software packages.
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I don't disagree .. just trying to set the record straight for those who have never used it or used it so long ago that the data is irrelevant.
To each their own ... but since I use multiple apps and I use iDevices, it is the proper tool for me.
iDevices are for girls -- PCs are for men.
Venus and Mars -- Rock Show.
I have an iPod Touch and a Mac Mini (which makes a fine paperweight).
iDevices are for girls -- PCs are for men.
I agree. If you've locked yourself in an office without any need or desire to ever leave, then yes, an I device is girly and expensive.
However, for most humans, being able to use a device while being outside of their house is pretty handy
.......because most people like to GO places. Pc's are relics that are leaving like 8 track players. I have one upstairs that hasn't been on in a year. All portable devices and laptops. Even laptops with a few hours of battery and and 10 lbs or so are hRdly considered portable any more.
iDevices are for girls -- PCs are for men.
Venus and Mars -- Rock Show.
I have an iPod Touch and a Mac Mini (which makes a fine paperweight).
I'm not a Mac guy ... just an "i" guy ... and Scott is correct. I have a netbook. It doesn't get turned on now that I have an iPad.
People may hate Apple, but their stuff works.
iDevices are for girls -- PCs are for men.
To each their own. Personally, I just prefer my stuff to work...all the time.....without a bunch of fuss.
For no apparent reason at all...
http://www.theonion.com/video/apple-introduces-revolutionary-new-laptop-with-no,14299/
http://www.theonion.com/video/apple-introduces-revolutionary-new-laptop-with-no,14299/
Did you ever have to deal with Apple's lawyers? I have :hurt:
Scott:
I was at a lawyers office half the day with my new business partner. Then he bought me lunch, and drove to the liquor store, and then handed me another $6,000 check. How was your day -- did you make any money today...?
I'm just private -- I don't tell anybody what I do, until it's done. Just because I enjoy myself at home, does not mean I don't go out. I just pick and choose where I like to go.
