Smart Append to id3 tag in iTunes for Mac
After searching for some multi-tagging solutions for iTunes, I was able to make my own script to get “smart” appends and prepend capabilities to any tags for selected mp3s in my library. My free applescript (download below) is based off of Doug’s basic append to tag feature, but is customized to add a tag only...
Lasso your mp3’s id3 metadata; aka How to Harness the Power of Data to Roll Your Own iTunes Mixes (OCD Style)
Now that we got the title of this article out of the way, I’m going to show you how I manage my huge library of music, where the sources range from hard to find, easy to forget, and challenging to define. I really enjoy iTunes because it handles my large database of music with grace...
Legally Share iTunes-bought music by Authorization
This might seem like a no-brainer, but Apple allows 5 computers to have access to your paid-for library. So this can apply to your home desktop, laptop, your old clunker you left at your parents, office PC, and maybe a computer or 2 you use when you are at a friend’s house. That last bit...
iTunes Custom Sorting for Power Users
Forgive my use of the words “power users.” I don’t write exclusively for the advanced. I tend to write simplistically even when the task is a bit in-depth. This one is actually pretty easy (but explaining the default sorting abilities is a nightmare). I’m using 7.0.2 I believe, so if you are the type who...
Uncheck All Items in iTunes Library
Someone recently contacted me with this question and I figured I’d share it with everyone. They found me from a search from organizing checked items for iTunes. What I am about to show you how to do isn’t very new, but it is a trick that might come in handy in cases that require desperate...
Manage Checked iTems in iTunes
I’ve got an iPod that can’t store all my music, but I still automatically update checked items in my iTunes library (it’s a syncing option). I’ve found a workaround for one of my wishes that Apple probably won’t be adding any time soon. My desire is to sort tracks by check mark box (whether selected...
iTune-Up: Free iTunes Fixes and Tools
This is part 2 of my iTunes article continuing from my gripes and wishlist. Now onto the stuff you’ve been waiting for. Make your music player do what you want it to do and add some useful features. Want a shortcut to skip a song or give it a rating? Set your own custom keys...
iTunes Tagging like Last.fm Multi-Genre