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Magic_Randy:

--- Quote from: dcpete on December 24, 2009, 01:47:16 pm ---Ok, this does look like a good solution.  I just ran into the very nasty issue that there is no way to refresh the iTunes library if you make external changes to it (other than wiping it out, and starting again).  I of course, use MC for all my tagging, maintanence and ripping.  iTunes doesn't recognize any changes I make from MC.  

I actually maintain two identical music databases.  One is lossless, the other is lossy (mp3's).  So my MP3 database is used strictly for downloading to portable devices.  I was using a Zune before I ran out of space.  The Zune software is way better than iTunes.  It is intelligent in that it always looks for updates to the database if you change it externally.  So I was able to use the same physical database for Zune and MC.  I did all my tagging and additions/deletions with MC.  Then I just downloaded to my Zune with the Zune software.  It worked fine.

iTunes seems like a big step backwards.  If I read correctly, this syncronizer application requires two separate databases?  One for MC, the other for iTunes?  Is it true they can't be the same physical database?  It's not really a problem, just wondering.

Chris

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My use of MCiS is pretty straight forward, in part because all my audio is MP3. I suggest you post some of your questions on the MCiS thread. There are users using that software that have both lossless and lossy libraries.

Also, iTunes does not recognize external changes, but MC does. I think MCiS takes care of this situation.

dcpete:
I have gotten MCiT to solve my problems.  I went back to a single mp3 database and let the program sync up between iTunes and MC 14.  It's an extra step I never had to do before with my Zune, but it's automated and seems to work well.  I'm happy!

Chris

goose2:
Thanks for the updates Pete and Randy....I've ordered the Ipod and will be trying it out soon. Any further tips you figure out would be helpful.....Thx

Mr. Odd:
So - yes or no, MC works with the current generation of Classics?

JimH:
You'll have to try it.  I've lost track of what works and doesn't.  You can thank Apple for the confusion.

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