Computer newbies: Music Data Organization
Music Data Organization
by MsDoright - 5/23/08 7:57 AMThis may be a real stupid question, so, I apologize in advance.
I'm trying to find some music organization software to organize and keep an inventory of an extensive CD collection. (thousands of those puppies) I don't want to rip/burn every CD, but, sometimes I do want to rip it and then remove it from the hard drive.
The following is basically what I want the software to do:
1) Read from the CD and catalog the artist, song name, album, track duration and create a searchable database. Album art, genre and copyright date would be nice, but, not required.
2) Artist list should be last name first or customizable by user input. Group artists should be imported placing the "The" part last. For example, The Who would be listed as "Who, The". (This is standard filing format from the old days of paper... I'm dating myself.) However, if I have to fix that after import, that would be fine, but, it must give me the ability to change the name.
3) If it would rip, as well, that would be a bonus, but, I want to be able to remove the music file without altering the database. I seldom listen to music on my computer and don't need it eating space on my hard drive. So, if I have one database type software to catalog the music and then use Media Player (or equivalent) to rip and remove, that's peachy.
Currently, I'm inputing the CD's into a Lotus Approach data base I created... one at a time when I have time... which is never!
Does anyone know of something out there that would do this?
"I don't want to rip/burn every CD, but, sometimes I do want
by R. Proffitt
- 5/23/08 8:13 AM
In reply to: Music Data Organization by MsDoright
"I don't want to rip/burn every CD, but, sometimes I do want to rip it and then remove it from the hard drive."
Sorry, I was lost when I read this sentence. Why rip it if we are only going to remove it? I do see you want to inventory your collection so maybe that's the real goal if. Look for CD collection database programs for this.
Example at http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=cd+collection+database&btnG=Google+Search
Yup, Collectz rises to the top here.
Bob
Why I do remove after ripping.
by MsDoright - 5/23/08 8:23 AM In reply to: "I don't want to rip/burn every CD, but, sometimes I do want by R. Proffitt
I only rip the music to associate it with Photo slideshows I make for the grandchildren. Once the slideshow is created and imaged, I no longer need the music on the hard drive.
A good CD collection database program is exactly what I'm looking for and will check out the link.
Thank you.
A good candidate
by indy2001 - 5/23/08 11:35 PM In reply to: Music Data Organization by MsDorightI, too, have benn looking for a decent piece of software to catalog my CD collection. I don't have thousands, but probably 300 - 400 CD's. I have stumbled across a promising candidate called Readerware. There are 3 different programs: Readerware for books, ReaderwareVW for video, and ReaderwareAW for music, which is likely the one you'd want. Single copies of ReaderwareAW are available for Windows (all versions from 95 through Vista), Mac OS X, Linux, or Palm systems. Multiple-user client-server versions are offered, too. [The same is true for the book version and the video version.]
For ReaderwareAW, you just type in the bar code number, or you can SCAN it in if you have a bar code reader. Once ReaderwareAW has that number, it automatically searches multiple online databases to download the CD's details. You can then add your own notes, or make whatever changes may be necessary. As far as I can tell, it does NOT rip the actual music to your hard drive.
The best news is that you can download a fully-functional version of each program for a FREE 30-day trial! After playing with it for a few days on my Vista Home Premium computer, I'm very impressed. I'm about ready to take the plunge, unless I see something better in this Forum. Their package deals are so good, I'll probably get all 3 programs. I don't have too many books, but I do have 150 or so DVD's, so why not? Each single program costs $40. A 3-in-1 package can be downloaded for $75. If you order the 3-in-1 on a CD, they'll throw in a CueCat wand bar code reader and free shipping, all for $85.
If this sounds like what you're looking for, check it out at www.readerware.com.
Thanks Indy & wcrutcher
by MsDoright - 5/24/08 5:19 AM In reply to: A good candidate by indy2001I'd found info on Collectorz, but, not Readerware. Since both have trials, I think I'll download both and see which one I like best. Of course, then I'll spend time cleaning the registry, but, it will be worth it to save the input time.
It's always nice to have recommendations from someone who actually uses the software and I appreciate the time you both took to respond.
Music database software
by wcrutcher - 5/24/08 4:56 AM In reply to: Music Data Organization by MsDorightI used the Collectorz.com software. They have applications for music, books, movies. If you have a bar code scanner and the original CD case, entry is very easy. I use it mostly to keep up with the Movies I have seen.
They have both Widows and Mac versions.
Here's my suggestion: try the "Magix" Music Manager. Free!
by epastrana - 6/6/08 5:01 PM In reply to: Music Data Organization by MsDorightHere's my suggestion: try the "Magix" Music Manager.
It's free!
http://www.magix.com/us/free-downloads/free-software/music-manager/
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