songs transfer to ipod using winamp

maylyn1127 · 14th June 2008, 10:06

can i use winamp to transfer songs into my ipod? if so, what do i need? just winamp player or do i need anything else to make it possible to transfer songs? thanks in advance.

Rocker · 14th June 2008, 10:29

you need winamp the full version

I put files into the playlist editor or media library then select what I want then right click --> send to --> ipod

you can also get winamp to sync playlists or autofill the ipod.

Javaguy78 · 20th June 2008, 16:16

Ok, that works great, but I have a question. When I sync my iPod with iTunes (the RAM hog), it syncs all my songs without a problem. When I sync it within winamp, it tells me that some of the files aren't compatible with the iPod and will be left off.

Is there a way to see what files winamp thinks are incompatible so I can move them with iTunes? Or is there a way to get winamp to realize that they are compatible?

I'm losing out on 100 songs or so because winamp thinks they won't sync.

homes32 · 20th June 2008, 19:47

what type of file is winamp saying its incompatable?
ex. .m4p .flac .ogg

if they are .m4p you are out of luck as winamp (or any other program for that matter) cannot decode these. if you have another format like .flac or .wav .ogg etc
you will have to use the ml_ipod plugin to and set it to automatically convert them to .mp3 or .m4a

Juanus · 20th June 2008, 20:46

Quote:

Originally posted by homes32
what type of file is winamp saying its incompatable?
ex. .m4p .flac .ogg

if they are .m4p you are out of luck as winamp (or any other program for that matter) cannot decode these. if you have another format like .flac or .wav .ogg etc
you will have to use the ml_ipod plugin to and set it to automatically convert them to .mp3 or .m4a

Actually, there is no need to get an external plugin, Automatic transcoding comes implemented by default with the current built in Ipod transfer plugin.

You can check to see which files are not being transfered. When you click the sync button a dialog pops up telling you which songs will be transfered and which will not. Like the provious poster stated, no program (except Itunes) can send m4p (Itunes protected songs bought from the Itunes Store) files to your ipod.

14th June 2008, 10:06	#1
maylyn1127 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1	songs transfer to ipod using winamp can i use winamp to transfer songs into my ipod? if so, what do i need? just winamp player or do i need anything else to make it possible to transfer songs? thanks in advance.

20th June 2008, 19:47	#4
homes32 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: MN Posts: 288	what type of file is winamp saying its incompatable? ex. .m4p .flac .ogg if they are .m4p you are out of luck as winamp (or any other program for that matter) cannot decode these. if you have another format like .flac or .wav .ogg etc you will have to use the ml_ipod plugin to and set it to automatically convert them to .mp3 or .m4a homes32

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14th June 2008, 10:29	#2
Rocker Hiding in plain sight (mod) Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 9,910	you need winamp the full version I put files into the playlist editor or media library then select what I want then right click --> send to --> ipod you can also get winamp to sync playlists or autofill the ipod.

20th June 2008, 16:16	#3
Javaguy78 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1	Ok, that works great, but I have a question. When I sync my iPod with iTunes (the RAM hog), it syncs all my songs without a problem. When I sync it within winamp, it tells me that some of the files aren't compatible with the iPod and will be left off. Is there a way to see what files winamp thinks are incompatible so I can move them with iTunes? Or is there a way to get winamp to realize that they are compatible? I'm losing out on 100 songs or so because winamp thinks they won't sync.