organizing music collection in FLAC and MP3

nowwhatnapster · 22nd June 2009, 20:10

I prefer to keep my music collection in FLAC format for backup purposes, however many devices either dont have enough storage or dont support FLAC. Thus, I need to keep my music collection in two formats MP3 and FLAC.

My dilema is: How can I store my music collection in both formats, without them getting mixed up in the winamp media library? aka if a song is both in FLAC and MP3, how do i prevent them from showing up side by side?

I would like to keep listening to FLAC on my PC, but when i go to transfer my music to my devices, it is convenient to do it though winamp, but i would only be needing the MP3's at that time.

Juanus · 23rd June 2009, 02:08

I do the same thing that you do. I have two seperate directories. One for my FLAC files and one for my MP3s. And when I add something to the FLAC directory, I add it to the MP3 directory also. Its redundent but it works. And my winamp media library is just pointed to the FLAC directory. when you need to update your media player, clear the library, point it to your mp3s, rescan and update. sounds like a lot, but it isnt

J_Darnley · 23rd June 2009, 10:10

You can do what Juanus suggests. You can also edit/create smart views to only show half your library with a query like:
filename begins "X:\Path\to\flac files"
- or -
filename ends ".mp3"

nowwhatnapster · 23rd June 2009, 13:31

Quote:

Originally posted by J_Darnley
You can do what Juanus suggests. You can also edit/create smart views to only show half your library with a query like:
filename begins "X:\Path\to\flac files"
- or -
filename ends ".mp3"

aight thanks. i'll try your method, if its doesnt work too well then I'll do it the way Juanus suggested.

nowwhatnapster · 23rd June 2009, 13:43

Quote:

Originally posted by Juanus
I do the same thing that you do. I have two seperate directories. One for my FLAC files and one for my MP3s. And when I add something to the FLAC directory, I add it to the MP3 directory also. Its redundent but it works. And my winamp media library is just pointed to the FLAC directory. when you need to update your media player, clear the library, point it to your mp3s, rescan and update. sounds like a lot, but it isnt

I just tried the other guys method and it works really well. I highly suggest you try it too.

Basically on the side where it says Audio, Video, Recent Played, etc.

I now have two custom ones that say Audio FLAC and Audio MP3.

To make them right click in that area where it lists audio, video etc, and click "Add Smart View.."

At the top of the window that pops up select "Custom" filter

click the + sign.

Select Lossless from the drop down
Select Equals from the drop down
Type in "1" without quotes into the last box

Name this Audio FLAC or Audio Lossless.

repeat for and type 0 for Audio MP3

Juanus · 23rd June 2009, 15:14

The smart view idea is another solution. The resaon that I did not mention that is because my music "collection" is a mix of FLAC abd MP3. (I wish I could have everything lossless) So when I click on Audio, I want to see everything that I have and not dupes. Thats why I made a seperate directory for all of my "ipod formatted tracks" I hope that makes sense.

nowwhatnapster · 23rd June 2009, 15:47

ah yea i see what you mean. dupes would be listed in the audio... i think ill live with that.

22nd June 2009, 20:10	#1
nowwhatnapster Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 13	organizing music collection in FLAC and MP3 I prefer to keep my music collection in FLAC format for backup purposes, however many devices either dont have enough storage or dont support FLAC. Thus, I need to keep my music collection in two formats MP3 and FLAC. My dilema is: How can I store my music collection in both formats, without them getting mixed up in the winamp media library? aka if a song is both in FLAC and MP3, how do i prevent them from showing up side by side? I would like to keep listening to FLAC on my PC, but when i go to transfer my music to my devices, it is convenient to do it though winamp, but i would only be needing the MP3's at that time.

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J_Darnley Forum King Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Belgium, Europe Posts: 3,613	You can do what Juanus suggests. You can also edit/create smart views to only show half your library with a query like: filename begins "X:\Path\to\flac files" - or - filename ends ".mp3" #winamp on irc.tehflap.org â€” Winamp ATF Reference I CAN HAS CHEEZBURGER? â€” My cPro timer widget Do NOT email me with tech support questions.

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23rd June 2009, 02:08	#2
Juanus Major Dude Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 682	I do the same thing that you do. I have two seperate directories. One for my FLAC files and one for my MP3s. And when I add something to the FLAC directory, I add it to the MP3 directory also. Its redundent but it works. And my winamp media library is just pointed to the FLAC directory. when you need to update your media player, clear the library, point it to your mp3s, rescan and update. sounds like a lot, but it isnt

23rd June 2009, 15:14	#6
Juanus Major Dude Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 682	The smart view idea is another solution. The resaon that I did not mention that is because my music "collection" is a mix of FLAC abd MP3. (I wish I could have everything lossless) So when I click on Audio, I want to see everything that I have and not dupes. Thats why I made a seperate directory for all of my "ipod formatted tracks" I hope that makes sense.

23rd June 2009, 15:47	#7
nowwhatnapster Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 13	ah yea i see what you mean. dupes would be listed in the audio... i think ill live with that.