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Tirian · 11-06-2009, 08:35 AM

Can anyone tell me if there is a software title for Windows that allows me to maintain MP3 libraries for my MP3 players.

Thing is, I want to manage both my player, and my wife's on the same computer, and we have completely different albums and playlists etc.

Media Player only seems to be able to handle one library (unless I'm missing how to have two).

We both have Sansa players (if that helps).

Thanks

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Open source/free would be great ! :-)

Redlemon · 11-06-2009, 08:46 AM

iTunes is free, but not open source. You can have two libraries, I think you hold down alt-option at startup to choose the new library. Or, you can set up two user accounts in Windows.

Tirian · 11-06-2009, 08:56 AM

Thanks - I guess the second Windows logon would be pretty easy. Never thought of it.

telekinetic · 11-06-2009, 11:23 AM

Try Media Monkey?

Tirian · 11-09-2009, 07:57 AM

Thanks for the suggestions. I DL and installed mediamonkey, but I can't "trial" the multiple library feature without spending the $$. Looks nice as it is though.

Willravel · 11-09-2009, 09:59 AM

I'm mostly happy with iTunes (it's a bit heavy and the archiving thing can be troublesome). Having tried it on Windows, it seems to work just fine.

Halx · 11-09-2009, 10:54 AM

iTunes is terrible. Terrible.

I use Winamp Library, but I don't work with my files the same way you might.

RickB · 11-09-2009, 09:12 PM

Could you please explain why you need the "multi-library" functionality? Wouldn't having separate playlists be enough?

Tirian · 11-10-2009, 08:48 AM

Rick - good suggestion. Separate playlists might just be all I need. Can I send a group of playlists (and their files) to my wifes player, and a different set of playlists (and files) to mine ? She uses her player for work, and has tons of educational songs on it, I use mine to listen to my fav tunes.

I don't want her files on mine, and visa versa.

RickB · 11-10-2009, 09:59 PM

Have you looked at Songbird? It's here. The supported players for the software are here. Sandisk players are listed.

Zweiblumen · 11-11-2009, 03:56 PM

Thanks RickB, I had been intending to look for alternative to MediaPlayer for maintaining content on my iRiver. Songbird looks good will give it a try.

Yours
ZB

Redlemon · 11-12-2009, 06:45 AM

If you have zero overlap in songs between your two players, I'd use separate libraries just to keep it simple. If you have a bunch of overlap, separate playlists would probably be better for your hard drive space.

AudreeArrington · 12-03-2009, 08:39 PM

Thanks - I think second would be the Windows logon easy. Never thought about it.

11-06-2009, 08:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
Tirian Addict Location: Canada	MP3 library software ? Can anyone tell me if there is a software title for Windows that allows me to maintain MP3 libraries for my MP3 players. Thing is, I want to manage both my player, and my wife's on the same computer, and we have completely different albums and playlists etc. Media Player only seems to be able to handle one library (unless I'm missing how to have two). We both have Sansa players (if that helps). Thanks ---------- Post added at 09:35 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:33 AM ---------- Open source/free would be great ! :-)

11-06-2009, 08:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
Redlemon Devoted Donor Location: New England	iTunes is free, but not open source. You can have two libraries, I think you hold down alt-option at startup to choose the new library. Or, you can set up two user accounts in Windows. __________________ I can't read your signature. Sorry.

11-06-2009, 11:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
telekinetic zomgomgomgomgomgomg Location: Fauxenix, Azerona	Try Media Monkey? __________________ twisted no more

11-09-2009, 10:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
Halx Please touch this. Owner/Admin Location: Manhattan	iTunes is terrible. Terrible. I use Winamp Library, but I don't work with my files the same way you might. __________________ You have found this post informative. -The Administrator [Don't Feed The Animals]

11-11-2009, 03:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
Zweiblumen Insane Location: at home	Thanks RickB, I had been intending to look for alternative to MediaPlayer for maintaining content on my iRiver. Songbird looks good will give it a try. Yours ZB __________________ Sodomy non sapiens. : I'm buggered if I know

11-06-2009, 08:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
Tirian Addict Location: Canada	Thanks - I guess the second Windows logon would be pretty easy. Never thought of it.

11-09-2009, 07:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tirian Addict Location: Canada	Thanks for the suggestions. I DL and installed mediamonkey, but I can't "trial" the multiple library feature without spending the $$. Looks nice as it is though.

11-09-2009, 09:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
Willravel ... a sort of licensed troubleshooter.	I'm mostly happy with iTunes (it's a bit heavy and the archiving thing can be troublesome). Having tried it on Windows, it seems to work just fine.

11-09-2009, 09:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
RickB Tired Location: Beverly Hills	Could you please explain why you need the "multi-library" functionality? Wouldn't having separate playlists be enough?

11-10-2009, 08:48 AM	#9 (permalink)
Tirian Addict Location: Canada	Rick - good suggestion. Separate playlists might just be all I need. Can I send a group of playlists (and their files) to my wifes player, and a different set of playlists (and files) to mine ? She uses her player for work, and has tons of educational songs on it, I use mine to listen to my fav tunes. I don't want her files on mine, and visa versa.

11-10-2009, 09:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
RickB Tired Location: Beverly Hills	Have you looked at Songbird? It's here. The supported players for the software are here. Sandisk players are listed.

11-12-2009, 06:45 AM	#12 (permalink)
Redlemon Devoted Donor Location: New England	If you have zero overlap in songs between your two players, I'd use separate libraries just to keep it simple. If you have a bunch of overlap, separate playlists would probably be better for your hard drive space. __________________ I can't read your signature. Sorry.

12-03-2009, 08:39 PM	#13 (permalink)
AudreeArrington Upright	Hi Thanks - I think second would be the Windows logon easy. Never thought about it. __________________ Resume Cover Letter Learn Art Cover Letter