I have recently started converting my music collection to mp3 format. I have a good set of software and tools to do the conversion. However I find keeping track of what I have in all the different formats is problematic.
Can anyone recommend a database software for keeping track of all this stuff? I have been using a normal spreadsheet, but it is still very time consuming. Looking on the internet, there seems to be so many different ones , its just kind of overload.
TIA
Sylvia H
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Kerri
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Sylvia,
Much of my music is on mp3. I store them on DVD's which allows me to keep fifty or so albums on one disc.
On my PC I have an external drive with numbered folders for my mp3 files. Each folder contains the same as one DVD, and has the same id number.
I manage my nmusic video's in the same way
As far as a database is concerned well, I think that is over complicated.
Its by far asier to keep a simple cardex if anything at all.
cheers
Kerri
Much of my music is on mp3. I store them on DVD's which allows me to keep fifty or so albums on one disc.
On my PC I have an external drive with numbered folders for my mp3 files. Each folder contains the same as one DVD, and has the same id number.
I manage my nmusic video's in the same way
As far as a database is concerned well, I think that is over complicated.
Its by far asier to keep a simple cardex if anything at all.
cheers
Kerri
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Sylvia H
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Thanks,
After talking to a few people , it sounds like the spreadsheet isnt such a bad idea after all. Its an ambitious task ti be sure as I have audio in every cioncievable format and attempting to convert LPs, 45s, cassettes, Yes even 8 tracks, DAT and reel to reel , not to mention the video in 8mm, VHS, yes Beta, and some digital stuff. Trying to archive everything on DVD or CD.
Or maybe I should leave everything to the kids to figure out.
If there is anything better to use than a spreadsheet, Im still all ears.
xoxo
Sylvia
After talking to a few people , it sounds like the spreadsheet isnt such a bad idea after all. Its an ambitious task ti be sure as I have audio in every cioncievable format and attempting to convert LPs, 45s, cassettes, Yes even 8 tracks, DAT and reel to reel , not to mention the video in 8mm, VHS, yes Beta, and some digital stuff. Trying to archive everything on DVD or CD.
Or maybe I should leave everything to the kids to figure out.
If there is anything better to use than a spreadsheet, Im still all ears.xoxo
Sylvia
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Pauline
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Hi Sylvia.
I hope this solves your problem with keeping up with what you have and where they are located.
What i do is when i have updated the information (Tagged) the album's and after i burned them to disks is that I use a prog called "MPEG Audio Collection" or MAC for short. it keeps the nessasary information required with easy to follow instructions.
Pauline
I hope this solves your problem with keeping up with what you have and where they are located.
What i do is when i have updated the information (Tagged) the album's and after i burned them to disks is that I use a prog called "MPEG Audio Collection" or MAC for short. it keeps the nessasary information required with easy to follow instructions.
Pauline
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