by IanRTaylorUK » Tue Jun 08, 2021 7:34 am
This assumes ALL the files for an album are in the same directory for Media Monkey Windows (MMW). If you get the meta data right in MMW then it will sync over to the device well.
The steps I often follow in MMW:
1). Entire Library Node / All Tracks then add the column "Added" and sort by that column so the newest files at the top.
2). Select the files for a single album (they should be all together). Then right click properties.
3). Check the Type / Artist / Album / Album Artist / Genre / Date etc are consistent i.e. all the Basic properties. Even add the disc number and your own comments. Click OK to save and then open properties again - this will confirm any changes you have made are saved.
4). Click on the artwork tab - in my case I have the artwork Stored in a Tag AND to a Folder.jpg in the album folder. If two images not present then I can use the Lookup function - normally I just need to click browse (lower left) and the JPG downloaded with the music is shown, otherwise after a few seconds MM will lookup from the internet. Select either the "browsed" image or internet image and click to get the Add Cover dialogue. I prefer to set to save to tag and folder here!
P.S. You can set the Save to Tag + Folder using Tools / Options / Library / Tags & Playlist
If your files are not arranged in a folder per album, then you may need to look at "Auto-Organise" e.g. my main directory is Music with the sub-directory of <Album Artist>\<Album> and Filename of <Title>
Whilst the files are still selected, I suggest you right click Play Now you can then quickly cycle through the tracks and visually check the album artwork, lyrics etc.
Also at the bottom of the Entire Library node, there is the Files To Edit - aim to have nothing under Unknown Title / Unknown Artist / Unknown Album / Unknown Genre / Unknown Year / Unknown Artwork / Inconsistent Artwork.
Hope this helps, just one approach. I am sure others will handle slightly differently.
This assumes ALL the files for an album are in the same directory for Media Monkey Windows (MMW). If you get the meta data right in MMW then it will sync over to the device well.
The steps I often follow in MMW:
1). Entire Library Node / All Tracks then add the column "Added" and sort by that column so the newest files at the top.
2). Select the files for a single album (they should be all together). Then right click properties.
3). Check the Type / Artist / Album / Album Artist / Genre / Date etc are consistent i.e. all the Basic properties. Even add the disc number and your own comments. Click OK to save and then open properties again - this will confirm any changes you have made are saved.
4). Click on the artwork tab - in my case I have the artwork Stored in a Tag AND to a Folder.jpg in the album folder. If two images not present then I can use the Lookup function - normally I just need to click browse (lower left) and the JPG downloaded with the music is shown, otherwise after a few seconds MM will lookup from the internet. Select either the "browsed" image or internet image and click to get the Add Cover dialogue. I prefer to set to save to tag and folder here!
P.S. You can set the Save to Tag + Folder using Tools / Options / Library / Tags & Playlist
If your files are not arranged in a folder per album, then you may need to look at "Auto-Organise" e.g. my main directory is Music with the sub-directory of <Album Artist>\<Album> and Filename of <Title>
Whilst the files are still selected, I suggest you right click Play Now you can then quickly cycle through the tracks and visually check the album artwork, lyrics etc.
Also at the bottom of the Entire Library node, there is the Files To Edit - aim to have nothing under Unknown Title / Unknown Artist / Unknown Album / Unknown Genre / Unknown Year / Unknown Artwork / Inconsistent Artwork.
Hope this helps, just one approach. I am sure others will handle slightly differently.