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Multiple Libraries/Databases
Posted: Sat Jul 17, 2004 9:40 pm
by munman
After much research, I just purchased MM. It is the best, without question. In addition, it seems that the desire of the creators is great, and that they listen to their customers ideas.
My wishlist item (forgive me if this is already on the list, but I did a search and it didn't jump out) is for
multiple libraries. I use EAC and LAME to rip and encode MP3's and I have a need to keep files in separate databases.
Sorry if this has already been suggested.
MM is awesome! Keep up the good work![/u]
Posted: Sat Jul 17, 2004 11:00 pm
by Peke
It is on to-do list but only demand from users like you can make that this feature come to light.
Demand is noted.
Posted: Sun Jul 18, 2004 12:24 pm
by munman
Thanks much.
Multiple libraries may be one of the few things that are missing in MM.
Helium has this feature, and it works great.
Thanks for the reply.
Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2004 12:57 pm
by Lowlander
Yep, it has been requested.
Some users have local and network/portable databases. And DB switching would help greatly.
In my case I would love if MM looks for the network/portable DB and if it isn't found it will look for the local one.
Furthermore an interface for DB switching would be very helpful.
multiple databases
Posted: Fri Dec 24, 2004 3:06 am
by Gerben
If the only way to get the feature of multiple databases is enough people asking, here's one more request.
Please, implement database switching and multiple databases, it would be great.
I have stored all my CD-information in MediaMonkey. Would love to store my MP3's in a different database with MediaMonkey. I have some reasons for keeping these separated.
Multiple databases
Posted: Sat Dec 25, 2004 4:55 am
by Guest
Hello,
I've been asking for multiple databases over a year ago.
Please make it a priority for the next release, because it's a feature I always wanted
Tnx
Rudi
a real needy thing
Posted: Sat Dec 25, 2004 6:25 am
by hindisong
yes i agree we need multiple database/library.
currently i have 4 databases and everytime i open MM, before opening i change the one of the database name to default mediamonkey.db in the my music folder
i have databases with english songs in one, hindi movie songs ( my national language ) songs in others, hindi non-movie songs in third and all classicial indian and foreign ( violins / saxophones/ piano ) etc in 4th database
it would surely help us if we didnt have to do what i do everytime i open MM
Posted: Sat Dec 25, 2004 12:19 pm
by Octopod
Perhaps, as a 1st step, the developers could add a command line option to specify the starting DB (overriding the possible "DBName" option from the .ini). Hence you could create a shortcut for each MM "configuration":
- mediamonkey.exe /DB "c:/my docs/music/mediamonkey.mdb"
- mediamonkey.exe /DB "c:/my docs/soundtracks/mediamonkey.mdb"
- etc
Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2004 5:26 pm
by Lowlander
@ hindisong
You could use the custom field to define the songs into one of the 4 DB categories you currently maintain. This would allow you to use one DB with all songs in them.
Posted: Wed Jan 26, 2005 8:08 am
by Gorn
One more request for the multiple-database feature from me!
as a dj i need one database for song-research and organization on my laptop and one database for my mp3 at home, where i would like to organize all my music with mediamonkey of course. another database with information of my cd-collection would also be great.
keep up the good work - MM is great!

Re: multiple databases
Posted: Tue May 10, 2005 5:43 am
by Sirtaki
[quote="Gerben"]If the only way to get the feature of multiple databases is enough people asking, here's one more request.
Please, implement database switching and multiple databases, it would be great.quote]
Multiple database is on the top of my wishlist too. I'd like to have a separate MM in the hd where I store mp3 downloaded that need sorting before I put them with my organised music library. (Sorry for my poor english)
And a nice word for the developers of the program: Great job guys, thnx for creating such a great program

Posted: Mon May 16, 2005 8:20 am
by Ploegske
Yes, database switching would be very nice, also if it features selecting a database cross the local network. I have my own personal PC loaded with music and a Mediacenter somewhere else in the network. MM plays it fine, but keeps a separate db on both of the machines. I would like the Mediacenter to play from the personal PC's database
Posted: Wed May 18, 2005 9:10 am
by abrazor
I also add my demand for multiple db capability. I use my PC with my fiancee, and she listens to very different music to me. I would like to have one db for me and one for her. The ability to login as a user when you start the player, thus choosing your own skin, layout, scripts AND database, would be awesome. It would also mean my db wouldn't be loaded down with her music, making it troublesome to browse.
Posted: Fri May 20, 2005 2:58 am
by mjs93
Would also love multiple-database capability! Keep up the great work guys.
Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2005 1:07 pm
by Holmes!
Still waiting for those multiple libraries!