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WebHelp:Auto-Conversion Configuration

2025-08-12T00:23:11Z

Rusty: /* Conversion Rules */

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 2024 Help]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Sharing Content and Data from your Library}}|Sharing Content and Data from your Library]] > Auto-Conversion Configuration

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{{WebHelpHeader|Auto-Conversion Configuration}}

== Introduction ==

MediaMonkey offers Auto-Conversion when [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting_Tracks}}|synchronizing]] and when [[{{WebHelp:Links|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}|streaming/casting]] to other devices. Auto-Conversion will not modify the original files in your MediaMonkey Library. This allows you to maintain a library of many file types on your PC while still being able to [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting_Tracks}}|sync]]/[[{{WebHelp:Links|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}|stream/cast]] those files in formats the device is able to play. Customizing Auto-Conversion settings is a [[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version}}#Gold_Features|Gold feature]].

== Auto-Conversion Allows You to ==

* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting_Tracks}}|Sync]] and [[{{WebHelp:Links|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}|stream/cast]] any file in your MediaMonkey Library for any device by auto-converting it to a format supported by that device on-the-fly
* Convert files on-the-fly to lower bitrates to make more effective use of the limited storage capacity on a portable device when [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting_Tracks}}|synchronizing]] or slower network connection when [[{{WebHelp:Links|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}|streaming/casting]]
* Level the volume of [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting_Tracks}}|synced]] or [[{{WebHelp:Links|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}|streamed/cast]] files so that they play at a steady volume on any device (useful for devices that don't support Replay Gain).

== Conversion Rules ==

Whenever the device is [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting_Tracks}}|synced]] or [[{{WebHelp:Links|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}|streamed/cast]], any files that match a set of auto-conversion rules specified by the user are converted on-the-fly.
* For [[{{WebHelp:Links|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}|stream/cast]] the Auto-Conversion settings are under '''Tools > Options > Media Sharing''' and then on the ''Auto-Conversion'' tab when you configure a Media Server.
* For [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting_Tracks}}|Sync]] the Auto-Conversion settings are in the Device Profile. You can access this from the [[{{WebHelp:Links|My Computer}}|Devices & Services]] node in the Media Tree on the ''Sync Profile'' tab under Auto-Conversion.[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Media Sharing Auto-Conversion.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Options Media Sharing Auto-Conversion settings|MediaMonkey Options Media Sharing Auto-Conversion settings]] 
* You can Add, Remove, Edit and Re-Order Conversion Rules.
** Conversion Rules are executed in order. The top-most rule has the highest priority and is executed first. Any files matching the first Conversion Rule will not have the subsequent Conversion Rules.
* ''Conversion Rules'' are set in the upper part. Conversion Rules define what format should be converted to what format.[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Media Sharing Auto-Conversion Rule.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Options Auto-Conversion Rule settings|MediaMonkey Options Auto-Conversion Rule settings]] 
** Use ''Convert the following content'' to define it the rule applies to Audio or Video Files.
** Use ''When the formats is'' to define whether to convert ''Any'', All ''Incompatible'' or a specific File Type should be converted. ''Incompatible are any files not matching the settings in Supported Formats.
** Use ''If any of the following conditions are true'' to limit the rule to a specific characteristic of the files. For example, this will allow you to Auto-Convert Any files over 192Kbps Bitrate.
** Use ''To the following format'' to set the settings of how MediaMonkey should Auto-Convert. Under ''Format'' you set the File Type and using '''Customize''' you can set the specific settings to be used. For example, you can set it to convert MP3 to ''Standard: VBR ~192kbps - Very High Quality+''.
* Use ''Level volume when syncing audio'' to [[{{WebHelp:Links|Volume Leveling}}#Leveling_Track_Volume|level the volume]] of all of the files (even those that wouldn't otherwise be converted). This is useful when syncing to devices that don't support Replay-Gain, but it result in some loss in fidelity due to the conversion process. [[MediaMonkey for Android|MediaMonkey for Android]] for example doesn't require this to be enabled as it can use the Replay Gain values [[{{WebHelp:Links|Volume Leveling}}#Leveling Playback Volume|calculated by MediaMonkey]].
* Use '''Set Formats''' with ''Supported Formats'' to set what File Types are supported for Audio, Video, Image (for Artwork) and Playlist files. MediaMonkey will use information provided by the device (if a device provides it) to automatically set Supported Formats. ''Note, this can be very technical and is unnecessary to configure for most. To fully understand what your device supports you'll need to consult the manufacturers documentation/support.''[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Media Sharing Auto-Conversion - Set Formats.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Options Auto-Conversion Set Formats settings|MediaMonkey Options Auto-Conversion Set Formats settings]] 
** Audio files also you to define which Audio codecs as well as Sample Rate, Channels, Bit depth and Bitrate are supported by the device.
** Video files also you to define which Audio and Video codecs as well as Sample Rate, Channels, Bit depth, Audio Bitrate, Profiles, Levels, Video Bitrate, Frame Rate, Width and Height are supported by the device.

== Related ==

*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Ripping_Tracks_from_CDs}}|Ripping & Digital File Formats]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|MP3 Encoding Settings}}|MP3 Encoding Settings]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Basic Concepts}}|Basic Concepts: Volume Leveling]]

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WebHelp:Configuring Directory and File Formats

2025-08-04T15:33:19Z

Rusty: /* Mask Reference */

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 2024 Help]] > [[WebHelp:Reference_Information|Reference Information]] > Masks to Configure Folder and Filename Formats
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{{WebHelpHeader|Masks to Configure Folder and Filename Formats}}

== Introduction ==

When [[{{WebHelp:Links|Ripping Tracks from CDs}}|ripping]], [[{{WebHelp:Links|Converting Formats}}|converting]], [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring Tracks}}|syncing]], or [[{{WebHelp:Links|Changing Filenames}}|organizing files]], you can select the format in which the folders and filenames will be created. When [[{{WebHelp:Links|Auto-Tag from Filename}}|tagging from filenames]], you can select what tags will be updated based on the folder/filename format. This section describes Folder and Filename Masks that allow you to define these formats.
[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Tag from Filename (sample).png|center|Example of Tag from Filename Mask]]

== Concepts ==

Generally, there are 3 elements to configure when choosing a Destination Mask:

#Directory: This is chosen using the directory browser button (e.g. C:\My Music).
#Directory format: This is chosen using the 'masks' such as \<Artist>\<Album>\ . e.g. C:\My Music\<Artist>\<Album>\ would result in C:\My Music\U2\The Joshua Tree\
#Filename format: This is chosen using the 'masks' such as \<Track #> - <Title> . e.g. C:\My Music\<Artist>\<Album>\<Track #> - <Title> would result in C:\My Music\U2\The Joshua Tree\1 - Where the Streets Have No Name.mp3

Similarly, when using Auto-tag from Filename, 2 elements are configured to read the filename format:

#Directory format: e.g. \<Artist>\<Album>\ would read \My Music\Beatles\White Album\Song.mp3 and set Artist field to 'Beatles', and Album field to 'White Album'
#Filename format: e.g. \<Artist> - <Title> would read \U2 - God and set Artist field to 'U2' and Title field to 'God'

== Mask Reference ==

The table below describes most of the commonly used characters and fields in a mask. To remap non-standard characters, see:
[https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-tagging-organizing/how-to-remap-characters-for-auto-organize/ How to remap characters for 'Organize files...']

{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="1" border="1" align="Default" width="100%"
! style="background:#ffce93;font-size:120%;"|'''Mask'''
! style="background:#ffce93;font-size:120%;"|'''Function'''
|-
| width="15%" | ' ' (space)
| width="80%" | A space in a mask appears as a space in the path/filename that is written. Note that spaces automatically disappear in case they are in the beginning or end of a filename.
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| width="15%" | ''''-''''
| width="80%" | A dash in a mask appears as a dash in the path/filename that is written.
|-
| width="15%" | ''''\''''
| width="80%" | A slash following a mask element causes a directory to be created.
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| width="15%" | ''''.\''''
| width="80%" | A .\ at the beginning of a mask causes whatever portions of the mask that follow to be written in the same directory as the source file(s). For example, a mask of C:\My Music\<Artist> - <Title> would write tracks to C:\My Music, but a mask of .\<Artist> - <Title> would write the new filenames into the directories from which the source files originate.
|- style="background:#000000;"
| width="15%" |
| width="80%" |
|-
| width="15%" | '''<Added>'''
| width="80%" | Writes the Library Added field to a directory or filename (depending on whether it is followed by a '\')
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| width="15%" | '''<Artist>'''
| width="80%" | Writes the Artist field to a directory or filename (depending on whether it is followed by a '\')
|-
| width="15%" | '''<Album>'''
| width="80%" | Writes the Album field to a directory or filename (depending on whether it is followed by a '\')
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| width="15%" | '''<Title>'''
| width="80%" | Writes the Title field to a directory or filename (depending on whether it is followed by a '\')
|-
| width="15%" | '''<Genre>'''
| width="80%" | Writes the Genre field to a directory or filename (depending on whether it is followed by a '\')
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| width="15%" | '''<Disc#>'''
| width="80%" | Writes the Disc Number field to a directory or filename (depending on whether it is followed by a '\')
|-
| width="15%" | '''<Track#>'''
| width="80%" | Writes the Track Number field to a filename (assuming it is not followed by a '\')
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| width="15%" | '''<Year>''', '''<Date>'''
| width="80%" | Writes the Year field to a directory or filename (depending on whether it is followed by a '\')
|-
| width="15%" | '''<Original Date>'''
| width="80%" | Writes the Original Date field (as Year) to a directory or filename (depending on whether it is followed by a '\')
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| width="15%" | '''<Bitrate>'''
| width="80%" | Writes the Bitrate field to a directory or filename (depending on whether it is followed by a '\')
|-
| width="15%" | '''<Album Artist>'''
| width="80%" | Writes the Album Artist field to a directory or filename (depending on whether it is followed by a '\')
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| width="15%" | '''<BPM>'''
| width="80%" | Writes the Beats Per Minute field to a directory or filename (depending on whether it is followed by a '\')
|-
| width="15%" | '''<Composer>'''
| width="80%" | Writes the Composer field to a directory or filename (depending on whether it is followed by a '\')
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| width="15%" | '''<Custom''' ''X'''''>'''
| width="80%" | ''X'' can have a value between 1 to 10. Writes 1 of the 10 Custom fields to a directory or filename (depending on whether it is followed by a '\'). Example: '''<Custom 2>'''.
|-
| width="15%" | '''<Podcast>'''
| width="80%" | Writes the Podcast name to a directory or filename (depending on whether it is followed by a '\')
|- style="background:#000000;"
| width="15%" |
| width="80%" |
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| width="15%" | <Ignore:''X''>''
| width="80%" | Ignores x characters in the path. Used only for [[{{WebHelp:Links|Auto-Tag_from_Filename}}|Tag from Filename]].
|- style="background:#000000;"
| width="15%" |
| width="80%" |
|-
| width="15%" | $First(<'Field'>,count,skip)
| width="80%" | Limits the number of values for multiple definition fields to count, optionally skipping skip values. For instance: <Genre> would yield: Rock;Pop;Acoustic $First(<Genre>) would yield: Rock $First(<Genre>,2) would yield: Rock;Pop $First(<Genre>,1,1) would yield: Pop
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| width="15%" | <'Field':n>
| width="80%" | Can be used in conjunction with any of the above mask elements in order to force alphabetic fields to a specified length or to pad alphanumeric fields. For instance: C:\My Music\<Artist:1>\<Artist>\<Album> - <Track #> - <Title> which would yield C:\My Music\A\Abba\Gold - 2 - Fernando.mp3 , useful for creating alphabetized directories. <Track#:2> would yield 07 (for Track=7), and would yield 153 (for Track 153) Numeric fields are not truncated: e.g. <Year:3> would yield 1940 (for 1940);   The exception being: <Year:2> would yield 40 (aside from this specific field and value, numeric fields are not otherwise truncated) Note: For text fields, the resultant characters start from the left. For numeric fields, the resultant digits start from the right. If n > the number of characters in the field, then the resultant path is padded with spaces or 0's depending on whether the field is text or numeric.
|-
| width="15%" | <'Field':-n>
| width="80%" | Same as above except that if n > the number of characters in the field, then the resultant path is padded with spaces or 0's (depending on whether the field is text or numeric) from the opposite side.
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| width="15%" |
<'Field'@n>
| width="80%" |
Creates alphabetical directories grouped in sets of x letters. For example: C:\My Music\<Artist@3>\<Title> would create directories with all Artists beginning with ABC, DEF, GHI, etc.
|-
| $RemovePrefix(string)
| Removes a prefix from a string. e.g. $RemovePrefix(<Artist>) changes 'The Beatles' -> 'Beatles' . Prefixes are configured in Tools > Options > Library > Appearance > Ignore prefixes.
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| $MovePrefix(string)
| Moves a prefix to the end of a string. e.g. $MovePrefix(<Artist>) changes 'The Beatles' -> 'Beatles, The'. Prefixes are configured in Tools > Options > Library > Appearance > Ignore prefixes.
|-
| $Group(string,integer)
| Groups the first letter of the string into sets of letters of length specified by (optional) integer parameter. e.g. \$Group(<Artist>,2) for 'U2' would yield \UV (similar to <Artist@2>.
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| $Replace(string,what,by)
| Replaces all occurrences in a 'string' of 'what' by 'by'.
|-
| $Left(string,n)
| Returns the left n characters of string.
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| $Right(string,n)
| Returns right n characters of string.
|-
| $Mid(string,i,n)
| Returns n characters of string starting with character ''i''
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| $RightFrom(string,i)
| Returns everything after the occurrence of The character ''i''
|-
| $LeftFrom(string,i)
| Returns everything before the occurrence of the character ''i''
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| $Pos(string,i)
| Returns the position of character ''i''
|-
| $Trim(string)
| Returns string with spaces trimmed from the beginning and end of string
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| $Upper(string)
| Converts string to uppercase
|-
| $Lower(string)
| Converts string to lowercase
|- style="background:#000000;"
| width="15%" |
| width="80%" |
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| width="15%" | <Folder:n>
| width="80%" | This will recreate all folders in a source path except for the first 'n' directories. For example: C:\My Music\<Folder:2>\<Title> would create the source directory structure (without the first 2 directories in the source paths), followed by track title.
|-
| width="15%" | <Folder:-n>
| width="80%" | This will recreate only the last n folders in a source path. This is very useful when it is known that the source directory is homogeneously structured.
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| width="15%" | <Playlist>
| width="80%" | Writes the Playlist name for any Playlists that have been selected to a folder (assuming it is followed by a '\'). This mask can only be used for [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks/5.0|Sync]], [[WebHelp:Burning_an_Audio_CD/5.0|CD Burning]] and Exporting tracks.
|- style="background:#000000;"
| width="15%" |
| width="80%" |
|-
| width="15%" | <Filename> <Filename:n>
| width="80%" | This recreates the current filename, and can be used with modifiers to force the resultant text to a set length.
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| <Type>
| Writes the file type to a directory \My Music\MP3\U2... or \My Music\M4A\U2....
|-
| <Extension>
| Writes the file extension (in lower case) to a directory \My Music\mp3\U2... or \My Music\m4a\U2....
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| width="15%" | <Auto Number> <Auto Number:n>
| width="80%" | This creates a sequential number that can be inserted into the path. This is especially useful for inserting into the beginning of a filename when exporting to a device or burning to a CD and you wish for tracks in a playlist to be played in the order of the playlist (rather than alphabetical order). By default, 3 digits are used, though this is configurable.
|-
| width="15%" | <Random> <Random:n>
| width="80%" | This creates a random number that can be inserted in the path. It is most useful for inserting into the beginning of a filename when exporting to a device or burning to a CD and you wish to ensure that the tracks will be played in random (rather than alphabetic) order. By default, 4 digits are used, though this is configurable by setting n.
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| width="15%" | <Path>
| width="80%" | This recreates the same path and filename as the original source file(s), without the drive letter.
|-
| width="15%" | <Path:n>
| width="80%" | This recreates the same path and filename as the original source file(s), without the drive letter or the first n folders of the source path.
|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| width="15%" | <Path:-n>
| width="80%" | This recreates the same path and filename as the original source file(s), without the drive letter or the last n elements of the source path.
|- style="background:#000000;"
| width="15%" |
| width="80%" |
|-
| width="15%" | $if(string criteria,truevalue,falsevalue)
| width="80%" |
This allows masks to be used conditionally. Several examples follow: To use a mask if 2 fields or a field and a string are equal, use '=' . For example, in the case of an Album Artist differing from the Artist, you may want both to appear in the path: --- \<Album Artist> - <Album>\<Track#> $If(<Artist>=<Album Artist>,,<Artist> - )<Title>

Similarly, other operators such as <,<=,>,>= and <> can be used. For instance, to return 80's for year 1984: --- $If(<Year><1990,80's,$If(<Year><2000,90's,2000's))

To use a mask if a field isn't empty, just enter a string without any criteria'. For example: --- D:\My Music\$If(<Artist>,<Artist:1>,None)\<Artist>$If(<Album>, - <Album>\,)<Title> --- \$If(<Artist>,<Artist> - ,)$If(<Album>,<Album> - ,)$If(<Track#>,<Track#> ,)<Title>

'''Note:''' Make sure to precede all control characters such as '''')'''' or '''','''' with ''''$'''' if you wish them to appear as normal characters. For example: --- \My Music\$if(<artist>,<artist> (<year>'''$'''),Unknown)\<track> 

|- style="background:#f4f4f4;"
| $Len(string)
| Returns the length of string. Useful with $If() function.
|-
| $Assign(variable,value) and $Use(variable)
| Allows variables to be used several times in a mask, e.g. '$Assign(V,A)$Use(V)$Use(V)' produces string 'AA'. This is useful when a complex 'value' (i.e. a mask component) needs to be used several times within a mask.
|}

== Related ==

* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Ripping Tracks from CDs}}|Ripping Audio CD]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Converting Formats}}|Converting Files]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring Tracks}}|Synchronization]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Changing Filenames}}|Auto-Organize/Organize Files]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Tag from Filename}}|Auto-Tag from Filename]]

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WebHelp:iPod Synchronization

2025-07-14T21:04:21Z

Rusty: /* Configure iTunes drivers for the iPhone/iPod/iPad */

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 2024 Help]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Sharing Content and Data from your Library}}|Sharing Content and Data from your Library]] > Apple Devices: iPhone/iPod/iPad Synchronization

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{{WebHelpHeader|Sync Apple Devices: iPhone/iPod/iPad Synchronization}}

== Introduction ==

MediaMonkey can sync your music, videos and playlists to your iPhone/iPod/iPad via USB. Sync includes basic metadata like Title, Artist, Album and Genre, but also Rating, Lyrics and an Artwork image associated with the Album. MediaMonkey also supports Apple Sound Check when files have been [[{{WebHelp:Links|Volume Leveling}}#Leveling_Playback_Volume|volume analyzed]]. MediaMonkey will also sync tag changes and Play Counts back to MediaMonkey when using [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting_Tracks}}#Auto-Sync|Auto-Sync]].

== Configure iTunes drivers for the iPhone/iPod/iPad ==

To sync with an iOS device like an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch you'll need to have iTunes '''desktop''' ([https://www.apple.com/itunes/download/win64 64bit]/[https://www.apple.com/itunes/download/win32 32bit]) software (not the Windows Store version) installed (MediaMonkey depends on Apple's device drivers to sync). Most older iPod (non-iOS) devices don't require iTunes.

Note: If you don't want to keep iTunes installed on your PC, there are several alternative (but not officially supported) [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-sync-iphone-ipod/apple-sync-drivers-without-itunes/ approaches] that only install the required Apple Mobile Device drivers.

Configure iTunes so that it doesn't automatically sync with your device since syncing with iTunes will overwrite changes made by MediaMonkey to the device:
#Close MediaMonkey, connect your device and run iTunes
#Select your device in iTunes and then select 'Summary' in the left sidebar
##'''In the Options section, disable ''Automatically sync when this device is connected''''
##'''Enable 'Manually manage music and videos''''
#Eject the device and close iTunes

Note: Don't use iTunes to sync Calendar or Contact data to your device, as it will overwrite data synced by MediaMonkey. Instead, try using tools such as iMazing or CopyTrans. 
Note: You need to disable '''Sync Library''' in the device settings Music section if Playlists fail to Sync. This disables iCloud Sync and enables Sync from PC. 
Note: When installing the desktop version of iTunes it may indicate a newer version is installed if you have the Windows Store version of iTunes installed. You may want to uninstall the Windows Store version prior to installing the desktop version of iTunes.

''Note: iTunes instructions are subject to change with new versions of iTunes.''

== Sync ==

Sync and the Device Profile settings are explained here: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting_Tracks}}|Syncing Files to Portable Devices]].

== Disconnecting your Device ==

iOS devices like the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad can safely be unplugged once a sync operation has completed. Other non-iOS iPod models can be safely disconnected using ''Safely remove device'' in the right click Context Menu of the device in the Media Tree.

== Updating iOS/iTunes ==

MediaMonkey is tested to work with certain iOS/iTunes versions and thus when you install a new version of iOS or iTunes MediaMonkey may no longer be able to connect with your iOS device (like iPhones and iPads). If you rely on MediaMonkey Syncing with your iOS device it's recommended to first check if there is a MediaMonkey update that supports the new iOS/iTunes release before updating ''(though we do not recommend to hold off critical security updates)''. This will generally happen after iOS or iTunes have their final release to the wider public.

== Troubleshooting/FAQ ==

* Device is not recognized by MediaMonkey/Sync isn't syncing all files or metadata (including Artwork) incorrectly
** Make sure Windows recognizes your device (in File Explorer) and that iTunes (if device requires iTunes/iTunes is installed) recognizes your device.
** Make sure the Device Profile for your device is not disabled under [[{{WebHelp:Links|My Computer}}#Devices_&_Services|Devices & Services]] in the Media Tree.
** Make sure MediaMonkey is up-to-date. Often new releases of iOS/device firmware/iTunes require a new release of MediaMonkey. Check the [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-sync-iphone-ipod/mediamonkey-apple-device-compatibility/ Compatibility list] to see if a pre-release update is available after a new release of iOS/device firmware/iTunes.
** Try a device reset in iTunes.
** See: [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-sync-iphone-ipod/mediamonkey-doesnt-recognize-apple-device/ Knowledge Base: MediaMonkey doesn’t Recognize my Apple Device]
** Check our [http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/ Forum] if there are any known problems. If not report your issue and a developer will try to troubleshoot the problem.
* Not all selected files are synced.
** Check that the files still play in MediaMonkey. Files that MediaMonkey can't [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-playback/why-is-music-greyed-out-fails-to-play/ locate] can't be synced to the device.
** Check that the device isn't full. Once a device is full MediaMonkey will not sync new files until you create more space on the device.
* An update is available for iOS and/or iTunes, should I update?
** You can check the [http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/ Forum] to see if MediaMonkey is already compatible before updating iTunes or iOS. Often a new Beta will be released that adds support for the new iOS/iTunes release in the week after, but a Final Release of MediaMonkey may take a little longer.
*Can MediaMonkey sync from the device to the PC?
** MediaMonkey can only sync files to Apple devices, sync is uni-directional (though metadata syncs bi-directionally).
** MediaMonkey can copy files from the device to the PC: [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-sync-iphone-ipod/copy-backup-files-from-an-apple-device/ Knowledge Base: Copy Files from an Apple Device to Your PC]

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WebHelp:Adding Existing Files to the Library

2025-06-11T20:16:21Z

Rusty: /* Manually Scanning Files into the Library */

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 2024 Help]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding_Audio_Tracks_%26_CDs}}|Adding Media Files & CDs]] > Adding Existing Files to the Library

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{{WebHelpHeader|Adding Existing Media Files to the Library}}

== Introduction ==

In order to effectively use MediaMonkey, all of your Media Files should be added to the MediaMonkey Library. Adding Media Files to the MediaMonkey Library allows you to create [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using Playlists}}|Playlists]] and [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using AutoPlaylists}}|AutoPlaylists]], [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting Tracks}}|Sync]] and [[{{WebHelp:Links|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}|Stream]] to other devices, as well as keep track of play counts.

You can also access Media Files that have not yet been added to the Library through the [[{{WebHelp:Links|My Computer}}|Folders]] node in the Media Tree, but many functions will not be available for these files (e.g. search won't work, play counts won't be remembered, etc.).

== Setup how MediaMonkey Scans Files ==

Go to '''Tools > Options > Library''' to set how MediaMonkey scans for your files or use the '''Options''' button in the ''Add/Rescan Files'' dialog. It's recommended to do this before the first scan.

[[File:Wiki-MM5 Options Library.jpg|796px|center|MediaMonkey Scan Options]]

*Choose which File Types for Audio, Video and Playlists MediaMonkey is allowed to add to the Library when adding files.
*Choose to not add files that are shorter than a user defined KB or Seconds with ''Ignore Files''.
*Set whether MediaMonkey should update tags of files already in the Library when they're scanned again. Enable ''Update file info from tags when scanning files'' to enable this. In most cases this will work with the option ''Only for files with changed timestamp or size'' enabled as well, which would skip this for files that haven't been changed.
*''Analyze files for duplicates'' is needed to [[{{WebHelp:Links|Deleting Duplicates}}|manage duplicates]].
*''Remove unavailable items'' will remove any files in the scanned folders that are in the MediaMonkey Library, but no longer reside in that location.
*''Remove unused Attributes'' will remove any tag values from the database that are no longer used by any files in your MediaMonkey Library.
*''Show scan results dialog'' will show you the results of the scan once the scan completes.
*''Infer properties'' will try to guess tags from folder/filenames. In most cases the files have metadata about the files saved in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|About_Track_Properties}}|tags]] of the files. MediaMonkey will [[{{WebHelp:Links|About_Track_Properties}}|read this tags]] when scanning files. Infer Properties can be useful when tags are missing from the files. This is an automatic process and may give the wrong results. Instead you can disable Infer Properties and use [[{{WebHelp:Links|Auto-Tag_from_Filename}}|Auto-Tag from Filename]] as it gives manual control of how MediaMonkey reads the folder/filenames for tags.
*''Get Album titles and Track Numbers from'' allows you to use Playlists (if included in the scan) to get the Album and Track# information. This information is usually in the tags already for most files.
*''Scan file directories for Artwork'' will associated external [[{{WebHelp:Links|Album Art}}|Artwork]] with the files being scanned. For this to work you should have the files separated in Album folders with the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Album Art}}|Artwork]] files in the same folder. If you have a messy organization for your files it's recommended to disable this.
*''Generate video thumbnails'', MediaMonkey can create a video thumbnail to display as Artwork for videos.

Go to '''Tools > Options > Tags & Playlists''' to enable/disable the option ''Create playlists of tracks newly added to the library'' to enable or disable the creation of Playlists of newly scanned files to the Library. For each scan that new files are added to the Library a new Playlist will be added in the '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Playlists}}|Playlists]] > Recently Added Content''' node in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring Tracks}}|Media Tree]]. This setting does not affect Playlists created during Sync.

== Manually Scanning Files into the Library ==

To manage your Media Files, you'll want to add them to the Library. This will index your files whether they're on your internal, external or networked storage. MediaMonkey does not move your files when you scan them into the Mediamonkey Library (unless you enable [[{{WebHelp:Links|Changing Filenames}}|Auto-Organize]]). When selecting what locations should be scanned be sure to only select locations you want in the Library. For example if you select your whole Windows drive to be scanned you'll likely end up with system and application sounds in your MediaMonkey Library. Scanning is offered the first time the application is run. Subsequently, you can initiate this process manually:

[[File:Wiki-MM5 Add-Rescan Files.jpg|549px|center|Add/Rescan Files dialog]]

* Select '''File > Add/Rescan files to the Library''' from the Main Menu, or press '''<Insert>'''.
* Use '''Add Location''' to select a Drive or Folder (from Local Storage), Network Location, Media Server or Cloud Storage you wish to add.
** When removing/disabling a folder already scanned into the Library from the scan selection the media files from the removed folder will not be removed from the MediaMonkey Library. This allows you to scan just the changed folder(s) instead of having to scan all folder(s) included in the MediaMonkey Library so that scanning can be completed quicker.
** For NAS storage it's recommended to use ''Network'' instead of ''Media Server'' to scan media files. When using Network you can modify, move, rename, delete and [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting Tracks}}|Sync]] media files, whereas with Media Server you can only [[{{WebHelp:Links|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}#Playing_from_a_DLNA_Media_Server|stream]] the media files for [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playing_Audio_Tracks}}|playback]] in MediaMonkey.
** When adding Network locations the network device (PC/NAS) may not be shown by Windows. In this case you can type the network Path you want to have scanned (or Copy & Paste from File Explorer) and click '''Add''' to have it added to the locations to be scanned.[[File:Wiki-MM5 Add Rescan Files Network.jpg|302px|center|MediaMonkey Add Rescan Files Network dialog]] 
* Use the '''Options''' button to change the options affecting scanning of files.
* For each ''Location'' selected for scanning you can define what Type the files in that Location should be assigned. If set to ''Auto detection'' MediaMonkey will automatically assign [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Types|Type]]. MediaMonkey uses [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Types|Type]] to filter files into the default [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}|Collections]] like [[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}|Music, Classical Music or Videos]]. All files are visible in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}|Entire Library]]) Collection.
* Hover over a Location to be able to use the trashcan to remove it.
* Disable the checkbox for a Location to exclude it from the scan.

Once you press the '''OK''' button, MediaMonkey will scan the selected locations for the types of Media Files that you chose, and depending on your settings:
*Add any newly found Media Files and associated Art (from files or tags) to the Library.

*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding_CDs_to_the_Library}}|Catalog the contents of any CDs]] that are selected to be scanned to the Library. CDs that have been added to the Library will appear in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}#Location|Location]] node of the matching [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Collections|Collection]]. If any CD is selected to be scanned, the Files on the CD will appear greyed out if the CD is not inserted, and in black if the CD is inserted.

*Add any .m3u [[WebHelp:Using_Playlists/4.0|Playlists]] that are found to the Library under the '''Playlists > Imported Playlists''' in the Media Tree, along with any of the Media Files contained within the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playlists}}|Playlists]] (if they can be found in the path stored in the M3U file). Playlists are text files with Paths to the Media Files on the Playlists. Any files that aren't found in the Paths on the Playlist will not be added to the Playlist in MediaMonkey. Any Text Editor (like Notepad) can be used to view and modify the Paths on Playlist files prior to scanning them.

*Notify you of any Media Files that are missing from the scanned location if enabled to check and give you the option to remove them from the Library or find them using [[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library}}#Manually_Locate_Moved.2FMissing_Files|Locate Moved/Missing files]].

*Update the properties of any scanned media files that have changed (configurable, by default, only files whose file size or timestamps has changed are updated).

====Importing Data from iTunes and Windows Media Player====
When scanning files to the library, you also have the option of importing Playlists and missing missing metadata from iTunes or Windows Media Player if either resides on your computer. This includes ratings, play count, last played, date added (iTunes only) data associated with the media files.

To import iTunes metadata, you must:
* Configure iTunes to share its library with other applications:
iTunes > Edit > Preferences > Advanced > Share iTunes Library XML with other applications
* Configure MediaMonkey to import the iTunes library when scanning content to the library by enabling the option:
[x] Import files, playlist, ratings, and playback history from other applications

Note that iTunes playlists will appear in Playlists > Imported Playlists > iTunes (you can then move them/change the playlist hierarchy as you wish).

After the scan and import process has completed MediaMonkey will summarize the results of the operation. The Scan Results can be enabled/disabled under '''Tools > Options > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Settings_Confirmations}}|Confirmations]]''' from the Main Menu.[[File:Wiki-MM5 Scan Results.jpg|323px|center|MediaMonkey Scan Results]]

== Using Folder Monitoring to Automatically Update the Library ==

The Add/Rescan files to the Library dialog also allows you to monitor selected folders for any changes to Media Files so that the library is automatically updated. To do so change the ''Schedule'' setting for a ''Location'' set for scanning.

*Select '''Continuously''' for any Location to update the Library if changes occur in that Location while MediaMonkey is running.
*Select '''At startup''' for any Location to check for changes and update the Library at the start of MediaMonkey for changes that occurred while MediaMonkey wasn't running.
*Select '''At Startup & Continuously''' if you want both to happen for that Location.
*Setting ''Schedule'' back to '''Manual''' will stop Folder Monitoring for that Location. You can also Delete the Location to remove it from Folder Monitoring.

In addition to updating the library for added/changed Media Files, this will:

*Automatically remove any Media Files that have been deleted (enable/disable under '''Tools > Options > Library''' on the main menu with the ''Remove unavailable items'' option.)
*Automatically change the location of any Media Files that have been moved.

If you're planning to move files outside of MediaMonkey either manually in File Explorer or by using another application you should set the Schedule to the '''Continuously''' option on both the source and destination folder and leave MediaMonkey running while you're making the changes. This way the MediaMonkey Library remains up to date with the new file locations. However you should check out the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Changing_Filenames}}|built in methods for moving files]] as there are automated tools to do so.

== Manually Adding Individual Media Files ==

You can manually add individual Media Files to the Library without having to rescan folders by:
*Dragging & dropping them on the main [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Collections|Collection]] nodes in the Media Tree from File Explorer ''(You can't D&D files onto any sub-nodes or other nodes in the Media Tree).''
*Dragging & dropping them into the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] and from the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] dragging & dropping them onto a [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using Playlists}}|Playlists]] ''(not [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using AutoPlaylists}}|AutoPlaylists]]).''

== Manually Locate Moved/Missing Files ==

If Media Files have been moved by another application to a new location, MediaMonkey will automatically find the Media File when Folder Monitoring is configured to monitor the directory to which the media file has been moved. For other cases:

#Go to the '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Collections|Collection]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}#Files_to_Edit|Files to Edit]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}#Dead_Links|Dead Links]]''' in the Media Tree. You will see a list of Media Files that are inaccessible because they have either been moved or deleted. [[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}#Dead_Links|Dead Links]] are files MediaMonkey can't locate in the Path in the MediaMonkey Library on drives that are accessible.
#Select the Media File(s) you want to find, and select '''File > Locate Moved/Missing files''' from the Main Menu ([[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version}}|Gold Feature]]).[[File:Wiki-MM5 Locate Moved-Missing Files.jpg|416px|center|Locate Moved/Missing Files dialog]] 
#Choose which location you would like to scan for the Media File(s).
#A dialog will appear showing moved files that have been found, files that haven't been moved, and files that couldn't be found. Of those that have been found, select the check box next to them to confirm that you want to update the library with the location indicated.[[File:Wiki-MM5 Locate Moved-Missing Files Results.jpg|1000px|center|Locate Moved/Missing Results window]] 
##The '''Files Located in New Locations''' tab shows all files that were moved and have been found in a new location by Locate Moved/Missing Files. Enable '''Update selected files in the database''' if you want to update the paths on selected files in the database with the new locations found.
##The '''Unmoved files''' tab shows all files that are still accessible in the location stored in the Library.
##The '''Unlocatable files''' tab shows all files that were moved, but can't be found by MediaMonkey in the scanned locations. Enable '''Remove selected files from the database''' if you want to remove the selected files that couldn't be located from your Library.

== Manually Re-assign Drive ==

MediaMonkey uses the driveID to access the drive instead of drive letter. This means that any external drives that are connected with changing drive letters will still work. However when you swap drives, reinstall Windows or switch PC the driveID of the drive for your Media Files will have changed and MediaMonkey can no longer access the files. You can identify a missing drive by the missing drive letter for the files on the drive or in the '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Collections|Collection]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}#Files_to_Edit|Files to Edit]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}#Disconnected|Disconnected]]''' sub-node in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring_Tracks}}#Interface|Media Tree]]. This can be fixed by:
# Right click on the drive in the '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Collections|Collection]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}#Location|Location]]''' sub-node in the Media Tree and select ''Media properties'' from the Context Menu.[[File:Wiki-MM5 Media Properties.jpg|520px|center|MediaMonkey Media Properties window]] 
# You can select which drive should be used using ''Location'' to select the drive on your PC that should be used.
Note that this should be done before you scan any files from the new drive. Otherwise you may end up with [[{{WebHelp:Links|Deleting_Duplicates}}|duplicates]] in your Library. Re-assign drive only works for drives with an assigned drive letter, not for those accessed through a UNC Path (use [[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library}}#Manually_Locate_Moved/Missing_Files|Locate Moved/Missing Files]] instead), so if either or both the new or old drive use a UNC Path this feature won't work. Re-assign drive only works if the Paths for the files is the same between the old and new drive.

== Notes ==

*If you wish to interrupt the file scanning process at any time, simply right-click on the scan progress bar near the bottom of the MediaMonkey window, and click '''Cancel'''.
*Although Folder Monitoring does monitor for moved files, it only searches the specified directories for the moved file, and consequently will not detect the location of the moved file if it has been moved to an unmonitored directory. For these situations, you can use Locate Moved/Missing files.
*Locate Moved/Missing Files finds files based on Filesize and Timestamps or track metadata (Length, Artist, Album and Title).
*If you have Media Files located on drives A or B and they're ignored you'll need to remove the used drive letter(s) from ''IgnoreDriveLetters=AB'' in the [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ MediaMonkey.ini] file (make sure MediaMonkey is closed when editing [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ MediaMonkey.ini].)
*If you have music stored in network locations it is recommended that you use the UNC Path (''\\PCName\MusicFolder'') instead of using Mapped Drives.
*Did not import xx files (did not match import criteria) will show a count of all files found in the scanned folder not matching the enabled File Types. This includes non Media Files like Office documents and application files, but also all Media Files not enabled under File Types.
*Files located in the UPnP Cache folder will not be imported. Move the files out of this folder or change this folder's location in the Options.
*Hidden files will not be imported. You'll need to unhide the files for MediaMonkey to be able to import them.
*The File Types setting under '''Tools > Options > Library''' from the Main Menu selects which types of files should be added to the Library. The File Types under '''Tools > Options > OS Integration''' from the Main Menu selects the File Types for which MediaMonkey will be set as default program to open them with.
*Only dragging & dropping on the main Collection nodes will add files to the Library. This is because other nodes like Album are meant to tag the file and thus MediaMonkey protects against inadvertent tagging by disabling drag & drop from outside of MediaMonkey on those nodes.
*Files located on drives no longer connected will not be listed in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}#Dead_Links|Dead Links]] node.
*Art stored as files is only added on scanning when only Media Files belonging to the same Album/Series are stored in the folder with the Art and the option to '''Scan file directories for Artwork''' is enabled under '''Tools > Options > Library'''.
*To add Media Files from UPnP Media Servers select the Media Server in the MediaMonkey Media Tree and select '''File''' > '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library}}#Manually_Scanning_Files_into_the_Library|Add/Rescan files to the Library]]''' on the main menu, or press '''<Insert>'''.

== Related ==

* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Deleting_Duplicates}}|Managing Duplicates]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Ripping Tracks from CDs}}|Ripping Tracks from CDs]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding CDs to the Library}}|Adding CDs to the Library]]

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MMA Sync with MediaMonkey for Windows/2.0

2025-04-07T15:52:26Z

Rusty: /* Sync Settings */

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[WebHelp:MMA_Content/2.0|MediaMonkey for Android 2 Help]] > Sync with MediaMonkey for Windows

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{{WebHelpHeader|Sync with MediaMonkey for Windows}}

== Introduction ==

MediaMonkey for Android (MMA) can Synchronize media files and associated metadata (Album Art, play history, etc.) via Wi-Fi Sync with MediaMonkey for Windows (MMW). This requires both MediaMonkey for Android and [https://www.mediamonkey.com/download MediaMonkey for Windows].

Wi-Fi Sync configuration in MMA allows you to configure most of what you'll need to sync. But if you want to configure more advanced functionality such as auto-conversion, you want to review the [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks/5.0|full Sync documentation]] for MediaMonkey for Windows.

== Initial Setup ==

To get MMW to recognize MMA, a 'Device Profile' describing the device and associated sync settings needs to be created. This can be done:
* ''Via MMA's Wi-Fi Sync functionality'', by connecting via Wi-Fi to the MMW Server.
* ''Via USB''. This is done automatically when you [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks/5.0#How_to_Start_Sync|connect your device via USB]] to the PC running MMW.

This article focuses on the Wi-Fi Sync approach.

==== Wi-fi Sync Setup ====

Wi-fi Sync requires MMW to be running and for the [[WebHelp:Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers/5.0#Sharing_the_Library_over_UPnP_(DLNA)|Media Server to be enabled on MMW]] (it's enabled by default).

To initiate your first Wi-Fi Sync with MMA:
# Tap '''Settings''' > '''Library & Sync''' in the menu in MMA.
# Tap ''Sync configuration wizard'' to start the setup.
# Tap the [[WebHelp:Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers/5.0#Sharing_the_Library_over_UPnP_(DLNA)|UPnP Server from the MMW installation]] you want to Sync with (ie. MediaMonkey 5 (Server)). ''MMW will show a prompt asking whether you want to give MMA permission to connect. In MMW, agree to give this permission.''
# Click Next
# Enable the storage locations that you want content Synced to. MMW will create a Device Profile per storage found on your device.
# On the 'Sync settings' page, Choose 'Server Content' (e.g. Playlists, Artists, etc) that you'd like to sync (see 'Sync Settings' below for more detail). If you want to configure auto-conversion or other more advanced settings, continue the [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks/5.0|setup in MMW]].
# Click 'Next' to advance to the final page of the Wizard, and then 'Sync Now' to initiate the Wi-Fi Sync

If you didn't select any content to be Synced nothing will be Synced.

== Sync Settings ==
===Device Profile Settings===
Device Profile settings determine what content is synced between a given storage location on a device and MMW. In MMA, they are described as 'Sync Settings' and are configurable via the Sync Configuration Wizard or directly via '''Settings''' > '''Library & Sync''' > '''Sync Settings'''
* Sync from the Server
** ''Server content''. Allows you to select what content & metadata will be synced to the device. Note: If you want to regularly refresh device content each time you sync, it's useful to select Auto-playlists (e.g. 1000 tracks rated 4-stars+ that haven't been played within 30 days).
* Sync from the device:
** ''File metadata''. If enabled, syncs metadata (e.g. ratings) and play history from MMA to MMW when syncing.
** ''Device content''. If enabled, syncs files and playlists from MMA to MMW (i.e. those that aren't synced from MMW to MMA) when syncing.
** ''Confirm''. If enabled, shows a confirmation dialog allowing you to choose which which files to Sync from MMA to MMW, when syncing.
* ''Delete from this device''. Allow you to choose whether to delete files from the device on Sync. This is useful for deleting 'old' content from the device and regularly refreshing it with new content.
** ''None'' will delete no media files from the device on Sync, even if they're no longer selected to be Synced to MMA.
** ''Unselected server files'' will remove any media files from the device that were previously Synced by MMW to MMA, but are no longer selected to be Synced. This excludes any files removed from MMW.
** ''All unselected files'' will delete all media files not included on the Sync list. This includes any files that have been removed from MMW. This option is useful if you have duplicates that you want to delete from the device (caused by syncing content from both MediaMonkey and other apps). Use this option carefully (i.e. with 'confirm' enabled) as it will delete files that have been added to MMA but are not in MMW.
** ''Confirm'' will show a confirmation of which files to delete during Sync when enabled.

===Global Settings===
'''Settings''' > '''Library & Sync''' contains several Sync settings relevant to all Device Profiles:
* ''Sync configuration wizard''. Guides you through the initial Sync setup.
* ''End sync on low battery''. Allows you to set the battery treshold at which MMA will end wi-fi Sync (this has no affect on USB Sync)
* ''Skip sync select storage selection''. Skips the screen at the start of Sync to select which storage location you want to Sync.

== Syncing ==

Once everything is setup in either MMA or MMW you can start wi-fi Sync in MMA (you can't wi-fi Sync from MMW). Select Sync in the main menu and follow any prompts along the way.

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MMA Sync with MediaMonkey for Windows/2.0

2025-04-07T14:50:18Z

Rusty: /* Wi-fi Sync Setup */

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[WebHelp:MMA_Content/2.0|MediaMonkey for Android 2 Help]] > Sync with MediaMonkey for Windows

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{{WebHelpHeader|Sync with MediaMonkey for Windows}}

== Introduction ==

MediaMonkey for Android (MMA) can Synchronize media files and associated metadata (Album Art, play history, etc.) via Wi-Fi Sync with MediaMonkey for Windows (MMW). This requires both MediaMonkey for Android and [https://www.mediamonkey.com/download MediaMonkey for Windows].

Wi-Fi Sync configuration in MMA allows you to configure most of what you'll need to sync. But if you want to configure more advanced functionality such as auto-conversion, you want to review the [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks/5.0|full Sync documentation]] for MediaMonkey for Windows.

== Initial Setup ==

To get MMW to recognize MMA, a 'Device Profile' describing the device and associated sync settings needs to be created. This can be done:
* ''Via MMA's Wi-Fi Sync functionality'', by connecting via Wi-Fi to the MMW Server.
* ''Via USB''. This is done automatically when you [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks/5.0#How_to_Start_Sync|connect your device via USB]] to the PC running MMW.

This article focuses on the Wi-Fi Sync approach.

==== Wi-fi Sync Setup ====

Wi-fi Sync requires MMW to be running and for the [[WebHelp:Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers/5.0#Sharing_the_Library_over_UPnP_(DLNA)|Media Server to be enabled on MMW]] (it's enabled by default).

To initiate your first Wi-Fi Sync with MMA:
# Tap '''Settings''' > '''Library & Sync''' in the menu in MMA.
# Tap ''Sync configuration wizard'' to start the setup.
# Tap the [[WebHelp:Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers/5.0#Sharing_the_Library_over_UPnP_(DLNA)|UPnP Server from the MMW installation]] you want to Sync with (ie. MediaMonkey 5 (Server)). ''MMW will show a prompt asking whether you want to give MMA permission to connect. In MMW, agree to give this permission.''
# Click Next
# Enable the storage locations that you want content Synced to. MMW will create a Device Profile per storage found on your device.
# On the 'Sync settings' page, Choose 'Server Content' (e.g. Playlists, Artists, etc) that you'd like to sync (see 'Sync Settings' below for more detail). If you want to configure auto-conversion or other more advanced settings, continue the [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks/5.0|setup in MMW]].
# Click 'Next' to advance to the final page of the Wizard, and then 'Sync Now' to initiate the Wi-Fi Sync

If you didn't select any content to be Synced nothing will be Synced.

== Sync Settings ==

Under '''Settings''' > '''Library & Sync''' from the Menu in MMA you can:
* Use the ''Sync configuration wizard'' which guides you through the initial Sync setup.
* Set ''End sync on low battery'', which allows you to set the battery treshold at which MMA will end wi-fi Sync (this has no affect on USB Sync)
* ''Skip sync select storage selection'' which skips the screen at the start of Sync to select which storage's you want to Sync to that Sync.
* ''Sync settings'', which allows you to set the Sync settings per storage:
** ''Server content'' allows you to select what content will be Synced to the device when doing a Sync.
** ''File metadata'' will Sync metadata and play history from MMA to MMW when enabled.
** ''Device content'' will Sync files and playlists not Synced from MMW to MMA from MMA to MMW when enabled.
*** ''Confirm'' will show a confirmation of which files to Sync from MMA to MMA, allowing you to choose which files are Synced, when enabled.
** ''Delete from this device'' sets which media files are deleted from the device on Sync:
*** ''None'' will delete no media files from the device on Sync, even if they're no longer selected to be Synced to MMA.
*** ''Unselected server files'' will remove any media files from the device that were previously Synced by MMW to MMA, but are no longer selected to be Synced. This excludes any files removed from MMW.
*** ''All unselected files'' will delete all media files not included on the Sync list. This includes any files that have been removed from MMW.
*** ''Confirm'' will show a confirmation of which files to delete during Sync when enabled.

== Syncing ==

Once everything is setup in either MMA or MMW you can start wi-fi Sync in MMA (you can't wi-fi Sync from MMW). Select Sync in the main menu and follow any prompts along the way.

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MMA Sync with MediaMonkey for Windows/2.0

2025-04-07T14:36:54Z

Rusty: /* Wi-fi Sync Setup */

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[WebHelp:MMA_Content/2.0|MediaMonkey for Android 2 Help]] > Sync with MediaMonkey for Windows

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{{WebHelpHeader|Sync with MediaMonkey for Windows}}

== Introduction ==

MediaMonkey for Android (MMA) can Synchronize media files and associated metadata (Album Art, play history, etc.) via Wi-Fi Sync with MediaMonkey for Windows (MMW). This requires both MediaMonkey for Android and [https://www.mediamonkey.com/download MediaMonkey for Windows].

Wi-Fi Sync configuration in MMA allows you to configure most of what you'll need to sync. But if you want to configure more advanced functionality such as auto-conversion, you want to review the [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks/5.0|full Sync documentation]] for MediaMonkey for Windows.

== Initial Setup ==

To get MMW to recognize MMA, a 'Device Profile' describing the device and associated sync settings needs to be created. This can be done:
* ''Via MMA's Wi-Fi Sync functionality'', by connecting via Wi-Fi to the MMW Server.
* ''Via USB''. This is done automatically when you [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks/5.0#How_to_Start_Sync|connect your device via USB]] to the PC running MMW.

This article focuses on the Wi-Fi Sync approach.

==== Wi-fi Sync Setup ====

Wi-fi Sync requires MMW to be running and for the [[WebHelp:Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers/5.0#Sharing_the_Library_over_UPnP_(DLNA)|Media Server to be enabled on MMW]] (it's enabled by default).

To initiate your first Wi-Fi Sync with MMA:
# Tap '''Settings''' > '''Library & Sync''' in the menu in MMA.
# Tap ''Sync configuration wizard'' to start the setup.
# Tap the [[WebHelp:Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers/5.0#Sharing_the_Library_over_UPnP_(DLNA)|UPnP Server from the MMW installation]] you want to Sync with (ie. MediaMonkey 5 (Server)). ''MMW will show a prompt asking whether you want to give MMA permission to connect. In MMW, agree to give this permission.''
# Click Next
# Enable the storage locations that you want content Synced to. MMW will create a Device Profile per storage found on your device.
# Configure the 'Sync settings' for each storage location (see below) OR if you want to configure auto-conversion or other more advanced settings, continue the [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks/5.0|setup in MMW]].
# Click 'Sync Now' to initiate the Wi-Fi Sync

If you didn't select any content to be Synced nothing will be Synced.

== Sync Settings ==

Under '''Settings''' > '''Library & Sync''' from the Menu in MMA you can:
* Use the ''Sync configuration wizard'' which guides you through the initial Sync setup.
* Set ''End sync on low battery'', which allows you to set the battery treshold at which MMA will end wi-fi Sync (this has no affect on USB Sync)
* ''Skip sync select storage selection'' which skips the screen at the start of Sync to select which storage's you want to Sync to that Sync.
* ''Sync settings'', which allows you to set the Sync settings per storage:
** ''Server content'' allows you to select what content will be Synced to the device when doing a Sync.
** ''File metadata'' will Sync metadata and play history from MMA to MMW when enabled.
** ''Device content'' will Sync files and playlists not Synced from MMW to MMA from MMA to MMW when enabled.
*** ''Confirm'' will show a confirmation of which files to Sync from MMA to MMA, allowing you to choose which files are Synced, when enabled.
** ''Delete from this device'' sets which media files are deleted from the device on Sync:
*** ''None'' will delete no media files from the device on Sync, even if they're no longer selected to be Synced to MMA.
*** ''Unselected server files'' will remove any media files from the device that were previously Synced by MMW to MMA, but are no longer selected to be Synced. This excludes any files removed from MMW.
*** ''All unselected files'' will delete all media files not included on the Sync list. This includes any files that have been removed from MMW.
*** ''Confirm'' will show a confirmation of which files to delete during Sync when enabled.

== Syncing ==

Once everything is setup in either MMA or MMW you can start wi-fi Sync in MMA (you can't wi-fi Sync from MMW). Select Sync in the main menu and follow any prompts along the way.

{{WebHelpFooter}}

MMA Sync with MediaMonkey for Windows/2.0

2025-04-07T14:27:07Z

Rusty: /* Sync Settings */

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[WebHelp:MMA_Content/2.0|MediaMonkey for Android 2 Help]] > Sync with MediaMonkey for Windows

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{{WebHelpHeader|Sync with MediaMonkey for Windows}}

== Introduction ==

MediaMonkey for Android (MMA) can Synchronize media files and associated metadata (Album Art, play history, etc.) via Wi-Fi Sync with MediaMonkey for Windows (MMW). This requires both MediaMonkey for Android and [https://www.mediamonkey.com/download MediaMonkey for Windows].

Wi-Fi Sync configuration in MMA allows you to configure most of what you'll need to sync. But if you want to configure more advanced functionality such as auto-conversion, you want to review the [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks/5.0|full Sync documentation]] for MediaMonkey for Windows.

== Initial Setup ==

To get MMW to recognize MMA, a 'Device Profile' describing the device and associated sync settings needs to be created. This can be done:
* ''Via MMA's Wi-Fi Sync functionality'', by connecting via Wi-Fi to the MMW Server.
* ''Via USB''. This is done automatically when you [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks/5.0#How_to_Start_Sync|connect your device via USB]] to the PC running MMW.

This article focuses on the Wi-Fi Sync approach.

=== Wi-fi Sync Setup ===

Wi-fi Sync requires MMW to be running and for the [[WebHelp:Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers/5.0#Sharing_the_Library_over_UPnP_(DLNA)|Media Server to be enabled on MMW]] (it's enabled by default).

To initiate your first Wi-Fi Sync with MMA:
# Tap '''Settings''' > '''Library & Sync''' in the menu in MMA.
# Tap ''Sync configuration wizard'' to start the setup.
# Tap the [[WebHelp:Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers/5.0#Sharing_the_Library_over_UPnP_(DLNA)|UPnP Server from the MMW installation]] you want to Sync with (ie. MediaMonkey 5 (Server)). ''MMW will show a prompt asking whether you want to give MMA permission to connect. In MMW, agree to give this permission.''
# Click Next
# Enable the storage locations that you want content Synced to. MMW will create a Device Profile per storage found on your device.
# Configure the 'Sync settings' for each storage location (see below) OR if you want to configure auto-conversion or other more advanced settings, continue the [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks/5.0|setup in MMW]].
# Click 'Sync Now' to initiate the Wi-Fi Sync

If you didn't select any content to be Synced nothing will be Synced.

== Sync Settings ==

Under '''Settings''' > '''Library & Sync''' from the Menu in MMA you can:
* Use the ''Sync configuration wizard'' which guides you through the initial Sync setup.
* Set ''End sync on low battery'', which allows you to set the battery treshold at which MMA will end wi-fi Sync (this has no affect on USB Sync)
* ''Skip sync select storage selection'' which skips the screen at the start of Sync to select which storage's you want to Sync to that Sync.
* ''Sync settings'', which allows you to set the Sync settings per storage:
** ''Server content'' allows you to select what content will be Synced to the device when doing a Sync.
** ''File metadata'' will Sync metadata and play history from MMA to MMW when enabled.
** ''Device content'' will Sync files and playlists not Synced from MMW to MMA from MMA to MMW when enabled.
*** ''Confirm'' will show a confirmation of which files to Sync from MMA to MMA, allowing you to choose which files are Synced, when enabled.
** ''Delete from this device'' sets which media files are deleted from the device on Sync:
*** ''None'' will delete no media files from the device on Sync, even if they're no longer selected to be Synced to MMA.
*** ''Unselected server files'' will remove any media files from the device that were previously Synced by MMW to MMA, but are no longer selected to be Synced. This excludes any files removed from MMW.
*** ''All unselected files'' will delete all media files not included on the Sync list. This includes any files that have been removed from MMW.
*** ''Confirm'' will show a confirmation of which files to delete during Sync when enabled.

== Syncing ==

Once everything is setup in either MMA or MMW you can start wi-fi Sync in MMA (you can't wi-fi Sync from MMW). Select Sync in the main menu and follow any prompts along the way.

{{WebHelpFooter}}

MMA Sync with MediaMonkey for Windows/2.0

2025-04-07T14:18:19Z

Rusty: /* Initial Setup */

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[WebHelp:MMA_Content/2.0|MediaMonkey for Android 2 Help]] > Sync with MediaMonkey for Windows

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{{WebHelpHeader|Sync with MediaMonkey for Windows}}

== Introduction ==

MediaMonkey for Android (MMA) can Synchronize media files and associated metadata (Album Art, play history, etc.) via Wi-Fi Sync with MediaMonkey for Windows (MMW). This requires both MediaMonkey for Android and [https://www.mediamonkey.com/download MediaMonkey for Windows].

Wi-Fi Sync configuration in MMA allows you to configure most of what you'll need to sync. But if you want to configure more advanced functionality such as auto-conversion, you want to review the [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks/5.0|full Sync documentation]] for MediaMonkey for Windows.

== Initial Setup ==

To get MMW to recognize MMA, a 'Device Profile' describing the device and associated sync settings needs to be created. This can be done:
* ''Via MMA's Wi-Fi Sync functionality'', by connecting via Wi-Fi to the MMW Server.
* ''Via USB''. This is done automatically when you [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks/5.0#How_to_Start_Sync|connect your device via USB]] to the PC running MMW.

This article focuses on the Wi-Fi Sync approach.

=== Wi-fi Sync Setup ===

Wi-fi Sync requires MMW to be running and for the [[WebHelp:Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers/5.0#Sharing_the_Library_over_UPnP_(DLNA)|Media Server to be enabled on MMW]] (it's enabled by default).

To initiate your first Wi-Fi Sync with MMA:
# Tap '''Settings''' > '''Library & Sync''' in the menu in MMA.
# Tap ''Sync configuration wizard'' to start the setup.
# Tap the [[WebHelp:Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers/5.0#Sharing_the_Library_over_UPnP_(DLNA)|UPnP Server from the MMW installation]] you want to Sync with (ie. MediaMonkey 5 (Server)). ''MMW will show a prompt asking whether you want to give MMA permission to connect. In MMW, agree to give this permission.''
# Click Next
# Enable the storage locations that you want content Synced to. MMW will create a Device Profile per storage found on your device.
# Configure the 'Sync settings' for each storage location (see below) OR if you want to configure auto-conversion or other more advanced settings, continue the [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks/5.0|setup in MMW]].
# Click 'Sync Now' to initiate the Wi-Fi Sync

If you didn't select any content to be Synced nothing will be Synced.

== Sync Settings ==

Sync settings can be setup in either MMW or MMA after the Device Profile has been created on first connection. Either method modifies the same settings that are saved in the MMW database. [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks/5.0|Setting Sync up in MMW]] can be easier and exposes more settings than available in MMA.

=== Modifying Sync Settings in MMA ===

Under '''Settings''' > '''Library & Sync''' from the Menu in MMA you can:
* Use the ''Sync configuration wizard'' which guides you through the initial Sync setup.
* Set ''End sync on low battery'', which allows you to set the battery treshold at which MMA will end wi-fi Sync (this has no affect on USB Sync)
* ''Skip sync select storage selection'' which skips the screen at the start of Sync to select which storage's you want to Sync to that Sync.
* ''Sync settings'', which allows you to set the Sync settings per storage:
** ''Server content'' allows you to select what content will be Synced to the device when doing a Sync.
** ''File metadata'' will Sync metadata and play history from MMA to MMW when enabled.
** ''Device content'' will Sync files and playlists not Synced from MMW to MMA from MMA to MMW when enabled.
*** ''Confirm'' will show a confirmation of which files to Sync from MMA to MMA, allowing you to choose which files are Synced, when enabled.
** ''Delete from this device'' sets which media files are deleted from the device on Sync:
*** ''None'' will delete no media files from the device on Sync, even if they're no longer selected to be Synced to MMA.
*** ''Unselected server files'' will remove any media files from the device that were previously Synced by MMW to MMA, but are no longer selected to be Synced. This excludes any files removed from MMW.
*** ''All unselected files'' will delete all media files not included on the Sync list. This includes any files that have been removed from MMW.
*** ''Confirm'' will show a confirmation of which files to delete during Sync when enabled.

== Syncing ==

Once everything is setup in either MMA or MMW you can start wi-fi Sync in MMA (you can't wi-fi Sync from MMW). Select Sync in the main menu and follow any prompts along the way.

{{WebHelpFooter}}

MMA Sync with MediaMonkey for Windows/2.0

2025-04-07T14:00:40Z

Rusty: /* Introduction */

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[WebHelp:MMA_Content/2.0|MediaMonkey for Android 2 Help]] > Sync with MediaMonkey for Windows

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{{WebHelpHeader|Sync with MediaMonkey for Windows}}

== Introduction ==

MediaMonkey for Android (MMA) can Synchronize media files and associated metadata (Album Art, play history, etc.) via Wi-Fi Sync with MediaMonkey for Windows (MMW). This requires both MediaMonkey for Android and [https://www.mediamonkey.com/download MediaMonkey for Windows].

Wi-Fi Sync configuration in MMA allows you to configure most of what you'll need to sync. But if you want to configure more advanced functionality such as auto-conversion, you want to review the [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks/5.0|full Sync documentation]] for MediaMonkey for Windows.

== Initial Setup ==

To get MediaMonkey for Windows (MMW) to recognize and allow MediaMonkey for Android (MMA) to connect to the library, a 'Device Profile' must be created:
* ''Via USB'', for this [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks/5.0#How_to_Start_Sync|connect your device via USB]] to the PC running MMW. MMW will then create a device profile which will contain all the Sync settings.
* OR ''Via Wi-Fi'', this sets up the Device Profile when first connecting via wi-fi to the MMW Server.
To be able to Sync you'll need to setup the connection in MMA in both cases.

=== Wi-fi Sync Setup ===

Wi-fi Sync requires MMW to be running and for the [[WebHelp:Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers/5.0#Sharing_the_Library_over_UPnP_(DLNA)|Media Server to be enabled on MMW]] (it's enabled by default).

To initiate your first Wi-Fi Sync with MMA:
# Tap '''Settings''' > '''Library & Sync''' in the menu in MMA.
# Tap ''Sync configuration wizard'' to start the setup.
# Select the [[WebHelp:Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers/5.0#Sharing_the_Library_over_UPnP_(DLNA)|UPnP Server from the MMW installation]] you want to Sync with (ie. MediaMonkey 5 (Server)). ''MMW will show a prompt asking whether you want to give MMA permission to connect. In MMW, agree to give this permission.''
# Click Next
# Enable the storage locations that you want content Synced to. MMW will create a Device Profile per storage found on your device.
# Configure the 'Sync settings' for each storage location (see below) OR if you want to configure auto-conversion or other more advanced settings, continue the [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks/5.0|setup in MMW]].
# Click 'Sync Now' to initiate the Wi-Fi Sync

If you didn't select any content to be Synced nothing will be Synced.

== Sync Settings ==

Sync settings can be setup in either MMW or MMA after the Device Profile has been created on first connection. Either method modifies the same settings that are saved in the MMW database. [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks/5.0|Setting Sync up in MMW]] can be easier and exposes more settings than available in MMA.

=== Modifying Sync Settings in MMA ===

Under '''Settings''' > '''Library & Sync''' from the Menu in MMA you can:
* Use the ''Sync configuration wizard'' which guides you through the initial Sync setup.
* Set ''End sync on low battery'', which allows you to set the battery treshold at which MMA will end wi-fi Sync (this has no affect on USB Sync)
* ''Skip sync select storage selection'' which skips the screen at the start of Sync to select which storage's you want to Sync to that Sync.
* ''Sync settings'', which allows you to set the Sync settings per storage:
** ''Server content'' allows you to select what content will be Synced to the device when doing a Sync.
** ''File metadata'' will Sync metadata and play history from MMA to MMW when enabled.
** ''Device content'' will Sync files and playlists not Synced from MMW to MMA from MMA to MMW when enabled.
*** ''Confirm'' will show a confirmation of which files to Sync from MMA to MMA, allowing you to choose which files are Synced, when enabled.
** ''Delete from this device'' sets which media files are deleted from the device on Sync:
*** ''None'' will delete no media files from the device on Sync, even if they're no longer selected to be Synced to MMA.
*** ''Unselected server files'' will remove any media files from the device that were previously Synced by MMW to MMA, but are no longer selected to be Synced. This excludes any files removed from MMW.
*** ''All unselected files'' will delete all media files not included on the Sync list. This includes any files that have been removed from MMW.
*** ''Confirm'' will show a confirmation of which files to delete during Sync when enabled.

== Syncing ==

Once everything is setup in either MMA or MMW you can start wi-fi Sync in MMA (you can't wi-fi Sync from MMW). Select Sync in the main menu and follow any prompts along the way.

{{WebHelpFooter}}

MMA Sync with MediaMonkey for Windows/2.0

2025-04-07T13:55:54Z

Rusty: /* Initial Setup */

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[WebHelp:MMA_Content/2.0|MediaMonkey for Android 2 Help]] > Sync with MediaMonkey for Windows

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{{WebHelpHeader|Sync with MediaMonkey for Windows}}

== Introduction ==

MediaMonkey for Android (MMA) can Synchronize media files and associated metadata (Album Art, play history, etc.) via wi-fi Sync with MediaMonkey for Windows (MMW). This requires both MediaMonkey for Android and [https://www.mediamonkey.com/download MediaMonkey for Windows].

Before starting Sync it's recommended to read the [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks/5.0|full Sync documentation]] from MediaMonkey for Windows.

== Initial Setup ==

To get MediaMonkey for Windows (MMW) to recognize and allow MediaMonkey for Android (MMA) to connect to the library, a 'Device Profile' must be created:
* ''Via USB'', for this [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks/5.0#How_to_Start_Sync|connect your device via USB]] to the PC running MMW. MMW will then create a device profile which will contain all the Sync settings.
* OR ''Via Wi-Fi'', this sets up the Device Profile when first connecting via wi-fi to the MMW Server.
To be able to Sync you'll need to setup the connection in MMA in both cases.

=== Wi-fi Sync Setup ===

Wi-fi Sync requires MMW to be running and for the [[WebHelp:Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers/5.0#Sharing_the_Library_over_UPnP_(DLNA)|Media Server to be enabled on MMW]] (it's enabled by default).

To initiate your first Wi-Fi Sync with MMA:
# Tap '''Settings''' > '''Library & Sync''' in the menu in MMA.
# Tap ''Sync configuration wizard'' to start the setup.
# Select the [[WebHelp:Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers/5.0#Sharing_the_Library_over_UPnP_(DLNA)|UPnP Server from the MMW installation]] you want to Sync with (ie. MediaMonkey 5 (Server)). ''MMW will show a prompt asking whether you want to give MMA permission to connect. In MMW, agree to give this permission.''
# Click Next
# Enable the storage locations that you want content Synced to. MMW will create a Device Profile per storage found on your device.
# Configure the 'Sync settings' for each storage location (see below) OR if you want to configure auto-conversion or other more advanced settings, continue the [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks/5.0|setup in MMW]].
# Click 'Sync Now' to initiate the Wi-Fi Sync

If you didn't select any content to be Synced nothing will be Synced.

== Sync Settings ==

Sync settings can be setup in either MMW or MMA after the Device Profile has been created on first connection. Either method modifies the same settings that are saved in the MMW database. [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks/5.0|Setting Sync up in MMW]] can be easier and exposes more settings than available in MMA.

=== Modifying Sync Settings in MMA ===

Under '''Settings''' > '''Library & Sync''' from the Menu in MMA you can:
* Use the ''Sync configuration wizard'' which guides you through the initial Sync setup.
* Set ''End sync on low battery'', which allows you to set the battery treshold at which MMA will end wi-fi Sync (this has no affect on USB Sync)
* ''Skip sync select storage selection'' which skips the screen at the start of Sync to select which storage's you want to Sync to that Sync.
* ''Sync settings'', which allows you to set the Sync settings per storage:
** ''Server content'' allows you to select what content will be Synced to the device when doing a Sync.
** ''File metadata'' will Sync metadata and play history from MMA to MMW when enabled.
** ''Device content'' will Sync files and playlists not Synced from MMW to MMA from MMA to MMW when enabled.
*** ''Confirm'' will show a confirmation of which files to Sync from MMA to MMA, allowing you to choose which files are Synced, when enabled.
** ''Delete from this device'' sets which media files are deleted from the device on Sync:
*** ''None'' will delete no media files from the device on Sync, even if they're no longer selected to be Synced to MMA.
*** ''Unselected server files'' will remove any media files from the device that were previously Synced by MMW to MMA, but are no longer selected to be Synced. This excludes any files removed from MMW.
*** ''All unselected files'' will delete all media files not included on the Sync list. This includes any files that have been removed from MMW.
*** ''Confirm'' will show a confirmation of which files to delete during Sync when enabled.

== Syncing ==

Once everything is setup in either MMA or MMW you can start wi-fi Sync in MMA (you can't wi-fi Sync from MMW). Select Sync in the main menu and follow any prompts along the way.

{{WebHelpFooter}}

MMA Sync with MediaMonkey for Windows/2.0

2025-04-07T13:38:15Z

Rusty: /* Wi-fi Sync Setup */

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[WebHelp:MMA_Content/2.0|MediaMonkey for Android 2 Help]] > Sync with MediaMonkey for Windows

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{{WebHelpHeader|Sync with MediaMonkey for Windows}}

== Introduction ==

MediaMonkey for Android (MMA) can Synchronize media files and associated metadata (Album Art, play history, etc.) via wi-fi Sync with MediaMonkey for Windows (MMW). This requires both MediaMonkey for Android and [https://www.mediamonkey.com/download MediaMonkey for Windows].

Before starting Sync it's recommended to read the [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks/5.0|full Sync documentation]] from MediaMonkey for Windows.

== Initial Setup ==

Before being able to do the first Sync, the Sync needs to be setup. This can be done in 2 ways:
* ''Via USB'', for this [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks/5.0#How_to_Start_Sync|connect your device via USB]] to the PC running MMW. MMW will then create a device profile which will contain all the Sync settings.
* ''Via wi-fi'', this sets up the Device Profile when first connecting via wi-fi to the MMW Server.
To be able to Sync you'll need to setup the connection in MMA in both cases.

=== Wi-fi Sync Setup ===

Wi-fi Sync requires MMW to be running and for the [[WebHelp:Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers/5.0#Sharing_the_Library_over_UPnP_(DLNA)|Media Server to be enabled on MMW]] (it's enabled by default).

To initiate your first Wi-Fi Sync with MMA:
# Tap '''Settings''' > '''Library & Sync''' in the menu in MMA.
# Tap ''Sync configuration wizard'' to start the setup.
# Select the [[WebHelp:Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers/5.0#Sharing_the_Library_over_UPnP_(DLNA)|UPnP Server from the MMW installation]] you want to Sync with (ie. MediaMonkey 5 (Server)). ''MMW will show a prompt asking whether you want to give MMA permission to connect. In MMW, agree to give this permission.''
# Click Next
# Enable the storage locations that you want content Synced to. MMW will create a Device Profile per storage found on your device.
# Configure the 'Sync settings' for each storage location (see below) OR if you want to configure auto-conversion or other more advanced settings, continue the [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks/5.0|setup in MMW]].
# Click 'Sync Now' to initiate the Wi-Fi Sync

If you didn't select any content to be Synced nothing will be Synced.

== Sync Settings ==

Sync settings can be setup in either MMW or MMA after the Device Profile has been created on first connection. Either method modifies the same settings that are saved in the MMW database. [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks/5.0|Setting Sync up in MMW]] can be easier and exposes more settings than available in MMA.

=== Modifying Sync Settings in MMA ===

Under '''Settings''' > '''Library & Sync''' from the Menu in MMA you can:
* Use the ''Sync configuration wizard'' which guides you through the initial Sync setup.
* Set ''End sync on low battery'', which allows you to set the battery treshold at which MMA will end wi-fi Sync (this has no affect on USB Sync)
* ''Skip sync select storage selection'' which skips the screen at the start of Sync to select which storage's you want to Sync to that Sync.
* ''Sync settings'', which allows you to set the Sync settings per storage:
** ''Server content'' allows you to select what content will be Synced to the device when doing a Sync.
** ''File metadata'' will Sync metadata and play history from MMA to MMW when enabled.
** ''Device content'' will Sync files and playlists not Synced from MMW to MMA from MMA to MMW when enabled.
*** ''Confirm'' will show a confirmation of which files to Sync from MMA to MMA, allowing you to choose which files are Synced, when enabled.
** ''Delete from this device'' sets which media files are deleted from the device on Sync:
*** ''None'' will delete no media files from the device on Sync, even if they're no longer selected to be Synced to MMA.
*** ''Unselected server files'' will remove any media files from the device that were previously Synced by MMW to MMA, but are no longer selected to be Synced. This excludes any files removed from MMW.
*** ''All unselected files'' will delete all media files not included on the Sync list. This includes any files that have been removed from MMW.
*** ''Confirm'' will show a confirmation of which files to delete during Sync when enabled.

== Syncing ==

Once everything is setup in either MMA or MMW you can start wi-fi Sync in MMA (you can't wi-fi Sync from MMW). Select Sync in the main menu and follow any prompts along the way.

{{WebHelpFooter}}

WebHelp:Playback Rules

2025-04-07T13:15:05Z

Rusty: /* Types */

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 2024 Help]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing MediaMonkey}}|Customizing MediaMonkey]] > Customizing Collections and Playback Rules

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{{WebHelpHeader|Customizing Collections and Playback Rules}}

== Introduction to Collections ==

MediaMonkey helps organize your media files into Collections which can be customized to display large numbers of files in a manner most appropriate to the content. Collections are a filtered view of the MediaMonkey Library. For example the default '''Music''' Collection will show all files with Type set to Music or Classical Music, whereas the default '''Classical Music''' Collection will only contain files with Type set to Classical Music. 'Type' is distinct from 'Collection' in the sense that each file can only have a single Type even though it can belong to more than one Collection. Collections also allow you to filter out media files. For example you may want to filter out holiday music by using the Criteria ''Genre doesn't equal Christmas''.

Customizing the default Collections as well as create new Collections is a [[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version}}#Gold_Features|MediaMonkey Gold]] feature.

The '''Entire Library''' Collection will always show all media files in the MediaMonkey Library. Entire Library is useful to confirm if files are in the MediaMonkey Library as any other Collection may exclude the files based on the Collections Criteria. You can enable the Entire Library Collection under '''Tools > Options > Collections & Views''' from the Main Menu.
[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Collections Media Tree Nodes.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Options Collections Media Tree Nodes|MediaMonkey Options Collections Media Tree Nodes]]

== Customizing Collections ==

Collections allow you to set which files are included based on ''Criteria'' and which [[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}|sub-nodes]] the Collection will display in the Media Tree.

To create or edit a Collection, use '''Tools > Options > Collections & Views''' from the Main Menu ([[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version}}#Gold_Features|MediaMonkey Gold]] feature):

# Use the '''+''' button to create a new Collection or select a Collection and use the Edit button to edit a Collection
# Set the Criteria to set which files from the MediaMonkey Library should be included in the Collection in the ''Criteria'' tab[[File:Wiki-MM5 Collection Options Criteria.jpg|616px|center|MediaMonkey Collection Options Criteria tab]] 
# Set which [[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}|sub-nodes]] should be shown in the ''Sub-nodes & Views'' tab and sort the order of the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}|sub-nodes]] using the up/down buttons[[File:Wiki-MM5 Collection Options Sub-Nodes.jpg|616px|frameless|center|MediaMonkey Collection Options Sub-Nodes tab]]

To enable or disable a Collection, use '''Tools > Options > Collections & Views''' from the Main Menu:

# Check the Collection to enable it in the MediaMonkey Media Tree
# Use the half-check / filled in checkbox to have the Collection appear in the MediaMonkey Media Tree only when it contains files
# Uncheck it to hide the Collection in the MediaMonkey Media Tree
# The '''Entire Library''' Collection can be enabled/disabled here as well

== Types ==

Every media file in MediaMonkey is automatically assigned a single Type when first scanned into the MediaMonkey Library. The initially assigned Type is based on a combination of file extension, Genre tags, and how the file has been added, and is saved to the database rather than to the [[{{WebHelp:Links|About_Track_Properties}}|files tags]] (the logic initial type assignment isn't configurable). The Type determines how Media files are played, how tags shown in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Track_Properties}}|Properties]] dialog, where to [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting_Tracks}}|Sync]] files, and is also used by default Collections in MediaMonkey as the basis for filtering into the different Collections.

=== How Media Files are Played ===

Under '''Tools > Options > Playback Rules''' from the Main Menu you can set per Type:
[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Playback Rules.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Options Playback Rules|MediaMonkey Options Playback Rules]] 
* '''Enable bookmarking''' which has MediaMonkey resume where playback stopped within a file if enabled
* '''Ignore Shuffle''' which will overwrite the Shuffle setting and disable Shuffle if enabled.
* '''Ignore Auto-DJ when playing''' will overwrite the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using_Auto-DJ}}|Auto-DJ]] setting and disable [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using_Auto-DJ}}|Auto-DJ]] if enabled.
* '''Enable speed adjustment''' will enable speed adjustment/pitch control.
* '''Remove silence at the beginning / end of track''' will remove silences at the beginning and end of a file when enabled.
* '''Crossfading''' has custom settings when Crossfading is enabled.
** '''Fade out''' which sets how much before the file's end MediaMonkey should start fading out.
** '''Fade in''' which sets how much of the start of the file MediaMonkey should fade in.
** '''Gap/Overlap''' how much gap MediaMonkey should put between files or how much of the files MediaMonkey should overlap with crossfading.
* '''Increase play counter''' sets at what percentage of playback the Played # and Last Played fields are updated with the current play in MediaMonkey.
* '''Play Now Action''' will overwrite the ''Default Play now'' action (set under '''Tools > Options > [[WebHelp:Playing_Audio_Tracks#Playback_Settings|Player]]''').

=== How Media Files are Displayed ===

* Type determines which fields are displayed in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Track_Properties}}|Properties]] dialog
* What information MediaMonkey displays in the Player when playing a file and the Track Summary column. This is set under '''Tools > Options > Playback Rules''' by changing ''Display format for Track summary'' using [[{{WebHelp:Links|Configuring_Directory_and_File_Formats}}|Masks]]

=== How Media Files are Synced ===

* What categories media files are browsable through on an iPod or other portable device
* What [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting_Tracks}}#File_Locations|folders]] media files are stored in on the device

=== Auto-Type Determination Rules ===

MediaMonkey has the following hardcoded Types: Music, Podcasts, Audiobooks, Classical Music, Music Video, Video, TV, Video Podcast and Radio. MediaMonkey sets the Type value of a file during the first scan into the MediaMonkey Library as follows:

* Audio files are added as ''Type = Music'' except
** Type is set as 'Audiobook' if Extension = M4B or Genre contains 'Audiobook' or 'Audio Book'
** Type is set as 'Podcast' if Genre contains 'Podcast'
** Type is set as 'Classical Music' if Genre contains 'Classical'

* Video files are added as ''Type = Video'' except
** Type is set as 'Video Podcast' if Genre contains 'Podcast'
** Type is set as 'TV' if Genre contains 'TV Show', 'TV Series' or 'Television'
** Type is set as 'Music Video' if Genre contains 'Music Video'

* Internet streaming URLs are added as ''Type = Radio''

=== Manually Changing Type ===

The Type associated with a file can be edited at any time via '''Edit > Properties''' from the Main Menu by [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Track_Properties}}|editing]] the Type field.

To edit the behaviors associated with each file 'Type' go to '''Tools''' > '''Options''' > '''Player''' > '''Playback rules'''.

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MMA Sync with MediaMonkey for Windows/2.0

2025-04-07T13:10:50Z

Rusty: /* Wi-fi Sync Setup */

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[WebHelp:MMA_Content/2.0|MediaMonkey for Android 2 Help]] > Sync with MediaMonkey for Windows

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{{WebHelpHeader|Sync with MediaMonkey for Windows}}

== Introduction ==

MediaMonkey for Android (MMA) can Synchronize media files and associated metadata (Album Art, play history, etc.) via wi-fi Sync with MediaMonkey for Windows (MMW). This requires both MediaMonkey for Android and [https://www.mediamonkey.com/download MediaMonkey for Windows].

Before starting Sync it's recommended to read the [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks/5.0|full Sync documentation]] from MediaMonkey for Windows.

== Initial Setup ==

Before being able to do the first Sync, the Sync needs to be setup. This can be done in 2 ways:
* ''Via USB'', for this [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks/5.0#How_to_Start_Sync|connect your device via USB]] to the PC running MMW. MMW will then create a device profile which will contain all the Sync settings.
* ''Via wi-fi'', this sets up the Device Profile when first connecting via wi-fi to the MMW Server.
To be able to Sync you'll need to setup the connection in MMA in both cases.

=== Wi-fi Sync Setup ===

Wi-fi Sync requires MMW to be running and for the [[WebHelp:Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers/5.0#Sharing_the_Library_over_UPnP_(DLNA)|Media Server to be enabled on MMW]] (it's enabled by default). To setup the connection in MMA the first time:
# Tap '''Settings''' > '''Library & Sync''' in the menu in MMA.
# Tap ''Sync configuration wizard'' to start the setup.
# Select the [[WebHelp:Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers/5.0#Sharing_the_Library_over_UPnP_(DLNA)|UPnP Server from the MMW installation]] you want to Sync with (ie. MediaMonkey 5 (Server)). MMW will show a prompt asking access permissions the first time you connect to it from MMA.
# Click Next
# Enable the storage's you want Synced to. MMW will create a Device Profile per storage found on your device. You can now click the back arrow at the left top and continue [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks/5.0|setup in MMW]], or 
# Modify any Sync settings for each storage enabled, more on this below
# Click Sync Now to initiate the wi-fi Sync

If you didn't select any content to be Synced nothing will be Synced.

== Sync Settings ==

Sync settings can be setup in either MMW or MMA after the Device Profile has been created on first connection. Either method modifies the same settings that are saved in the MMW database. [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks/5.0|Setting Sync up in MMW]] can be easier and exposes more settings than available in MMA.

=== Modifying Sync Settings in MMA ===

Under '''Settings''' > '''Library & Sync''' from the Menu in MMA you can:
* Use the ''Sync configuration wizard'' which guides you through the initial Sync setup.
* Set ''End sync on low battery'', which allows you to set the battery treshold at which MMA will end wi-fi Sync (this has no affect on USB Sync)
* ''Skip sync select storage selection'' which skips the screen at the start of Sync to select which storage's you want to Sync to that Sync.
* ''Sync settings'', which allows you to set the Sync settings per storage:
** ''Server content'' allows you to select what content will be Synced to the device when doing a Sync.
** ''File metadata'' will Sync metadata and play history from MMA to MMW when enabled.
** ''Device content'' will Sync files and playlists not Synced from MMW to MMA from MMA to MMW when enabled.
*** ''Confirm'' will show a confirmation of which files to Sync from MMA to MMA, allowing you to choose which files are Synced, when enabled.
** ''Delete from this device'' sets which media files are deleted from the device on Sync:
*** ''None'' will delete no media files from the device on Sync, even if they're no longer selected to be Synced to MMA.
*** ''Unselected server files'' will remove any media files from the device that were previously Synced by MMW to MMA, but are no longer selected to be Synced. This excludes any files removed from MMW.
*** ''All unselected files'' will delete all media files not included on the Sync list. This includes any files that have been removed from MMW.
*** ''Confirm'' will show a confirmation of which files to delete during Sync when enabled.

== Syncing ==

Once everything is setup in either MMA or MMW you can start wi-fi Sync in MMA (you can't wi-fi Sync from MMW). Select Sync in the main menu and follow any prompts along the way.

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WebHelp:Playback Rules

2025-03-31T16:01:58Z

Rusty: /* Types */

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 2024 Help]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing MediaMonkey}}|Customizing MediaMonkey]] > Customizing Collections and Playback Rules

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{{WebHelpHeader|Customizing Collections and Playback Rules}}

== Introduction to Collections ==

MediaMonkey helps organize your media files into Collections which can be customized to display large numbers of files in a manner most appropriate to the content. Collections are a filtered view of the MediaMonkey Library. For example the default '''Music''' Collection will show all files with Type set to Music or Classical Music, whereas the default '''Classical Music''' Collection will only contain files with Type set to Classical Music. 'Type' is distinct from 'Collection' in the sense that each file can only have a single Type even though it can belong to more than one Collection. Collections also allow you to filter out media files. For example you may want to filter out holiday music by using the Criteria ''Genre doesn't equal Christmas''.

Customizing the default Collections as well as create new Collections is a [[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version}}#Gold_Features|MediaMonkey Gold]] feature.

The '''Entire Library''' Collection will always show all media files in the MediaMonkey Library. Entire Library is useful to confirm if files are in the MediaMonkey Library as any other Collection may exclude the files based on the Collections Criteria. You can enable the Entire Library Collection under '''Tools > Options > Collections & Views''' from the Main Menu.
[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Collections Media Tree Nodes.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Options Collections Media Tree Nodes|MediaMonkey Options Collections Media Tree Nodes]]

== Customizing Collections ==

Collections allow you to set which files are included based on ''Criteria'' and which [[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}|sub-nodes]] the Collection will display in the Media Tree.

To create or edit a Collection, use '''Tools > Options > Collections & Views''' from the Main Menu ([[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version}}#Gold_Features|MediaMonkey Gold]] feature):

# Use the '''+''' button to create a new Collection or select a Collection and use the Edit button to edit a Collection
# Set the Criteria to set which files from the MediaMonkey Library should be included in the Collection in the ''Criteria'' tab[[File:Wiki-MM5 Collection Options Criteria.jpg|616px|center|MediaMonkey Collection Options Criteria tab]] 
# Set which [[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}|sub-nodes]] should be shown in the ''Sub-nodes & Views'' tab and sort the order of the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}|sub-nodes]] using the up/down buttons[[File:Wiki-MM5 Collection Options Sub-Nodes.jpg|616px|frameless|center|MediaMonkey Collection Options Sub-Nodes tab]]

To enable or disable a Collection, use '''Tools > Options > Collections & Views''' from the Main Menu:

# Check the Collection to enable it in the MediaMonkey Media Tree
# Use the half-check / filled in checkbox to have the Collection appear in the MediaMonkey Media Tree only when it contains files
# Uncheck it to hide the Collection in the MediaMonkey Media Tree
# The '''Entire Library''' Collection can be enabled/disabled here as well

== Types ==

Every media file in MediaMonkey is automatically assigned a single Type when first scanned into the MediaMonkey Library. The initially assigned Type is based on a combination of file extension, Genre tags, and how the file has been added, and is not saved to the [[{{WebHelp:Links|About_Track_Properties}}|files tags]]. The Type determines how Media files are played, how tags shown in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Track_Properties}}|Properties]] dialog, where to [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting_Tracks}}|Sync]] files, and is also used by default Collections in MediaMonkey as the basis for filtering into the different Collections.

=== How Media Files are Played ===

Under '''Tools > Options > Playback Rules''' from the Main Menu you can set per Type:
[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Playback Rules.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Options Playback Rules|MediaMonkey Options Playback Rules]] 
* '''Enable bookmarking''' which has MediaMonkey resume where playback stopped within a file if enabled
* '''Ignore Shuffle''' which will overwrite the Shuffle setting and disable Shuffle if enabled.
* '''Ignore Auto-DJ when playing''' will overwrite the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using_Auto-DJ}}|Auto-DJ]] setting and disable [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using_Auto-DJ}}|Auto-DJ]] if enabled.
* '''Enable speed adjustment''' will enable speed adjustment/pitch control.
* '''Remove silence at the beginning / end of track''' will remove silences at the beginning and end of a file when enabled.
* '''Crossfading''' has custom settings when Crossfading is enabled.
** '''Fade out''' which sets how much before the file's end MediaMonkey should start fading out.
** '''Fade in''' which sets how much of the start of the file MediaMonkey should fade in.
** '''Gap/Overlap''' how much gap MediaMonkey should put between files or how much of the files MediaMonkey should overlap with crossfading.
* '''Increase play counter''' sets at what percentage of playback the Played # and Last Played fields are updated with the current play in MediaMonkey.
* '''Play Now Action''' will overwrite the ''Default Play now'' action (set under '''Tools > Options > [[WebHelp:Playing_Audio_Tracks#Playback_Settings|Player]]''').

=== How Media Files are Displayed ===

* Type determines which fields are displayed in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Track_Properties}}|Properties]] dialog
* What information MediaMonkey displays in the Player when playing a file and the Track Summary column. This is set under '''Tools > Options > Playback Rules''' by changing ''Display format for Track summary'' using [[{{WebHelp:Links|Configuring_Directory_and_File_Formats}}|Masks]]

=== How Media Files are Synced ===

* What categories media files are browsable through on an iPod or other portable device
* What [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting_Tracks}}#File_Locations|folders]] media files are stored in on the device

=== Auto-Type Determination Rules ===

MediaMonkey has the following hardcoded Types: Music, Podcasts, Audiobooks, Classical Music, Music Video, Video, TV, Video Podcast and Radio. MediaMonkey sets the Type value of a file during the first scan into the MediaMonkey Library as follows:

* Audio files are added as ''Type = Music'' except
** Type is set as 'Audiobook' if Extension = M4B or Genre contains 'Audiobook' or 'Audio Book'
** Type is set as 'Podcast' if Genre contains 'Podcast'
** Type is set as 'Classical Music' if Genre contains 'Classical'

* Video files are added as ''Type = Video'' except
** Type is set as 'Video Podcast' if Genre contains 'Podcast'
** Type is set as 'TV' if Genre contains 'TV Show', 'TV Series' or 'Television'
** Type is set as 'Music Video' if Genre contains 'Music Video'

* Internet streaming URLs are added as ''Type = Radio''

=== Manually Changing Type ===

The Type associated with a file can be edited at any time via '''Edit > Properties''' from the Main Menu by [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Track_Properties}}|editing]] the Type field.

To edit the behaviors associated with each file 'Type' go to '''Tools''' > '''Options''' > '''Player''' > '''Playback rules'''.

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WebHelp:Playback Rules

2025-03-31T15:52:58Z

Rusty: /* Introduction to Collections */

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 2024 Help]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing MediaMonkey}}|Customizing MediaMonkey]] > Customizing Collections and Playback Rules

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{{WebHelpHeader|Customizing Collections and Playback Rules}}

== Introduction to Collections ==

MediaMonkey helps organize your media files into Collections which can be customized to display large numbers of files in a manner most appropriate to the content. Collections are a filtered view of the MediaMonkey Library. For example the default '''Music''' Collection will show all files with Type set to Music or Classical Music, whereas the default '''Classical Music''' Collection will only contain files with Type set to Classical Music. 'Type' is distinct from 'Collection' in the sense that each file can only have a single Type even though it can belong to more than one Collection. Collections also allow you to filter out media files. For example you may want to filter out holiday music by using the Criteria ''Genre doesn't equal Christmas''.

Customizing the default Collections as well as create new Collections is a [[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version}}#Gold_Features|MediaMonkey Gold]] feature.

The '''Entire Library''' Collection will always show all media files in the MediaMonkey Library. Entire Library is useful to confirm if files are in the MediaMonkey Library as any other Collection may exclude the files based on the Collections Criteria. You can enable the Entire Library Collection under '''Tools > Options > Collections & Views''' from the Main Menu.
[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Collections Media Tree Nodes.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Options Collections Media Tree Nodes|MediaMonkey Options Collections Media Tree Nodes]]

== Customizing Collections ==

Collections allow you to set which files are included based on ''Criteria'' and which [[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}|sub-nodes]] the Collection will display in the Media Tree.

To create or edit a Collection, use '''Tools > Options > Collections & Views''' from the Main Menu ([[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version}}#Gold_Features|MediaMonkey Gold]] feature):

# Use the '''+''' button to create a new Collection or select a Collection and use the Edit button to edit a Collection
# Set the Criteria to set which files from the MediaMonkey Library should be included in the Collection in the ''Criteria'' tab[[File:Wiki-MM5 Collection Options Criteria.jpg|616px|center|MediaMonkey Collection Options Criteria tab]] 
# Set which [[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}|sub-nodes]] should be shown in the ''Sub-nodes & Views'' tab and sort the order of the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}|sub-nodes]] using the up/down buttons[[File:Wiki-MM5 Collection Options Sub-Nodes.jpg|616px|frameless|center|MediaMonkey Collection Options Sub-Nodes tab]]

To enable or disable a Collection, use '''Tools > Options > Collections & Views''' from the Main Menu:

# Check the Collection to enable it in the MediaMonkey Media Tree
# Use the half-check / filled in checkbox to have the Collection appear in the MediaMonkey Media Tree only when it contains files
# Uncheck it to hide the Collection in the MediaMonkey Media Tree
# The '''Entire Library''' Collection can be enabled/disabled here as well

== Types ==

The default Collections in MediaMonkey use Type to filter files into the different default Collections, set how to play files, tags shown in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Track_Properties}}|Properties]] dialog and where to [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting_Tracks}}|Sync]] files. MediaMonkey auto-determines Type on first scan of a file into the MediaMonkey Library. How MediaMonkey determines Type isn't user configurable and Type is not saved to the [[{{WebHelp:Links|About_Track_Properties}}|files tags]].

=== How Media Files are Played ===

Under '''Tools > Options > Playback Rules''' from the Main Menu you can set per Type:
[[File:Wiki-MM2024 Options Playback Rules.png|center|alt=MediaMonkey Options Playback Rules|MediaMonkey Options Playback Rules]] 
* '''Enable bookmarking''' which has MediaMonkey resume where playback stopped within a file if enabled
* '''Ignore Shuffle''' which will overwrite the Shuffle setting and disable Shuffle if enabled.
* '''Ignore Auto-DJ when playing''' will overwrite the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using_Auto-DJ}}|Auto-DJ]] setting and disable [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using_Auto-DJ}}|Auto-DJ]] if enabled.
* '''Enable speed adjustment''' will enable speed adjustment/pitch control.
* '''Remove silence at the beginning / end of track''' will remove silences at the beginning and end of a file when enabled.
* '''Crossfading''' has custom settings when Crossfading is enabled.
** '''Fade out''' which sets how much before the file's end MediaMonkey should start fading out.
** '''Fade in''' which sets how much of the start of the file MediaMonkey should fade in.
** '''Gap/Overlap''' how much gap MediaMonkey should put between files or how much of the files MediaMonkey should overlap with crossfading.
* '''Increase play counter''' sets at what percentage of playback the Played # and Last Played fields are updated with the current play in MediaMonkey.
* '''Play Now Action''' will overwrite the ''Default Play now'' action (set under '''Tools > Options > [[WebHelp:Playing_Audio_Tracks#Playback_Settings|Player]]''').

=== How Media Files are Displayed ===

* Type determines which fields are displayed in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Track_Properties}}|Properties]] dialog
* What information MediaMonkey displays in the Player when playing a file and the Track Summary column. This is set under '''Tools > Options > Playback Rules''' by changing ''Display format for Track summary'' using [[{{WebHelp:Links|Configuring_Directory_and_File_Formats}}|Masks]]

=== How Media Files are Synced ===

* What categories media files are browsable through on an iPod or other portable device
* What [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting_Tracks}}#File_Locations|folders]] media files are stored in on the device

=== Auto-Type Determination Rules ===

MediaMonkey has the following hardcoded Types: Music, Podcasts, Audiobooks, Classical Music, Music Video, Video, TV, Video Podcast and Radio. MediaMonkey sets the Type value of a file during the first scan into the MediaMonkey Library as follows:

* Audio files are added as ''Type = Music'' except
** Type is set as 'Audiobook' if Extension = M4B or Genre contains 'Audiobook' or 'Audio Book'
** Type is set as 'Podcast' if Genre contains 'Podcast'
** Type is set as 'Classical Music' if Genre contains 'Classical'

* Video files are added as ''Type = Video'' except
** Type is set as 'Video Podcast' if Genre contains 'Podcast'
** Type is set as 'TV' if Genre contains 'TV Show', 'TV Series' or 'Television'
** Type is set as 'Music Video' if Genre contains 'Music Video'

* Internet streaming URLs are added as ''Type = Radio''

=== Manually Changing Type ===

The Type associated with a file can be edited at any time via '''Edit > Properties''' from the Main Menu by [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Track_Properties}}|editing]] the Type field.

To edit the behaviors associated with each file 'Type' go to '''Tools''' > '''Options''' > '''Player''' > '''Playback rules'''.

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WebHelp:What's New

2024-12-18T17:32:40Z

Rusty: /* What's New? */

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 2024 Help]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Introduction}}|Introduction]] > What's New in MediaMonkey 2024

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{{WebHelpHeader|What's New in MediaMonkey 2024}}

MediaMonkey for Windows 2024 is a major new release.

[https://www.mediamonkey.com/download Get it / Upgrade here].

== What's New? ==

* Added ability to change [[WebHelp:Player#Playback_Speed_Adjustment|Playback speed/Pitch control]]
* Added ability to use [[WebHelp:Search#Contextual_Search|all fields]] in Contextual Search
* [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks|Sync]] with iOS 18
* Added ability to [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks#Tagging|resize Artwork]] for synced files on Sync
* Added ability to [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks#Tagging|force resync]] of files with changed metadata
* Added ability to send files as a [[WebHelp:Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers#Streaming/Casting_MediaMonkey_Audio_to_a_DLNA_or_Chromecast_Renderer|single stream]] to remote clients which allows gapless playback for clients that don't support this
* Added ability to have [[WebHelp:Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers#Sharing_the_Library_over_UPnP_(DLNA)|client plays scroblled to last.fm]] from the MediaMonkey UPnP Server
* Added ability to use [[WebHelp:Exporting_Playlists#Playlist_Export_Settings|Linux folder separators]] in exported Playlist files.
* [[WebHelp:Backing_up_the_Library#Backup_the_MediaMonkey_Database|Backup]] and [[WebHelp:Backing_up_the_Library#Restore_Database_from_Backup|Restore]] can now backup and restore Settings and Addons.
* Added ability to [[WebHelp:Keyboard_Shortcuts#Export/Import_Hotkeys|Export/Import Hotkeys]]
* Added ability to [[WebHelp:Search#Search_Bar|delete search history]]
* Added [[WebHelp:Using_Playlists#CUE_Sheets|CUE Sheet]] support, MediaMonkey 2024 can read CUE sheets and show individual tracks in a single Album file
* Support for WebP images
* [[WebHelp:Exporting_Track_Lists#Export_to_iTunes_library_XML|iTunes.xml export]] for integration with Traktor DJ and other applications that can read this
* Improved skinning abilities for developers
* [https://www.ventismedia.com/mantis/changelog_page.php?version_id=93 Over 500 fixes and improvements]

[[File:Wiki-MM5 What's New.jpg|1000px|center|MediaMonkey]]

== What's Different? ==

[[WebHelp:Player#Shuffle_Mode|Shuffle]] has been fully reworked from previous version of MediaMonkey. Shuffle now randomizes the [[WebHelp:Now Playing|Playing]] allowing you to see in which order files will be played and to add new files in specific spots in the Playing (like playing a selected file next).

== Related ==

* [[WebHelp:What's_New/5.0|What's new in MediaMonkey 5]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Installation}}|Installing MediaMonkey]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version}}#Gold_Features|MediaMonkey Gold Features]]

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WebHelp:What's New

2024-12-18T17:32:17Z

Rusty: /* What's New? */

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 2024 Help]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Introduction}}|Introduction]] > What's New in MediaMonkey 2024

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{{WebHelpHeader|What's New in MediaMonkey 2024}}

MediaMonkey for Windows 2024 is a major new release.

[https://www.mediamonkey.com/download Get it / Upgrade here].

== What's New? ==

* Added ability to change [[WebHelp:Player#Playback_Speed_Adjustment|Playback speed/Pitch control]]
* Added ability to use [[WebHelp:Search#Contextual_Search|all fields]] in Contextual Search
* [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks|Sync]] with iOS 18
* Added ability to [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks#Tagging|resize Artwork]] for synced files on Sync
* Added ability to [[WebHelp:Exporting_Tracks#Tagging|force resync]] of files with changed metadata
* Added ability to send files as a [[WebHelp:Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers#Streaming/Casting_MediaMonkey_Audio_to_a_DLNA_or_Chromecast_Renderer|single stream]] to remote clients which allows gapless playback for clients that don't support this
* Added ability to have [[WebHelp:Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers#Sharing_the_Library_over_UPnP_(DLNA)|client plays scroblled to last.fm]] from the MediaMonkey UPnP Server
* Added ability to use [[WebHelp:Exporting_Playlists#Playlist_Export_Settings|Linux folder separators]] in exported Playlist files.
* [[WebHelp:Backing_up_the_Library#Backup_the_MediaMonkey_Database|Backup]] and [[WebHelp:Backing_up_the_Library#Restore_Database_from_Backup|Restore]] can now backup and restore Settings and Addons.
* Added ability to [[WebHelp:Keyboard_Shortcuts#Export/Import_Hotkeys|Export/Import Hotkeys]]
* Added ability to [[WebHelp:Search#Search_Bar|delete search history]]
* Added [[WebHelp:Using_Playlists#CUE_Sheets|CUE Sheet]] support, MediaMonkey 2024 can read CUE sheets and show individual tracks in a single Album file
* Support for WebP images
* [[WebHelp:Exporting_Track_Lists#Export_to_iTunes_library_XML|iTunes.xml export]] for integration with Traktor DJ and other applications that can read this
* Improved skinning abilities for developers
* [https://www.ventismedia.com/mantis/changelog_page.php?version_id=93 Well over 500 fixes and improvements]

[[File:Wiki-MM5 What's New.jpg|1000px|center|MediaMonkey]]

== What's Different? ==

[[WebHelp:Player#Shuffle_Mode|Shuffle]] has been fully reworked from previous version of MediaMonkey. Shuffle now randomizes the [[WebHelp:Now Playing|Playing]] allowing you to see in which order files will be played and to add new files in specific spots in the Playing (like playing a selected file next).

== Related ==

* [[WebHelp:What's_New/5.0|What's new in MediaMonkey 5]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Installation}}|Installing MediaMonkey]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version}}#Gold_Features|MediaMonkey Gold Features]]

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2024-12-03T21:48:33Z

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*[[WebHelp:What's_New|What's New in MediaMonkey 2024]] | [[WebHelp:What's_New/5.0|v5]] | [[What's New in V4|v4]]
*[[Compatible Sync Devices]]
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*[[Introduction To Scripts|Addons: Scripts]]
*[[Introduction To Plugins|Addons: Plug-ins]]
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* [[Important Methods and Utilities (Addons)|Important Methods and Utilities]] ([https://www.mediamonkey.com/docs/api/ API reference])
* [[Skinning Guide]]
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZTj3Q7vRGi_RyxE1pZ0zEgoKbK1uqSnAs-EOHsafDUo/edit?ts=5f70f107#heading=h.hd7uvfht0u4o Localization]
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*[[MediaMonkey_for_Android_dev_docs|MediaMonkey for Android Developer Docs]]
*[https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=Ventis+Media,+Inc. Download via Google Play] 
*[http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=21 Forum (testing)] 
*[https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-for-android Knowledgebase]

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*[[Skinning (MM4)|Skinning]] ([[How to skin MediaMonkey versions 3 and 4|Skinning Guide]])
*[[Installation Packages (MM4)|Installation Packages]]
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[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 5 Help]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Sharing Content and Data from your Library}}|Sharing Content and Data from your Library]] > Sync Files to Portable Devices

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{{WebHelpHeader|Sync Files to Portable Devices}}

== Introduction ==

MediaMonkey can Synchronize media files and associated metadata (Album Art, play history, etc.) with [[WebHelp:MMA_Content/2.0|MediaMonkey for Android]] devices, [[{{WebHelp:Links|iPod Synchronization}}|iPhones, iPads, iPods]] and other MP3 Players connected via USB, and USB Storage/Memory Cards/Internal Locations/Network Storage to your PC. MediaMonkey can also do [[{{WebHelp:Links|Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device}}|Wifi sync]] started from [[WebHelp:MMA_Content/2.0|MediaMonkey for Android]]. Media files that are in formats that aren't supported by the device can be [[{{WebHelp:Links|Auto-Conversion_Configuration}}|converted on the fly]], and Track Volumes can be leveled for synced files.

=== Preparing your Media Files ===

Sync will have the best result if your media files are [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Track_Properties}}|well tagged]], have the correct [[{{WebHelp:Links|Album Art}}|Artwork]], and have [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Album_Properties}}#Multiple_Artist_Albums|multiple Artist Albums]] tagged correctly. If you're syncing to a device that supports Replay Gain like [[WebHelp:MMA_Content/2.0|MediaMonkey for Android]] on [[{{WebHelp:Links|Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device}}|Android]] devices and [[{{WebHelp:Links|iPod Synchronization}}|Apple]] devices (MediaMonkey supports Apple Sound Check on Sync) you may want to make sure your files had their [[{{WebHelp:Links|Volume Leveling}}#Leveling_Playback_Volume|volume analyzed]].

=== How to Start Sync ===

Connect your device to your PC and MediaMonkey should recognize it ([[{{WebHelp:Links|iPod Synchronization}}#Configure_iTunes_drivers_for_the_iPhone.2FiPod.2FiPad|Apple iOS devices require iTunes]]) and automatically create a Device Profile for your device. This Device Profile is used to manage the settings for Syncing media files to your device. You can access your device in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|My Computer}}#Devices_&_Services|Devices & Services]] in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring_Tracks}}#Interface|Media Tree]]. MediaMonkey creates a Device Profile for each memory in the device. For example an [[{{WebHelp:Links|Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device}}|Android]] device with an SD card inserted will have a Device Profile for the internal memory ''(on the device)'' and the external memory ''(the SD card)''. You can sync to either or all Device Profiles for a device.

From the device sub-node it is possible to view/edit/delete/copy media files on the device (depending on the device and the plug-in used), and if the device has its own database, to update the device database. Note that files that appear in this node are ''not'' part of the MediaMonkey Library.

=== Basics of Synchronization ===

There are 2 types of Synchronization:
*Automatic Synchronization (Auto-Sync): This is the simplest and most powerful means of device synchronization. Choosing this option syncs the Sync List to your device while also being able to delete files not in the sync selection from the device.
*Manual Synchronization: This is for one-time operations where you want to manually sync a selected Playlist or set of files to the device.

== Manual Synchronization ==

Select some files and right click on them or right click on a [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playlists}}|Playlist]] in the Media Tree and use ''Send To'' from the Context Menu. Select the device you want to Sync the selected files or Playlist to and that selection will be synced according to the Sync settings (see Auto-Sync below) in the Device Profile for that device. This won't delete other files already on the device (use Auto-Sync for that). Any files that were manually synced will be removed by Auto-Sync unless the files are on the Sync List.

== Auto-Sync ==

Auto-Sync will sync the content you select in the Sync List to your device according to the settings in the Device Profile. [[WebHelp:MMA_Content/2.0|MediaMonkey for Android]] uses these settings as well when doing a [[{{WebHelp:Links|Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device}}|Wifi sync]]. The important setting is selecting what should be synced on the ''Sync list (Library --> Device)'' tab. The Device Profile has the following settings:

=== Summary ===

On the '''Summary''' tab of the Device Profile there are a couple of settings on how MediaMonkey interacts with the device.[[File:Wiki-MM5 Device Profile Summary.jpg|713px|center|MediaMonkey Device Profile Summary tab]] 
* Click on the device name if you want to edit the name MediaMonkey displays for the device.
* ''Scan as soon as the device is connected'', when enabled MediaMonkey will scan for files on the device when you connect the device. Scanning will otherwise take place when needed by MediaMonkey.
*'' Auto-Sync as soon as the device is connected'', when enabled MediaMonkey will automatically start Auto-Sync as soon as the device is connected to your PC. This is useful if you generally don't modify the Sync List or other settings in the Device Profile.
* ''Automatically unmount device after Auto-Sync'' (available for certain devices), when enabled will unmount the device from your computer.

=== Sync List (Library --> Device) ===

The Sync List can be accessed on the '''Sync list (Library --> Device)''' tab of the Device Profile. This is where you select what should be synced from your MediaMonkey Library to the device. If you don't select anything Sync will still run, but won't Sync any content to your device. You can select:[[File:Wiki-MM5 Device Profile Sync List to Device.jpg|713px|center|MediaMonkey Device Profile Sync List to Device tab]] 
* An entire [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Collections|Collection]], or specific selections within a [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Collections|Collection]] like an Artist, Genre, Subscription or Series to be synced to the device.
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playlists}}|Playlists]] to be synced to the device. Auto-Sync will select all files selected through any selection in a [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Collections|Collection]] or a [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playlists}}|Playlist]].
For:
* ''Audio'' based [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Collections|Collections]] you can enable:
** ''Sync random subset of selected files up to target capacity'', which is useful if the Sync List selection exceeds the device's storage capacity. When enabled a random selection of files from the Sync List selection will be synced. Sync random subset has 2 additional settings:
*** ''Sync higher-rated tracks more often'' will use Rating to sync higher rated files more often when syncing a random subset.
*** ''Reserve xx MB of free space'' will allow you to keep some space free if your Sync List selection exceeds the device storage capacity and you're doing a random sync.
* ''Video'' based [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Collections|Collections]] you can set:
** to ''Sync'' All, x most recent or x oldest videos or unplayed videos.
* ''Podcast'' based [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Collections|Collections]] you can set:
** to ''Sync'' All, x most recent or x oldest videos or unplayed episodes.
The last settings pertain to what MediaMonkey should delete from the device on Auto-Sync.
* Enable ''Delete other files and playlists from xxx'' if you want MediaMonkey to delete files from the device during Auto-Sync. There are 2 options for deleting files:
** ''Unselected Library files'' will delete any files not on the Sync List selection that are in the MediaMonkey Library. This for example won't delete any files you have removed from MediaMonkey.
** ''All other media files'' will remove all media files from the device that aren't on the Sync List selection. This includes files not in the MediaMonkey Library that are found on the device. This option is needed if you want Auto-Sync to remove files from the device that you have removed from the MediaMonkey Library.
* ''Show confirmation dialog'', this is recommended to be enabled so that you can confirm file deletions before they're deleted from the device. There is no undo of file deletions done by Auto-Sync.

=== Sync Profile ===

The '''Sync Profile''' tab of the Device Profile contains settings on how MediaMonkey should sync files to the device.

==== Auto-Conversion ====

[[{{WebHelp:Links|Auto-Conversion_Configuration}}|Auto-Conversion]] (Rules, Supported Formats and Level Volume) will allow you to convert files in your MediaMonkey Library not supported by the device to a format that is supported by the device. [[{{WebHelp:Links|Auto-Conversion_Configuration}}|Auto-Conversion]] is fully explained [[{{WebHelp:Links|Auto-Conversion_Configuration}}|here]].

==== Tagging ====

In the tagging section you can have MediaMonkey change a few things like Artwork and multi-value fields for the synced files (doesn't affect the media files on your computer).[[File:Wiki-MM5 Device Profile Sync Profile Tagging.jpg|712px|center|MediaMonkey Device Profile Sync Profile Tagging]] 
* ''Sync all Artwork files to folders'', when enabled MediaMonkey will create Artwork images according to the preferences you set. This includes creating Artwork files for files with embedded Artwork on your computer. Select this if your device doesn't support embedded Artwork''
* ''Copy Artwork to file tags'', when enabled MediaMonkey will embed Artwork into the synced files. This includes embedding Artwork saved as Artwork files for files on your computer. Embedded Artwork generally gives less trouble when supported, but uses more space as the Artwork is saved in each Media File.
* '' Remove artwork from tags if larger than xxx KB'', when enabled will remove embedded Artwork when exceeds the user set size limit. This is useful if you have large Artworks embedded, but lack storage capacity on the device.
* ''Use only the first Genre when multiple Genre's exist'', enable this if your device doesn't support multiple Genre values.
* ''Use only the first value when multiple Artists / Composers exist'', enable this if your device doesn't support multiple Artist or Composer values.

==== Manage Settings ====

[[File:Wiki-MM5 Device Profile Sync Profile Manage Settings.jpg|711px|center|MediaMonkey Device Profile Sync Profile Manage Settings]] 
* '''Lookup Settings''' will take you to the [https://www.mediamonkey.com/addons/ MediaMonkey Addons website] so you can try to find a Device Profile for your device.
* '''Import Settings''' allows you to import an exported Device Profile.
* '''Export Settings''' allows you to export the settings of the current Device Profile. Note that Sync List settings are not included in the exported Device Profile.
* '''Reset Settings''' allows you to reset the Device Profile settings to their defaults.

==== File Locations ====

''(not available for [[{{WebHelp:Links|iPod Synchronization}}|Apple]] devices as Apple uses its own filenaming convention)'' Under File Locations you can set how MediaMonkey should store the Media Files it syncs on the device. There are individual settings per [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Types|Type]] and you can use [[{{WebHelp:Links|Configuring_Directory_and_File_Formats}}|Masks]] to configure.[[File:Wiki-MM5 Device Profile Sync Profile File Locations.jpg|712px|center|Device Profile Sync Profile File Locations]] 
* ''Enforce use of the sync mask for files already on xxxx'' will rename files on the device according to the file naming settings, but this can slow Auto-Sync if lots of files have to be modified.
* ''Other locations on xxxx to scan for media files'', select which locations on the device MediaMonkey will scan for media files. This allows you to scan locations with files synced/copied/downloaded with other applications and will be compared with the Sync List to determine what files MediaMonkey needs to Sync during Auto-Sync.

==== Playlists ====

''(not available for [[{{WebHelp:Links|iPod Synchronization}}|Apple]] devices)'' In the Playlist section you can set which additional Playlists should be synced and how Playlists should be created on the device. Generally the default settings will work, but if the device can't read the Playlists you may need to adjust the settings. Refer to the manufacturers documentation as to what Playlists are supported by the device.[[File:Wiki-MM5 Device Profile Sync Profile Playlists.jpg|714px|center|MediaMonkey Device Profile Sync Profile Playlists]]

=== Sync List (Device --> Library) ===

On the Sync List (Device --> Library tab) ''(not available for [[{{WebHelp:Links|iPod Synchronization}}|Apple]] devices)'' you can configure MediaMonkey to sync content from your device to the MediaMonkey Library.[[File:Wiki-MM5 Device Profile Sync List to Library.jpg|657px|center|MM5 Device Profile Sync List to Library]] 
* ''Auto-sync playlists and new files from device to the PC'' will sync Playlists created and/or edited on the device and any media files on the device not in the MediaMonkey Library to the MediaMonkey Library. You can select which folders on the device to include in the sync of media files from the device to the MediaMonkey Library.
* ''Destination'' sets where files synced from the device to the MediaMonkey Library will be stored.
* ''Show confirmation dialog'' will show a confirmation before syncing any files from the device to the MediaMonkey Library.
* ''Auto-sync file metadata from the device to the PC'' will sync any tag changes made to files on the device back to the same files in the MediaMonkey Library.

=== Save Settings ===

Once you're done updating all the settings in the Device Profile click '''Apply''' in the Device Profile to save the changes. If you accidentally navigate away from the Device Profile MediaMonkey will prompt you to save the changes.

=== Auto-Sync ===

When your device is setup and the Sync List has been selected use '''Sync Now''' in the Device Profile to initiate Auto-Sync. MediaMonkey will now remove, update and sync new media files according to the settings in the Device Profile.
* Auto-Sync is only available when your device is connected via USB to your PC.
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device}}|Wifi Sync]] can't be initiated from MediaMonkey, it needs to be started from [[WebHelp:MMA_Content/2.0|MediaMonkey for Android]]. It will run the same Sync as via USB, but more reliably for certain devices.
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|iPod Synchronization}}#Configure_iTunes_drivers_for_the_iPhone.2FiPod.2FiPad|Apple iOS devices require iTunes]] to be recognized by MediaMonkey.

== Disconnecting your Device ==

Make sure MediaMonkey has finished with the device before you try to disconnect the device. Some devices (like [[{{WebHelp:Links|iPod Synchronization}}|non-iOS Apple]] and USB Storage devices) will have the option to ''Safely remove device'' in the right click Context Menu of the device in the Media Tree, whereas others (like [[{{WebHelp:Links|Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device}}|Android]] and [[{{WebHelp:Links|iPod Synchronization}}|Apple iOS]] devices) can be disconnected without safely removing first.

== Additional Android and Apple Device Instructions ==

Check out additional device specific instructions for:
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device}}|Android]] devices
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|iPod Synchronization}}|iPhones, iPads and iPods]]

== Related ==

* [[WebHelp:MMA_Content/2.0|Help: MediaMonkey for Android Help]]
* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-device-sync/usb-sync-fails/ Knowledge Base: USB Sync with Android / MP3 Players fails]
* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-sync-iphone-ipod/mediamonkey-doesnt-recognize-apple-device/ Knowledge Base: MediaMonkey doesn’t Recognize my Apple Device]
* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-sync-iphone-ipod/copy-backup-files-from-an-apple-device/ Knowledge Base: Copy Files from an Apple Device to Your PC]

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WebHelp:Sync MediaMonkey with an Android device/5.0

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[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 5 Help]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Sharing Content and Data from your Library}}|Sharing Content and Data from your Library]] > Sync Android Devices

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{{WebHelpHeader|Android Devices}}

== Introduction ==

MediaMonkey can [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting_Tracks}}|Sync]] your music, videos and playlists to your Android device. Sync includes basic metadata like Title, Artist, Album and Genre, but also Rating, Lyrics and an Artwork image associated with the Album. MediaMonkey will also sync certain tag changes and Play Counts back to MediaMonkey with [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting_Tracks}}#Auto-Sync|Auto-Sync]] when using [[WebHelp:MMA_Content/2.0|MediaMonkey for Android]] to play and edit Media Files on your device.
* Tags synced from [[WebHelp:MMA_Content/2.0|MediaMonkey for Android]] to MediaMonkey: ''Play Count, Skip Count, Last Time Played, Bookmark, Title, Album, Artist, Album Artist, Composer, Genre, Lyrics, Track#, Year/Date, Type, Rating''

== Configure your Device ==

If you're planning to use [[WebHelp:MMA_Content/2.0|MediaMonkey for Android]] on your device you should install it first.

== Sync ==

How to setup and run [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting_Tracks}}|Sync]] in MediaMonkey for Windows is explained here: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting_Tracks}}|Syncing Files to Portable Devices]]. For Android devices there are various methods to [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting_Tracks}}|Sync]] your media files:

=== Wifi Sync ===

Wifi Sync is run from [[MMA_Sync_with_MediaMonkey_for_Windows/2.0|MediaMonkey for Android]] ''(can't be initiated from MediaMonkey for Windows)'' and requires a [[{{WebHelp:Links|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}|Media Server]] to be enabled in MediaMonkey for Windows. [[MMA_Sync_with_MediaMonkey_for_Windows/2.0|Wifi Sync]] is slower than USB Sync.
* [[MMA_Sync_with_MediaMonkey_for_Windows/2.0|Wifi Sync]] from [[Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device|MediaMonkey for Android]] uses the same [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting_Tracks}}|Device Profile]] as MediaMonkey for Windows uses. It may be easier to [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting_Tracks}}#Auto-Sync|setup the Device Profile(s)]] in MediaMonkey first before starting a [[MMA_Sync_with_MediaMonkey_for_Windows/2.0|Wifi Sync]].
* Wifi Sync requires the [[MMA_Sync_with_MediaMonkey_for_Windows/2.0|MediaMonkey for Android]] device to be on the same network as your MediaMonkey [[{{WebHelp:Links|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}|Media Server]].

=== USB Sync ===

USB Sync works like [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting_Tracks}}|Sync]] for any other device MediaMonkey can [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting_Tracks}}|Sync]] to. USB Sync is run from MediaMonkey for Windows ''(can't be initiated from [[MMA_Sync_with_MediaMonkey_for_Windows/2.0|MediaMonkey for Android]])'' and is faster than Wifi Sync.
* The USB connection type needs to be set to MTP on your Android device. This is the default setting for most devices.
* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-device-sync/usb-sync-fails/ MTP Drivers] in Windows for Android devices can be buggy causing a media transfer process appears to be frozen error message in MediaMonkey. Often when clicking '''OK''' on the error will have Sync continue. [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-device-sync/usb-sync-fails/ Updating MTP drivers] can help. If USB Sync continues to fail you can try to use Wifi Sync instead.

=== Direct Sync to SD Card ===

MediaMonkey can [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting_Tracks}}|Sync]] directly to SD cards, which you can then insert in a compatible device.
* When using [[WebHelp:MMA_Content/2.0|MediaMonkey for Android]] Sync to the SD Card in your Android device is preferred. If you Sync directly to an SD card make sure you run a wifi/USB Sync afterwards to have MediaMonkey for Windows update [[WebHelp:MMA_Content/2.0|MediaMonkey for Android]] directly with any missing metadata/Play History. Tag changes/Play History can't be Synced back from SD card to MediaMonkey for Windows on direct Sync to SD card.
* Playlists may not work if the Paths on them are not configured correctly.

== Disconnecting your Device ==

Android devices can safely be unplugged once a sync operation has completed.

== Related ==

* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting_Tracks}}|Help: Syncing Files to Portable Devices]]
* [[WebHelp:MMA_Content/2.0|Help: MediaMonkey for Android Help]]
* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-device-sync/usb-sync-fails/ Knowledge Base: USB Sync with Android / MP3 Players fails]
* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mma-device-sync/wi-fi-sync-doesnt-work-at-all/ Knowledge Base: Wi-Fi Sync doesn’t work]
* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-upnp-dlna/mediamonkey-upnp-server-inaccessible/ Knowledge Base: MediaMonkey DLNA / UPnP Server Inaccessible / Casting Fails]

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[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 5 Help]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing Tracks}}|Editing Files]] > Online Lookup of File Information

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== Auto-Tag ==

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If you have media files that are missing information or [[{{WebHelp:Links|Album Art}}|Artwork]], you can lookup the information online and import the missing information by using '''Tools > Auto-Tag''' from the Main Menu on selected files. Use this tool with caution, once it tags your media files there is no undo.

=== Auto-Tag Settings ===

Under '''Tools > Options > Metadata lookup''' from the Main Menu there are settings that control how Auto-Tag looks up media file information.[[File:Wiki-MM5_Options_Tags_&_Playlists_Auto-Tag.jpg|556px|center|MediaMonkey Options Tags & Playlists Auto-Tag]]
 
* ''Metadata'' allows you to set which tags are updated by Auto-Tag for Audio files and Video files. You can also enable/disable if [[{{WebHelp:Links|Album_Art}}|Artwork]] is tagged by Auto-Tag.
* In the Choose fields dialog accessed by using Select you can both choose the fields to be looked up as well as the order of the columns in the Auto-Tag window (Album Summary is in a fixed first position).
** Year and Date both update the Date field. You can use either, but not both at the same time. Year will just tag the year part of the date, whereas Date will tag the full date if available.
* ''Sources'' allows you to enable/disable sources Auto-Tag can use to find information on your media files.
* ''For individual tracks, recommend albums instead of singles from the same time'' will prefer matches from full albums instead of single releases when matching files.
* ''Replace existing information if confidence xx%'' will only replace any tag in your media files if the confidence of the match exceeds the percentage set.
* ''Prefer faster metadata lookups when possible (instead of slower audio fingerprinting)'' will use tags you have in the files first, then use Audio Fingerprinting if it can't find a match. As Audio Fingerprinting takes longer this can speed up how long matching of files takes, but relies on the accuracy of your tags. Use Audio Fingerprinting when you're not sure about the accuracy of your tags.
** The [https://www.mediamonkey.com/addons/browse/item/mediamonkey-5-codec-pack/ MediaMonkey Codec Pack] will be required for audio fingerprinting of audio file types supported by the MediaMonkey Codec Pack.

The Auto-Tag dialog has 1 setting.
* ''Allow compilations'' which will allow files to be matched to compilation albums.
[[File:Wiki-MM5 Auto-Tag.jpg|1000px|center|MM5 Auto-Tag dialog]]

== Using Auto-Tag ==

To use Auto-Tag, select media files in MediaMonkey and use '''Tools > Auto-Tag''' to have Auto-Tag look for tags for the files. Select which files to save the found tags for using the checkboxes in the Title column and click '''Tag & Continue''', once Auto-Tag finishes processing all selected files.
* Auto-Tag becomes more accurate when using ''Various Artists'' as value for Album Artist for [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Album_Properties}}#Multiple_Artist_Albums|compilation Albums]].
* You can hover over any tag highlighted to be changed to view the old and new value in a tooltip for comparison.
* You can click on any displayed tag to see if any alternatives are available, select the old value if you don't want it changed or find more results for it. This will also allow you to manually edit tags.
* Auto-Tag will Auto-Tag files in sets of 100 files (with [[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version}}|MediaMonkey Gold]]) or 20 files with the free version.

=== Auto-Tag with Video Files ===

Video Files don't use fingerprinting and require some tags to be known before using Auto-Tag:
* Auto-Tag for TV shows and requires Series, Episode# and Season# to be tagged correctly before using Auto-Tag.
* Auto-Tag for Movies requires Title to be tagged correctly with the Movie name before using Auto-Tag.
''Tip: You can use [[{{WebHelp:Links|Auto-Tag_from_Filename}}|Auto-Tag from Filename]] to get tags from folder/filenames to video files.''

== Artwork lookup ==

MediaMonkey can be used to manually lookup Artwork for your media files. In the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Track_Properties}}#Edit_via_the_Properties_Dialog|Properties]] dialogs Artwork tab you can use ''Lookup image'' and a new window will open with results found online. Select the best match and click ''Apply''.

Note: You can manually search for artwork by entering a search term such as "<Album Artist>"+"<Album>" in the dialog (use quotes for an exact match).

== Lyrics lookup ==

MediaMonkey can be used to manually lookup Lyrics for your media files. In the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Track_Properties}}#Edit_via_the_Properties_Dialog|Properties]] dialogs Lyrics tab you can use the search button and a MediaMonkey will look for Lyrics online. If the found Lyrics aren't correct you can use the search button again to search on an alternate source. Under '''Tools > Options > Metadata lookup''' you can select which sources should be used for Lyrics lookup.

== Lookup Commercial Audio CD Information ==

Whenever a new Audio CD is inserted, information about the CD is automatically looked up in the [https://musicbrainz.org MusicBrainz] database. If there's a direct match to your CD, the information will automatically appear, and if there are multiple matches, you'll be prompted to select the correct Album from several options. 
Under '''Tools > Options > Metadata lookup''' from the Main Menu you can switch what source is used for online lookup.[[File:Wiki-MM5 Options Tags & Playlists CD Lookup.jpg|440px|center|MediaMonkey Options Tags & Playlists CD Lookup]] 
* '''Database''' ''MusicBrainz'' with '''Server name''' ''musicbrainz.org'' is the default.
* '''Database''' ''Freedb (CDDBP)'' or ''Freedb (HTTP)'' with '''Server name''' ''mb.mediamonkey.com'' allows you to access the old Freedb database now hosted by MediaMonkey. Do note that Freedb has closed and that the database only contains what Freedb had when they closed. For new content you'll need to use MusicBrainz or an alternative Freedb server that is being updated ''(we don't know of any)''.

== Auto Metadata Lookup ==

MediaMonkey can automatically lookup missing Artist and Album Artwork, and Lyrics in the background. This can be enabled under '''Tools > Options > Metadata lookup''' from the Main Menu.[[File:Wiki-MM5 Options Tags & Playlists Background Lookup.jpg|554px|center|MediaMonkey Options Tags & Playlists Background Lookup]] 
*''Lyrics'' will be looked up when they need to be displayed in the Playing node (set to '''View''' ''Album Art'' or ''Lyrics'', the Preview window (with Lyrics enabled) or the Lyrics window.
*''Artist images'' will be looked up when they're displayed in the Filelisting.
*''Artwork'' will be looked up when it needs to be displayed in the Preview window.

''Note, When you use Views that contain an '[[{{WebHelp:Links|Filelisting}}#Changing_Elements_to_be_Displayed|Info Panel]]' (i.e. live lookups of a description and artwork about Artists, Albums, etc.), then Artwork will be looked up regardless of your lookup settings. This artwork is cached and will appear as 'Unsaved artwork' in the file properties in MediaMonkey.''

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== Folders ==

This Folders node in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring Tracks}}#Interface|Media Tree]] allows you to access to your Hard Drive, CD/DVD/BluRay Drive, External Drive, Network, or any other devices that have drive letters attached, much as you would with the File Explorer. The Folders node shows all supported Media Files, not just those that are part of the Library. This is useful when you want to perform operations on Files that are not (yet) part of your Library. For example:
* Navigate content that isn't necessarily in the library
** View / Edit file tags for content not yet in the Library
** Browse a CD that hasn't been added to your library to listen to it, edit its contents (edits are saved to cdplayer.ini), and/or 'Add' it to the Library.
** Examine, edit, or create an .m3u playlist that is not part of the MediaMonkey Library.
** View contents of Media Servers found on your network.
** View contents of Cloud Storage associated with MediaMonkey.
* Browse to a folder on your hard drive that hasn't yet been added to the library and then Add it.
* Create new folders. For example, create a new folder called C:/Music and then move files from [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}|Collections]] > Location > C: > Temp into this new folder (this cannot be done in the '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}|Collections]] > Location''' view since it only shows folders that contain files in the MediaMonkey Library).

== Pinned ==

The Pinned node shows you any items you have pinned. These are shortcuts to different items within the MediaMonkey Library. You can Pin a folder from the Location node or an item like an Artist or Album in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring Tracks}}#Interface|Media Tree]]. Right click a folder in the Location node or an subnode in a node like Album Artist or Genre in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring Tracks}}#Interface|Media Tree]] and select '''Send to > Pin it''' from the Context Menu to add it to the Pinned node.
Right click on an item in the Pinned node and select '''Unpin it''' from the Context Menu to removed it from the Pinned node.

== Devices & Services ==

Devices & Services node shows all [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting Tracks}}|Portable Devices]], Streaming and Cloud services, and [[{{WebHelp:Links|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}|Media Servers]] you have associated with MediaMonkey.
* You can Add a supported Cloud or Streaming service using the '''+''' sign next to ''Storage and Cloud Services''.
* Available UPnP (DLNA) [[{{WebHelp:Links|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}|Media Servers]] on the local network are automatically detected. You can manually add a UPnP Server that is not on the local network using the '''+''' sign next to ''Media Servers''.
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting Tracks}}|Portable Devices]] are automatically added when connected via USB to your PC.

== Other Media Tree Nodes ==

*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing node]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}|Collections]]
*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Playlists}}|Playlists]]

== Related ==

* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}|Media Servers]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting Tracks}}|Portable Devices]]

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[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 5 Help]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding_Audio_Tracks_%26_CDs}}|Adding Media Files & CDs]] > Adding Existing Files to the Library

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In order to effectively use MediaMonkey, all of your Media Files should be added to the MediaMonkey Library. Adding Media Files to the MediaMonkey Library allows you to create [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using Playlists}}|Playlists]] and [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using AutoPlaylists}}|AutoPlaylists]], [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting Tracks}}|Sync]] and [[{{WebHelp:Links|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}|Stream]] to other devices, as well as keep track of play counts.

You can also access Media Files that have not yet been added to the Library through the [[{{WebHelp:Links|My Computer}}|Folders]] node in the Media Tree, but many functions will not be available for these files (e.g. search won't work, play counts won't be remembered, etc.).

== Setup how MediaMonkey Scans Files ==
Go to '''Tools > Options > Library''' to set how MediaMonkey scans for your files or use the '''Options''' button in the ''Add/Rescan Files'' dialog. It's recommended to do this before the first scan.

[[File:Wiki-MM5 Options Library.jpg|796px|center|MediaMonkey Scan Options]]

*Choose which File Types for Audio, Video and Playlists MediaMonkey is allowed to add to the Library when adding files.
*Choose to not add files that are shorter than a user defined KB or Seconds with ''Ignore Files''.
*Set whether MediaMonkey should update tags of files already in the Library when they're scanned again. Enable ''Update file info from tags when scanning files'' to enable this. In most cases this will work with the option ''Only for files with changed timestamp or size'' enabled as well, which would skip this for files that haven't been changed.
*''Analyze files for duplicates'' is needed to [[{{WebHelp:Links|Deleting Duplicates}}|manage duplicates]].
*''Remove unavailable items'' will remove any files in the scanned folders that are in the MediaMonkey Library, but no longer reside in that location.
*''Remove unused Attributes'' will remove any tag values from the database that are no longer used by any files in your MediaMonkey Library.
*''Show scan results dialog'' will show you the results of the scan once the scan completes.
*''Infer properties'' will try to guess tags from folder/filenames. In most cases the files have metadata about the files saved in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|About_Track_Properties}}|tags]] of the files. MediaMonkey will [[{{WebHelp:Links|About_Track_Properties}}|read this tags]] when scanning files. Infer Properties can be useful when tags are missing from the files. This is an automatic process and may give the wrong results. Instead you can disable Infer Properties and use [[{{WebHelp:Links|Auto-Tag_from_Filename}}|Auto-Tag from Filename]] as it gives manual control of how MediaMonkey reads the folder/filenames for tags.
*''Get Album titles and Track Numbers from'' allows you to use Playlists (if included in the scan) to get the Album and Track# information. This information is usually in the tags already for most files.
*''Scan file directories for Artwork'' will associated external [[{{WebHelp:Links|Album Art}}|Artwork]] with the files being scanned. For this to work you should have the files separated in Album folders with the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Album Art}}|Artwork]] files in the same folder. If you have a messy organization for your files it's recommended to disable this.
*''Generate video thumbnails'', MediaMonkey can create a video thumbnail to display as Artwork for videos.

Go to '''Tools > Options > Tags & Playlists''' to enable/disable the option ''Create playlists of tracks newly added to the library'' to enable or disable the creation of Playlists of newly scanned files to the Library. For each scan that new files are added to the Library a new Playlist will be added in the '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Playlists}}|Playlists]] > Recently Added Content''' node in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring Tracks}}|Media Tree]]. This setting does not affect Playlists created during Sync.

== Manually Scanning Files into the Library ==

To manage your Media Files, you'll want to add them to the Library. This will index you files whether they're on your internal, external or networked storage. MediaMonkey does not move your files when you scan them into the Mediamonkey Library (unless you enable [[{{WebHelp:Links|Changing Filenames}}|Auto-Organize]]). When selecting what locations should be scanned be sure to only select locations you want in the Library. For example if you select your whole Windows drive to be scanned you'll likely end up with system and application sounds in your MediaMonkey Library. Scanning is offered the first time the application is run. Subsequently, you can initiate this process manually:

[[File:Wiki-MM5 Add-Rescan Files.jpg|549px|center|Add/Rescan Files dialog]]

* Select '''File > Add/Rescan files to the Library''' from the Main Menu, or press '''<Insert>'''.
* Use '''Add Location''' to select a Drive or Folder (from Local Storage), Network Location, Media Server or Cloud Storage you wish to add.
** When removing/disabling a folder already scanned into the Library from the scan selection the media files from the removed folder will not be removed from the MediaMonkey Library. This allows you to scan just the changed folder(s) instead of having to scan all folder(s) included in the MediaMonkey Library so that scanning can be completed quicker.
** For NAS storage it's recommended to use ''Network'' instead of ''Media Server'' to scan media files. When using Network you can modify, move, rename, delete and [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting Tracks}}|Sync]] media files, whereas with Media Server you can only [[{{WebHelp:Links|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}#Playing_from_a_DLNA_Media_Server|stream]] the media files for [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playing_Audio_Tracks}}|playback]] in MediaMonkey.
** When adding Network locations the network device (PC/NAS) may not be shown by Windows. In this case you can type the network Path you want to have scanned (or Copy & Paste from File Explorer) and click '''Add''' to have it added to the locations to be scanned.[[File:Wiki-MM5 Add Rescan Files Network.jpg|302px|center|MediaMonkey Add Rescan Files Network dialog]] 
* Use the '''Options''' button to change the options affecting scanning of files.
* For each ''Location'' selected for scanning you can define what Type the files in that Location should be assigned. If set to ''Auto detection'' MediaMonkey will automatically assign [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Types|Type]]. MediaMonkey uses [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Types|Type]] to filter files into the default [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}|Collections]] like [[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}|Music, Classical Music or Videos]]. All files are visible in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}|Entire Library]]) Collection.
* Hover over a Location to be able to use the trashcan to remove it.
* Disable the checkbox for a Location to exclude it from the scan.

Once you press the '''OK''' button, MediaMonkey will scan the selected locations for the types of Media Files that you chose, and depending on your settings:
*Add any newly found Media Files and associated Art (from files or tags) to the Library.

*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding_CDs_to_the_Library}}|Catalog the contents of any CDs]] that are selected to be scanned to the Library. CDs that have been added to the Library will appear in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}#Location|Location]] node of the matching [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Collections|Collection]]. If any CD is selected to be scanned, the Files on the CD will appear greyed out if the CD is not inserted, and in black if the CD is inserted.

*Add any .m3u [[WebHelp:Using_Playlists/4.0|Playlists]] that are found to the Library under the '''Playlists > Imported Playlists''' in the Media Tree, along with any of the Media Files contained within the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playlists}}|Playlists]] (if they can be found in the path stored in the M3U file). Playlists are text files with Paths to the Media Files on the Playlists. Any files that aren't found in the Paths on the Playlist will not be added to the Playlist in MediaMonkey. Any Text Editor (like Notepad) can be used to view and modify the Paths on Playlist files prior to scanning them.

*Notify you of any Media Files that are missing from the scanned location if enabled to check and give you the option to remove them from the Library or find them using [[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library}}#Manually_Locate_Moved.2FMissing_Files|Locate Moved/Missing files]].

*Update the properties of any scanned media files that have changed (configurable, by default, only files whose file size or timestamps has changed are updated).

*Give you the option of importing missing ratings, play count, last played, date added (iTunes only) data associated with the media files from a Windows Media Player, iTunes or Winamp database, if one resides on your computer.

*Give you the results of the scan. The Scan Results can be enabled/disabled under '''Tools > Options > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Settings_Confirmations}}|Confirmations]]''' from the Main Menu.[[File:Wiki-MM5 Scan Results.jpg|323px|center|MediaMonkey Scan Results]]

== Using Folder Monitoring to Automatically Update the Library ==

The Add/Rescan files to the Library dialog also allows you to monitor selected folders for any changes to Media Files so that the library is automatically updated. To do so change the ''Schedule'' setting for a ''Location'' set for scanning.

*Select '''Continuously''' for any Location to update the Library if changes occur in that Location while MediaMonkey is running.
*Select '''At startup''' for any Location to check for changes and update the Library at the start of MediaMonkey for changes that occurred while MediaMonkey wasn't running.
*Select '''At Startup & Continuously''' if you want both to happen for that Location.
*Setting ''Schedule'' back to '''Manual''' will stop Folder Monitoring for that Location. You can also Delete the Location to remove it from Folder Monitoring.

In addition to updating the library for added/changed Media Files, this will:

*Automatically remove any Media Files that have been deleted (enable/disable under '''Tools > Options > Library''' on the main menu with the ''Remove unavailable items'' option.)
*Automatically change the location of any Media Files that have been moved.

If you're planning to move files outside of MediaMonkey either manually in File Explorer or by using another application you should set the Schedule to the '''Continuously''' option on both the source and destination folder and leave MediaMonkey running while you're making the changes. This way the MediaMonkey Library remains up to date with the new file locations. However you should check out the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Changing_Filenames}}|built in methods for moving files]] as there are automated tools to do so.

== Manually Adding Individual Media Files ==

You can manually add individual Media Files to the Library without having to rescan folders by:
*Dragging & dropping them on the main [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Collections|Collection]] nodes in the Media Tree from File Explorer ''(You can't D&D files onto any sub-nodes or other nodes in the Media Tree).''
*Dragging & dropping them into the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] and from the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] dragging & dropping them onto a [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using Playlists}}|Playlists]] ''(not [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using AutoPlaylists}}|AutoPlaylists]]).''

== Manually Locate Moved/Missing Files ==

If Media Files have been moved by another application to a new location, MediaMonkey will automatically find the Media File when Folder Monitoring is configured to monitor the directory to which the media file has been moved. For other cases:

#Go to the '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Collections|Collection]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}#Files_to_Edit|Files to Edit]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}#Dead_Links|Dead Links]]''' in the Media Tree. You will see a list of Media Files that are inaccessible because they have either been moved or deleted. [[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}#Dead_Links|Dead Links]] are files MediaMonkey can't locate in the Path in the MediaMonkey Library on drives that are accessible.
#Select the Media File(s) you want to find, and select '''File > Locate Moved/Missing files''' from the Main Menu ([[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version}}|Gold Feature]]).[[File:Wiki-MM5 Locate Moved-Missing Files.jpg|416px|center|Locate Moved/Missing Files dialog]] 
#Choose which location you would like to scan for the Media File(s).
#A dialog will appear showing moved files that have been found, files that haven't been moved, and files that couldn't be found. Of those that have been found, select the check box next to them to confirm that you want to update the library with the location indicated.[[File:Wiki-MM5 Locate Moved-Missing Files Results.jpg|1000px|center|Locate Moved/Missing Results window]] 
##The '''Files Located in New Locations''' tab shows all files that were moved and have been found in a new location by Locate Moved/Missing Files. Enable '''Update selected files in the database''' if you want to update the paths on selected files in the database with the new locations found.
##The '''Unmoved files''' tab shows all files that are still accessible in the location stored in the Library.
##The '''Unlocatable files''' tab shows all files that were moved, but can't be found by MediaMonkey in the scanned locations. Enable '''Remove selected files from the database''' if you want to remove the selected files that couldn't be located from your Library.

== Manually Re-assign Drive ==

MediaMonkey uses the driveID to access the drive instead of drive letter. This means that any external drives that are connected with changing drive letters will still work. However when you swap drives, reinstall Windows or switch PC the driveID of the drive for your Media Files will have changed and MediaMonkey can no longer access the files. You can identify a missing drive by the missing drive letter for the files on the drive or in the '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Collections|Collection]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}#Files_to_Edit|Files to Edit]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}#Disconnected|Disconnected]]''' node in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring_Tracks}}#Interface|Media Tree]]. This can be fixed by:
# Right click on the drive in the '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Collections|Collection]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}#Location|Location]]''' node in the Media Tree and select ''Media properties'' from the Context Menu.[[File:Wiki-MM5 Media Properties.jpg|520px|center|MediaMonkey Media Properties window]] 
# You can select which drive should be used using ''Location'' to select the drive on your PC that should be used.
Note that this should be done before you scan any files from the new drive. Otherwise you may end up with [[{{WebHelp:Links|Deleting_Duplicates}}|duplicates]] in your Library. Re-assign drive only works for drives with an assigned drive letter, not for those accessed through a UNC Path (use [[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library}}#Manually_Locate_Moved/Missing_Files|Locate Moved/Missing Files]] instead), so if either or both the new or old drive use a UNC Path this feature won't work.

== Notes ==

*If you wish to interrupt the file scanning process at any time, simply right-click on the scan progress bar near the bottom of the MediaMonkey window, and click '''Cancel'''.
*Although Folder Monitoring does monitor for moved files, it only searches the specified directories for the moved file, and consequently will not detect the location of the moved file if it has been moved to an unmonitored directory. For these situations, you can use Locate Moved/Missing files.
*Locate Moved/Missing Files finds files based on Filesize and Timestamps or track metadata (Length, Artist, Album and Title).
*If you have Media Files located on drives A or B and they're ignored you'll need to remove the used drive letter(s) from ''IgnoreDriveLetters=AB'' in the [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ MediaMonkey.ini] file (make sure MediaMonkey is closed when editing [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ MediaMonkey.ini].)
*If you have music stored in network locations it is recommended that you use the UNC Path (''\\PCName\MusicFolder'') instead of using Mapped Drives.
*Did not import xx files (did not match import criteria) will show a count of all files found in the scanned folder not matching the enabled File Types. This includes non Media Files like Office documents and application files, but also all Media Files not enabled under File Types.
*Files located in the UPnP Cache folder will not be imported. Move the files out of this folder or change this folder's location in the Options.
*Hidden files will not be imported. You'll need to unhide the files for MediaMonkey to be able to import them.
*The File Types setting under '''Tools > Options > Library''' from the Main Menu selects which types of files should be added to the Library. The File Types under '''Tools > Options > OS Integration''' from the Main Menu selects the File Types for which MediaMonkey will be set as default program to open them with.
*Only dragging & dropping on the main Collection nodes will add files to the Library. This is because other nodes like Album are meant to tag the file and thus MediaMonkey protects against inadvertent tagging by disabling drag & drop from outside of MediaMonkey on those nodes.
*Files located on drives no longer connected will not be listed in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}#Dead_Links|Dead Links]] node.
*Art stored as files is only added on scanning when only Media Files belonging to the same Album/Series are stored in the folder with the Art and the option to '''Scan file directories for Artwork''' is enabled under '''Tools > Options > Library'''.
*To add Media Files from UPnP Media Servers select the Media Server in the MediaMonkey Media Tree and select '''File''' > '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library}}#Manually_Scanning_Files_into_the_Library|Add/Rescan files to the Library]]''' on the main menu, or press '''<Insert>'''.

== Related Information ==

* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Deleting_Duplicates}}|Managing Duplicates]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Ripping Tracks from CDs}}|Ripping Tracks from CDs]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding CDs to the Library}}|Adding CDs to the Library]]

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[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 5 Help]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding_Audio_Tracks_%26_CDs}}|Adding Media Files & CDs]] > Adding Existing Files to the Library

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{{WebHelpHeader|Adding Existing Media Files to the Library}}

In order to effectively use MediaMonkey, all of your Media Files should be added to the MediaMonkey Library. Adding Media Files to the MediaMonkey Library allows you to create [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using Playlists}}|Playlists]] and [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using AutoPlaylists}}|AutoPlaylists]], [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting Tracks}}|Sync]] and [[{{WebHelp:Links|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}|Stream]] to other devices, as well as keep track of play counts.

You can also access Media Files that have not yet been added to the Library through the [[{{WebHelp:Links|My Computer}}|Folders]] node in the Media Tree, but many functions will not be available for these files (e.g. search won't work, play counts won't be remembered, etc.) until they're added to the library.

== Setup how MediaMonkey Scans Files ==
Go to '''Tools > Options > Library''' to set how MediaMonkey scans for your files or use the '''Options''' button in the ''Add/Rescan Files'' dialog. It's recommended to do this before the first scan.

[[File:Wiki-MM5 Options Library.jpg|796px|center|MediaMonkey Scan Options]]

*Choose which File Types for Audio, Video and Playlists MediaMonkey is allowed to add to the Library when adding files.
*Choose to not add files that are shorter than a user defined KB or Seconds with ''Ignore Files''.
*Set whether MediaMonkey should update tags of files already in the Library when they're scanned again. Enable ''Update file info from tags when scanning files'' to enable this. In most cases this will work with the option ''Only for files with changed timestamp or size'' enabled as well, which would skip this for files that haven't been changed.
*''Analyze files for duplicates'' is needed to [[{{WebHelp:Links|Deleting Duplicates}}|manage duplicates]].
*''Remove unavailable items'' will remove any files in the scanned folders that are in the MediaMonkey Library, but no longer reside in that location.
*''Remove unused Attributes'' will remove any tag values from the database that are no longer used by any files in your MediaMonkey Library.
*''Show scan results dialog'' will show you the results of the scan once the scan completes.
*''Infer properties'' will try to guess tags from folder/filenames. In most cases the files have metadata about the files saved in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|About_Track_Properties}}|tags]] of the files. MediaMonkey will [[{{WebHelp:Links|About_Track_Properties}}|read this tags]] when scanning files. Infer Properties can be useful when tags are missing from the files. This is an automatic process and may give the wrong results. Instead you can disable Infer Properties and use [[{{WebHelp:Links|Auto-Tag_from_Filename}}|Auto-Tag from Filename]] as it gives manual control of how MediaMonkey reads the folder/filenames for tags.
*''Get Album titles and Track Numbers from'' allows you to use Playlists (if included in the scan) to get the Album and Track# information. This information is usually in the tags already for most files.
*''Scan file directories for Artwork'' will associated external [[{{WebHelp:Links|Album Art}}|Artwork]] with the files being scanned. For this to work you should have the files separated in Album folders with the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Album Art}}|Artwork]] files in the same folder. If you have a messy organization for your files it's recommended to disable this.
*''Generate video thumbnails'', MediaMonkey can create a video thumbnail to display as Artwork for videos.

Go to '''Tools > Options > Tags & Playlists''' to enable/disable the option ''Create playlists of tracks newly added to the library'' to enable or disable the creation of Playlists of newly scanned files to the Library. For each scan that new files are added to the Library a new Playlist will be added in the '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Playlists}}|Playlists]] > Recently Added Content''' node in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring Tracks}}|Media Tree]]. This setting does not affect Playlists created during Sync.

== Manually Scanning Files into the Library ==

To manage your Media Files, you'll want to add them to the Library. This will index you files whether they're on your internal, external or networked storage. MediaMonkey does not move your files when you scan them into the Mediamonkey Library (unless you enable [[{{WebHelp:Links|Changing Filenames}}|Auto-Organize]]). When selecting what locations should be scanned be sure to only select locations you want in the Library. For example if you select your whole Windows drive to be scanned you'll likely end up with system and application sounds in your MediaMonkey Library. Scanning is offered the first time the application is run. Subsequently, you can initiate this process manually:

[[File:Wiki-MM5 Add-Rescan Files.jpg|549px|center|Add/Rescan Files dialog]]

* Select '''File > Add/Rescan files to the Library''' from the Main Menu, or press '''<Insert>'''.
* Use '''Add Location''' to select a Drive or Folder (from Local Storage), Network Location, Media Server or Cloud Storage you wish to add.
** When removing/disabling a folder already scanned into the Library from the scan selection the media files from the removed folder will not be removed from the MediaMonkey Library. This allows you to scan just the changed folder(s) instead of having to scan all folder(s) included in the MediaMonkey Library so that scanning can be completed quicker.
** For NAS storage it's recommended to use ''Network'' instead of ''Media Server'' to scan media files. When using Network you can modify, move, rename, delete and [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting Tracks}}|Sync]] media files, whereas with Media Server you can only [[{{WebHelp:Links|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}#Playing_from_a_DLNA_Media_Server|stream]] the media files for [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playing_Audio_Tracks}}|playback]] in MediaMonkey.
** When adding Network locations the network device (PC/NAS) may not be shown by Windows. In this case you can type the network Path you want to have scanned (or Copy & Paste from File Explorer) and click '''Add''' to have it added to the locations to be scanned.[[File:Wiki-MM5 Add Rescan Files Network.jpg|302px|center|MediaMonkey Add Rescan Files Network dialog]] 
* Use the '''Options''' button to change the options affecting scanning of files.
* For each ''Location'' selected for scanning you can define what Type the files in that Location should be assigned. If set to ''Auto detection'' MediaMonkey will automatically assign [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Types|Type]]. MediaMonkey uses [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Types|Type]] to filter files into the default [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}|Collections]] like [[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}|Music, Classical Music or Videos]]. All files are visible in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}|Entire Library]]) Collection.
* Hover over a Location to be able to use the trashcan to remove it.
* Disable the checkbox for a Location to exclude it from the scan.

Once you press the '''OK''' button, MediaMonkey will scan the selected locations for the types of Media Files that you chose, and depending on your settings:
*Add any newly found Media Files and associated Art (from files or tags) to the Library.

*[[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding_CDs_to_the_Library}}|Catalog the contents of any CDs]] that are selected to be scanned to the Library. CDs that have been added to the Library will appear in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}#Location|Location]] node of the matching [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Collections|Collection]]. If any CD is selected to be scanned, the Files on the CD will appear greyed out if the CD is not inserted, and in black if the CD is inserted.

*Add any .m3u [[WebHelp:Using_Playlists/4.0|Playlists]] that are found to the Library under the '''Playlists > Imported Playlists''' in the Media Tree, along with any of the Media Files contained within the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playlists}}|Playlists]] (if they can be found in the path stored in the M3U file). Playlists are text files with Paths to the Media Files on the Playlists. Any files that aren't found in the Paths on the Playlist will not be added to the Playlist in MediaMonkey. Any Text Editor (like Notepad) can be used to view and modify the Paths on Playlist files prior to scanning them.

*Notify you of any Media Files that are missing from the scanned location if enabled to check and give you the option to remove them from the Library or find them using [[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library}}#Manually_Locate_Moved.2FMissing_Files|Locate Moved/Missing files]].

*Update the properties of any scanned media files that have changed (configurable, by default, only files whose file size or timestamps has changed are updated).

*Give you the option of importing missing ratings, play count, last played, date added (iTunes only) data associated with the media files from a Windows Media Player, iTunes or Winamp database, if one resides on your computer.

*Give you the results of the scan. The Scan Results can be enabled/disabled under '''Tools > Options > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Settings_Confirmations}}|Confirmations]]''' from the Main Menu.[[File:Wiki-MM5 Scan Results.jpg|323px|center|MediaMonkey Scan Results]]

== Using Folder Monitoring to Automatically Update the Library ==

The Add/Rescan files to the Library dialog also allows you to monitor selected folders for any changes to Media Files so that the library is automatically updated. To do so change the ''Schedule'' setting for a ''Location'' set for scanning.

*Select '''Continuously''' for any Location to update the Library if changes occur in that Location while MediaMonkey is running.
*Select '''At startup''' for any Location to check for changes and update the Library at the start of MediaMonkey for changes that occurred while MediaMonkey wasn't running.
*Select '''At Startup & Continuously''' if you want both to happen for that Location.
*Setting ''Schedule'' back to '''Manual''' will stop Folder Monitoring for that Location. You can also Delete the Location to remove it from Folder Monitoring.

In addition to updating the library for added/changed Media Files, this will:

*Automatically remove any Media Files that have been deleted (enable/disable under '''Tools > Options > Library''' on the main menu with the ''Remove unavailable items'' option.)
*Automatically change the location of any Media Files that have been moved.

If you're planning to move files outside of MediaMonkey either manually in File Explorer or by using another application you should set the Schedule to the '''Continuously''' option on both the source and destination folder and leave MediaMonkey running while you're making the changes. This way the MediaMonkey Library remains up to date with the new file locations. However you should check out the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Changing_Filenames}}|built in methods for moving files]] as there are automated tools to do so.

== Manually Adding Individual Media Files ==

You can manually add individual Media Files to the Library without having to rescan folders by:
*Dragging & dropping them on the main [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Collections|Collection]] nodes in the Media Tree from File Explorer ''(You can't D&D files onto any sub-nodes or other nodes in the Media Tree).''
*Dragging & dropping them into the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] and from the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Now Playing}}|Playing]] dragging & dropping them onto a [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using Playlists}}|Playlists]] ''(not [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using AutoPlaylists}}|AutoPlaylists]]).''

== Manually Locate Moved/Missing Files ==

If Media Files have been moved by another application to a new location, MediaMonkey will automatically find the Media File when Folder Monitoring is configured to monitor the directory to which the media file has been moved. For other cases:

#Go to the '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Collections|Collection]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}#Files_to_Edit|Files to Edit]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}#Dead_Links|Dead Links]]''' in the Media Tree. You will see a list of Media Files that are inaccessible because they have either been moved or deleted. [[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}#Dead_Links|Dead Links]] are files MediaMonkey can't locate in the Path in the MediaMonkey Library on drives that are accessible.
#Select the Media File(s) you want to find, and select '''File > Locate Moved/Missing files''' from the Main Menu ([[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version}}|Gold Feature]]).[[File:Wiki-MM5 Locate Moved-Missing Files.jpg|416px|center|Locate Moved/Missing Files dialog]] 
#Choose which location you would like to scan for the Media File(s).
#A dialog will appear showing moved files that have been found, files that haven't been moved, and files that couldn't be found. Of those that have been found, select the check box next to them to confirm that you want to update the library with the location indicated.[[File:Wiki-MM5 Locate Moved-Missing Files Results.jpg|1000px|center|Locate Moved/Missing Results window]] 
##The '''Files Located in New Locations''' tab shows all files that were moved and have been found in a new location by Locate Moved/Missing Files. Enable '''Update selected files in the database''' if you want to update the paths on selected files in the database with the new locations found.
##The '''Unmoved files''' tab shows all files that are still accessible in the location stored in the Library.
##The '''Unlocatable files''' tab shows all files that were moved, but can't be found by MediaMonkey in the scanned locations. Enable '''Remove selected files from the database''' if you want to remove the selected files that couldn't be located from your Library.

== Manually Re-assign Drive ==

MediaMonkey uses the driveID to access the drive instead of drive letter. This means that any external drives that are connected with changing drive letters will still work. However when you swap drives, reinstall Windows or switch PC the driveID of the drive for your Media Files will have changed and MediaMonkey can no longer access the files. You can identify a missing drive by the missing drive letter for the files on the drive or in the '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Collections|Collection]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}#Files_to_Edit|Files to Edit]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}#Disconnected|Disconnected]]''' node in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring_Tracks}}#Interface|Media Tree]]. This can be fixed by:
# Right click on the drive in the '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Playback Rules}}#Collections|Collection]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}#Location|Location]]''' node in the Media Tree and select ''Media properties'' from the Context Menu.[[File:Wiki-MM5 Media Properties.jpg|520px|center|MediaMonkey Media Properties window]] 
# You can select which drive should be used using ''Location'' to select the drive on your PC that should be used.
Note that this should be done before you scan any files from the new drive. Otherwise you may end up with [[{{WebHelp:Links|Deleting_Duplicates}}|duplicates]] in your Library. Re-assign drive only works for drives with an assigned drive letter, not for those accessed through a UNC Path (use [[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library}}#Manually_Locate_Moved/Missing_Files|Locate Moved/Missing Files]] instead), so if either or both the new or old drive use a UNC Path this feature won't work.

== Notes ==

*If you wish to interrupt the file scanning process at any time, simply right-click on the scan progress bar near the bottom of the MediaMonkey window, and click '''Cancel'''.
*Although Folder Monitoring does monitor for moved files, it only searches the specified directories for the moved file, and consequently will not detect the location of the moved file if it has been moved to an unmonitored directory. For these situations, you can use Locate Moved/Missing files.
*Locate Moved/Missing Files finds files based on Filesize and Timestamps or track metadata (Length, Artist, Album and Title).
*If you have Media Files located on drives A or B and they're ignored you'll need to remove the used drive letter(s) from ''IgnoreDriveLetters=AB'' in the [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ MediaMonkey.ini] file (make sure MediaMonkey is closed when editing [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ MediaMonkey.ini].)
*If you have music stored in network locations it is recommended that you use the UNC Path (''\\PCName\MusicFolder'') instead of using Mapped Drives.
*Did not import xx files (did not match import criteria) will show a count of all files found in the scanned folder not matching the enabled File Types. This includes non Media Files like Office documents and application files, but also all Media Files not enabled under File Types.
*Files located in the UPnP Cache folder will not be imported. Move the files out of this folder or change this folder's location in the Options.
*Hidden files will not be imported. You'll need to unhide the files for MediaMonkey to be able to import them.
*The File Types setting under '''Tools > Options > Library''' from the Main Menu selects which types of files should be added to the Library. The File Types under '''Tools > Options > OS Integration''' from the Main Menu selects the File Types for which MediaMonkey will be set as default program to open them with.
*Only dragging & dropping on the main Collection nodes will add files to the Library. This is because other nodes like Album are meant to tag the file and thus MediaMonkey protects against inadvertent tagging by disabling drag & drop from outside of MediaMonkey on those nodes.
*Files located on drives no longer connected will not be listed in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Library}}#Dead_Links|Dead Links]] node.
*Art stored as files is only added on scanning when only Media Files belonging to the same Album/Series are stored in the folder with the Art and the option to '''Scan file directories for Artwork''' is enabled under '''Tools > Options > Library'''.
*To add Media Files from UPnP Media Servers select the Media Server in the MediaMonkey Media Tree and select '''File''' > '''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library}}#Manually_Scanning_Files_into_the_Library|Add/Rescan files to the Library]]''' on the main menu, or press '''<Insert>'''.

== Related Information ==

* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Deleting_Duplicates}}|Managing Duplicates]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Ripping Tracks from CDs}}|Ripping Tracks from CDs]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding CDs to the Library}}|Adding CDs to the Library]]

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'''Next:''' [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring Tracks}}|Browse the Library]]
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WebHelp:Volume Leveling/5.0

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Rusty: /* Leveling Playback Volume */

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 5 Help]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playing Audio Tracks}}|Playing Media Files]] > Volume Leveling

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{{WebHelpHeader|Volume Leveling}}

== Introduction ==

Volume Leveling allows Files to be played back in MediaMonkey at a consistent volume level, so that you don't have to manually adjust the volume of the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Player}}|Player]] to compensate for some Files being recorded at higher/lower volumes than others. Leveling playback volume is generally accomplished by either:

#Leveling the playback volume of a file as it plays in MediaMonkey based on a (Replay Gain) volume leveling coefficient that has been previously calculated. Note that distinct coefficients are used for per File, and Per Album, so that Playback can be set to occur at a steady volume per Track, or per Album (to preserve the intended volume fluctuations between Files on an album).
#Leveling the file volume of the source file so that it plays back at level volume on any player. This permanently modifies the file and can be accomplished losslessly (for MP3 files only) or lossily (for all files).

For more information on these approaches, see: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Basic Concepts}}|Basic Concepts: Volume Leveling]]

== Volume Leveling Settings ==

Use '''Tools > Options > Volume Leveling''' from the Main Menu to configure the volume leveling settings in MediaMonkey

[[File:Wiki-MM5 Options Volume Leveling.jpg|796px|center|MediaMonkey Volume Leveling Options]]

*''Level playback / sync volume'' can be set to ''per Track'' or ''per Album'' depending on your preference. With per Track all files will play at the same volume, whereas per Album volume variances between files on an Album are preserved.
*''Level playback volume to'' enables level playback in MediaMonkey using the Track Volume or Album Volume value in the files tags. 89dB is the default value, generally values up to 95dB work without problems. This setting requires files to have been volume analyzed.
*''Target volume for leveling tracks'' sets the volume used when using ''Level track volume'', 89dB is the default value.
*''Level ripped tracks'' sets if files should be leveled per Track or per Album when you [[{{WebHelp:Links|Ripping_Tracks_from_CDs}}|Rip]] them from an Audio CD.
*''Target volume for leveling tracks'' sets the volume used when using ''Level track volume''.
*''Target volume for ripping Audio CDs'' sets the volume used when using [[{{WebHelp:Links|Ripping_Tracks_from_CDs}}|Ripping]] an Audio CD with the option to ''Level Track volume'' is enabled in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Ripping_Tracks_from_CDs}}|Rip]] dialog, 89dB is the default value.
*''Clipping prevention'' will try to avoid clipping by limiting the volume adjustment when clipping is detected.

*''Only analyze files with unknown Leveling Adjustment'' will only analyze those files selected to be analyzed that have unknown Track Volume and/or Album Volume.
*''When analyzing Track volume, also analyze Album volume'' will also analyze the Album Volume. This is needed if you're playing files with volume leveling per Album. Album Volume is only calculated if an Album has more than 1 file and when all files on the Album are selected for Volume Analysis.
*''Automatically analyze volume of analyzed files'' will do volume analysis in the background for any files with unknown Track or Album Volume ([[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version}}|Gold feature]]).

*'''Tools > Options > Performance''' from the Main Menu has a setting to set how many CPU cores MediaMonkey is allowed to use during ''Volume analysis'' ([[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version}}|Gold feature]]).

== Leveling Playback Volume ==
To level the playback volume of a file as it plays in MediaMonkey:
#First make sure that all tracks have a volume leveling coefficient (also known as a Replay Gain tag). Select all of your Files and click '''Tools > Analyze Volume''' from the Main Menu. This will take some time as each File will be individually analyzed and (per Track and per Album) volume adjustment coefficients will be calculated for each File/Album (displayed as a deviation from the 'Target volume for playback'). Note that per-Album coefficients are only calculated when all files on an album are selected to be analyzed. Once calculated, volume leveling coefficients are viewable in Properties or in the tracklist. You can change the default settings via '''Tools > Options > Volume Leveling'''. Note: If you have [[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version}}|MediaMonkey Gold]], the volume leveling options allows you to automate volume analysis so that it occurs in the background by enabling ''Automatically analyze volume of unanalyzed files''. This can be done for Audio, Video, or both Audio and Video files.
#Use '''Play > Level Volume''' from the Main Menu. This will cause the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Player}}|Player]] to adjust the volume level using the 'per Track'/'per Album' coefficient depending on configuration (for 'per Album' leveling, Track Volume is used if Album Volume is unknown).

== Leveling Track Volume ==

To losslessly level the volume of MP3 Files already in the library:

#Configure the ''Target volume level for leveling tracks'' to the desired volume under '''Tools > Options > Volume Leveling''' from the Main Menu.
#Select all of the Files you wish to level and click '''Tools > Level Track Volume'''. This will take some time as each file will be individually analyzed, and the volume will then be adjusted so that the file(s) can play back leveled on any player.

To level the volume of files when [[{{WebHelp:Links|Ripping_Tracks_from_CDs}}|Ripping a CD]], or converting between audio formats (note that this is a lossy operation--the newly created files will not be exact replicas):

#Configure the ''Target volume level for ripping Audio CDs'' and ''Target volume level for leveling tracks'' to the desired volume via '''Tools > Options > Volume Leveling'''.
#Enable the ''Level volume'' checkbox in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Ripping_Tracks_from_CDs}}|Rip]] dialog or [[{{WebHelp:Links|Converting Formats}}|Convert Files]] dialog.

== Related ==

* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Playing Audio Tracks}}|Playing Media Files]]

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Volume Leveling

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{{WebHelpHeader|Volume Leveling}}
Volume Leveling allows Tracks to be played back in MediaMonkey at a consistent volume level, so that you don't have to manually adjust the volume to compensate for some Tracks being recorded at higher/lower volumes than others. Leveling playback volume is generally accomplished by either:

# Leveling the playback volume of a file as it plays in MediaMonkey based on a (Replay Gain) volume leveling coefficient that has been previously calculated. Note that distinct coefficients are used for per Track, and Per Album, so that Playback can be set to occur at a steady volume per Track, or per Album (to preserve the intended volume fluctuations between tracks on an album).
# Leveling the track volume of the source file so that it plays back at level volume on any player. This permanently modifies the file and can be accomplished losslessly (for MP3 files only) or lossily (for all files).

For more information on these approaches, see: [[Basic Concepts|Basic Concepts: Volume Leveling]]

== Leveling Playback Volume ==
Leveling playback volume with Replay Gain involves 2 steps:
# Analysis of volume leveling co-efficients
## Manually: Select all of your Tracks and click '''Tools''' > '''Analyze Volume'''. This will take some time as each Track will be individually analyzed and (per Track and per Album) volume adjustment coefficients will be calculated for each Track/Album (displayed as a deviation from the 'Target volume for playback'). Note that per Album coefficients are only calculated when all tracks on an album are selected to be analyzed.
## Automatically: You can change the default settings via '''Tools''' > '''Options''' > '''Player '''> '''Volume Leveling'''.
# Leveling during playback: From the '''Play''' menu, click '''Level Volume''' . This will cause the Player to adjust the volume level using the 'per Track' / 'per Album' coefficient depending on configuration (for 'per Album' leveling, Track leveling coefficients are used if Album coefficients are absent).

Note: The volume leveling co-efficients can be viewed in the Properties > Details dialog or in the tracklist (you'll have to [[WebHelp:Filelisting/5.0|enable the columns]] for Audio > Track Volume / Audio > Album Volume).

== Leveling Track Volume ==

To losslessly level the volume of MP3 Tracks already in the library:

# Configure the 'Target volume level for leveling' to the desired volume via '''Tools''' > '''Options''' > '''Player '''> '''Volume Leveling'''.
# Select all of the Tracks you wish to level and click '''Tools''' > '''Level Track Volume'''. This will take some time as each Track will be individually analyzed, and the volume will then be adjusted so that the Track(s) can play back levelled on any player.

To level the volume of Tracks when Burning a CD, Ripping a CD, or converting between audio formats (note that this is a lossy operation--the newly created files will not be exact replicas):

# Configure the 'Target volume level for ripping CDs' and 'Target volume level for leveling' to the desired volume via '''Tools''' > '''Options''' > '''Player '''> '''Volume Leveling'''.
# Enable the 'Level volume' checkbox on the respective dialogs.

Related Information:

[[Playing Audio Tracks|Playing Audio Tracks]]
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Volume Leveling

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Rusty: /* Leveling Playback Volume */

{{WebHelpHeader|Volume Leveling}}
Volume Leveling allows Tracks to be played back in MediaMonkey at a consistent volume level, so that you don't have to manually adjust the volume to compensate for some Tracks being recorded at higher/lower volumes than others. Leveling playback volume is generally accomplished by either:

# Leveling the playback volume of a file as it plays in MediaMonkey based on a (Replay Gain) volume leveling coefficient that has been previously calculated. Note that distinct coefficients are used for per Track, and Per Album, so that Playback can be set to occur at a steady volume per Track, or per Album (to preserve the intended volume fluctuations between tracks on an album).
# Leveling the track volume of the source file so that it plays back at level volume on any player. This permanently modifies the file and can be accomplished losslessly (for MP3 files only) or lossily (for all files).

For more information on these approaches, see: [[Basic Concepts|Basic Concepts: Volume Leveling]]

== Leveling Playback Volume ==

# Select all of your Tracks and click '''Tools''' > '''Analyze Volume'''. This will take some time as each Track will be individually analyzed and (per Track and per Album) volume adjustment coefficients will be calculated for each Track/Album (displayed as a deviation from the 'Target volume for playback'). Note that per Album coefficients are only calculated when all tracks on an album are selected to be analyzed. You can change the default settings via '''Tools''' > '''Options''' > '''Player '''> '''Volume Leveling'''.
# From the '''Play''' menu, click '''Level Volume''' . This will cause the Player to adjust the volume level using the 'per Track' / 'per Album' coefficient depending on configuration (for 'per Album' leveling, Track leveling coefficients are used if Album coefficients are absent). Note that Volume leveling is only supported for the MediaMonkey player--it is not supported in Winamp.

Note: The volume leveling co-efficients can be viewed in the Properties > Details dialog or in the tracklist (you'll have to [[WebHelp:Filelisting/5.0|enable the columns]] for Audio > Track Volume / Audio > Album Volume).

== Leveling Track Volume ==

To losslessly level the volume of MP3 Tracks already in the library:

# Configure the 'Target volume level for leveling' to the desired volume via '''Tools''' > '''Options''' > '''Player '''> '''Volume Leveling'''.
# Select all of the Tracks you wish to level and click '''Tools''' > '''Level Track Volume'''. This will take some time as each Track will be individually analyzed, and the volume will then be adjusted so that the Track(s) can play back levelled on any player.

To level the volume of Tracks when Burning a CD, Ripping a CD, or converting between audio formats (note that this is a lossy operation--the newly created files will not be exact replicas):

# Configure the 'Target volume level for ripping CDs' and 'Target volume level for leveling' to the desired volume via '''Tools''' > '''Options''' > '''Player '''> '''Volume Leveling'''.
# Enable the 'Level volume' checkbox on the respective dialogs.

Related Information:

[[Playing Audio Tracks|Playing Audio Tracks]]
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MediaMonkey for Android

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Rusty: /* Help Contents */

MediaMonkey for Android

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Rusty: /* Help Contents */

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MediaMonkey Options

Important Methods and Utilities (Addons)

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Rusty:

=Introduction=
This document summarizes some of the most useful methods and utilities for developing addons. See the [https://www.mediamonkey.com/docs/api/ API reference] for a more comprehensive list.

=Globally accessible methods=

==requirejs==
Includes a JS file. Uses window.eval(), so that the content is executed in the 'window' context and also immediatelly available for the following code.
'.js' extension isn't necessary and is added if missing. Duplicates (including those from <script> tag) are automatically ignored.
Usage:
<syntaxhighlight lang="js">
requirejs('actions');
requirejs('controls/listview');
</syntaxhighlight>

The above example loads <code>actions.js</code> and then <code>controls/listview.js</code>, both from the MediaMonkey source (including all relevant _add scripts from addons).

==localRequirejs==
Similar to requirejs, but for local files within an addon. For example, in an addon with local.js and init.js inside the root:
<syntaxhighlight lang="js">
localRequirejs('local');
requirejs('actions');
</syntaxhighlight>
loads <code>actions.js</code> from the main directory, as in the previous example, but then loads <code>local.js</code> from within the addon itself.

'''Note''': Make any necessary <code>localRequirejs</code> calls ''before'' using <code>requirejs</code>. Because other addons' _add scripts can be included in the code run by <code>requirejs</code>, the global variable <code>__scriptName</code> may change, leading to MediaMonkey attempting to load the incorrect local file.

==messageDlg==
The messageDlg method is used whenever important information needs to be presented to the user, or they need to be prompted for a yes/no answer.
Usage:
messageDlg(text, type, buttons, options, callback);

{| class='wikitable' style='max-width: 800px;'
|-
! Parameter/Attribute
! Type
! Required?
! Description
|-
| text
| string
| yes
| The text to display in the dialog.
|-
| type
| string
| yes
| Determines the icon that displays in the dialog. Most common options are:Information, Error, Warning, and Confirmation. However, any icon can be used, from the /skin/icon folder.
|-
| buttons
| Array<string or object>
| yes
| The buttons that will display on the dialog. You can use existing buttons by specifying their id. Common button ids are: btnOK, btnYes, btnNo, and btnCancel; All pre-existing can be found in buttons.js. You can also create a custom button by passing an object with btnID and caption attributes (e.g. { btnID: 'customBtn', caption: 'Custom Button' }). Can be an empty array.
|-
| options
| object
| no*
| Options for messageDlg.
|-
| options.title
| string
| no
| Title of the message dialog.
|-
| options.defaultButton
| string
| no
| ID of the default button, if specified The default button is highlighted, and it is automatically pressed if the user presses enter.
|-
| options.chbCaption
| string
| no
| If specified, a checkbox will appear in the dialog, with the specified caption.
|-
| options.checked
| boolean
| no
| If true, and chbCaption is specified, then the dialog checkbox will initialize as checked.
|-
| callback
| function
| no*
| Callback that executes after the user closes the dialog or presses any of the buttons. Callback is given one parameter (result), which is an object. It contains btnID, string, the button ID that was pressed; and if there is a checkbox, then it contains checked, boolean. If the user clicks the X, btnID is set to btnCancel and result will not contain the attribute checked.
|}
<nowiki>*</nowiki>If not specified, parameter must be declared as undefined.

==divFromSimpleMenu==
The divFromSimpleMenu method is defined in utils.js. It is used to create checkboxes and radio options straight from JS, without having to create HTML.
Usage:
<syntaxhighlight lang="javascript">
divFromSimpleMenu(divToFill, items);
</syntaxhighlight>
{| class='wikitable' style='max-width: 800px;'
|-
! Parameter
! Type
! Required?
! Description
|-
| divToFill
| Element
| yes
| The HTML element that will contain the new menu.
|-
| items
| Array<Object>
| yes
| The HTML element that will contain the new menu.
|}

Items:
{| class='wikitable' style='max-width: 800px;'
|-
! Attribute
! Type
! Required?
! Description
|-
| title
| string
| yes
| The label that appears on the checkbox/radio button.
|-
| execute
| function
| no
| Function that executes when the item is clicked.
|-
| radiogroup
| string
| no*
| The radiobutton group that this item will belong to. If specified, then the item will appear as a radio button. Mutually exclusive with checkable.
|-
| checkable
| boolean
| no*
| If specified, then the item will appear as a checkbox. Mutually exclusive with radiogroup.
|-
| checked
| boolean
| no
| Can be specified to determine whether the item starts off checked. When the user changes what is checked by clicking, this attribute will be updated.
|-
| order
| number
| no
| The order in which this item will appear. Items with unspecified order will appear first.
|-
| grouptitle
| string
| no
| The items will all be grouped inside a fieldset (with a border). If grouptitle is specified, then they will be grouped into fieldsets with titles. Must include grouporder to take effect.
|-
| grouporder
| number
| no
| Order in which the group will appear. Must be specified with grouptitle. Ungrouped items will be given a grouporder of 1000.
|-
| visible
| boolean
| no
| Determines whether the item is visible. Can be a getter function instead of boolean.
|}
<nowiki>*</nowiki>If neither radiogroup nor checkable is specified, then the item will not appear.

==ODS==
The global debug-log function is ODS. Messages are only logged on debug builds of MM5, for performance reasons. To view debug messages, use Microsoft's DebugView program: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/debugview
Usage:
<syntaxhighlight lang="javascript">
ODS(message);
where message is a string.
</syntaxhighlight>

==whenReady==
window.whenReady calls the specified function when all scripts are loaded, the whole DOM is processed by our parser and all controls are initialized. I.e. at this point everything is ready to be used. So both window.onLoad and window.whenLoaded events occur before this one.
If called after this event, the callback function is executed immediatelly.
Usage:
<syntaxhighlight lang="javascript">
window.whenReady(callback);
</syntaxhighlight>

==q, qs, qid, ...==
* q(s) = document.querySelector(s)
* qs(s) = document.querySelectorAll(s)
* qid(id) = document.querySelector('data-id=' + id + ']')
* qclass(cls) = document.getElementsByClassName(cls)
* qeclass(e, cls) = e.getElementsByClassName(cls)
* qtag(tg) = document.getElementsByTagName(tg)
* qetag(e, tg) = e.getElementsByTagName(tg)
* qe(e, s) = e.querySelector(s)
* qes(e, s) = e.querySelectorAll(s)
* qeid(e, id) = qe(e, 'data-id=' + id + ']')

==[window/control].requestTimeout==
the requestTimeout function is both accessible globally and as a part of control classes. It automatically checks whether the window/controlclass still exists, and does not call the callback when the window/controlclass has already been destroyed, to avoid crashes.
Usage:
<syntaxhighlight lang="javascript">
requestTimeout(callback, timeout);
x.controlClass.requestTimeout(callback, timeout);
</syntaxhighlight>

==[window/control].requestFrame==
Like requestTimeout, the requestFrame function is both accessible globally and as a part of control classes. It automatically checks whether the window/controlclass still exists, and does not call the callback when the window/controlclass has already been destroyed, to avoid crashes.
Usage:
<syntaxhighlight lang="javascript">
requestFrame(callback);
x.controlClass.requestFrame(callback);
</syntaxhighlight>

==getAllUIElements==
Returns an object containing all HTML elements with a data-id, contained within the provided root element. This allows a script to not need to execute qid[/qeid for all elements. If no root element is specified, then it defaults to document.
Example:
var UI = getAllUIElements(pnlDiv);
<syntaxhighlight lang="javascript">
UI.chbOption1.controlClass.checked = this.config.option1;
UI.chbOption2.controlClass.checked = this.config.option2;
</syntaxhighlight>
instead of:
<syntaxhighlight lang="javascript">
qid('chbOption1').controlClass.checked = this.config.option1;
qid('chbOption2').controlClass.checked = this.config.option2;
</syntaxhighlight>

==initializeControls==
Initializes all UI controls below a particular HTML element. This means loading a necessary JS and all the initialization code. This is normally done automatically on window load by mminit.js inclusion. Usually only needed if you manually load HTML. Usage:
<syntaxhighlight lang="javascript">
var html = loadFile('myFile.html');
initializeControls(html);
</syntaxhighlight>

==loadFile==
The function loadFile loads file contents synchronously. (Do not use this function during startup.)
Usage:
<syntaxhighlight lang="javascript">
var contents = loadFile(filename, callback, params);
</syntaxhighlight>
Parameters:
{| class='wikitable' style='max-width: 800px;'
|-
! Parameter
! Type
! Required?
! Description
|-
| filename
| string
| yes
| Filename to load.
|-
| callback
| function
| no
| Callback to execute after file is loaded.
|-
| params
| object
| no
| Options
|-
| params.required
| boolean
| no
| Whether file is required. Default is yes.
|}

==closeWindow==
The function closeWindow closes the current dialog. Do not use on the main window.

==notifyLayoutChange==
Must be called whenever some layout change is made to a document, e.g. visibility or dimension of an element is changed. This way other controls can adjust their specific properties by listening to the 'layoutchange' event.

Usage:
<syntaxhighlight lang="javascript">
notifyLayoutChange();
</syntaxhighlight>
Usage of layoutchange event:
<syntaxhighlight lang="javascript">
app.listen(window, 'layoutchange', callback);
</syntaxhighlight>

=Custom Object Methods/Properties=

=Override=
MM5 gives all objects an "override" method, which allows addons to easily add their code to it. The syntax is as follows:
<syntaxhighlight lang="javascript">
myObject.override({
 myFunction: function($super, param1, param2) {
 $super(param1, param2);
 // do my new code
 }
})
</syntaxhighlight>
* Pass an object to the override method, with each item in the object being the function you wish to override.
* All parameters will be passed to the function as normal, except the first parameter ($super) will contain the original function that is being overridden.
* To execute the original function, simply call $super with the right parameters.

=UITools=
The uitools object contains a myriad of general-purpose methods, mostly centered around manipulating the UI. Most are defined inside actions.js, mainwindow.js, and mminit.js. Below are some of the most commonly used methods/objects.

==uitools.toastMessage.show==
uitools.toastMessage is an instance of the ToastMessage class: https://www.mediamonkey.com/webhelp/MM5Preview/classes/ToastMessage.html
Use uitools.toastMessage.show to display a toast message. These are non-critical messages that display at the bottom of the screen for a short period of time.
Usage:
<syntaxhighlight lang="javascript">
uitools.toastMessage.show(text, options);
</syntaxhighlight>
where text is a string with the text to display, and options is an object with the following optional attributes:
{| class='wikitable' style='max-width: 800px;'
|-
! Attribute
! Type
! Description
|-
| callback
| function
| Function called after the end of displaying toast message, returns true if "Undo" was not pressed
|-
| disableUndo
| boolean
| If true, do not display "Undo" button in the message
|-
| disableClose
| boolean
| If true, do not display "Close" button in the message
|-
| delay
| number
| Display time in ms, default is 12000.
|}

==uitools.openDialog==
Opens a dialog window.
Usage:
<syntaxhighlight lang="javascript">
uitools.openDialog(dialogName, params, callback);
</syntaxhighlight>
Parameters:
{| class='wikitable' style='max-width: 800px;'
|-
! Parameter
! Type
! Required?
! Description
|-
| dialogName
| string
| yes
| Name of the dialog as defined by its filename (e.g. dlgOptions)
|-
| params
| object
| no
| Options
|-
| params.modal
| boolean
| no
| Open as a modal (subordinate) window.
|-
| callback
| function
| no
| Callback that executes after window closes, if params.modal is true.
|}

==uitools.getCanEdit==
Returns a boolean of whether things are editable. In Party Mode, tracks and options can not be edited.

==uitools.openWeb==
Open a webpage.
{| class='wikitable' style='max-width: 800px;'
|-
! Parameter
! Type
! Required?
! Description
|-
| url
| string
| yes
| URL to open
|-
| internal
| boolean
| no
| Whether to show in an internal dialog instead of a web browser.
|-
| modal
| boolean
| no
| Whether to show in a modal (subordinate) dialog window.
|}

==uitools.getDocking==
Returns the window's docking controls.

==uitools.getSelectedTracklist==
Returns a list of the currently selected tracks.

Sync MediaMonkey with an Android device

2022-05-03T18:21:41Z

Rusty: /* Software */

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[[MediaMonkey for Android|< Back to Online Help]] '''·''' [http://www.mediamonkey.com/support/index.php?/Knowledgebase/List/Index/12/mediamonkey-for-android Android Knowledgebase] '''·''' [http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=25 Android Forum]  '''·''' [http://www.mediamonkey.com/android Download]

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When MediaMonkey for Windows (the MediaMonkey server) syncs with an Android device, it is capable of syncing tracks and playlists, including metadata such as Artist, Album, Title, and Track#, ratings, volume leveling information, play history, play count, bookmarks, Album Artist, Composer, Lyrics, and Album Art.  Whenever any of these attributes are updated on either the server or the device, MediaMonkey is able to sync the change so that your library appears the same no matter how it's being accessed.  For instance: 

*Once a track has been synced, MediaMonkey will notice if you've played a song on your device, added it to a playlist or changed it's rating, and MediaMonkey will then sync this information between the device and server. 
*If you've added music files to your mobile devices from other sources since the last sync, MediaMonkey can optionally retrieve these files from your mobile phone and import them into your MediaMonkey library. 
*MediaMonkey can optionally erase media files on your device that aren't selected to be synced. 

 

The richness of this functionality depends on whether MediaMonkey for Android is installed on the remote device, what sync mode has been chosen (auto-sync vs manual), how the server and device are connected (Wi-Fi or USB), and what options are enabled. 

== Sync Options ==

=== Software ===

MediaMonkey for Windows 4.1+ can sync with any Android device, and is able to sync tracks and playlists along with basic metadata (Artist, Album, Title, Track#, Album Art) [[WebHelp:MTP Devices/4.0|as it would to any MTP device]], but Android players that rely on the default Android media scanner will be limited to viewing that basic metadata.  

Some Android players may also able to read file tags directly, in which case they may also view ratings, volume leveling information, Album Artist, Composer, and Lyrics, Album Art, and fields that have [[WebHelp:Editing Album Properties/4.0|multiple attributes]] from tracks that have been synced.  However, changes in the metadata may not necessarily sync back to MediaMonkey for Windows. 

To view & sync all of the above content and metadata--along with play history, play count, and bookmarks, MediaMonkey for Android should be installed on the Android device. 

=== Auto-Sync vs. Manual sync ===

There are two ways in which you can move music files to your mobile device: automatically (Auto-sync) and manually.

Auto-sync uses a pre-defined list of files of your choosing and syncs them with your device. These lists are configured either on the MediaMonkey server or in MediaMonkey for Android, where you can choose what content should be synced (e.g. Entire library, a randomized selection, songs of a certain band/genre/album, or only songs from a specific playlist such as "Driving music", "New purchases", "3+ star Music", "Workout" playlists, etc.). The point is that you define what should be synced once - and every time you Auto-sync, Mediamonkey will update content according to the defined criteria. An auto-sync can either be initiated automatically whenever you connect your device, or by clicking Auto-sync on the MediaMonkey server or in MediaMonkey for Android.

Manual syncing in contrast allows you to pick individual songs/albums/playlists etc and send them manually over to your device. To initiate a manual sync, right-click on the desired song/album/playlist and select "Send to", then select your device. Manual syncing requires a USB connection, although you can [[MediaMonkey for Android: UPnP|download tracks from a UPnP server over Wi-Fi]] to achieve similar results.

=== Wi-Fi Sync vs. USB Sync ===

MediaMonkey for Windows (MMW) can sync with an Android device running MediaMonkey in several different ways: 
*Wi-Fi sync. This is the preferred and most convenient way to sync content between a Mediamonkey server and an Android device. However, because it's over Wi-Fi it can be a slow if you're syncing more than eg. 1-2 GB of music. 
*USB sync. Syncing via a USB cable connected to your device is faster than Wi-Fi, however, it can be unreliable/slow with certain devices especially for first time syncs which can involve transferring several GB of content. 
*SD card 'sync'. You can also 'sync' directly to an SD card inserted in your PC running MediaMonkey for Windows and then subsequently use USB or Wi-Fi Sync for updates. This is inconvenient for general usage, but can be useful for first-time synchronization as it can be up to 5x as fast as USB sync.

== Wi-Fi Sync ==

You'll need:

*Mediamonkey for Windows (MMW), version 4.1+ 
*Mediamonkey for Android (MMA), with Wi-Fi Sync active (i.e. [[MediaMonkey_for_Android:_Introduction|Trial mode is active OR MediaMonkey Pro or the Wi-Fi Sync Addon have been purchased]]) 
*Both your computer running MMW and your Android device running MMA need to be connected to the same WiFi network. 

To set up Wi-Fi syncing:

#If you've been syncing to your device using earlier versions of MediaMonkey, then you should do an initial sync over USB using MediaMonkey 4.1 prior to a Wi-Fi sync in order to update your existing profile for Wi-Fi Sync.
#On your desktop machine running MMW, make sure that Wi-Fi Sync is enabled (by default, this is pre-configured, and no action should be required):
##If you're using an existing sync profile, go to that Device Profile (Tools > Options > Portable Device Sync) and make sure that 'Grant Remote Access / Sync rights' is enabled.
##Then go to Tools - Options - Media Sharing, and set up the sharing options for your library. When MMA (or any UPnP player) is browsing into the MediaMonkey server, it will see only the libraries and playlists that are shared--so if items aren't accessible over UPnP, they won't be accessible to MMA for Wi-Fi sync.
#Start MediaMonkey (MMA) on your Android device, access the Options menu and scroll down to "Wi-Fi Sync". Choose "Select Sync Server" and select the MMW server that you set up in step 2. Note: If you don't see the MediaMonkey server, make sure that MMW is running, that both your computer and your Android device are connected to the same network, and that the Windows firewall has an active exception defined for Mediamonkey. 
#On your desktop, MMW will prompt you to confirm that you allow your Android device to connect and sync. Confirm. MMW will create/update a synchronization profile for your Android device.  If your device supports external storage, 2 profiles will be created one for Internal and one for External storage. 
#Configure your sync profile(s). If two profiles exist, you can set up one or the other, or even both (each with a unique sync list). You can set up your sync profile(s) either in MMA or MMW (the settings are shared), but at the moment, it's recommended that you do so in MMW as more options are available.
##In MMW, go to Tools - Options - Portable Device Sync If you're only going to use one profile select any device profiles that you're not using and uncheck them to disable them. Highlight the device profile that you're using, and click "Configure" to select which Tracks/Artists/Albums/Genres/Folders/Playlists etc. should be synced over to your device.
##If you're configuring via MMA,in Options, select the sync profile tha you want to configure. Choose which content you want to keep in sync
#In MMA, click on the "Sync now" tile on the start screen and wait for the sync to complete. Note that WiFi syncing will be slower than syncing over an USB cable, so be patient, especially if your initial sync is over Wi-Fi. It can take several hours to sync a few thousand tracks.

== USB Syncing ==

USB sync can be useful for first-time synchronization as it is much faster than Wi-Fi, or if you don't have MMA on your your Android device. However, it can be slow/problematic on certain devices. 

#If you plan on using MediaMonkey for Android on your device, run it at least once in order to create a database on the device (if you don't plan on using MMA, this isn't necessary, though not all metadata will sync).
#Plug your Android device into a USB port of your computer.
#In MediaMonkey for Windows, click on the device to view the Device Profile (Tools > Options > Portable Device Sync) that is created (if you have an SD card in your device you'll see 2 Device Profiles)
#Grant remote access / sync rights if you plan on doing Wi-Fi Syncs in the future on the Summary tab of the Device Profile
#Switch to the "Auto-Sync (-> device)" tab to choose which files to sync with your device.
#Configure any other details you wish (e.g. Bi-directional synchronization, Format conversion, etc.)
#Save the settings (click OK), and click Auto-Sync.
#Wait for the sync to complete (watch the progress bar) - then safely eject your device (if it's configured as a Mass Storage Device) and unplug it from your computer.

See more about MTP and USB devices: [[WebHelp:Exporting Tracks/4.0|Devices and Plugins]]

==First-time 'sync' to an SD Card==
The SD card should contain enough space for the library. You can not sync MediaMonkey with the existing files on an SD card: it will not make the match between the two locations/files. For syncing to work, files must first be synced from MMW by copying them to the SD Card. If there are files on the SD card that aren't on the windows machine, and you wish to add them to the MMW library, copy them to the Windows machine first and add them to the MMW library *before* first sync.
 Note: Because of the time required for first sync, first sync to the SD card should be managed with the SD card placed into the Windows device's card reader. Follow the instructions for this below.
After syncing initially with the SD card directly on the windows device, return it to the Android device and sync via USB or WiFi for following syncs. 
Also, if the files in the MMW library are stored on a cloud service, the sync will require downloading of each file for copying during the sync process. This will add significantly to the amount of time required for full sync.
 

SD Card Preparation
#Make sure the correct SD card is inserted in the Android device before setup
#Install and open MMA on the Android device
#Connect the Android device to the Windows computer via USB and allow file transfer
#In MMW, set up a 'Device Profile' for the Android device's SD card (Tools > Options > Portable Device Sync)
##Initiate a USB Sync from MMW
##[For WiFi sync only] Verify that the MMW Library/Collection is shared via WiFi (MMW > Tools > Options > UPnP/DLNA). Initiate WiFi Sync from MMA for the location containing the SD card (without syncing any tracks). MMW will prompt you to allow the device to connect, and will create a profile for the device.##Highlight and check the box for the SD Card from the list of available devices at (Tools > Options > Portable Device Sync > Available Devices)
##Deselect other devices in the list
##Click the Configure button. A window will appear.
##Select the menu "Auto-Sync (--> Device)"
##Deselect all folder check-boxes in the window. To completely deselect a shaded folder, you may need to expand the top level folder by clicking on the '>' next to it. This will open a list of sub-folders. Deselect any folders that appear with check marks. Any shaded folders will need to be opened further with the ">" option, and subfolders deselected.
##Click "Okay", then "Okay" again on the next window that appears
##This will create a profile for the device, and ensure that the same profile is used for card slot sync, USB sync, and WiFi Sync.
#Eject the Android device from the Windows machine, either by using the Windows task-bar eject command or simply unplugging the USB connection. This depends on Windows version.
#After ejecting the Android device, remove the SD Card from it. The card is now identified as a target device.

SD Card First Sync
#Insert the SD Card into the PC running MMW (via an SD card reader).
#In MMW, make sure that the Media Tree is showing at the left of the MMW window (Menu > View > Media Tree).
#Verify that the SD card appears in MMW in the tree.
#Select the device in the tree (or via MMW Tools -> Options -> Portable Devices). Configure which files to sync, making sure not to exceed device capacity.
##(Optional) Setup Conversion rules and any other sync settings.
#Click the 'Sync' button that appears next to the device in MMW.
#Once sync has completed, eject SD card from the PC (via Windows taskbar) and replace into the Android device.
#(For wifi sync) Start MMA and do a WiFi Sync to update metadata on synced files. If you don't perform this step, tracks will be missing a variety of metadata.

Subsequently, you can sync via USB or Wi-Fi. Updating the library (vs. initial sync) is much faster so doesn't need to be done with the SD card in the windows machine card slot.

Finally, after you've attempted this numerous times over several weeks, you will realize that this process is a joke and doesn't work. Move on.

== Syncing Q&A ==
*Why are there multiple profiles for the same device?  If you use both Wi-Fi and usb syncing with the same device (e.g. to do big syncs over the cable and small daily syncs over wifi), you should first set up your device for USB syncing first (making sure to check the "Grant remote sync/access rights" box for the profile. Otherwise, if you set up Wi-Fi syncing first, it may result in the creation of 2 different sync profiles (one for Wi-Fi the other for USB)! 
*How to configure wi-fi sync to convert audio formats (e.g. flac to mp3)? Conversion rules (and some other more advanced sync settings) are configured in the Device Profile in MediaMonkey for Windows.
*What does bi-di synchronization do? It causes tracks from defined directories on the device to be kept synchronized with MMW. Metadata and playcounts for any track on either sync list are synchronized regardless of whether this is enabled.
*Does it matter whether I configure my device for USB or MTP mode? It's irrevelant to Wi-Fi synchronization, but still relevant to wired (USB) synchronization (metadata can be synced over MTP even if the destination device isn't running MMA). 
*Can I initiate a USB sync from the Android device? No. 
*How can I limit the number of playlists that can be browsed by MMA? By limiting the number of playlists shared via the UPnP/DLNA server, it becomes easier to browse which content to auto-sync. Note that even if playlists aren't browseable in the Wi-Fi Sync configuration screen, they can still be configured to sync by selecting them in MMW. Once those have been synced, the playlists will appear in the MMA options; you can then deselect them from MMA.
*Why is content resyncing every time I sync? Auto-playlists will sync whatever content has changed each time. A randomly-generated autoplaylist will replace all the previous entries with a new set of random entries with each sync.
*Why are files deleted in MMW not being deleted from my device? If you deleted files from your MMW Library you'll need to set it to delete all media files in the Device Profile (Tools > Options > Portable Device Sync in MMW).
 
*How do these instructions differ for MM5? 
 
*How do you copy/sync selected songs (from specific albums, playlists, etc.) using each of the above methods? How is this done in each of the versions of MM? 

== Troubleshoot Syncing problems ==

See the [http://www.mediamonkey.com/support/index.php?/Knowledgebase/List/Index/21/device-synchronization MediaMonkey Knowledge base].

Sync MediaMonkey with an Android device

2022-05-03T18:16:02Z

Rusty: /* Wi-Fi Sync vs. USB Sync */

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When MediaMonkey for Windows (the MediaMonkey server) syncs with an Android device, it is capable of syncing tracks and playlists, including metadata such as Artist, Album, Title, and Track#, ratings, volume leveling information, play history, play count, bookmarks, Album Artist, Composer, Lyrics, and Album Art.  Whenever any of these attributes are updated on either the server or the device, MediaMonkey is able to sync the change so that your library appears the same no matter how it's being accessed.  For instance: 

*Once a track has been synced, MediaMonkey will notice if you've played a song on your device, added it to a playlist or changed it's rating, and MediaMonkey will then sync this information between the device and server. 
*If you've added music files to your mobile devices from other sources since the last sync, MediaMonkey can optionally retrieve these files from your mobile phone and import them into your MediaMonkey library. 
*MediaMonkey can optionally erase media files on your device that aren't selected to be synced. 

 

The richness of this functionality depends on whether MediaMonkey for Android is installed on the remote device, what sync mode has been chosen (auto-sync vs manual), how the server and device are connected (Wi-Fi or USB), and what options are enabled. 

== Sync Options ==

=== Software ===

MediaMonkey for Windows 4.1+ can sync with any Android device, and is able to sync tracks and playlists along with basic metadata (Artist, Album, Title, Track#, Album Art) [[WebHelp:MTP Devices/4.0|as it would to any MTP device]], but Android players that rely on the default Android media scanner will be limited to viewing that metadata.  

Some Android players may also able to read more advanced tag formats, in which case they may also view ratings, volume leveling information, Album Artist, Composer, and Lyrics, Album Art, and fields that have [[WebHelp:Editing Album Properties/4.0|multiple attributes]] from tracks that have been synced.  However, changes in the metadata may not necessarily sync back to MediaMonkey for Windows. 

To view & sync all of the above content and metadata--along with play history, play count, and bookmarks, MediaMonkey for Android should be installed on the Android device. 

=== Auto-Sync vs. Manual sync ===

There are two ways in which you can move music files to your mobile device: automatically (Auto-sync) and manually.

Auto-sync uses a pre-defined list of files of your choosing and syncs them with your device. These lists are configured either on the MediaMonkey server or in MediaMonkey for Android, where you can choose what content should be synced (e.g. Entire library, a randomized selection, songs of a certain band/genre/album, or only songs from a specific playlist such as "Driving music", "New purchases", "3+ star Music", "Workout" playlists, etc.). The point is that you define what should be synced once - and every time you Auto-sync, Mediamonkey will update content according to the defined criteria. An auto-sync can either be initiated automatically whenever you connect your device, or by clicking Auto-sync on the MediaMonkey server or in MediaMonkey for Android.

Manual syncing in contrast allows you to pick individual songs/albums/playlists etc and send them manually over to your device. To initiate a manual sync, right-click on the desired song/album/playlist and select "Send to", then select your device. Manual syncing requires a USB connection, although you can [[MediaMonkey for Android: UPnP|download tracks from a UPnP server over Wi-Fi]] to achieve similar results.

=== Wi-Fi Sync vs. USB Sync ===

MediaMonkey for Windows (MMW) can sync with an Android device running MediaMonkey in several different ways: 
*Wi-Fi sync. This is the preferred and most convenient way to sync content between a Mediamonkey server and an Android device. However, because it's over Wi-Fi it can be a slow if you're syncing more than eg. 1-2 GB of music. 
*USB sync. Syncing via a USB cable connected to your device is faster than Wi-Fi, however, it can be unreliable/slow with certain devices especially for first time syncs which can involve transferring several GB of content. 
*SD card 'sync'. You can also 'sync' directly to an SD card inserted in your PC running MediaMonkey for Windows and then subsequently use USB or Wi-Fi Sync for updates. This is inconvenient for general usage, but can be useful for first-time synchronization as it can be up to 5x as fast as USB sync.

== Wi-Fi Sync ==

You'll need:

*Mediamonkey for Windows (MMW), version 4.1+ 
*Mediamonkey for Android (MMA), with Wi-Fi Sync active (i.e. [[MediaMonkey_for_Android:_Introduction|Trial mode is active OR MediaMonkey Pro or the Wi-Fi Sync Addon have been purchased]]) 
*Both your computer running MMW and your Android device running MMA need to be connected to the same WiFi network. 

To set up Wi-Fi syncing:

#If you've been syncing to your device using earlier versions of MediaMonkey, then you should do an initial sync over USB using MediaMonkey 4.1 prior to a Wi-Fi sync in order to update your existing profile for Wi-Fi Sync.
#On your desktop machine running MMW, make sure that Wi-Fi Sync is enabled (by default, this is pre-configured, and no action should be required):
##If you're using an existing sync profile, go to that Device Profile (Tools > Options > Portable Device Sync) and make sure that 'Grant Remote Access / Sync rights' is enabled.
##Then go to Tools - Options - Media Sharing, and set up the sharing options for your library. When MMA (or any UPnP player) is browsing into the MediaMonkey server, it will see only the libraries and playlists that are shared--so if items aren't accessible over UPnP, they won't be accessible to MMA for Wi-Fi sync.
#Start MediaMonkey (MMA) on your Android device, access the Options menu and scroll down to "Wi-Fi Sync". Choose "Select Sync Server" and select the MMW server that you set up in step 2. Note: If you don't see the MediaMonkey server, make sure that MMW is running, that both your computer and your Android device are connected to the same network, and that the Windows firewall has an active exception defined for Mediamonkey. 
#On your desktop, MMW will prompt you to confirm that you allow your Android device to connect and sync. Confirm. MMW will create/update a synchronization profile for your Android device.  If your device supports external storage, 2 profiles will be created one for Internal and one for External storage. 
#Configure your sync profile(s). If two profiles exist, you can set up one or the other, or even both (each with a unique sync list). You can set up your sync profile(s) either in MMA or MMW (the settings are shared), but at the moment, it's recommended that you do so in MMW as more options are available.
##In MMW, go to Tools - Options - Portable Device Sync If you're only going to use one profile select any device profiles that you're not using and uncheck them to disable them. Highlight the device profile that you're using, and click "Configure" to select which Tracks/Artists/Albums/Genres/Folders/Playlists etc. should be synced over to your device.
##If you're configuring via MMA,in Options, select the sync profile tha you want to configure. Choose which content you want to keep in sync
#In MMA, click on the "Sync now" tile on the start screen and wait for the sync to complete. Note that WiFi syncing will be slower than syncing over an USB cable, so be patient, especially if your initial sync is over Wi-Fi. It can take several hours to sync a few thousand tracks.

== USB Syncing ==

USB sync can be useful for first-time synchronization as it is much faster than Wi-Fi, or if you don't have MMA on your your Android device. However, it can be slow/problematic on certain devices. 

#If you plan on using MediaMonkey for Android on your device, run it at least once in order to create a database on the device (if you don't plan on using MMA, this isn't necessary, though not all metadata will sync).
#Plug your Android device into a USB port of your computer.
#In MediaMonkey for Windows, click on the device to view the Device Profile (Tools > Options > Portable Device Sync) that is created (if you have an SD card in your device you'll see 2 Device Profiles)
#Grant remote access / sync rights if you plan on doing Wi-Fi Syncs in the future on the Summary tab of the Device Profile
#Switch to the "Auto-Sync (-> device)" tab to choose which files to sync with your device.
#Configure any other details you wish (e.g. Bi-directional synchronization, Format conversion, etc.)
#Save the settings (click OK), and click Auto-Sync.
#Wait for the sync to complete (watch the progress bar) - then safely eject your device (if it's configured as a Mass Storage Device) and unplug it from your computer.

See more about MTP and USB devices: [[WebHelp:Exporting Tracks/4.0|Devices and Plugins]]

==First-time 'sync' to an SD Card==
The SD card should contain enough space for the library. You can not sync MediaMonkey with the existing files on an SD card: it will not make the match between the two locations/files. For syncing to work, files must first be synced from MMW by copying them to the SD Card. If there are files on the SD card that aren't on the windows machine, and you wish to add them to the MMW library, copy them to the Windows machine first and add them to the MMW library *before* first sync.
 Note: Because of the time required for first sync, first sync to the SD card should be managed with the SD card placed into the Windows device's card reader. Follow the instructions for this below.
After syncing initially with the SD card directly on the windows device, return it to the Android device and sync via USB or WiFi for following syncs. 
Also, if the files in the MMW library are stored on a cloud service, the sync will require downloading of each file for copying during the sync process. This will add significantly to the amount of time required for full sync.
 

SD Card Preparation
#Make sure the correct SD card is inserted in the Android device before setup
#Install and open MMA on the Android device
#Connect the Android device to the Windows computer via USB and allow file transfer
#In MMW, set up a 'Device Profile' for the Android device's SD card (Tools > Options > Portable Device Sync)
##Initiate a USB Sync from MMW
##[For WiFi sync only] Verify that the MMW Library/Collection is shared via WiFi (MMW > Tools > Options > UPnP/DLNA). Initiate WiFi Sync from MMA for the location containing the SD card (without syncing any tracks). MMW will prompt you to allow the device to connect, and will create a profile for the device.##Highlight and check the box for the SD Card from the list of available devices at (Tools > Options > Portable Device Sync > Available Devices)
##Deselect other devices in the list
##Click the Configure button. A window will appear.
##Select the menu "Auto-Sync (--> Device)"
##Deselect all folder check-boxes in the window. To completely deselect a shaded folder, you may need to expand the top level folder by clicking on the '>' next to it. This will open a list of sub-folders. Deselect any folders that appear with check marks. Any shaded folders will need to be opened further with the ">" option, and subfolders deselected.
##Click "Okay", then "Okay" again on the next window that appears
##This will create a profile for the device, and ensure that the same profile is used for card slot sync, USB sync, and WiFi Sync.
#Eject the Android device from the Windows machine, either by using the Windows task-bar eject command or simply unplugging the USB connection. This depends on Windows version.
#After ejecting the Android device, remove the SD Card from it. The card is now identified as a target device.

SD Card First Sync
#Insert the SD Card into the PC running MMW (via an SD card reader).
#In MMW, make sure that the Media Tree is showing at the left of the MMW window (Menu > View > Media Tree).
#Verify that the SD card appears in MMW in the tree.
#Select the device in the tree (or via MMW Tools -> Options -> Portable Devices). Configure which files to sync, making sure not to exceed device capacity.
##(Optional) Setup Conversion rules and any other sync settings.
#Click the 'Sync' button that appears next to the device in MMW.
#Once sync has completed, eject SD card from the PC (via Windows taskbar) and replace into the Android device.
#(For wifi sync) Start MMA and do a WiFi Sync to update metadata on synced files. If you don't perform this step, tracks will be missing a variety of metadata.

Subsequently, you can sync via USB or Wi-Fi. Updating the library (vs. initial sync) is much faster so doesn't need to be done with the SD card in the windows machine card slot.

Finally, after you've attempted this numerous times over several weeks, you will realize that this process is a joke and doesn't work. Move on.

== Syncing Q&A ==
*Why are there multiple profiles for the same device?  If you use both Wi-Fi and usb syncing with the same device (e.g. to do big syncs over the cable and small daily syncs over wifi), you should first set up your device for USB syncing first (making sure to check the "Grant remote sync/access rights" box for the profile. Otherwise, if you set up Wi-Fi syncing first, it may result in the creation of 2 different sync profiles (one for Wi-Fi the other for USB)! 
*How to configure wi-fi sync to convert audio formats (e.g. flac to mp3)? Conversion rules (and some other more advanced sync settings) are configured in the Device Profile in MediaMonkey for Windows.
*What does bi-di synchronization do? It causes tracks from defined directories on the device to be kept synchronized with MMW. Metadata and playcounts for any track on either sync list are synchronized regardless of whether this is enabled.
*Does it matter whether I configure my device for USB or MTP mode? It's irrevelant to Wi-Fi synchronization, but still relevant to wired (USB) synchronization (metadata can be synced over MTP even if the destination device isn't running MMA). 
*Can I initiate a USB sync from the Android device? No. 
*How can I limit the number of playlists that can be browsed by MMA? By limiting the number of playlists shared via the UPnP/DLNA server, it becomes easier to browse which content to auto-sync. Note that even if playlists aren't browseable in the Wi-Fi Sync configuration screen, they can still be configured to sync by selecting them in MMW. Once those have been synced, the playlists will appear in the MMA options; you can then deselect them from MMA.
*Why is content resyncing every time I sync? Auto-playlists will sync whatever content has changed each time. A randomly-generated autoplaylist will replace all the previous entries with a new set of random entries with each sync.
*Why are files deleted in MMW not being deleted from my device? If you deleted files from your MMW Library you'll need to set it to delete all media files in the Device Profile (Tools > Options > Portable Device Sync in MMW).
 
*How do these instructions differ for MM5? 
 
*How do you copy/sync selected songs (from specific albums, playlists, etc.) using each of the above methods? How is this done in each of the versions of MM? 

== Troubleshoot Syncing problems ==

See the [http://www.mediamonkey.com/support/index.php?/Knowledgebase/List/Index/21/device-synchronization MediaMonkey Knowledge base].

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*[[Installation Packages (MM4)|Installation Packages]]
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* [[Important Methods and Utilities (Addons)|Important Methods and Utilities]]
* [[Skinning Guide]]
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*[[Skinning (MM4)|Skinning]] ([[How to skin MediaMonkey versions 3 and 4|Skinning Guide]])
*[[Installation Packages (MM4)|Installation Packages]]
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This is a list of devices with known compatibility (i.e. these devices have been tested by users) with the current version of MediaMonkey. If you know of additional devices with MediaMonkey compatibility, please add them to this list. Devices are listed by their manufacturer. Click on any device to find any specific settings that are necessary to sync with the device.

==Android devices==
:[[GenericMTP|Any Android device]] over USB/MTP with MediaMonkey 4.0.7
:[[Android device running Android 2.3+]] via [[Sync MediaMonkey with an Android device|Wi-Fi sync]] between MediaMonkey for Android and MediaMonkey for Windows 4.1

==Apple==
This list is out-of-date; almost all apple devices are supported. See the [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-sync-iphone-ipod/mediamonkey-apple-device-compatibility/ up-to-date compatibility list].
:[[iPhone|iOS 4.0 - 6]] as of MediaMonkey 4.0.7
:[[iPhone|iOS 7]] as of MediaMonkey 4.1
:[[iPhone|iOS 8]] as of MediaMonkey 4.1.5
:[[iPhone|iOS 9]] as of MediaMonkey 4.1.10
:[[iPod]] (including 5th Gen)
:[[iPod Classic]]
:[[iPod Video]]
:[[iPod Mini|iPod Mini]] (1st and 2nd Gen)
:[[iPod Nano]] (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th Gen)*
:[[iPod Photo]]
:[[iPod Shuffle]] (1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Gen)
:[[iPod Touch]] (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Gen)
:[[iPhone|iPhone]] (iPhone 2G, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4s, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 6)
:[[iPhone|iPad]] (1st, 2nd, 3rd Gen)
:[[iTunes|iTunes]] (iTunes 6 to 11.1)

Apple Device Sync Help: [[WebHelp:iPod Synchronization/5.0|MediaMonkey 5]] | [[WebHelp:iPod Synchronization/4.0|MediaMonkey 4]]

==Archos==
:[[GenericMTP|Archos 5]]
:[[GenericMTP|Archos 605 Wifi]]
:[[USBmass|Archos 604/504]]
:[[GenericMTP|Archos 7]]
:[[GenericMTP|Archos Gemini 200]]
:[[GenericMTP|Archos Gmini (all versions)]]

==Audiovox==
:[[GenericMTP|Audiovox SMP3-xxx]]

==Cowon==
:[[USBmass|iAudio X5]]
:[[USBmass|Cowon Q5W]]
:[[USBmass|Cowon iAudio 7]]
:[[USBmass|Cowon iAudio D2]]
:[[USBmass|Cowon S9]] Both MSC and MTP.

==Creative==
:[[MTPZen|Zen Micro (2.20.05 firmware)]]
:[[MTPZen|Zen Nano]]
:[[MTPZen|Zen Neeon]]
:[[MTPZen|Zen Sleek]]
:[[MTPZen|Zen Stone]]
:[[MTPZen|Zen Touch (with 'Plays for Sure' MTP firmware update)]]
:[[MTPZen|Zen Vision]]
:[[MTPZen|Zen Vision:M]]
:[[MTPZen|Zen xtra ('Plays for Sure' firmware update)]]

Compatible, with workaround:
:[[MTPZen|ZEN MX]] - see http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=44192 http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=44192

Compatible, with restriction:
:[[MTPZen|ZEN]] - see [http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=39965 here]

==Dell==
:[[USBmass|Dell DJ (mostly works--need logs to debug playlist problem)]]

==Eiger labs==
:[[USBmass|MPMan MP-F57]]

==Finis==
:[[USBmass|Finis SwiMP3]]

==Garmin==
:[[GenericMTP|vivoactive 3 Music]]

==HTC==
:HTC Touch Diamond 2

==iRiver==
:[[GenericMTP|iRiver Clix 2nd Gen (MTP mode)]]
:iRiver H10
:iRiver H120/H320/H340
:iRiver ifp-8xx
:[[USBmass|iRiver iFP-9xx]]
:iRiver N-xx
:iRiver PMP-1xx
:iRiver PMC-120

==Motorola==
:[[Motorola RIZR Z3]]
:[[Motorola Q 9 Global]]

==Nokia==
:[[GenericMTP|Nokia 5310]]
:[[GenericMTP|Nokia N8]]

==Palm==
:[[Palm Pre]]

==Phillips==
:[[GenericMTP|Philips HDD6320]] (partial support--need logs to debug)

==Pioneer==
:INNO GEX-INNO2BK (same as Samsung Helix YX-M1Z)

==RCA==
:[[USBmass|Lyra 2780]]

==Samsung==
:[[GenericMTP|Samsung YP-XX]]
:[[GenericMTP|Samsung YP-XXX]]
:[[GenericMTP|Samsung Galaxy Nexus]]
:[[GenericMTP|Samsung Galaxy S2]]
:[[GenericMTP|Samsung Galaxy S3]]
:[[GenericMTP|Samsung Galaxy S4]]
:[[GenericMTP|Samsung Galaxy Note]]
:[[GenericMTP|Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (Android 5 lollipop)]]
:[[GenericMTP|Samsung Galaxy S7]]
:[[GenericMTP|Samsung Galaxy S8 Active]]

==SanDisk==
:[[MTPSansa|Sansa eXXX]]
:[[MTPSansa|Sansa Fuze]]
:[[MTPSansa|Sansa M250]]
:[[MTPSansa|Sandisk Sansa]]
:[[MTPSansa|Sandisk Connect 4Gb]]
:[[MTPSansa|Sandisk Sansa Clip]]
:[[MTPSansa|Sandisk Sansa Clip Zip]]
:[[MTPSansa|Sandisk Clip Sport]]
:[[MTPSansa|Sandisk E250]]
:[[MTPSansa|Sandisk Cruzer Edge]]
:[[MTPSansa#SanDisk_64GB_Mobile_Ultra_MicroSDXC|SanDisk 64GB Mobile Ultra MicroSDXC]]

==Toshiba==
:[[GenericMTP|Toshiba Gigabeat (works but firmware bug limits synch speed)]]

==Trekstor==
:[[TrekstorVibez|Vibez]] (Set as either [[GenericMTP|MTP Device]] or as [[USBmass|MSC Device]])

==Sony==
:[[USBmass|Sony Ericsson W302]]
:[[USBmass|Sony Ericsson W600]]
:[[USBmass|Sony Ericsson W800i]]
:[[USBmass|Sony Ericsson W880i]]
:[[GenericMTP|Sony Walkman NWZ-A829]]
:[[GenericMTP|Sony Walkman NWZ-S638]]
:[[GenericMTP|Sony Walkman NWZ-E385]]

WebHelp:iPod Synchronization/5.0

2021-12-15T15:32:47Z

Rusty: /* Troubleshooting/FAQ */

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 5 Help]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Sharing Content and Data from your Library}}|Sharing Content and Data from your Library]] > Apple Devices: iPhone/iPod/iPad Synchronization

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{{WebHelpHeader|Apple Devices: iPhone/iPod/iPad Synchronization}}

== Introduction ==

MediaMonkey can sync your music, videos and playlists to your iPhone/iPod/iPad. Sync includes basic metadata like Title, Artist, Album and Genre, but also Rating, Lyrics and an Artwork image associated with the Album. MediaMonkey also supports Apple Sound Check when files have been [[{{WebHelp:Links|Volume Leveling}}#Leveling_Playback_Volume|volume analyzed]]. MediaMonkey will also sync tag changes and Play Counts back to MediaMonkey when using [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting_Tracks}}#Auto-Sync|Auto-Sync]].

== Configure iTunes drivers for the iPhone/iPod/iPad ==

To sync with an iOS device like an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch you'll need to have iTunes '''desktop''' ([https://www.apple.com/itunes/download/win64 64bit]/[https://www.apple.com/itunes/download/win32 32bit]) software (not the Windows Store version) installed (MediaMonkey depends on Apple's device drivers to sync). Most older iPod (non-iOS) devices don't require iTunes.

Note: An alternative to iTunes is [https://www.copytrans.net/support/install-iphone-ipod-touch-and-ipad-drivers-without-installing-itunes/ CopyTrans Drivers] which will only install the required iTunes components for syncing, however this isn't officially supported by Apple or MediaMonkey.

Configure iTunes so that it doesn't automatically sync with your device since syncing with iTunes will overwrite changes made by MediaMonkey to the device:
#Close MediaMonkey, connect your device and run iTunes
#Select your device in iTunes and then select 'Summary' in the left sidebar
##'''In the Options section, disable ''Automatically sync when this device is connected''''
##'''Enable 'Manually manage music and videos''''
#Eject the device and close iTunes

Note: Don't use iTunes to sync Calendar or Contact data to your device, as it will overwrite data synced by MediaMonkey. Instead, try using tools such as iMazing or CopyTrans.

''Note iTunes instructions are subject to change with new versions of iTunes.''

== Sync ==

Sync and the Device Profile settings are explained here: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting_Tracks}}|Syncing Files to Portable Devices]].

== Disconnecting your Device ==

iOS devices like the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad can safely be unplugged once a sync operation has completed. Other non-iOS iPod models can be safely disconnected using ''Safely remove device'' in the right click Context Menu of the device in the Media Tree.

== Updating iOS/iTunes ==

MediaMonkey is tested to work with certain iOS/iTunes versions and thus when you install a new version of iOS or iTunes MediaMonkey may no longer be able to connect with your iOS device (like iPhones and iPads). If you rely on MediaMonkey Syncing with your iOS device it's recommended to first check if there is a MediaMonkey update that supports the new iOS/iTunes release before updating ''(though we do not recommend to hold off critical security updates)''. This will generally happen after iOS or iTunes have their final release to the wider public.

== Troubleshooting/FAQ ==

* Device is not recognized by MediaMonkey/Sync isn't syncing all files or metadata (including Artwork) incorrectly
** Make sure Windows recognizes your device (in File Explorer) and that iTunes (if device requires iTunes/iTunes is installed) recognizes your device.
** Make sure the Device Profile for your device is not disabled under [[{{WebHelp:Links|My Computer}}#Devices_&_Services|Devices & Services]] in the Media Tree.
** Make sure MediaMonkey is up-to-date. Often new releases of iOS/device firmware/iTunes require a new release of MediaMonkey. Check the [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-sync-iphone-ipod/mediamonkey-apple-device-compatibility/ Compatibility list] to see if a pre-release update is available after a new release of iOS/device firmware/iTunes.
** Try a device reset in iTunes.
** See: [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-sync-iphone-ipod/mediamonkey-doesnt-recognize-apple-device/ Knowledge Base: MediaMonkey doesn’t Recognize my Apple Device]
** Check our [http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/ Forum] if there are any known problems. If not report your issue and a developer will try to troubleshoot the problem.
* Not all selected files are synced.
** Check that the files still play in MediaMonkey. Files that MediaMonkey can't [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-playback/why-is-music-greyed-out-fails-to-play/ locate] can't be synced to the device.
** Check that the device isn't full. Once a device is full MediaMonkey will not sync new files until you create more space on the device.
* An update is available for iOS and/or iTunes, should I update?
** You can check the [http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/ Forum] to see if MediaMonkey is already compatible before updating iTunes or iOS. Often a new Beta will be released that adds support for the new iOS/iTunes release in the week after, but a Final Release of MediaMonkey may take a little longer.
*Can MediaMonkey sync from the device to the PC?
** MediaMonkey can only sync files to Apple devices, sync is uni-directional (though metadata syncs bi-directionally).
** MediaMonkey can copy files from the device to the PC: [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-sync-iphone-ipod/copy-backup-files-from-an-apple-device/ Knowledge Base: Copy Files from an Apple Device to Your PC]

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2021-12-15T15:30:52Z

Rusty: /* Troubleshooting/FAQ */

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 5 Help]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Sharing Content and Data from your Library}}|Sharing Content and Data from your Library]] > Apple Devices: iPhone/iPod/iPad Synchronization

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{{WebHelpHeader|Apple Devices: iPhone/iPod/iPad Synchronization}}

== Introduction ==

MediaMonkey can sync your music, videos and playlists to your iPhone/iPod/iPad. Sync includes basic metadata like Title, Artist, Album and Genre, but also Rating, Lyrics and an Artwork image associated with the Album. MediaMonkey also supports Apple Sound Check when files have been [[{{WebHelp:Links|Volume Leveling}}#Leveling_Playback_Volume|volume analyzed]]. MediaMonkey will also sync tag changes and Play Counts back to MediaMonkey when using [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting_Tracks}}#Auto-Sync|Auto-Sync]].

== Configure iTunes drivers for the iPhone/iPod/iPad ==

To sync with an iOS device like an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch you'll need to have iTunes '''desktop''' ([https://www.apple.com/itunes/download/win64 64bit]/[https://www.apple.com/itunes/download/win32 32bit]) software (not the Windows Store version) installed (MediaMonkey depends on Apple's device drivers to sync). Most older iPod (non-iOS) devices don't require iTunes.

Note: An alternative to iTunes is [https://www.copytrans.net/support/install-iphone-ipod-touch-and-ipad-drivers-without-installing-itunes/ CopyTrans Drivers] which will only install the required iTunes components for syncing, however this isn't officially supported by Apple or MediaMonkey.

Configure iTunes so that it doesn't automatically sync with your device since syncing with iTunes will overwrite changes made by MediaMonkey to the device:
#Close MediaMonkey, connect your device and run iTunes
#Select your device in iTunes and then select 'Summary' in the left sidebar
##'''In the Options section, disable ''Automatically sync when this device is connected''''
##'''Enable 'Manually manage music and videos''''
#Eject the device and close iTunes

Note: Don't use iTunes to sync Calendar or Contact data to your device, as it will overwrite data synced by MediaMonkey. Instead, try using tools such as iMazing or CopyTrans.

''Note iTunes instructions are subject to change with new versions of iTunes.''

== Sync ==

Sync and the Device Profile settings are explained here: [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exporting_Tracks}}|Syncing Files to Portable Devices]].

== Disconnecting your Device ==

iOS devices like the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad can safely be unplugged once a sync operation has completed. Other non-iOS iPod models can be safely disconnected using ''Safely remove device'' in the right click Context Menu of the device in the Media Tree.

== Updating iOS/iTunes ==

MediaMonkey is tested to work with certain iOS/iTunes versions and thus when you install a new version of iOS or iTunes MediaMonkey may no longer be able to connect with your iOS device (like iPhones and iPads). If you rely on MediaMonkey Syncing with your iOS device it's recommended to first check if there is a MediaMonkey update that supports the new iOS/iTunes release before updating ''(though we do not recommend to hold off critical security updates)''. This will generally happen after iOS or iTunes have their final release to the wider public.

== Troubleshooting/FAQ ==

* Device is not recognized by MediaMonkey/Sync isn't syncing all files or metadata (including Artwork) incorrectly
** Make sure Windows recognizes your device (in File Explorer) and that iTunes (if device requires iTunes/iTunes is installed) recognizes your device.
** Make sure the Device Profile for your device is not disabled under [[{{WebHelp:Links|My Computer}}#Devices_&_Services|Devices & Services]] in the Media Tree.
** Make sure MediaMonkey is up-to-date. Often new releases of iOS/device firmware/iTunes require a new release of MediaMonkey. Check the [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-sync-iphone-ipod/mediamonkey-apple-device-compatibility/ Compatibility list] to see if a pre-release update is available after a new release of iOS/device firmware/iTunes.
** Try a device reset in iTunes.
** See: [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-sync-iphone-ipod/mediamonkey-doesnt-recognize-apple-device/ Knowledge Base: MediaMonkey doesn’t Recognize my Apple Device]
** Check our [http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/ Forum] if there are any known problems. If not report your issue and a developer will try to troubleshoot the problem.
* Not all selected files are synced.
** Check that the files still play in MediaMonkey. Files that MediaMonkey can't [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-playback/why-is-music-greyed-out-fails-to-play/ locate] can't be synced to the device.
** Check that the device isn't full. Once a device is full MediaMonkey will not sync new files until you create more space on the device.
* An update is available for iOS and/or iTunes, should I update?
** You can check the [http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/ Forum] to see if MediaMonkey is already compatible before updating iTunes or iOS. Often a new Beta will be released that adds support for the new iOS/iTunes release in the week after, but a Final Release of MediaMonkey may take a little longer.
*Can MediaMonkey sync from the device to the PC?
** MediaMonkey can only sync to the device, sync is uni-directional.
** MediaMonkey can copy files from the device to the PC: [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-sync-iphone-ipod/copy-backup-files-from-an-apple-device/ Knowledge Base: Copy Files from an Apple Device to Your PC]

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WebHelp:Installation/5.0

2021-09-24T19:16:17Z

Rusty: /* Installing */

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 5 Help]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Getting Started}}|Getting Started]] > Installing MediaMonkey

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{{WebHelpHeader|Installing MediaMonkey}}

== Downloading ==

You can always download the latest version of MediaMonkey from the Download page. The download is the same for both [[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version}}|Gold License]] and Free version users. [[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version}}#Registering_your_License|Entering your License]] will unlock the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version}}#Gold_Features|Gold features]].

*Latest stable release: [http://www.mediamonkey.com/download Download Page]
*Latest beta release (when available): [https://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=86639&sd=d Beta Forum]
*Debug version: [https://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=86643 Download and debug instructions]
*Old versions: [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-general/download-mediamonkey/ KnowledgeBase]

== Installing ==

After downloading MediaMonkey double click on the downloaded installer to start the install process. This process is the same for a first time install or for installing an upgrade.

Install Wizard steps:
#Language, after starting installation the first window will ask what language should be used.[[File:Wiki-MM5 Installer Language Selection.jpg|center|Installation Step 1]] 
#The next window will welcome you to the Setup Wizard.[[File:Wiki-MM5 Installer Wizard Start.jpg|499px|center|Installation Step 2]] 
#Destination Folder, allows you to choose to do a ''Portable Install'' instead of a regular install and define in which folder MediaMonkey should be installed.
#*It is not recommended to do a Portable Install in the Program Files folder due to Windows restrictions on this folder.
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A Portable App is an application that doesn't register itself with Windows and can be moved from PC to PC. ''Portable Install'' is an installation in which all files associated MediaMonkey (the app, registry & settings, database, addons, temp & cache folders, and podcasts) reside in the folder where MediaMonkey is installed. The benefit is that such an installation can be made to external/USB storage devices and can be used on multiple computers (especially if media files are also stored to the device). Portable installs are also helpful for testing multiple versions of an app without affecting other installed versions.
|}</div> 
''[[File:Wiki-MM5 Installer Install Location.jpg|499px|center|installation step 4]] 
#Installing, will show you the installation progress.
#Completing the Setup Wizard, will allow you to launch MediaMonkey.[[File:Wiki-MM5 Installer Complete.jpg|499px|center|installation step 7]]

== MediaMonkey Initial Setup Wizard ==

Running MediaMonkey for the first time will show you the Initial Setup Wizard, which will allow you to register your License, set file associations and scan your PC for Media Files. Any of the settings set in the Initial Setup Wizard can be accessed in MediaMonkey itself at any time.

Setup Wizard steps:
#'''Welcome to MediaMonkey''', the first screen welcomes allows you to select which locations should be [[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library}}|scanned]]. You may want to skip initial scanning if you want to change the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library}}#Setup_how_MediaMonkey_Scans_Files|settings]] used for scanning first. Make sure to read the Help on [[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library}}|scanning files]] before scanning. Scanning can be done at any time using '''File > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library}}|Add/Rescan Files to the Library]]''' from the Main Menu.[[File:Wiki-MM5 First Run Setup Wizard Scanning.jpg|566px|center|Initial Setup Wizard Step 1]] 
#'''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}|Share Media]]''' which enables the sharing of your MediaMonkey Library to DLNA capable devices on your local network. Media Sharing is also needed to be able to [[{{WebHelp:Links|Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device}}#Wi-Fi Sync|Wifi Sync]] to [[MediaMonkey for Android|MediaMonkey for Android]].[[File:Wiki-MM5 First Run Share Media.jpg|866px|center|Initial Setup Wizard Step 2]] 
#'''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version}}#Registering_your_License|Registration]]''', allows you to enter your [[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version}}|MediaMonkey Gold License Key]] if you purchased a License.
[[File:Wiki-MM5 First Run Registration.jpg|866px|center|Initial Setup Wizard Step 3]]
#Select '''Done''' to finish the Setup Wizard.
#* When you enable the Media Server you may see a Windows Defender or other Firewall message asking permissions for MediaMonkey to communicate on the network. This is required for MediaMonkey Media Server to work. In most cases it's best to only allow this for private networks.[[File:Wiki-MM5 First Run Windows Defender.jpg|527px|center|MediaMonkey First Run Windows Defender Alert]] 
#*If you have [https://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=31 MediaMonkey Server] running you'll be shown a Migration Wizard.[[File:Wiki-MM5 First Run Migration Wizard.jpg|566px|center|First Run Migration Wizard]]

== Updating MediaMonkey ==

To update your MediaMonkey install [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-general/download-mediamonkey/ download] MediaMonkey and install it in the same location you want to update. Your settings and library will be maintained during an upgrade.

=== MediaMonkey 5 Updates ===

* To upgrade your MediaMonkey 5 installation simply [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-general/download-mediamonkey/ download] the new version and install it on top of the existing MediaMonkey 5 installation.
** Close MediaMonkey before installing the update.
** Make sure you install a regular install on top of a regular install and a Portable install on top of a Portable install.
** If you want to be notified of new MediaMonkey releases you can enable ''Check for updates'' under '''Tools > Options > General''' from the Main Menu. You can also include notifications for beta builds if you're interested to help test MediaMonkey.

=== MediaMonkey 4 to MediaMonkey 5 Update ===

* MediaMonkey 5 by default will install in the ''MediaMonkey 5'' folder in Program Files instead of the ''MediaMonkey'' folder used by MediaMonkey versions before MediaMonkey 5. This means that your MediaMonkey 4 install is still installed after updating to MediaMonkey 5. You can [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/how-to-completely-uninstall-mediamonkey/ uninstall MediaMonkey 4] if you wish to do so after updating to MediaMonkey 5.
* Updating from MediaMonkey 4 to MediaMonkey 5 will create a new copy ''(MM5.DB)'' of the MediaMonkey 4 database that will be used by MediaMonkey 5. This means that your MediaMonkey 4 database is still available.
** MediaMonkey will offer to update the [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/purchasing-licensing-mediamonkey-for-windows/upgrade-mediamonkey-for-windows/ MediaMonkey 4 database] from any MediaMonkey 4 regular installs found on your PC ''(for MediaMonkey 4 Portable Installs only if there is a shortcut to the MediaMonkey.exe from the MediaMonkey 4 install on your desktop)''.
** If MediaMonkey 5 did not use your MediaMonkey 4 database, close MediaMonkey and then copy the MediaMonkey 4 database file (MM.db) to the MediaMonkey 5 [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ database location] and rename the existing MediaMonkey 5 database from MM5.db to MM5.db.bak. When starting MediaMonkey 5 it will update the MediaMonkey 4 database to a MediaMonkey 5 database.
* MediaMonkey 4 and older Licenses are not valid for MediaMonkey 5, thus Gold functionality will be lost. Lifetime License holders can [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/purchasing-licensing-mediamonkey-for-windows/retrieve-a-lost-license-key/ use their License] with MediaMonkey 5.
* See [[{{WebHelp:Links|What's New}}|What's New in MediaMonkey]]

== Uninstall MediaMonkey ==

MediaMonkey can be [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/how-to-completely-uninstall-mediamonkey/ uninstalled] through the Windows Control Panel. This will uninstall MediaMonkey from your system, but will leave some MediaMonkey user files like the database on your system. You can remove those by doing a [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/how-to-completely-uninstall-mediamonkey/ full uninstall].
Portable Installs of MediaMonkey can be uninstalled by deleting the folder where the Portable Install is installed.

== Notes ==

*You can subscribe to the [http://www.mediamonkey.com MediaMonkey newsletter] to be informed when a new release becomes available.
*The [https://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=86643 debug version] of MediaMonkey can be installed right over the existing installation and be run the same way.
*If you receive errors during installation that a file can't be replaced or a [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/cant-install-upgrade-uninstall-error-code-5/ Code 5] error it is recommended to restart the PC and then start the installation of MediaMonkey again.
*For the location of the database and settings files see [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ KnowledgeBase].
*If you forgot your License information see [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/purchasing-licensing-mediamonkey-for-windows/retrieve-a-lost-license-key/ KnowledgeBase].

== Related ==

* [[{{WebHelp:Links|What's New}}|What's New in MediaMonkey]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library}}|Adding Existing Files to the Library]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing MediaMonkey}}|Customizing MediaMonkey]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version}}|MediaMonkey Gold License Key]]
* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/how-to-completely-uninstall-mediamonkey/ Knowledge Base: Clean Install]
* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/wiki/index.php/Moving_MM_to_a_new_computer Moving MediaMonkey to a New Computer]

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'''Next:''' [[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library}}|Adding Existing Files to the Library]]
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WebHelp:Installation/5.0

2021-09-24T19:07:49Z

Rusty: /* Installing */

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 5 Help]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Getting Started}}|Getting Started]] > Installing MediaMonkey

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{{WebHelpHeader|Installing MediaMonkey}}

== Downloading ==

You can always download the latest version of MediaMonkey from the Download page. The download is the same for both [[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version}}|Gold License]] and Free version users. [[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version}}#Registering_your_License|Entering your License]] will unlock the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version}}#Gold_Features|Gold features]].

*Latest stable release: [http://www.mediamonkey.com/download Download Page]
*Latest beta release (when available): [https://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=86639&sd=d Beta Forum]
*Debug version: [https://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=86643 Download and debug instructions]
*Old versions: [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-general/download-mediamonkey/ KnowledgeBase]

== Installing ==

After downloading MediaMonkey double click on the downloaded installer to start the install process. This process is the same for a first time install or for installing an upgrade.

Install Wizard steps:
#Language, after starting installation the first window will ask what language should be used.[[File:Wiki-MM5 Installer Language Selection.jpg|center|Installation Step 1]] 
#The next window will welcome you to the Setup Wizard.[[File:Wiki-MM5 Installer Wizard Start.jpg|499px|center|Installation Step 2]] 
#Destination Folder, allows you to choose to do a ''Portable Install'' instead of a regular install and define in which folder MediaMonkey should be installed.
<div style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; background-color:#cceeff; border:1px solid #002233; padding:0px; width: 70%; font-size:100%; text-align:center; vertical-align:center">
{| style="width:100%;background:none;"
A Portable App is an application that doesn't register itself with Windows and can be moved from PC to PC. ''Portable Install'' is an installation in which all files associated MediaMonkey (the app, registry & settings, database, addons, temp & cache folders, and podcasts) reside in the folder where MediaMonkey is installed. The benefit is that such an installation can be made to external/USB storage devices and can be used on multiple computers (especially if media files are also stored to the device). Portable installs are also helpful for testing multiple versions of an app without affecting other installed versions.
|}</div>
#*It is not recommended to do a Portable Install in the Program Files folder due to Windows restrictions on this folder.
''[[File:Wiki-MM5 Installer Install Location.jpg|499px|center|installation step 4]] 
#Installing, will show you the installation progress.
#Completing the Setup Wizard, will allow you to launch MediaMonkey.[[File:Wiki-MM5 Installer Complete.jpg|499px|center|installation step 7]]

== MediaMonkey Initial Setup Wizard ==

Running MediaMonkey for the first time will show you the Initial Setup Wizard, which will allow you to register your License, set file associations and scan your PC for Media Files. Any of the settings set in the Initial Setup Wizard can be accessed in MediaMonkey itself at any time.

Setup Wizard steps:
#'''Welcome to MediaMonkey''', the first screen welcomes allows you to select which locations should be [[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library}}|scanned]]. You may want to skip initial scanning if you want to change the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library}}#Setup_how_MediaMonkey_Scans_Files|settings]] used for scanning first. Make sure to read the Help on [[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library}}|scanning files]] before scanning. Scanning can be done at any time using '''File > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library}}|Add/Rescan Files to the Library]]''' from the Main Menu.[[File:Wiki-MM5 First Run Setup Wizard Scanning.jpg|566px|center|Initial Setup Wizard Step 1]] 
#'''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}|Share Media]]''' which enables the sharing of your MediaMonkey Library to DLNA capable devices on your local network. Media Sharing is also needed to be able to [[{{WebHelp:Links|Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device}}#Wi-Fi Sync|Wifi Sync]] to [[MediaMonkey for Android|MediaMonkey for Android]].[[File:Wiki-MM5 First Run Share Media.jpg|866px|center|Initial Setup Wizard Step 2]] 
#'''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version}}#Registering_your_License|Registration]]''', allows you to enter your [[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version}}|MediaMonkey Gold License Key]] if you purchased a License.
[[File:Wiki-MM5 First Run Registration.jpg|866px|center|Initial Setup Wizard Step 3]]
#Select '''Done''' to finish the Setup Wizard.
#* When you enable the Media Server you may see a Windows Defender or other Firewall message asking permissions for MediaMonkey to communicate on the network. This is required for MediaMonkey Media Server to work. In most cases it's best to only allow this for private networks.[[File:Wiki-MM5 First Run Windows Defender.jpg|527px|center|MediaMonkey First Run Windows Defender Alert]] 
#*If you have [https://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=31 MediaMonkey Server] running you'll be shown a Migration Wizard.[[File:Wiki-MM5 First Run Migration Wizard.jpg|566px|center|First Run Migration Wizard]]

== Updating MediaMonkey ==

To update your MediaMonkey install [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-general/download-mediamonkey/ download] MediaMonkey and install it in the same location you want to update. Your settings and library will be maintained during an upgrade.

=== MediaMonkey 5 Updates ===

* To upgrade your MediaMonkey 5 installation simply [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-general/download-mediamonkey/ download] the new version and install it on top of the existing MediaMonkey 5 installation.
** Close MediaMonkey before installing the update.
** Make sure you install a regular install on top of a regular install and a Portable install on top of a Portable install.
** If you want to be notified of new MediaMonkey releases you can enable ''Check for updates'' under '''Tools > Options > General''' from the Main Menu. You can also include notifications for beta builds if you're interested to help test MediaMonkey.

=== MediaMonkey 4 to MediaMonkey 5 Update ===

* MediaMonkey 5 by default will install in the ''MediaMonkey 5'' folder in Program Files instead of the ''MediaMonkey'' folder used by MediaMonkey versions before MediaMonkey 5. This means that your MediaMonkey 4 install is still installed after updating to MediaMonkey 5. You can [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/how-to-completely-uninstall-mediamonkey/ uninstall MediaMonkey 4] if you wish to do so after updating to MediaMonkey 5.
* Updating from MediaMonkey 4 to MediaMonkey 5 will create a new copy ''(MM5.DB)'' of the MediaMonkey 4 database that will be used by MediaMonkey 5. This means that your MediaMonkey 4 database is still available.
** MediaMonkey will offer to update the [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/purchasing-licensing-mediamonkey-for-windows/upgrade-mediamonkey-for-windows/ MediaMonkey 4 database] from any MediaMonkey 4 regular installs found on your PC ''(for MediaMonkey 4 Portable Installs only if there is a shortcut to the MediaMonkey.exe from the MediaMonkey 4 install on your desktop)''.
** If MediaMonkey 5 did not use your MediaMonkey 4 database, close MediaMonkey and then copy the MediaMonkey 4 database file (MM.db) to the MediaMonkey 5 [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ database location] and rename the existing MediaMonkey 5 database from MM5.db to MM5.db.bak. When starting MediaMonkey 5 it will update the MediaMonkey 4 database to a MediaMonkey 5 database.
* MediaMonkey 4 and older Licenses are not valid for MediaMonkey 5, thus Gold functionality will be lost. Lifetime License holders can [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/purchasing-licensing-mediamonkey-for-windows/retrieve-a-lost-license-key/ use their License] with MediaMonkey 5.
* See [[{{WebHelp:Links|What's New}}|What's New in MediaMonkey]]

== Uninstall MediaMonkey ==

MediaMonkey can be [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/how-to-completely-uninstall-mediamonkey/ uninstalled] through the Windows Control Panel. This will uninstall MediaMonkey from your system, but will leave some MediaMonkey user files like the database on your system. You can remove those by doing a [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/how-to-completely-uninstall-mediamonkey/ full uninstall].
Portable Installs of MediaMonkey can be uninstalled by deleting the folder where the Portable Install is installed.

== Notes ==

*You can subscribe to the [http://www.mediamonkey.com MediaMonkey newsletter] to be informed when a new release becomes available.
*The [https://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=86643 debug version] of MediaMonkey can be installed right over the existing installation and be run the same way.
*If you receive errors during installation that a file can't be replaced or a [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/cant-install-upgrade-uninstall-error-code-5/ Code 5] error it is recommended to restart the PC and then start the installation of MediaMonkey again.
*For the location of the database and settings files see [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ KnowledgeBase].
*If you forgot your License information see [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/purchasing-licensing-mediamonkey-for-windows/retrieve-a-lost-license-key/ KnowledgeBase].

== Related ==

* [[{{WebHelp:Links|What's New}}|What's New in MediaMonkey]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library}}|Adding Existing Files to the Library]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing MediaMonkey}}|Customizing MediaMonkey]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version}}|MediaMonkey Gold License Key]]
* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/how-to-completely-uninstall-mediamonkey/ Knowledge Base: Clean Install]
* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/wiki/index.php/Moving_MM_to_a_new_computer Moving MediaMonkey to a New Computer]

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2021-09-24T17:56:44Z

Rusty: /* Installing */

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey 5 Help]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Getting Started}}|Getting Started]] > Installing MediaMonkey

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{{WebHelpHeader|Installing MediaMonkey}}

== Downloading ==

You can always download the latest version of MediaMonkey from the Download page. The download is the same for both [[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version}}|Gold License]] and Free version users. [[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version}}#Registering_your_License|Entering your License]] will unlock the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version}}#Gold_Features|Gold features]].

*Latest stable release: [http://www.mediamonkey.com/download Download Page]
*Latest beta release (when available): [https://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=86639&sd=d Beta Forum]
*Debug version: [https://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=86643 Download and debug instructions]
*Old versions: [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-general/download-mediamonkey/ KnowledgeBase]

== Installing ==

After downloading MediaMonkey double click on the downloaded installer to start the install process. This process is the same for a first time install or for installing an upgrade.

Install Wizard steps:
#Language, after starting installation the first window will ask what language should be used.[[File:Wiki-MM5 Installer Language Selection.jpg|center|Installation Step 1]] 
#The next window will welcome you to the Setup Wizard.[[File:Wiki-MM5 Installer Wizard Start.jpg|499px|center|Installation Step 2]] 
#Destination Folder, allows you to choose to do a ''Portable Install'' instead of a regular install and define in which folder MediaMonkey should be installed.
#*Portable Install refers to an installation in which all files associated MediaMonkey (the app, registry & settings, database, addons, temp & cache folders, and podcasts) reside in the folder where MediaMonkey is installed. The benefit is that portable installs can be made to external/USB storage devices and can be used on multiple computers (especially if media files are also stored to the device). Portable installs are also helpful for testing multiple versions of an app without affecting other installed versions.
#*It is not recommended to do a Portable Install in the Program Files folder due to Windows restrictions on this folder.
''[[File:Wiki-MM5 Installer Install Location.jpg|499px|center|installation step 4]] 
#Installing, will show you the installation progress.
#Completing the Setup Wizard, will allow you to launch MediaMonkey.[[File:Wiki-MM5 Installer Complete.jpg|499px|center|installation step 7]]

== MediaMonkey Initial Setup Wizard ==

Running MediaMonkey for the first time will show you the Initial Setup Wizard, which will allow you to register your License, set file associations and scan your PC for Media Files. Any of the settings set in the Initial Setup Wizard can be accessed in MediaMonkey itself at any time.

Setup Wizard steps:
#'''Welcome to MediaMonkey''', the first screen welcomes allows you to select which locations should be [[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library}}|scanned]]. You may want to skip initial scanning if you want to change the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library}}#Setup_how_MediaMonkey_Scans_Files|settings]] used for scanning first. Make sure to read the Help on [[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library}}|scanning files]] before scanning. Scanning can be done at any time using '''File > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library}}|Add/Rescan Files to the Library]]''' from the Main Menu.[[File:Wiki-MM5 First Run Setup Wizard Scanning.jpg|566px|center|Initial Setup Wizard Step 1]] 
#'''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}|Share Media]]''' which enables the sharing of your MediaMonkey Library to DLNA capable devices on your local network. Media Sharing is also needed to be able to [[{{WebHelp:Links|Sync_MediaMonkey_with_an_Android_device}}#Wi-Fi Sync|Wifi Sync]] to [[MediaMonkey for Android|MediaMonkey for Android]].[[File:Wiki-MM5 First Run Share Media.jpg|866px|center|Initial Setup Wizard Step 2]] 
#'''[[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version}}#Registering_your_License|Registration]]''', allows you to enter your [[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version}}|MediaMonkey Gold License Key]] if you purchased a License.
[[File:Wiki-MM5 First Run Registration.jpg|866px|center|Initial Setup Wizard Step 3]]
#Select '''Done''' to finish the Setup Wizard.
#* When you enable the Media Server you may see a Windows Defender or other Firewall message asking permissions for MediaMonkey to communicate on the network. This is required for MediaMonkey Media Server to work. In most cases it's best to only allow this for private networks.[[File:Wiki-MM5 First Run Windows Defender.jpg|527px|center|MediaMonkey First Run Windows Defender Alert]] 
#*If you have [https://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=31 MediaMonkey Server] running you'll be shown a Migration Wizard.[[File:Wiki-MM5 First Run Migration Wizard.jpg|566px|center|First Run Migration Wizard]]

== Updating MediaMonkey ==

To update your MediaMonkey install [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-general/download-mediamonkey/ download] MediaMonkey and install it in the same location you want to update. Your settings and library will be maintained during an upgrade.

=== MediaMonkey 5 Updates ===

* To upgrade your MediaMonkey 5 installation simply [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-general/download-mediamonkey/ download] the new version and install it on top of the existing MediaMonkey 5 installation.
** Close MediaMonkey before installing the update.
** Make sure you install a regular install on top of a regular install and a Portable install on top of a Portable install.
** If you want to be notified of new MediaMonkey releases you can enable ''Check for updates'' under '''Tools > Options > General''' from the Main Menu. You can also include notifications for beta builds if you're interested to help test MediaMonkey.

=== MediaMonkey 4 to MediaMonkey 5 Update ===

* MediaMonkey 5 by default will install in the ''MediaMonkey 5'' folder in Program Files instead of the ''MediaMonkey'' folder used by MediaMonkey versions before MediaMonkey 5. This means that your MediaMonkey 4 install is still installed after updating to MediaMonkey 5. You can [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/how-to-completely-uninstall-mediamonkey/ uninstall MediaMonkey 4] if you wish to do so after updating to MediaMonkey 5.
* Updating from MediaMonkey 4 to MediaMonkey 5 will create a new copy ''(MM5.DB)'' of the MediaMonkey 4 database that will be used by MediaMonkey 5. This means that your MediaMonkey 4 database is still available.
** MediaMonkey will offer to update the [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/purchasing-licensing-mediamonkey-for-windows/upgrade-mediamonkey-for-windows/ MediaMonkey 4 database] from any MediaMonkey 4 regular installs found on your PC ''(for MediaMonkey 4 Portable Installs only if there is a shortcut to the MediaMonkey.exe from the MediaMonkey 4 install on your desktop)''.
** If MediaMonkey 5 did not use your MediaMonkey 4 database, close MediaMonkey and then copy the MediaMonkey 4 database file (MM.db) to the MediaMonkey 5 [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ database location] and rename the existing MediaMonkey 5 database from MM5.db to MM5.db.bak. When starting MediaMonkey 5 it will update the MediaMonkey 4 database to a MediaMonkey 5 database.
* MediaMonkey 4 and older Licenses are not valid for MediaMonkey 5, thus Gold functionality will be lost. Lifetime License holders can [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/purchasing-licensing-mediamonkey-for-windows/retrieve-a-lost-license-key/ use their License] with MediaMonkey 5.
* See [[{{WebHelp:Links|What's New}}|What's New in MediaMonkey]]

== Uninstall MediaMonkey ==

MediaMonkey can be [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/how-to-completely-uninstall-mediamonkey/ uninstalled] through the Windows Control Panel. This will uninstall MediaMonkey from your system, but will leave some MediaMonkey user files like the database on your system. You can remove those by doing a [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/how-to-completely-uninstall-mediamonkey/ full uninstall].
Portable Installs of MediaMonkey can be uninstalled by deleting the folder where the Portable Install is installed.

== Notes ==

*You can subscribe to the [http://www.mediamonkey.com MediaMonkey newsletter] to be informed when a new release becomes available.
*The [https://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=86643 debug version] of MediaMonkey can be installed right over the existing installation and be run the same way.
*If you receive errors during installation that a file can't be replaced or a [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/cant-install-upgrade-uninstall-error-code-5/ Code 5] error it is recommended to restart the PC and then start the installation of MediaMonkey again.
*For the location of the database and settings files see [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ KnowledgeBase].
*If you forgot your License information see [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/purchasing-licensing-mediamonkey-for-windows/retrieve-a-lost-license-key/ KnowledgeBase].

== Related ==

* [[{{WebHelp:Links|What's New}}|What's New in MediaMonkey]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library}}|Adding Existing Files to the Library]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing MediaMonkey}}|Customizing MediaMonkey]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version}}|MediaMonkey Gold License Key]]
* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/how-to-completely-uninstall-mediamonkey/ Knowledge Base: Clean Install]
* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/wiki/index.php/Moving_MM_to_a_new_computer Moving MediaMonkey to a New Computer]

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2021-08-23T23:17:05Z

Rusty: /* What's New? */

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey {{#titleparts: {{PAGENAME}} | | -1}} Help]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Introduction}}|Introduction]] > What's New in MediaMonkey {{#titleparts: {{PAGENAME}} | | -1}}

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{{WebHelpHeader|What's New in MediaMonkey 5}}

MediaMonkey for Windows 5 is a major new release. It's faster, simpler, and more powerful than ever before.

[https://www.mediamonkey.com/download Get it / Upgrade here].

== What's New? ==
* A slick, modern look and feel that's easier on the eyes and faster to navigate.
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Getting_Track_Information_from_the_Internet}}|Auto-Tagging]] with audio-fingerprint-based lookup, to quickly lookup metadata and update your tags.
* Play content throughout your home via [[{{WebHelp:Links|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}#Streaming.2FCasting_MediaMonkey_Audio_to_a_DLNA_or_Chromecast_Renderer|Google Cast]] (Chromecast) devices (in addition to already-supported UPnP/DLNA devices).
* Use [[{{WebHelp:Links|Cloud Services}}|Cloud Services ''(Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive)'']] and [[{{WebHelp:Links|Syncing_with_Services}}|Spotify]] for your media content.
* Create and edit more advanced [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using_AutoPlaylists}}|AutoPlaylists]].
* Faster playlist editing via new [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using_Playlists}}#Editing_a_Playlist|Playlist windows]]
* Improved play controls ([[{{WebHelp:Links|Playing_Audio_Tracks}}#More_Options_to_add_files_to_the_Playing_Queue|play shuffled, shuffled by album]], [[{{WebHelp:Links|Player}}#Stopping_Playback|stop after every file]])
* Quick on-the-fly tag editing in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing_MediaMonkey}}#Customizing_Preview|Preview]] window
* New and improved Views for a better media browsing experience:
** View Artist and Album information from other sources directly in MediaMonkey (via 'Info panel's).
** Full screen 'Playing modes' to display Artist/Album/Lyric information as tracks play.
** [[{{WebHelp:Links|My_Computer}}#Pinned|Pinned]] items (Favorites) to quickly access your favorite content or playlists.
** Improved [[{{WebHelp:Links|Search}}|search]] and filtering functionality, to customize which content to display.
** Quickly [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring_Tracks}}|hide/unhide]] panels depending on whether you need extra space for editing or playing.
** Touch mode optimized for tablets
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Backing_up_the_Library}}|Backup and restore]] the database automatically, for more peace of mind.
* Support for more standardized tags and:
** New support for [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Track_Properties}}#Custom_Tags|extended tags]]
** [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Track_Properties}}#Custom_Tags|5 more custom fields]]
* + more...

[[File:Wiki-MM5 What's New.jpg|1000px|center|MediaMonkey]]

== What's Different? ==

* MediaMonkey 5 has new Addons and Skinning engines. The new framework is more powerful and cross-platform, but Addons and Skins from MediaMonkey 4 and older aren't compatible. More [[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing_MediaMonkey}}#Customizing_the_Skin|Skins]] and [[{{WebHelp:Links|Creating_Custom_Scripts}}#Installing_Addons|Addons]] are being developed all the time.
* The default UI uses a material design theme, but if you prefer the MM4 dark theme just [[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing_MediaMonkey}}#Customizing_the_Skin|switch]] to it.
* The UI is now divided into configurable panels that are now configured via Options > '[[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing_MediaMonkey}}#Customizing_the_Layout|Layout]]'.
* The Media Tree by default is only one level deep. If you prefer to navigate using the Media Tree, click the ⋮ symbol in the Media Tree, and enable 'Show all subnodes'.
* The Media Tree can be [[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing_MediaMonkey}}#Customizing_the_Layout|collapsed]] entirely if desired, and breadcrumbs and the 'Collection Browser' element used to navigate instead.
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Player}}#Visualization|Visualizations]] have been integrated into the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing_MediaMonkey}}#Customizing_Preview|Preview]] window.
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|My_Computer}}#Devices_.26_Services|Devices (and services)]] are now configurable as 'Media Nodes' instead of via the menu.
* The 'View' switcher still switches between Views, but they are now customizable. Each View defines 'View Type', Columns & Sorts, and incorporated View Elements. Views are saved per Node (where node= Collection > Node, Collection > Node > Subnode , Now Playing, Playlists), so that for example, if you switch from Artists to Albums the View can change. View Type defines non-configurable elements of the View.
* The default views use more Album Art, Artist images, and dynamic content. If you prefer minimalist list views, just switch to the 'List' views which are similar to MediaMonkey 4 default settings.
* Searching the current view can be initiated just by typing a search term when the track list is in focus. Such '[[{{WebHelp:Links|Search}}#Contextual_Search|contextual searches]]' can be configured to 'filter matches' in the current view or to 'scroll to match' the search term (in the field used as the current sort order).

== What's Missing? ==
* The toolbar isn't configurable in the initial version.
* Winamp ([[{{WebHelp:Links|Player_Plugin_Configuration}}|input, output plugins]] are compatible, but 'General', DSP and Visualization plugins are no longer supported.
* CD Burning is no longer supported. If needed, you can use MediaMonkey 4 for this (note: MediaMonkey Gold Lifetime or 5.x licenses are backwards-compatible with MediaMonkey 4.x).
* Virtual CD & Previews functionality has been deprecated. Virtual CD tracks are imported as standard library tracks, while Previews are imported but can no longer be created.
* MediaMonkey no longer has an unskinned (Windows Theme) version.

== Related ==

* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Installation}}|Installing MediaMonkey]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version}}#Gold_Features|MediaMonkey Gold Features]]

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WebHelp:What's New/5.0

2021-07-22T17:14:23Z

Rusty:

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey {{#titleparts: {{PAGENAME}} | | -1}} Help]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Introduction}}|Introduction]] > What's New in MediaMonkey {{#titleparts: {{PAGENAME}} | | -1}}

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{{WebHelpHeader|What's New in MediaMonkey 5}}

MediaMonkey for Windows 5 is a major new release. It's faster, simpler, and more powerful than ever before.

[https://www.mediamonkey.com/download Get it / Upgrade here].

== What's New? ==
* A slick, modern look and feel that's easier on the eyes and faster to navigate.
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Getting_Track_Information_from_the_Internet}}|Auto-Tagging]] with audio-fingerprint-based lookup, to quickly lookup metadata and update your tags.
* Play content throughout your home via[[{{WebHelp:Links|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}#Streaming.2FCasting_MediaMonkey_Audio_to_a_DLNA_or_Chromecast_Renderer|Google Cast]] (Chromecast) devices (in addition to already-supported UPnP/DLNA devices).
* Use [[{{WebHelp:Links|Cloud Services}}|Cloud Services ''(Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive)'']] and [[{{WebHelp:Links|Syncing_with_Services}}|Spotify]] for your media content.
* Create and edit more advanced [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using_AutoPlaylists}}|AutoPlaylists]].
* Faster playlist editing via new [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using_Playlists}}#Editing_a_Playlist|Playlist windows]]
* Improved play controls ([[{{WebHelp:Links|Playing_Audio_Tracks}}#More_Options_to_add_files_to_the_Playing_Queue|play shuffled, shuffled by album]], [[{{WebHelp:Links|Player}}#Stopping_Playback|stop after every file]])
* Quick on-the-fly tag editing in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing_MediaMonkey}}#Customizing_Preview|Preview]] window
* New and improved Views for a better media browsing experience:
** View Artist and Album information from other sources directly in MediaMonkey (via 'Info panel's).
** Full screen 'Playing modes' to display Artist/Album/Lyric information as tracks play.
** [[{{WebHelp:Links|My_Computer}}#Pinned|Pinned]] items (Favorites) to quickly access your favorite content or playlists.
** Improved [[{{WebHelp:Links|Search}}|search]] and filtering functionality, to customize which content to display.
** Quickly [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring_Tracks}}|hide/unhide]] panels depending on whether you need extra space for editing or playing.
** Touch mode optimized for tablets
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Backing_up_the_Library}}|Backup and restore]] the database automatically, for more peace of mind.
* Support for more standardized tags and:
** New support for [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Track_Properties}}#Custom_Tags|extended tags]]
** [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Track_Properties}}#Custom_Tags|5 more custom fields]]
* + more...

[[File:Wiki-MM5 What's New.jpg|1000px|center|MediaMonkey]]

== What's Different? ==

* MediaMonkey 5 has new Addons and Skinning engines. The new framework is more powerful and cross-platform, but Addons and Skins from MediaMonkey 4 and older aren't compatible. More [[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing_MediaMonkey}}#Customizing_the_Skin|Skins]] and [[{{WebHelp:Links|Creating_Custom_Scripts}}#Installing_Addons|Addons]] are being developed all the time.
* The default UI uses a material design theme, but if you prefer the MM4 dark theme just [[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing_MediaMonkey}}#Customizing_the_Skin|switch]] to it.
* The UI is now divided into configurable panels that are now configured via Options > '[[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing_MediaMonkey}}#Customizing_the_Layout|Layout]]'.
* The Media Tree by default is only one level deep. If you prefer to navigate using the Media Tree, click the ⋮ symbol in the Media Tree, and enable 'Show all subnodes'.
* The Media Tree can be [[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing_MediaMonkey}}#Customizing_the_Layout|collapsed]] entirely if desired, and breadcrumbs and the 'Collection Browser' element used to navigate instead.
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Player}}#Visualization|Visualizations]] have been integrated into the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing_MediaMonkey}}#Customizing_Preview|Preview]] window.
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|My_Computer}}#Devices_.26_Services|Devices (and services)]] are now configurable as 'Media Nodes' instead of via the menu.
* The 'View' switcher still switches between Views, but they are now customizable. Each View defines 'View Type', Columns & Sorts, and incorporated View Elements. Views are saved per Node (where node= Collection > Node, Collection > Node > Subnode , Now Playing, Playlists), so that for example, if you switch from Artists to Albums the View can change. View Type defines non-configurable elements of the View.
* The default views use more Album Art, Artist images, and dynamic content. If you prefer minimalist list views, just switch to the 'List' views which are similar to MediaMonkey 4 default settings.
* Searching the current view can be initiated just by typing a search term when the track list is in focus. Such '[[{{WebHelp:Links|Search}}#Contextual_Search|contextual searches]]' can be configured to 'filter matches' in the current view or to 'scroll to match' the search term (in the field used as the current sort order).

== What's Missing? ==
* The toolbar isn't configurable in the initial version.
* Winamp ([[{{WebHelp:Links|Player_Plugin_Configuration}}|input, output plugins]] are compatible, but 'General', DSP and Visualization plugins are no longer supported.
* CD Burning is no longer supported. If needed, you can use MediaMonkey 4 for this (note: MediaMonkey Gold Lifetime or 5.x licenses are backwards-compatible with MediaMonkey 4.x).
* Virtual CD & Previews functionality has been deprecated. Virtual CD tracks are imported as standard library tracks, while Previews are imported but can no longer be created.

== Related ==

* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Installation}}|Installing MediaMonkey]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version}}#Gold_Features|MediaMonkey Gold Features]]

{{WebHelpFooter}}

WebHelp:What's New/5.0

2021-07-22T17:10:22Z

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[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey {{#titleparts: {{PAGENAME}} | | -1}} Help]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Introduction}}|Introduction]] > What's New in MediaMonkey {{#titleparts: {{PAGENAME}} | | -1}}

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{{WebHelpHeader|What's New in MediaMonkey 5}}

MediaMonkey for Windows 5 is a major new release. It's faster, simpler, and more powerful than ever before.

[https://www.mediamonkey.com/download Upgrade here].

== What's New? ==
* A slick, modern look and feel that's easier on the eyes and faster to navigate.
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Getting_Track_Information_from_the_Internet}}|Auto-Tagging]] with audio-fingerprint-based lookup, to quickly lookup metadata and update your tags.
* Play content throughout your home via[[{{WebHelp:Links|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}#Streaming.2FCasting_MediaMonkey_Audio_to_a_DLNA_or_Chromecast_Renderer|Google Cast]] (Chromecast) devices (in addition to already-supported UPnP/DLNA devices).
* Use [[{{WebHelp:Links|Cloud Services}}|Cloud Services ''(Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive)'']] and [[{{WebHelp:Links|Syncing_with_Services}}|Spotify]] for your media content.
* Create and edit more advanced [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using_AutoPlaylists}}|AutoPlaylists]].
* Faster playlist editing via new [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using_Playlists}}#Editing_a_Playlist|Playlist windows]]
* Improved play controls ([[{{WebHelp:Links|Playing_Audio_Tracks}}#More_Options_to_add_files_to_the_Playing_Queue|play shuffled, shuffled by album]], [[{{WebHelp:Links|Player}}#Stopping_Playback|stop after every file]])
* Quick on-the-fly tag editing in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing_MediaMonkey}}#Customizing_Preview|Preview]] window
* New and improved Views for a better media browsing experience:
** View Artist and Album information from other sources directly in MediaMonkey (via 'Info panel's).
** Full screen 'Playing modes' to display Artist/Album/Lyric information as tracks play.
** [[{{WebHelp:Links|My_Computer}}#Pinned|Pinned]] items (Favorites) to quickly access your favorite content or playlists.
** Improved [[{{WebHelp:Links|Search}}|search]] and filtering functionality, to customize which content to display.
** Quickly [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring_Tracks}}|hide/unhide]] panels depending on whether you need extra space for editing or playing.
** Touch mode optimized for tablets
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Backing_up_the_Library}}|Backup and restore]] the database automatically, for more peace of mind.
* Support for more standardized tags and:
** New support for [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Track_Properties}}#Custom_Tags|extended tags]]
** [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Track_Properties}}#Custom_Tags|5 more custom fields]]
* + more...

[[File:Wiki-MM5 What's New.jpg|1000px|center|MediaMonkey]]

== What's Different? ==

* MediaMonkey 5 has new Addons and Skinning engines. The new framework is more powerful and cross-platform, but Addons and Skins from MediaMonkey 4 and older aren't compatible. More [[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing_MediaMonkey}}#Customizing_the_Skin|Skins]] and [[{{WebHelp:Links|Creating_Custom_Scripts}}#Installing_Addons|Addons]] are being developed all the time.
* The default UI uses a material design theme, but if you prefer the MM4 dark theme just [[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing_MediaMonkey}}#Customizing_the_Skin|switch]] to it.
* The UI is now divided into configurable panels that are now configured via Options > '[[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing_MediaMonkey}}#Customizing_the_Layout|Layout]]'.
* The Media Tree by default is only one level deep. If you prefer to navigate using the Media Tree, click the ⋮ symbol in the Media Tree, and enable 'Show all subnodes'.
* The Media Tree can be [[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing_MediaMonkey}}#Customizing_the_Layout|collapsed]] entirely if desired, and breadcrumbs and the 'Collection Browser' element used to navigate instead.
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Player}}#Visualization|Visualizations]] have been integrated into the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing_MediaMonkey}}#Customizing_Preview|Preview]] window.
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|My_Computer}}#Devices_.26_Services|Devices (and services)]] are now configurable as 'Media Nodes' instead of via the menu.
* The 'View' switcher still switches between Views, but they are now customizable. Each View defines 'View Type', Columns & Sorts, and incorporated View Elements. Views are saved per Node (where node= Collection > Node, Collection > Node > Subnode , Now Playing, Playlists), so that for example, if you switch from Artists to Albums the View can change. View Type defines non-configurable elements of the View.
* The default views use more Album Art, Artist images, and dynamic content. If you prefer minimalist list views, just switch to the 'List' views which are similar to MediaMonkey 4 default settings.
* Searching the current view can be initiated just by typing a search term when the track list is in focus. Such '[[{{WebHelp:Links|Search}}#Contextual_Search|contextual searches]]' can be configured to 'filter matches' in the current view or to 'scroll to match' the search term (in the field used as the current sort order).

== What's Missing? ==
* The toolbar isn't configurable in the initial version.
* Winamp ([[{{WebHelp:Links|Player_Plugin_Configuration}}|input, output plugins]] are compatible, but 'General', DSP and Visualization plugins are no longer supported.
* CD Burning is no longer supported. If needed, you can use MediaMonkey 4 for this (note: MediaMonkey Gold Lifetime or 5.x licenses are backwards-compatible with MediaMonkey 4.x).
* Virtual CD & Previews functionality has been deprecated. Virtual CD tracks are imported as standard library tracks, while Previews are imported but can no longer be created.

== Related ==

* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Installation}}|Installing MediaMonkey]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version}}#Gold_Features|MediaMonkey Gold Features]]

{{WebHelpFooter}}

WebHelp:What's New/5.0

2021-07-22T17:03:26Z

Rusty:

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey {{#titleparts: {{PAGENAME}} | | -1}} Help]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Introduction}}|Introduction]] > What's New in MediaMonkey {{#titleparts: {{PAGENAME}} | | -1}}

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{{WebHelpHeader|What's New in MediaMonkey 5}}

MediaMonkey for Windows 5 is a major new release. It's faster, simpler, and more powerful than ever before.

[https://www.mediamonkey.com/download Upgrade here].

Note:
* If you already have a 5.x or Lifetime Gold license, download the standard version of MediaMonkey 5 (your license key will activate the Gold functionality).
* If you have a 4.x Gold license, you're entitled to a discounted upgrade. Please see the [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/purchasing-licensing-mediamonkey-for-windows/upgrade-mediamonkey-for-windows/ upgrade faq].

== What's New? ==
* A slick, modern look and feel that's easier on the eyes and faster to navigate.
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Getting_Track_Information_from_the_Internet}}|Auto-Tagging]] with audio-fingerprint-based lookup, to quickly lookup metadata and update your tags.
* Play content throughout your home via[[{{WebHelp:Links|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}#Streaming.2FCasting_MediaMonkey_Audio_to_a_DLNA_or_Chromecast_Renderer|Google Cast]] (Chromecast) devices (in addition to already-supported UPnP/DLNA devices).
* Use [[{{WebHelp:Links|Cloud Services}}|Cloud Services ''(Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive)'']] and [[{{WebHelp:Links|Syncing_with_Services}}|Spotify]] for your media content.
* Create and edit more advanced [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using_AutoPlaylists}}|AutoPlaylists]].
* Faster playlist editing via new [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using_Playlists}}#Editing_a_Playlist|Playlist windows]]
* Improved play controls ([[{{WebHelp:Links|Playing_Audio_Tracks}}#More_Options_to_add_files_to_the_Playing_Queue|play shuffled, shuffled by album]], [[{{WebHelp:Links|Player}}#Stopping_Playback|stop after every file]])
* Quick on-the-fly tag editing in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing_MediaMonkey}}#Customizing_Preview|Preview]] window
* New and improved Views for a better media browsing experience:
** View Artist and Album information from other sources directly in MediaMonkey (via 'Info panel's).
** Full screen 'Playing modes' to display Artist/Album/Lyric information as tracks play.
** [[{{WebHelp:Links|My_Computer}}#Pinned|Pinned]] items (Favorites) to quickly access your favorite content or playlists.
** Improved [[{{WebHelp:Links|Search}}|search]] and filtering functionality, to customize which content to display.
** Quickly [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring_Tracks}}|hide/unhide]] panels depending on whether you need extra space for editing or playing.
** Touch mode optimized for tablets
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Backing_up_the_Library}}|Backup and restore]] the database automatically, for more peace of mind.
* Support for more standardized tags and:
** New support for [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Track_Properties}}#Custom_Tags|extended tags]]
** [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Track_Properties}}#Custom_Tags|5 more custom fields]]
* + more...

[[File:Wiki-MM5 What's New.jpg|1000px|center|MediaMonkey]]

== What's Different? ==

* MediaMonkey 5 has new Addons and Skinning engines. The new framework is more powerful and cross-platform, but Addons and Skins from MediaMonkey 4 and older aren't compatible. More [[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing_MediaMonkey}}#Customizing_the_Skin|Skins]] and [[{{WebHelp:Links|Creating_Custom_Scripts}}#Installing_Addons|Addons]] are being developed all the time.
* The default UI uses a material design theme, but if you prefer the MM4 dark theme just [[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing_MediaMonkey}}#Customizing_the_Skin|switch]] to it.
* The UI is now divided into configurable panels that are now configured via Options > '[[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing_MediaMonkey}}#Customizing_the_Layout|Layout]]'.
* The Media Tree by default is only one level deep. If you prefer to navigate using the Media Tree, click the ⋮ symbol in the Media Tree, and enable 'Show all subnodes'.
* The Media Tree can be [[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing_MediaMonkey}}#Customizing_the_Layout|collapsed]] entirely if desired, and breadcrumbs and the 'Collection Browser' element used to navigate instead.
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Player}}#Visualization|Visualizations]] have been integrated into the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing_MediaMonkey}}#Customizing_Preview|Preview]] window.
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|My_Computer}}#Devices_.26_Services|Devices (and services)]] are now configurable as 'Media Nodes' instead of via the menu.
* The 'View' switcher still switches between Views, but they are now customizable. Each View defines 'View Type', Columns & Sorts, and incorporated View Elements. Views are saved per Node (where node= Collection > Node, Collection > Node > Subnode , Now Playing, Playlists), so that for example, if you switch from Artists to Albums the View can change. View Type defines non-configurable elements of the View.
* The default views use more Album Art, Artist images, and dynamic content. If you prefer minimalist list views, just switch to the 'List' views which are similar to MediaMonkey 4 default settings.
* Searching the current view can be initiated just by typing a search term when the track list is in focus. Such '[[{{WebHelp:Links|Search}}#Contextual_Search|contextual searches]]' can be configured to 'filter matches' in the current view or to 'scroll to match' the search term (in the field used as the current sort order).

== What's Missing? ==
* The toolbar isn't configurable in the initial version.
* Winamp ([[{{WebHelp:Links|Player_Plugin_Configuration}}|input, output plugins]] are compatible, but 'General', DSP and Visualization plugins are no longer supported.
* CD Burning is no longer supported. If needed, you can use MediaMonkey 4 for this (note: MediaMonkey Gold Lifetime or 5.x licenses are backwards-compatible with MediaMonkey 4.x).
* Virtual CD & Previews functionality has been deprecated. Virtual CD tracks are imported as standard library tracks, while Previews are imported but can no longer be created.

== Related ==

* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Installation}}|Installing MediaMonkey]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version}}#Gold_Features|MediaMonkey Gold Features]]

{{WebHelpFooter}}

WebHelp:What's New/5.0

2021-07-22T16:45:26Z

Rusty:

[[Main Page|Wiki Home]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Content}}|MediaMonkey {{#titleparts: {{PAGENAME}} | | -1}} Help]] > [[{{WebHelp:Links|Introduction}}|Introduction]] > What's New in MediaMonkey {{#titleparts: {{PAGENAME}} | | -1}}

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{{WebHelpHeader|What's New in MediaMonkey 5}}

MediaMonkey for Windows 5 is a major new release. It's faster, simpler, and more powerful than ever before.

== What's New? ==
* A slick, modern look and feel that's easier on the eyes and faster to navigate.
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Getting_Track_Information_from_the_Internet}}|Auto-Tagging]] with audio-fingerprint-based lookup, to quickly lookup metadata and update your tags.
* Play content throughout your home via[[{{WebHelp:Links|Setting_UPnP_DLNA_Media_Servers}}#Streaming.2FCasting_MediaMonkey_Audio_to_a_DLNA_or_Chromecast_Renderer|Google Cast]] (Chromecast) devices (in addition to already-supported UPnP/DLNA devices).
* Use [[{{WebHelp:Links|Cloud Services}}|Cloud Services ''(Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive)'']] and [[{{WebHelp:Links|Syncing_with_Services}}|Spotify]] for your media content.
* Create and edit more advanced [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using_AutoPlaylists}}|AutoPlaylists]].
* Faster playlist editing via new [[{{WebHelp:Links|Using_Playlists}}#Editing_a_Playlist|Playlist windows]]
* Improved play controls ([[{{WebHelp:Links|Playing_Audio_Tracks}}#More_Options_to_add_files_to_the_Playing_Queue|play shuffled, shuffled by album]], [[{{WebHelp:Links|Player}}#Stopping_Playback|stop after every file]])
* Quick on-the-fly tag editing in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing_MediaMonkey}}#Customizing_Preview|Preview]] window
* New and improved Views for a better media browsing experience:
** View Artist and Album information from other sources directly in MediaMonkey (via 'Info panel's).
** Full screen 'Playing modes' to display Artist/Album/Lyric information as tracks play.
** [[{{WebHelp:Links|My_Computer}}#Pinned|Pinned]] items (Favorites) to quickly access your favorite content or playlists.
** Improved [[{{WebHelp:Links|Search}}|search]] and filtering functionality, to customize which content to display.
** Quickly [[{{WebHelp:Links|Exploring_Tracks}}|hide/unhide]] panels depending on whether you need extra space for editing or playing.
** Touch mode optimized for tablets
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Backing_up_the_Library}}|Backup and restore]] the database automatically, for more peace of mind.
* Support for more standardized tags and:
** New support for [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Track_Properties}}#Custom_Tags|extended tags]]
** [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Track_Properties}}#Custom_Tags|5 more custom fields]]
* + more...

[[File:Wiki-MM5 What's New.jpg|1000px|center|MediaMonkey]]

== What's Different? ==

* MediaMonkey 5 has new Addons and Skinning engines. The new framework is more powerful and cross-platform, but Addons and Skins from MediaMonkey 4 and older aren't compatible. More [[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing_MediaMonkey}}#Customizing_the_Skin|Skins]] and [[{{WebHelp:Links|Creating_Custom_Scripts}}#Installing_Addons|Addons]] are being developed all the time.
* The default UI uses a material design theme, but if you prefer the MM4 dark theme just [[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing_MediaMonkey}}#Customizing_the_Skin|switch]] to it.
* The UI is now divided into configurable panels that are now configured via Options > '[[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing_MediaMonkey}}#Customizing_the_Layout|Layout]]'.
* The Media Tree by default is only one level deep. If you prefer to navigate using the Media Tree, click the ⋮ symbol in the Media Tree, and enable 'Show all subnodes'.
* The Media Tree can be [[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing_MediaMonkey}}#Customizing_the_Layout|collapsed]] entirely if desired, and breadcrumbs and the 'Collection Browser' element used to navigate instead.
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Player}}#Visualization|Visualizations]] have been integrated into the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Customizing_MediaMonkey}}#Customizing_Preview|Preview]] window.
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|My_Computer}}#Devices_.26_Services|Devices (and services)]] are now configurable as 'Media Nodes' instead of via the menu.
* The 'View' switcher still switches between Views, but they are now customizable. Each View defines 'View Type', Columns & Sorts, and incorporated View Elements. Views are saved per Node (where node= Collection > Node, Collection > Node > Subnode , Now Playing, Playlists), so that for example, if you switch from Artists to Albums the View can change. View Type defines non-configurable elements of the View.
* The default views use more Album Art, Artist images, and dynamic content. If you prefer minimalist list views, just switch to the 'List' views which are similar to MediaMonkey 4 default settings.
* Searching the current view can be initiated just by typing a search term when the track list is in focus. Such '[[{{WebHelp:Links|Search}}#Contextual_Search|contextual searches]]' can be configured to 'filter matches' in the current view or to 'scroll to match' the search term (in the field used as the current sort order).

== What's Missing? ==
* The toolbar isn't configurable in the initial version.
* Winamp ([[{{WebHelp:Links|Player_Plugin_Configuration}}|input, output plugins]] are compatible, but 'General', DSP and Visualization plugins are no longer supported.
* CD Burning is no longer supported. If needed, you can use MediaMonkey 4 for this (note: MediaMonkey Gold Lifetime or 5.x licenses are backwards-compatible with MediaMonkey 4.x).
* Virtual CD & Previews functionality has been deprecated. Virtual CD tracks are imported as standard library tracks, while Previews are imported but can no longer be created.

== Related ==

* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Installation}}|Installing MediaMonkey]]
* [[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version}}#Gold_Features|MediaMonkey Gold Features]]

{{WebHelpFooter}}