Monday, 29 April 2013

MP3 List Preview Edition 2


MP3 List allows you to easily save a list of MP3 files to a text file or a CSV file (which can be opened in many spreadsheet applications).

It includes the following...
  • Column editor to change the format of your list.
  • Various formatting options.
  • List files in folders and sub-folders.
  • Select which files in a folder to list.
  • Print the list of files directly from the software.
  • List files modified within a range of dates.


Simply select the folder containing the files then click the Save List button to create the list!


New options in this second preview edition include printing your list directly from the software, inclusion of the track length in your list, selecting files with a specific word within the filename and enabling/disabling remembering previous folders.


This preview edition is available free of charge, and allows you to try out the software and provide feedback – all comments and suggestions are welcome! To activate the software, e-mail support@libraryplayer.co.uk and we will send you a free license key. This preview edition will expire at the end of August.


Versions of MP3 List are available for Windows and Linux – in the future we plan to make the software available for additional platforms.






Monday, 4 March 2013

Pittman MusicDB Preview Edition 3


What is Pittman MusicDB?

Pittman MusicDB is a database tool that allows you to keep a catalogue of music tracks, including CDs, records, digital tracks and anything else you may have in your music collection!

Ideal for use by broadcasters, home use and any other situation requiring professional music catalogue software. It includes:

  • Highlight tracks you are interested in.
  • Import data from CD info on the web, MP3 files and CSV files.
  • Catalogue tracks for multiple stations/music collections.
  • Print search results.
  • Easily find recently added tracks.
  • Store your database on your desktop or a server.



The preview edition:

This third preview edition allows you to try out the software for yourself, and to provide feedback and help shape the future of this product!

New features of this preview edition include:

  • New “Track Length” field.
  • Improved track information box.
  • Checks to ensure same catalogue numbers not reused.
  • Statistics section displays unique records, duplicates, etc.
  • Improved handling of Windows file/folder permissions, allowing you to control who can add data, edit, etc.
  • Option in settings to copy database to new location.
  • Help file.


There is no need to activate the software and there is no expiry date.

Send any feedback (e.g. comments, suggestions, etc.) to simon@libraryplayer.co.uk




Download & Install

If you are using a previous version, we advise you to back up your database (you can use the option in the Data menu) – you do not need to uninstall the previous version.


You can download and use the preview edition free of charge for any use from our download centre.






Sunday, 3 March 2013

Pittman MusicDB - Getting Started Guide

When you run Pittman MusicDB, you will see a blank table – when you carry out a search any matching records will be displayed here.

At the bottom you will see various buttons for navigating through your search results and highlighting data.



Carrying out a search

To carry out a search, enter a keyword in the search bar at the top of the screen then press enter or click Search.

Additional and specific search options are available from the Find menu.




Adding data to your database

In the Data menu you will find various options for adding information about music tracks to your database.

You can either type in the details manually, or use one of the Import options to add CD track information from the web, import information from a list of MP3 files or import data from a CSV file/spreadsheet.




Highlighting Tracks

You can highlight tracks of interest, e.g. tracks you wish to use, print, etc. by selecting the track and clicking the Highlight button on the bottom toolbar, or right clicking and selecting Highlight from the menu that appears.

In the Find menu select Highlighted Items to view all the items you have highlighted. The File menu contains options for clearing, saving and opening highlighted items.




New, missing and highlighted items

Within your search results, items added to the database within the past fortnight will have a blue row.

Items missing from the music collection will have a red row.

Any item you have highlighted will be a light green colour.




Printing & Exporting Data

From the File menu you will find options to print out your search results. You can also export search results to a CSV file, which can be opened in many spreadsheet applications.




Setting up your database

If you have a database file at another location (e.g. a shared network folder) or would like to change the location of your existing database, you can do this from the software's settings.

From the Settings menu you will also find options to edit your list of stations and to compact and repair your database.




Backing up your database

You should try to make regular backups of your database. You can do this by manually backing up the database, using your own backup software or the option in the Data menu.



Further and more detailed information is available within the User Guide and help file provided with Pittman MusicDB.


Thursday, 17 January 2013

MP3 List Preview Edition

MP3 List allows you to easily save a list of MP3 files to a text file or a CSV file (which can be opened in many spreadsheet applications).

It includes the following...
  • Column editor to change the format of your list.
  • Various formatting options.
  • List files in folders and sub-folders.
  • Select which files in a folder to list.
  • List files modified within a range of dates.


Simply select the folder containing the files then click the Save List button to create the list!


This preview edition is available free of charge, and allows you to try out the software and provide feedback – all comments and suggestions are welcome! To activate the software, e-mail support@libraryplayer.co.uk and we will send you a license key. This preview edition will expire at the end of April.

Versions of MP3 List are available for Windows and Linux – in the future we aim to make the software available for additional systems.


This first preview edition of MP3 List is no longer available - we will be releasing the second preview edition on Monday 29th April.



Friday, 21 December 2012

Happy Christmas!


The Library Player office will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and 1st January. I will still check and respond to e-mails over Christmas however not as often.

If you have a priority support contract you can still contact me (including on Christmas Day/New Year) by telephone for emergency support.

Have a very merry Christmas and a happy new year!


Simon Pittman
IT & Technical Specialist
E-mail simon@libraryplayer.co.uk