[BMXman]

so I searched this forum but couldn't really find the answer...I recently had guests with us for about a week. They had an ipod and used my itunes to get a few songs from me. Now i haven't used itunes since filling my ipod with all my music. I find it a bit frustrating to use. Well I open it to add a new CD and my library is empty. I called my friend but she claimed ignorance. Is there a way to import all the songs from my Ipod nano back into itunes? I'm sure there is and I'm missing it but I don't want to plug in my nano and have the whole thing wiped clean...D

 

[SkaredShtles]

Remove iTunes from your PC, install Winamp, install ml_ipod plugin, plugin iPod, select all music, right-click and select "Copy to Hard Drive"...

HTH.

 

[BMXman]

Doesn't Winamp cost money? I'd rather do this with the already free software I have...D

 

[corey_rideDC]

it's been a while, but i recall using http://www.ephpod.com/ to back up an ipod fulla tunes to a different PC.

in the future, stay away from iTunes, it's evil. I recommend MediaMonkey, here's a quick iPod + MM tutorial: http://www.mediamonkey.com/product_ipod.htm

 

[SkaredShtles]

Doesn't Winamp cost money? I'd rather do this with the already free software I have...D

Nope. Free. Works a treat.

Only runs when you want it to, also.

 

[BMXman]

Nope. Free. Works a treat.

Only runs when you want it to, also.

ok I'll wait for a few more opinions...but so far your idea seems the best...I would rather not deal with itunes at all if possible...D

 

[SkaredShtles]

ok I'll wait for a few more opinions...but so far your idea seems the best...I would rather not deal with itunes at all if possible...D

If you're already inclined to dump iTunes then I'd recommend doing it now...

 

[corey_rideDC]

MediaMonkey is also free, you can purchase it if you want to rip CDs. based on the winamp platform.

 

[SK6]

OHHHH, SO NOW everyone chimes in....I see how it is.........




Removal of ITunes can ONLY be a good thing!

 

[BMXman]

OHHHH, SO NOW everyone chimes in....I see how it is.........




Removal of ITunes can ONLY be a good thing!

did you have a similar experience?...D

 

[SK6]

Absolutely. There was a way to do it, and it was posted here, I just can't find it. It was slow and cumbersome, but worked.

 

[narlus]

ok I'll wait for a few more opinions...but so far your idea seems the best...I would rather not deal with itunes at all if possible...D

shhhh.....Transcend, Stinkyboy, and the rest of the Mac iDisciples will hear you....

 

[SkaredShtles]

shhhh.....Transcend, Stinkyboy, and the rest of the Mac iDisciples will hear you....

Hey - what was it again you used to rip your music from CDs?

 

[stinkyboy]

Now i haven't used itunes since filling my ipod with all my music.

Is there a way to import all the songs from my ipod nano back into itunes?

Your entire library fit on a Nano?!

Do you know about the intarwebs?



Edit: The Green Day box set does not count as music...

 

[BMXman]

Remove iTunes from your PC, install Winamp, install ml_ipod plugin, plugin iPod, select all music, right-click and select "Copy to Hard Drive"...

HTH.

ok I'm halfway there...I have Winamp 5.2 from what I'm reading it says I don't need to add the plug in....do you think it's necessary?...D

 

[narlus]

Hey - what was it again you used to rip your music from CDs?

EAC to rip, LAME to compress

 

[SkaredShtles]

ok I'm halfway there...I have Winamp 5.2 from what I'm reading it says I don't need to add the plug in....do you think it's necessary?...D

The plugin which came with Winamp 5.2 would NOT work with my iPod Nano. Winamp would $hit the bed when I tried to do any transfers to/from the iPod. A little more investigation revealed that the 3rd-party plugin worked and had a number of additional features (none of which I care about particularly)

 

[SK6]

Making this a sticky would be a good idea me thinks.

 

[SkaredShtles]

EAC to rip, LAME to compress

Great! Works like a charm...

 

[BMXman]

The plugin which came with Winamp 5.2 would NOT work with my iPod Nano. Winamp would $hit the bed when I tried to do any transfers to/from the iPod. A little more investigation revealed that the 3rd-party plugin worked and had a number of additional features (none of which I care about particularly)

ok so I did it now my computer is saying I'm low on storage space I really need to become more computer savvy...I hate not knowing what to do with something I own and spent a lot of money on in the first place.

I have another drive but can't figure out how to put my music library there...D

 

[SkaredShtles]

ok so I did it now my computer is saying I'm low on storage space I really need to become more computer savvy...I hate not knowing what to do with something I own and spent a lot of money on in the first place.

I have another drive but can't figure out how to put my music library there...D

You can simply move your music files to the new drive then "Add Media to Library" and browse to the new location.

I'm liking Winamp more and more...

 

[stinkyboy]

I want to come home from the commute, put my Nano into its cozy little cradle and have it load a whole new mix from my music.

WTF?

 

[sanjuro]

btw, don't let other people plug their ipods into your pc.

each ipod is licensed to get music just from one computer. you can get around it if you know how, but as you can see, this is a good way to wipe your music library.

if they want some songs, burn them a cd.

 

[SkaredShtles]

Or switch to Winamp...

 

[BMXman]

You can simply move your music files to the new drive then "Add Media to Library" and browse to the new location.

I'm liking Winamp more and more...

not so simple for me...it's hopeless and I suck...but seriously thanks for the help

 

[SkaredShtles]

not so simple for me...it's hopeless and I suck...but seriously thanks for the help

Sorry to hear it's going in the $hitcan for you.

 

[BMXman]

ok I have decided to rededicate my efforts....either I will succeed or you will hear about me on the news!

 

[SkaredShtles]

What's the problem?

 

[geargrrl]

not so simple for me...it's hopeless and I suck...but seriously thanks for the help

oh come on, even I can use winamp no problem.

gg

 

[BMXman]

What's the problem?

well when I try to copy it to hard drive I don't get the option of which drive to select...D

Remove iTunes from your PC, install Winamp, install ml_ipod plugin, plugin iPod, select all music, right-click and select "Copy to Hard Drive"...

HTH.

 

[SkaredShtles]

well when I try to copy it to hard drive I don't get the option of which drive to select...D

Hit CTRL-P to get Winamp preferences, select the iPod Support/Transfers option, then select the Download tab. Edit the "Destination folder:" field to whatever you want...

HTH.

 

[BMXman]

Hit CTRL-P to get Winamp preferences, select the iPod Support/Transfers option, then select the Download tab. Edit the "Destination folder:" field to whatever you want...

HTH.

you sir are awesome....I owe you one!...D

 

[PatBranch]

I'm tired of Itunes... I downloaded mediamonkey. I like it, but it doesn't sync photos or videos (though there is a plugin that lets you organize videos in the program...)

 

[pinkshirtphotos]

i love the itunes. someone had to say it here. the new genius thing well is genius! took all the hard work of making playlist out of making a playlist. go mac whoot whoot.

 

[PatBranch]

Does anyone know any good alternatives that will support videos and photos?

 

[live2pedal]

Does anyone know an alternative that works with the touch? Winamp worked with my old one, but not the touch. itunes wont work with wine, and none of the linux music players/managers seem to work with the touch.

 

[SkaredShtles]

Does anyone know an alternative that works with the touch? Winamp worked with my old one, but not the touch. itunes wont work with wine, and none of the linux music players/managers seem to work with the touch.

I haven't found anything yet. My wife got a Touch on a company retreat. It sits unused on our computer desk.

 

[PatBranch]

I'm using Winamp! How can I transfer a playlist from the ipod to the local media?

 

[PatBranch]

Do smart playlists exist only on the ipod, not local media??

 

[PatBranch]

Is there a way to get Itunes podcasts into winamp? Where is SS?