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Originally Posted by blochbuster
I am having problems with too many files in my edit list. Most are copies made with artist names reversed.
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When you say artist name reversed do you mean second name, first name (Example Diamond, Neil) instead of Neil Diamond ?
That has always been Hosters recommended way of indexing songs, Trouble is not all manufacturers follow the same guide lines especially if buying from download sites.
Unfortunately there is not an easy way to alter this apart from manually editing songs in the edit dialog, there are some file naming programs available, a free one that I use myself is:
http://www.bulkrenameutility.co.uk/Main_Intro.php
Now it is possible with this program to bulk change names and reverse them. It means entering Regular expression codes in the first Match & Replace box. You may find it a bit daunting if you don't understand this code but I can guide you on entering the correct code, should you need it let me know.
You will need to decide from the outset if you want to use Hosters recommended naming format or use first name last name order.
This alters the original file name so the songs would have to be imported into Hoster after renaming the files.
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Originally Posted by blochbuster
Should they be all kmh for less memory? I just bought MTU laptop and wish to have both right and the same. Any help would be appreciated.
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Kmh files save you doubling up on your hard drive space. if you choose to import your files as kma it will create a complete new file about the same size as the original so it would be recommended to just keep the original file on a spare backup disc.
If you import them as KMH then it will just add a few bytes to each file in the header file that has to remain in the same folder as the original.
If you import any tracks straight from a regular CD+G disc, kma is the only option available but then the CD+G disc is your backup.