locoDog
Clean your database
Posted Thu 14 Jul 16 @ 6:32 am
Cannen
Wish:
I would like to see an option to mark a song as played for the first time or remove the first play date.
Here is the why:
Let's say that I have 2 of the same song. One I encoded a long time ago at a lower bitrate and the other I just got on a new compilation. I created a new file at a much better bitrate. So, I go into the tag editor, set the play count on the old one to 0 and set the new one to the old play count.
Now I'm stuck with 2 problems.
That's why I would like the ability to add and remove a songs first play date. Does that make sense? It was kind of a ramble.
If you wondering why I just don't get rid of the old song, it's because I like to keep my albums together. If you are further wondering why I don't just play the new song to get a date on it, it's because I've already heard it. I have too many other songs to manage that if the 30-45sec or listening to that track can be spared, I'd like to. So many new releases come in from the record pools I need to hear. It would be very handy for them too.
Thanks.
I would like to see an option to mark a song as played for the first time or remove the first play date.
Here is the why:
Let's say that I have 2 of the same song. One I encoded a long time ago at a lower bitrate and the other I just got on a new compilation. I created a new file at a much better bitrate. So, I go into the tag editor, set the play count on the old one to 0 and set the new one to the old play count.
Now I'm stuck with 2 problems.
- Whenever I use a filter folder to find matching tracks, the old file still pops up in the top of the list even though it's play count is 0. This is because it has a first play date. That's why I would like to be able to remove it. It won't let you in the tag editor.
- The new file doesn't show up in the top part of the list because it hasn't been played before. Even though it now has a play count. It'll be down the list somewhere.
That's why I would like the ability to add and remove a songs first play date. Does that make sense? It was kind of a ramble.
If you wondering why I just don't get rid of the old song, it's because I like to keep my albums together. If you are further wondering why I don't just play the new song to get a date on it, it's because I've already heard it. I have too many other songs to manage that if the 30-45sec or listening to that track can be spared, I'd like to. So many new releases come in from the record pools I need to hear. It would be very handy for them too.
Thanks.
Posted Thu 14 Jul 16 @ 7:48 am
SBDJ
drjust wrote :
a better browser that can actually find songs...when i do searches and attempt to play them i get error messages.
This is likely because you are trying to load files that don't exist. You've probably moved them or renamed them - if you open them in Tag Editor you'll see why they won't load. This is not the fault of the browser.
As locodog says, try cleaning your database from the browser options menu.
Posted Thu 14 Jul 16 @ 7:51 am
locoDog
@Cannen
Get rid of the old song and make a copy of the better bit rate song in that folder
reduce the historydelay time to one second, gather your troublesome files via a filter, run a repeat start script to play each one for a couple of seconds unload and loa an play the next
simples
Get rid of the old song and make a copy of the better bit rate song in that folder
reduce the historydelay time to one second, gather your troublesome files via a filter, run a repeat start script to play each one for a couple of seconds unload and loa an play the next
simples
Posted Thu 14 Jul 16 @ 7:55 am
Cannen
That's a very good idea.
Problem is, I don't usually notice them until I'm at a gig. I have a bunch of duplicates.
I'll give your suggestion a try though.
Problem is, I don't usually notice them until I'm at a gig. I have a bunch of duplicates.
I'll give your suggestion a try though.
Posted Thu 14 Jul 16 @ 8:05 am
Cannen
SBDJ wrote :
This is likely because you are trying to load files that don't exist. You've probably moved them or renamed them - if you open them in Tag Editor you'll see why they won't load. This is not the fault of the browser.
As locodog says, try cleaning your database from the browser options menu.
drjust wrote :
a better browser that can actually find songs...when i do searches and attempt to play them i get error messages.
This is likely because you are trying to load files that don't exist. You've probably moved them or renamed them - if you open them in Tag Editor you'll see why they won't load. This is not the fault of the browser.
As locodog says, try cleaning your database from the browser options menu.
Another option would be to install the My Library plugin. Under Database -> Tools, you will see a filter called, "File Missing". If you click on that, it'll tell you what entries VDJ has in the database for files it can't find. This will allow you to look before the file gets removed from the DB.
Check to see if your songs are in that list. If they are, you can hunt the file down on your drive and/or select it and tell it to Remove From Search DB. When you are finished, you should follow LocoDog's suggestion.
Also, if you are having troubles with the drive where your music is stored, it could be disconnecting when you are looking for your song.
Posted Thu 14 Jul 16 @ 8:13 am
yaetown
It may already be possible but I'd like a "notepad" feature added in the sideview to type quick notes and etc. I do a lot of weddings and rely on looking at a sheet of paper to follow reception itineraries that call for specific songs. The ability to have a notepad in the sideview column would allow for easy access to my performance notes.
Posted Sat 16 Jul 16 @ 3:39 am
Cannen
yaetown wrote :
It may already be possible but I'd like a "notepad" feature added in the sideview to type quick notes and etc. I do a lot of weddings and rely on looking at a sheet of paper to follow reception itineraries that call for specific songs. The ability to have a notepad in the sideview column would allow for easy access to my performance notes.
That's a very good idea. Would also be a great place to write down requests and names. Also, birthday shoutouts, etc.
Posted Sat 16 Jul 16 @ 7:25 am
locoDog
Think about what you have to work with gentlemen,
if you are working from a playlist you can include the 'singer' [from karaoke] field and that offers a disposable editable field to include what ever information you want.
Creative problem solving is working with [and re-purposing] the tools you've already got
if you are working from a playlist you can include the 'singer' [from karaoke] field and that offers a disposable editable field to include what ever information you want.
Creative problem solving is working with [and re-purposing] the tools you've already got
Posted Sat 16 Jul 16 @ 7:11 pm
yaetown
locodog wrote :
Think about what you have to work with gentlemen,
if you are working from a playlist you can include the 'singer' [from karaoke] field and that offers a disposable editable field to include what ever information you want.
Creative problem solving is working with [and re-purposing] the tools you've already got
if you are working from a playlist you can include the 'singer' [from karaoke] field and that offers a disposable editable field to include what ever information you want.
Creative problem solving is working with [and re-purposing] the tools you've already got
I suppose so....OR we can just have a notepad built into the sideview.... This is a wish list right? I do appreciate the work around tho...
Posted Sat 16 Jul 16 @ 7:24 pm
locoDog
You can sit in the wait for a solution to be handed to you and sit middle of the bell curve, but think of how using singer surpasses a txt file; once you've played the request [and shout out] that info is gone from your set list, the same with itinerary timings [right click, remove]
I'm only saying this because said request has been submitted about 5 or 6 times over the last 4 years, either it adds too much 'bloat' to the program or the devs don't much fancy including it, but you're free to request and wait all you like
Hell, use the ask the dj feature to keep your list [send it yourself]
why not keep a txt file open and alt and tab to jump to it
that's 3 solutions and I'm not even thinking [that hard] about it
I'm only saying this because said request has been submitted about 5 or 6 times over the last 4 years, either it adds too much 'bloat' to the program or the devs don't much fancy including it, but you're free to request and wait all you like
Hell, use the ask the dj feature to keep your list [send it yourself]
why not keep a txt file open and alt and tab to jump to it
that's 3 solutions and I'm not even thinking [that hard] about it
Posted Sat 16 Jul 16 @ 9:17 pm
royvanmeel
yaetown wrote :
It may already be possible but I'd like a "notepad" feature added in the sideview to type quick notes and etc...."
+1
I now use an Ipad or my phone to write down the names of the married couple or the location where I'm at or shoutouts because it's someone's birthday etc..
A text option in the sideview is a great idea
Posted Mon 18 Jul 16 @ 7:50 am
Mr DJ Mel
My worst bug with ver8 is the fact the up down arrow key only control the search/selection of the tracks in the folder when you click in the box first.
i.e. if you click on any other button on the skin and try and use the up/down arrow keys again the music selection stops working. Unlike v7 where the arrow keys would always control track selection regardless of what you had just clicked on.
Can we get this fixed Pleeeeeeeeeaassssseee
i.e. if you click on any other button on the skin and try and use the up/down arrow keys again the music selection stops working. Unlike v7 where the arrow keys would always control track selection regardless of what you had just clicked on.
Can we get this fixed Pleeeeeeeeeaassssseee
Posted Fri 22 Jul 16 @ 4:18 pm
PachN
Just map the arrows as
browser_scroll +1
browser_scroll -1
browser_scroll +1
browser_scroll -1
Posted Sat 23 Jul 16 @ 6:29 pm
locoDog
+1 is down, -1 is up.
Posted Sat 23 Jul 16 @ 6:37 pm
rrrichieXL
1. Path/Navigation History : At the moment you can use CTRL-Back to go to a (one) previous folder, would be cool if you go back further.
2. Be able to press a key and jump to the playlist the current track loaded on the active deck. iTunes has this, the playing song, press command-L and you jump to the playlist the file is playing from. I would use this when playing a song from a prepared playlist and I am browsing other playlists/folders and quickly want to jump to that playlist the song came from and look for the next song.
3. See what is song is in the prelisten. If you have a song playing in the prelisten and you click on another folder/playlist etc, the info pane at the right switches to the current selection, sometimes I wonder what I was previewing and can't see that anywhere. (and yes I do have a memory condition where I cannot remember the name of the song I just clicked before that...)
Thanks!
2. Be able to press a key and jump to the playlist the current track loaded on the active deck. iTunes has this, the playing song, press command-L and you jump to the playlist the file is playing from. I would use this when playing a song from a prepared playlist and I am browsing other playlists/folders and quickly want to jump to that playlist the song came from and look for the next song.
3. See what is song is in the prelisten. If you have a song playing in the prelisten and you click on another folder/playlist etc, the info pane at the right switches to the current selection, sometimes I wonder what I was previewing and can't see that anywhere. (and yes I do have a memory condition where I cannot remember the name of the song I just clicked before that...)
Thanks!
Posted Mon 08 Aug 16 @ 3:40 pm
rrrichieXL
be able to right click on any song and select a playlist to add it to.
Posted Mon 08 Aug 16 @ 10:48 pm
locoDog
Or operators so when searching for bpm ranges, you can also search for double or half tempo
Posted Thu 11 Aug 16 @ 6:42 am
bazooo
i would like as an option to be able to remove duplicates in playlists. Although this option is there it is based on the whole file whereas i would like it to be on Title and Artist only.
Posted Thu 11 Aug 16 @ 9:15 am
rrrichieXL
Having a "edit" and "perform" mode or "prep" and "perform" The idea is that skins (or the default skin) then could take these two modes into account. For example in prep mode you want to see drives/paths maybe song bitrate etc. in perform mode that's irrelevant and you'd rather see bpm key harmonic etc.
In a grander scale of things I think this would mean being able to have different "settings" you can change on the fly. ( I do this now with Applescripts )
In a grander scale of things I think this would mean being able to have different "settings" you can change on the fly. ( I do this now with Applescripts )
Posted Sun 14 Aug 16 @ 11:53 am
