The library allows you to keep track of all your media files using a single window. You may easily create playlists and filters (smart playlists) using drag & drop. You may then add items using the Add (+) button located at the bottom of the list. You may also drag & drop the files from the Finder onto the list.
NB: Check the "Media Management" help topic to learn the best way to store/move your media files safely.
By default, double clicking an item (or pressing return while it is selected) will load it and play it immediately. You may disable the "Auto Play" option in the QMidi Settings.
The search field in the toolbar allows you to quickly filter the current selection. You can also filter out songs containing lyrics, chords and markers.
Adds the selected item(s) to the target playlist. You can choose a target playlist in the side bar by using the "Set as Target" context menu.
Use this action menu item to preload the selected song.
Tip: You can drag & drop an item in the preload display of the transport window to achieve the same result.
Opens the info editor window (same as option-double clicking the selected item(s).
Removes the selected item(s). Hold down the option key for more... options.
Automatic detection of start and end time on selected audio/video items. Not applicable on MIDI files.
Use the the selected items file name as song title.
Reset playback count :)
Reloads selected items metadata (title, artist,...) from file.
Refreshes the entire library references. If files are missing, creates a playlist containing such items. It is highly recommended that you apply this action before moving your library (and related files) to a new location/computer (see media managment).
This operation merge all duplicate file entries in the library. Only direct library entries are processed, not the items in playlists, which may be instanced as many times as needed :)
Two or more entries are considered duplicates if the following conditions are met:
The items will be merged as following:
QMidi still supports playlists documents used in previous versions.
When you open more than one file at a time (scan mode), a play list is automatically created and filled. Another way to create a playlist is by choosing the "New List" item in the "File" menu. You may easily import a playlist document into the library by dragging it to the sidebar of the library window.