ITunes and generic MP3 players?

Is there a utility that can take an exported iTunes playlist (XML) and copy all the files referenced therein to a folder on my computer (or direct to my generic MP3 player)?
All my tracks are MP3 so I have no DRM / m4p issues.
iTunes can burn a data CD / DVD that can then be copied manually, but that's really quite time consuming when the ultimate destination is a flash drive.

Don't bother with the XML file. Open the playlist in iTunes, Edit > Select All, and drag them to the folder where you want the copies to be.

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Itunes and Creative MP3 players

If I am using and ipod and itunes on my computer, Can I also transfer tracks to a creative brand mp3 player? If I download ITunes on another computer, would it be compatialbe with Creative Zen extra player

+thanks,is there a way to limit song searches to DRM free songs?+
Yes. The easiest way would be to do your online shopping at stores that *only sell DRM-free songs!* That includes amazon.com and audiolunchbox.com. The sell in MP3 format, which is fully compatible with both an iPod and a Creative. And no DRM in sight.
There are other stores that sell a mix of DRM and DRM-free songs, and if you shop at one of them you will need to be very attentive. That includes the iTunes Music Store, walmart.com, and the Zune Marketplace. For example, in the iTunes Music Store you would watch for the Plus sign which indicates DRM-free.

ITunes and other mp3 players??

I amfairly new to iTunes. can iTunes material only be tranfered to ipods?

Directly, yes:
Hudgie, "Does iTunes support non iPod devices?" #1, 11:37pm Oct 9, 2004 CDT

ITunes w/ other MP3 players

I just purchased an iPod touch. My children have cheap MP3 players. I do not want to manage multiple music libraries and playlists. Is there any way to use iTunes to sync other non Apple MP3 players?

iTunes does not natively support players other than an iPod. But you may be able to get direct support by using iTunes Agent. Give it a try; it may work for you. Note that the tracks in iTunes must be in a format the kids' players can handle; if they're not now in an appropriate format, you'll need to have iTunes make new versions of the tracks in the format the player needs.
You can also just use the procedure provided by the player, getting the tracks directly out of the iTunes Music folder.
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Device Stage and Creative MP3 players?

Will Creative support the Device Stage feature on Windows7 for their mp3 players? im just curious about this.

+thanks,is there a way to limit song searches to DRM free songs?+
Yes. The easiest way would be to do your online shopping at stores that *only sell DRM-free songs!* That includes amazon.com and audiolunchbox.com. The sell in MP3 format, which is fully compatible with both an iPod and a Creative. And no DRM in sight.
There are other stores that sell a mix of DRM and DRM-free songs, and if you shop at one of them you will need to be very attentive. That includes the iTunes Music Store, walmart.com, and the Zune Marketplace. For example, in the iTunes Music Store you would watch for the Plus sign which indicates DRM-free.

Itunes and other mp3 plyers

i got a creative zen for ny birthday and was asking for a ipod but oh well. i have a lot of music on my itunes. and for the life of my i cant figure out how to get my music in itunes over to my mp3 help me please someone

Ok first off there is not going to be a good way sync a non apple mp3 palyer to iTunes. Here are your options
- If the music you have was purchased though the iTunes music store then no other MP3 player will be able to play them. You will have to burn it to a CD and then import the files as MP3 files. Then you should be able to point your MP3 player software to where ever iTuens is saving your music lib. Be sure you only copy over the MP3 files and not the m4p, m4b, or m4a files. They will only play on iPods and though iTunes.
- If you music is all MP3 files you RIPPED from CDs then you should be able to just point your MP3 palyer software to where ever iTuens is saving your music files and sync it.
Either way if you copy new music file from your music player to your PC you will need to re-add the folder they were added from to iTunes or iTuens will not see them.

ITunes with other MP3 Players

I am SICK and tired of my iPod not working correctly... I want to buy another MP3 player... can I use the iTunes songs (that I already paid a ridiculous amount of money on) with systems other than apple?

Purchases from the store are in protected AAC format which will not be compatible with anything but an iPod. If you change your purchase to mp3 format, you will have to burn to an audio CD, use the audio CD to re-import as mp3.
I nearly forgot this link from Scott P. & Hudgie which will explain iTunes compatibility with non-iPod devices. Unfortunately, the short answer is that they won't work.
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=121784
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Itunes and Creative Zen players

Hi
We have both PC's and Macs at home and while I have a new IPod Touch, my wife has a Creative Zen Touch player.
How can we transfer songs from her Itunes library from either her PC (Itunes for Windows) or my Mac (Itunes for OS X)?
thanks

iPod supports MP3 and AAC. Zen supports MP3 and WMA. So make sure the songs you are talking about are in MP3 format.
If on the same computer, add the MP3s in the iTunes library to the Windows Media Player library. If on a different computer, copy them over, using a handy medium such as a flash drive.
Assire that your future purchases do not contain DRM. There is no DRM scheme that is common to both iPod and Zen.

Insignia - AM/FM Clock Radio for Apple iPod and Most MP3 Players

I was considering purchasing this for myself, along with an 8GB Zune. I was wondering if this would be compatible with the Zune. Here is the link to it http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8955151&type=product&id=1217029959025 I was wondering if that link is the same thing as this, they look the same http://www.zune.net/en-US/products/i/ihomezn9b/details.page/ I would want to get a clock radio compatible with the Zune. Thanks for the help

Hey Astronomer9893,
You’re actually looking at two different models here. The one displayed on BestBuy.com is an IP99BR, while the other one is a ZM9B. Both models are made by iHome, so that would certainly explain why they look so similar.
According to the manufacturer’s website, the IP99BR is only able to support a limited number of iPod models. The ZM9B on the other hand, is only compatible with docking Zune models. For more information though I would strongly suggest checking out iHome’s website:
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New to everything Apple, itunes and terminology.

I just purchased an iphone and have been downloading free and paid apps galore. How did I ever live without this
I will be purchasing my two nieces, who still live at home, their own ipod touch for Christmas and have a few questions if someone would be kind enough to help.
Questions…
Can both gals download the same song onto their separate ipods from the same itunes account? They already have a shared itunes account that they would purchase from and would convert and download to their own generic mp3 players.
Can they access my itunes account on their computer to download my apps and their own itunes account to download music?
How /can they connect to the internet/email? Can they use AIM? Do they have to purchase an internet package like I did for my iphone?
Thanks

1) Here's how the account system works (I have two cousins, and we have it worked out). If they both sync their iPods to the SAME computer and purchase using the SAME account on iTunes, both iPods will be identical. If one would like to purchase a song through the iTunes Wi-Fi store, they need to make sure the other doesn't buy it as well, or you will have paid twice for the same song. If the other would like to have a song purchased through the Wi-Fi store, the original purchaser needs to sync back to the computer and have the other sync (this allows the music to move from originating iPod to the library, and back onto the second iPod).
If they do not sync from the same library, you will have an issue, because iPods can only be linked to ONE library. In order for the previously mentioned scenario to work out, the purchaser needs to burn a CD and have the other transfer it into her library.
2) They CAN access your account if you give them the username and password, but, like music, anything purchased, even FREE items (yes, I said it, FREE apps), can not be purchased again. Currently, I don't know of any way applications can transfer from one library to another, but your nieces would certainly be able to purchase the free apps. (The reason for this is all about DRM Sharing).
3) The internet on the iPod Touch works just like a laptop, it requires an access point. Access points are usually pretty easy to obtain at any house, as most have wireless internet, but it becomes difficult to get internet elsewhere. Starbucks offers internet, but you have to pay T-Mobile for it. McDonalds also offers an internet service that requires payment as well. Most hotels offer free internet, as well as local coffee shops. When they come within these locations, all they need to do is open up their Wi-Fi settings, and select the internet they would like to use.
The AIM application is free, and a very good application. As stated above, you can use a web based application that can access more than just AIM. If they want to just use AIM, I would suggest the first purchase be AIM.
No internet package is required to purchase. Just a simple wireless hotspot that is accessible.

Itunes and other mp3players

as i understand it i cannot use iTunes with other mp3 players than Ipod. Is that correct?
My son har got an mp3 player thats not an Ipod, and in my iTunes library i have several albums that are copied from our cd's - i understand that music i have bougt digitaly cant be copied to other mp3 players, but this is music from cds i have in the shelf at home already. Seems idiotic that i have to copy all my child music once more, but this time with Media Player to get them on my sons mp3 player..
Anybody know if this is right?
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I'm guessing that you might be ripping those CDs using the aac format. What will have to happen is you rerip those CDs in mp3 format and then your son can use them. However only ipods can interface with itunes.
To check your preferences, Edit > Preferences. Click on the advanced tab and then you should see a import tab.

Are Creative MP3 Players compatiable w/ Ma

Hi.
I am thinking of purchasing an Apple Powerbook for college. I have heard amazing things about Creative products and their MP3 PLayers and I am currently deciding between Creative and and Ipod. If I got the Creative one, would it be compatiable with the Mac if I decide to get it's
Thanks!

Creative players aren't officially supported on Mac, but there are third-party programs floating around that will allow you to connect a Creative to a Mac. Do a search in this forum and you will probably find some.

Itunes and multiple users/mp3 players

I got my wife an ipod for christmas and subscribed to itunes. I have since noticed that purchased songs are not availible to sync with the kids mp3 players as well. Will I tunes not allow purchased music to be put on all of our mp3 players? Do I have to get an account for every kid or device?

+I looked at amazon and walmart and several titles are not availible in mp3 format and come as wma with drm+
If you are using a mix of iPod and non-Apple players, you should keep all your music in MP3 format. It is the only format that is compatible across the board.
The iTunes Music Store does not sell MP3s, so it is not where you should be shopping. As Katrina noted, amazon.com would be a better choice for you.
You may have seem protected WMA files at walmart.com, but you did not see them at amazon.com. Amazon sells only MP3s, with no DRM in sight.
If there is some song that you really want and cannot find a non-DRM version, then you may have to resort to DRM. It will not play in at least one of your players, but you can always use the correct program - iTunes or Windows Media - to burn it to an audio CD.

Itunes and mp3 players

Help! I can't seam to copy my playlist to my mp3 player (SanDisk). I finally got the file onto my desktop and dragged songs over to the SanDisk icon. I checked to see if they were in fact there and they were, but after ejecting the mp3 from the mac, I see that they were not converted to the player even though they say there there in the icon. What's up?

Let's find out what format these songs are in.
1. Go into iTunes and click Music beneath Library in the left-hand column
2. Click View > View Options
3. Select 'Kind' and click OK
This should have added a new column to your library, and I'm thinking they will say AAC Audio File. If they do not, let us know what's listed there. If they do show AAC, do the following:
1. Click iTunes > Preferences > Advanced tab > Importing tab
2. Change "Import Using" to 'MP3 Encoder'
3. Click OK
4. Select the AAC songs in iTunes (you can click the first one and hold shift while you click the last one to include everything in between)
5. Click Advanced > Convert Selection to MP3
This will create duplicates of all of your tracks, but these duplicates should be compatible with your device. Drag them to the device through Finder, not through iTunes. Note that this can only be done for unprotected files, so it will not work if they were purchased from the iTunes Store.
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Problem with iTunes and MP3s - tracks have low volume in itunes only

Hi all
I have several mp3 that play just fine on other mp3 players (liSt below) that when I play them via iTunes are so quiet, I can barely hear them at full volume. the tracks are all mp3gaiN album leveled. I've looked at the tracks and they are all around 90db.
uniT these tracks play fine iN iNclude: the sony mp3 player iN the car, WMP11, wiNamp, my Sansa player, my RCA player,
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Ive tried re-encoding down, to a lower mp3 level with out success.

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