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Topic: ID3 Tags - Artist

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I am brand new to VDJ and this is my 1st post!

I recently have ripped a lot of my CDs to .mp3. I have used Tag software to properly tag file names/artists/album/genre, etc. The problem I have run into is VDJ seems to read the "Album Artist" tag instead of the "Artist" tab from Windows. Because of this, the Artist field in VDJ Pro is blank, when I know that the files are tagged properly. ANY information on how to get VDJ to recognize the "Artist" (Windows) tag would be highly beneficial to me. I appreciate all comments/answers. Thanks
 
Posted Wed 17 Mar 10 @ 8:12 pm
which tag software are you using?
 
I just checked with "Tag&Rename"
It says VDJ is getting its artist Tag from the Artist field..
(I found a couple of songs with different "Artist" & "Album Artist" fields, VDJ is using the right field)

As a workaround, some Tagging software allows you to move one tag to another spot.
I know for a Fact that Tag&Rename does this.. (also it has a setting where it automatically copies the artist tag to the "artist album" when edited)
 
P.S.
VDJ also pulls its Tags from the filename,, make sure your settings in VDJ are correct.
 
I have been using Tune Up which attaches itself to iTunes. So far, I have been filling in the "album artist" fields because Tune Up usually matches songs with albums with multiple artists, not the original albums. The field, most of the time, winds up saying "Various Artist". It is a pretty big annoyance. I just started digging around and there is an option to "Try not to match compilations". This way, it will try to find the original album and the correct artist will be in the "Album Artist" field. I think my problems are solved. I'll let you all know. Thanks for your replies.
 


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