Will X5 sync to a set of folders on my PC so that if i add or delete songs from the PC, the next time i plug in to it, it will update for the changes?
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The X5 shows up as a storage device on the PC and acts as any storage device would. To sync, you need an application that will do that for you and none are provided by Fiio. That is the beauty of proprietary software like iTunes as it works wonderfully, until you try to use it with a non-Apple device where its beastly side appears. I haven't researched it, but there are probably other music programs like iTunes that will work with non-proprietary devices if you need the management functionality. But I find it easier to just drag the entire file on top of the old and chose not to replace identical files which simplifies adding new, but that is a one way method as it doesn't delete. The X5 shows up as a storage device on the PC and acts as any storage device would. To sync, you need an application that will do that for you and none are provided by Fiio. That is the beauty of proprietary software like iTunes as it works wonderfully, until you try to use it with a non-Apple device where its beastly side appears. I haven't researched it, but there are probably other music programs like iTunes that will work with non-proprietary devices if you need the management functionality. But I find it easier to just drag the entire file on top of the old and chose not to replace... » Read More The X5 shows up as a storage device on the PC and acts as any storage device would. To sync, you need an application that will do that for you and none are provided by Fiio. That is the beauty of proprietary software like iTunes as it works wonderfully, until you try to use it with a non-Apple device where its beastly side appears. I haven't researched it, but there are probably other music programs like iTunes that will work with non-proprietary devices if you need the management functionality. But I find it easier to just drag the entire file on top of the old and chose not to replace identical files which simplifies adding new, but that is a one way method as it doesn't delete. « Show Less
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I haven't tried to sync that way. I added all my music at one time and now just add specific songs and albums individually. The format is simple enough to add and delete at will. I'm sorry I can't answer your specific question. I will try syncing on my next update. Remember, with 2 separate folders in the unit, it's fairly easy to make changes whenever you want.
224893
Yes it will. It gives you the choice to add or delete songs manually or it can be set to sync itself when united with the library on device storing the music.
224894
I do not believe there is such a feature, however, Microsoft has a free program called Sync Toy that can check for updates on a folder and apply them to another folder. You would do this via the "echo" mode. You select a folder on the left to be the folder is reads, then it applies all changes of that folder to the changes on the folder you select for the right side. You have to run this program whenever you want to sync, though.
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Get ANYTHING except a ipod and you'll have no problems syncing or transferring mp3s. I recommend getting a cheap $20 player, so when it breaks(and it will) you're not out a crapload of money. Also, you don't have the problem of itunes deleting your music like it has been known to do.
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Not very well, so far. It has failed to include my playlists which hold several hundred tunes each. It would take days to manually rebuild them on the Squeezecenter software. if anyone knows how to remedy this i would be gartefull for the info.
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If you consider the ability to categorize your music by 'folder' name, then yes, you can create playlists. We do this when it is connected to a PC. Much easier!
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I would also add that if you plan to store music, if you buy all your music from Xbox Music store, then the files will sync wirelessly from the cloud. This is great if you want to have your full library on the go and use Wi-fi at other locations. This works also on your Windows Phone and Xbox One (not sure if Xbox 360 has it, but I'm sure it does).
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A USB to your computer. It works with your music files. I use Windows Media Player. When you plug it in it opens the program and you drag songs onto the sync list, then click sync, and in a few seconds the music is loaded.
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iTunes, windows media player, or just drag and drop. The only thing I don't like is how it switches folders so I leave my albums as on big mp3 rather than break up tracks
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It works like a basic USB thumb drive, just drag and drop files. You could easily just 'add folder' and name it "So-and-so's playlist" and add all of the songs you want on there. No software needed
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when you plug the device into the computer, it should bring up a box that has how you want to synchronize the device. I have always used Windows Media to do this. There is a tag that has sync on it. Clicking that tab will bring up a split screen in Windows Media. The right side has the music that is already on the device listed. Right click the artist or song that you want to remove and select delete from device. Note: This is for Windows Media Player, it could be different with other programs. Hope it helps.
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So based on replies so far, "yes definitely" and "no it does not" :) I wish I knew the answer as I'm looking to purchase this but it needs to be able to support syncing Windows Media playlists.
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If you want a "shuffled" or "mixed" list - create subfolders on the micro sd card e.g. 001 002 003 004 005 etc and drag different songs to different folders.
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Unfortunately not... and in fact it only appears to cycle through the songs in the "root" folder of the USB drive. Another improvement would be to have a "random" or "shuffle" setting for the songs, but as it stands... the only option is to listen to them in the order they appear on the drive. Still, despite these limitations, the little unit has great sound and the FM radio is very good.
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It should do so without any problem. I have transferred tons of music from my computer (from my favorite CDs) to my Coby as well as music from online outlets (like Amazon & Itunes)
101158
First off, how do you sync playlists to WMP? I have WMP 11 on Win7 btw. Secondly how can I reorder playlists on the clouddrive by artist name, song name, album name etc? Where can we request this feature if its not available yet?
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I don't think so. You can organize it into folders, but all songs play in the order they are put onto the mp3.
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Hello, yes it does, although sadly most of my music files are in the mp3 format, the ones I have in FLAC worked like a charm syncing with winamp...
1995502
I just started using MediaMonkey (the free version) and it works well with the DX50. All I've done so far is to sync the library after ripping new CDs; haven't created any playlists or anything else.