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  1. M

    Apple Music Why is FLAC supported on Mac but not iOS / iTunes / AppleMusic?

    I was trying to find out if FLAC was supported on any Apple devices and I came across this article: https://appleinsider.com/articles/18/01/24/homepod-quicktime-player-now-support-flac-audio-files-itunes-still-doesnt that stated: What exactly is the reason for this? Why support it on Mac but...
  2. J

    iCloud Music Library tags reverting deleted items returning

    For some reason the last few months my Apple Music has been a disaster as far as Metadata and tagging has gone. I have iCloud Music library which seems to be the issue but this is not a problem I’ve ever had before. I’ve kept an almost perfectly tagged iTunes / Apple Music library for over a...
  3. vagos

    Beginner question about composing music on the mac

    Hello people! I'm planning to compose and produce electronic music on the mac and I'm looking for some great and (hopefully) easy to use software. I'm not planning to record live instruments, only use ready made samples. I got a midi keyboard which I'd like to use as well. What software would...
  4. AjTee

    AirPods Max quieter on MacBook Pro then on iPhone

    Hello, I am owner of AirPods Max. I have connected them to my new MacBook Pro 14" with macOS 12.1. I have noticed that sound on them is quieter then when they are in use with iPhone 12 Pro with newest iOS. I have noticed it in Music app. Volume is maxed out on them in system and in Music app...
  5. thmusic7

    Ready to upgrade my Mac and need some advice.

    Hi. I am a professional Music composer and producer. I need to upgrade my equipment for memory and performance sake. I'm on a budget of $1,200, but willing to spend a little more (or less??) to get what I need and want. Here's what I have right now. A mid 2012 MacBook Pro at 2.9GHZ DUAL CORE...
  6. purdnost

    Handoff Bug - iPhone Screen Blur

    I’m curious if anyone else is experiencing this issue. When using Handoff to transfer music from my iPhone to my HomePod mini, the Now Playing screen on my iPhone goes blurry and I have to lock and unlock my phone in order to get rid of it. I’m running iOS 15.0.2.
  7. GSWForever8

    Universal Export Spotify to music app

    Does anyone know how to export Spotify to the music app? I do not have an Apple Music subscription. I tried using songshift but it requires an Apple Music subscription to export it to Apple Music. Does anyone know how to do this?
  8. PinkyMacGodess

    iPadOS and enterpreting the icons in the Music app

    So, do the icons in the highlighted area signify that the tracks haven't been downloaded to the iPad yet? I'm kind of stumped with these new icons they are using. AND, if they aren't downloaded, how can I get my iPad Mini do download all of my available music? I remember there was a setting...
  9. purdnost

    Adjusting Downloaded Music Quality

    Settings > Music > Audio Quality > Downloads Will changing this setting affect already download music, or just my newly downloaded music? Wondering if it’s necessary to re-download after making the setting change.
  10. purdnost

    Downloading Apple Curated Playlists

    If I download an Apple curated playlist in Apple Music, such as New Music Mix, what happens to the downloaded music next Friday, when it’s updated? I’m assuming the new music will be downloaded. Will the previously downloaded music remain downloaded, or be deleted?
  11. Mr. Dee

    Glitchy audio in apps Music and Spotify when typing

    I started noticing this yesterday, when typing in any web browser (Safari, Chrome or Firefox), audio playing in the background (Music or Spotify) glitches out. Anybody else noticing this? its not as severe in Safari, but its really bad in Chrome and Firefox). I noticed its becoming more apparent...
  12. haralds

    Apple Music Correct Cloud Status? Local Matched files not appearing as local after reindex

    I have a pretty large library for over 50000 tracks. Since it was in disarray after many years I decided to re-index the lot. I have most of the problems resolved but a sizable number of tracks that are local show as NOT downloaded. Is there a way to correct it en masse? Does Doug have a script?
  13. U

    Music to iPhone sync - option to only sync new tracks missing

    Hi all, The usual disclaimer - if this topic has been covered elsewhere (I did search) or I should have posted this to a different board (it spans several categories), I apologise! When I sync Music (v 1.1.5.74 on Big Sur 11.4) to my iPhone 8 (iOS 14.7) it is syncing all songs and not just...
  14. D

    Tracker sequencers for Mac

    I was thinking about the old Amiga A500 I threw out a few years back and remembering back to what I used it for the most. I fondly recall the many hours spent using the SoundTracker MOD players and sequencers which I used to just cobble together throwaway bits of music with. Is there anything...
  15. haralds

    Big Sur 12.4 M1 Music not Connecting to HomePods

    My Intel systems connect fine. The Music app on my M1 connects and the domes light, but there is no sound. I had the same issue with the Monterey beta. Restarting HomePods has no impact as is tapping the volume in case that is set too low. This is with ALL my HomePods - two stereo pairs each of...
  16. haralds

    Beta 3 Music - AirPlay Problems?

    Anybody else having issues with AirPlay 2 on Music? HomePods show up and connect, but there is no audio. Using the system sound option works!
  17. shinyheadmusic

    Music and Mail window unexpected behavior with second monitor on Big Sur 11.4

    On my 2019 27" iMac, I have a Dell 24" second monitor connected via a USB 3 hub > HDMI. I like to keep Mail and Music on that second display, however two unexpected behaviors occur regularly: The Music window shifts back to the main iMac display frequently - although I can't make it happen by...
  18. haralds

    Apple Music Music Library DB Compatibility Bug Sur 11.4 to Monterey

    I am considering downgrading from Monterey on my M1 mainly due to some missing app compatibilities (Rogue Amoeba apps and CodeWeaver's Crossover.) Has anybody tried to see, whether Music in Big Sur 11.4 shares the db format of Monterey? Catalina's db worked with Big Sur through 11.3.1 until...
  19. NightFox

    Apple Music Transfer Music / iTunes Library to New Mac?

    My iTunes/Apple Music library of a few thousand tracks is a mixture of matched AAC and MP3 tracks in a mixture of bit rates from 128kbps to ALAC. I'm getting a new Mac mini tomorrow, which will serve as my main Mac and will hold the definitive local copy of my music library. What's the best way...
  20. D

    Apple Music How to get Lossless on music that has been downloaded?

    So i have a playlist that i have Apple Music songs there, but the older ones prior to Lossless anouncement still playing in ACC format how do i get those to play in Lossless? The lossless is available now for these songs it's just my playlist still has older ones