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How to import your iTunes Library

You can import all your tunes and playlists from your current iTunes or Music.app installation. You will get the option to keep the ‘Date Added’ as it appears iTunes or keep the date a tune was added to Crates. 🕗  Please note that this process may take some time to complete, especially if your library … Read More

How can I automatically retrieve the genres of a tune?

There are two ways to automatically retrieve genre information for a tune: 1. Using the “Get Info” Action This action fetches metadata for tunes or releases from available online sources. Currently, these sources are Bandcamp and Discogs. To use this feature, select the tune or release and either: Right-click → Actions → Get Info, or … Read More

How can I import my Spotify collection?

You can import all your Liked Songs playlists and albums, from your Spotify account into Crates, following these steps: 1. Go to Crates Navigation Tree on the left panel. Under “Online Libraries” right click “Spotify” and click “Connect to Spotify” 2. On the “Connect to Spotify” popup , make sure you check the box, if … Read More

How to import a tune from Bandcamp

There are several ways to do this – pick the one it suits you: Drag and drop: Go to your browser on a bandcamp page, left-click and drag the link (url address) of the tune or release you want to import. Then while holding it go back to Crates (Cmd or Alt + Tab), and … Read More