Getting Started

This is one of the most common questions in Crates — and understanding the difference helps you structure your music intentionally. TL;DR A Playlist is a list of tunes meant for playback in that specific order. A Crate is an organizational unit that helps you structure your music. Playlists are about sequence and interoperability. Crates …

The Google Drive connection lets you store your music files in your own Google Drive and stream them directly in Crates. It is also an important first step toward full cloud sync between your devices using your own storage. What you can do with it Connect your Google Drive account Either right-click the Online Libraries …

How to install and use the Crates browser extension TL;DR: The Crates browser extension lets you import releases and collections from websites like Bandcamp and Discogs directly into your Crates library. Install it, pair it with your desktop app, and you’re ready to save and import music with one click. What it does The Crates …

TL;DR: Install the Crates browser extension, pair it with Crates, open your Bandcamp Collection page, click the extension, and start the import. Your purchases will appear under Online Libraries > Bandcamp. Steps Install the extension for your browser: Chrome, Edge, Brave or other Chromium browsers Firefox add-on Safari: activate the extension in Safari preferences. Click …

When you first install Crates, you’ll see a set of “default crates” on the left side panel under “crates” tab. Each one has a specific role to help you organize your music. Inbox That’s your holding area for all new, unsorted music in your installation. This could be freshly downloaded files or folders with music …

You can use the Move to Collection action to rename files and folders based on release metadata. For renaming to work, the required metadata must exist in Crates’ database. Crates typically reads this from your files’ tags (e.g., ID3). Unsorted libraries often have gaps, so fetching missing metadata before renaming is important. We recommend connecting …

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do that: Add tunes or releases: On your desktop app, add the albums or songs wherever you prefer. We recommend using the Collection -> Releases and Collection -> Tunes folders for better organization. You can either right-click on those crates to Import the music (folders, files) or simply …

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 …

Smart Crates in Crates allow you to automatically organize your music library using flexible, rule-based filters. With Smart Crates, you can create dynamic playlists or views that adapt as your library grows. Here’s how to use them: Creating a Smart Crate Create a Smart Crate: Navigate to your Crates library through the left-side tree, right-click …

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 …