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How-to: Strip and Convert ID3 tags

Converting/stripping ID3 tags


Why would I want to do this?

If you are having trouble with strange tag information inside Scratch Live which you have entered in iTunes, this might be due to iTunes' handling of different versions of ID3. If you're not sure about whether or not you need to do this, make sure before you follow these instructions. Start a topic in the help forum and we will help you out.

Note: This will delete any cues or loops you might have in your files. You might want to try this on one track first.

1. Completely quit all programs.
2. Open iTunes.
3. Click on your 'music' to show all the songs in your library.
4. Select all (apple+a Mac) (ctrl+a PC).
5. Click on the 'advanced' column.
6. Select 'convert id3 tags'.
7. Check the 'id3 tag version' and select 'none'.
8. Press 'ok'.
9. Click on the 'advanced' column.
10. Select 'convert id3 tags'.
11. Check the 'id3 tag version' and select '2.3'.
12. Press 'ok'.
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