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For years when I download tracks and add them to my library in apple music they would all have encoded with"Lame3.97", now all of sudden this has changed to encoded with 'Beatport'. Does anyone know why this would change? I am having issues with track info and artwork so I am wondering if this has anything to do with it? Appreciate any assistance!
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.1
Hi, thanks for the reply. The thing is I don't subscribe to Apple Music or buy any music here, I just use it for my music library which the majority of is purchased from Beatport.
My previous post was how all tracks from Beatport have for years had the album cover artwork, waveform and the album record label artwork as below (a). Now all of a sudden there is just the album cover artwork (b), not the end of the world but it's bugging me!
(a)
(b)
Puzzling??
CL,
Interesting, first I've seen that here. LAME 3.97 is quite old (2006) and the newest LAME is 3.100, so not surprising that they stopped using the old one. It is possible that Beatport is using a newer MP3 encoder, and named it for themselves.
I'd be a little surprised if the new encoding is related to artwork and metadata issues, but if you can isolate the problem maybe Beatport can help.
Its helpful to know this would not being causing issues with artwork and metadata so thanks for that. Beatport aren’t being too helpful their customer support isn’t particularly very good. Have you seen my previous post about the artwork, if so any suggestions?
CL,
Music still has the ability to store multiple artworks per track. Do you still see the multiple artworks on your older tracks (like the upper screenshot), and only a single one on the new tracks (like your lower screenshot)?
Yes multiple artwork is still visible on the older tracks it’s just the newer tracks so it doesn’t appear to be an issue with the app. Beatport have finally got back to me and they have just moved to a different system which may be the issue, but they cannot confirm until their staff return from the Christmas holidays!
Hi CL,
I did not see a post from you about artwork. But I have the impression that many of the recent artwork issues are caused by interference from Apple Music subscription tracks.
CL,
Just to make sure, look in your Music App, Preferences, Advanced tab. Can you make sure that "Automatically Update Artwork" is not checked?
No, this is not checked. Any other suggestions?
Hi, sorry I mean't to add some latest tracks I have downloaded now show encoded with Lavf57.83.100.
CL - Thanks. Yup it sure looks like Beatport has not included the extra artworks (waveform and additional cover art). Interested to hear if they confirm that, after vacation. :-)
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