Is it possible to download directly from an outside source onto my pc and directly to library or do I have to first put in a folder and then drag to the library?
isn't it possible to tell this "source" to put all downloads into the iTunes music folder? You would still need to open iTunes and select Add to Library.
"You would still need to open iTunes and select Add to Library."
I respectfully disagree. I can download songs from other sources, have that source specifically direct downloads to my iTunes music folder, and they will appear in my iTunes library without the need to drag and drop or add to library.
Hmmm? I'll have to check that later (don't have iTunes here).
So you are saying that simply putting files into the iTunes Music folder (as in thru the Mac Finder or Windows Explorer) and they will automatically get added to the library?
I access a musicians collective website here in the UK, hosting newly written songs by unpublished artists. I need to download a rough version of the songs in order to learn them.
I can specify where to save my downloads, and I do so by choosing my iTunes music folder. Once downloaded, the songs appear in my iTunes library without the need to drag and drop them there, or use the file/add to library option.
I also know that other sites (irrespective of the fact that they are often used for illegal downloads) have options to place the downloads into the iTunes library.
I know because a band mate insists on using some of these sites (Limewire is one such site for instance) to obtain songs regardless of constant abuse from me!
She uses iTunes (on a Mac), and I've been with her when she's used that site to download songs and they go straight into the library. I believe that Limewire even creates it's own folder in the source listing in iTunes.
I was trying to clarify a bit (and thinking with words).
I know that if you select to open a shared library (someone elses) you don't have to select Add to library. It will list the folder with no action on your part.
My guess is iTunes scans/watches the library folder for music not already in the library and adds it when it sees new folders.
I just downloaded music from a source that some of you are familiar with. I directed the music to go directly to iMusic, which it did; however, it was not added to the library. Perhaps I need a setting in library ?????????