Q: syncing ipod to new mac

Hi tradcracker,

Music that was previously purchased from the iTunes Store can be transferred from an iPod or other iOS device to your new computer. Music from other sources such as CDs or other online music stores can not. See this article -

iTunes: Transferring media from your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or iPod - Apple Support

This article tells how to do the transfer of your iTunes Store music -

Re-download or transfer your iTunes Store purchases from an iPhone, iPad or iPod to a computer - Apple Support

Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.

Sincerely,

Brett L