Question:
If I use iCloud Music library, it keeps my entire music library in the cloud right? But what about things not from iTunes? In order for my library to be fully complete so I need to sign up for iTunes Match as well?
MacBook Pro (Retina, Mid 2012)
Hi Hsjsjdsls,
The resource below will explain the difference between Apple Music and iTunes Match. I've highlighted the key information for you below. Click on the link for complete details.
iCloud Music Library: Understanding differences between Apple Music and iTunes Match - Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204962
Using Apple Music
Your Apple Music membership includes an iCloud Music Library, which allows you to enjoy your entire music library from all of your devices.
When you first join, Apple Music checks your music collection to see which of your songs are also in the Apple Music catalog. It does this by matching against your song’s details (such as name, artist, album). If we have your songs in our catalog, we make them available to access on all of your devices.
When Apple Music adds these matched songs to your iCloud Music Library, Apple Music doesn’t change or alter your original music files that reside in iTunes for Mac or PC or on your iOS devices from which they were added. We make these matched songs available to your other computers or devices in high quality 256 Kbps AAC, and they can be played on them only while your Apple Music membership is active.
In addition, iTunes will upload to your iCloud Music Library those songs that we can’t find in our catalog, to make them available to you on all of your other devices.
Using iTunes Match
Your iTunes Match subscription also includes an iCloud Music Library, which allows you to enjoy your entire music library from all of your devices.
Apple - Music - Membership
https://www.apple.com/music/membership/
Regards,
iCloud Music Library vs. iTunes Match
