Q: I'm worried my origninal music files will be altered
As a DJ, I have a lot of music on mp3 format that is not a radio edit and made to be mixed by DJ's. Will my files be altered using iTunes Match? If so, how do I prevent it from happening ?
MacBook, Mac OS X (10.7.5)
Posted on Nov 9, 2015 10:15 PM
by Jimzgoldfinch,Solvedanswer
iTunes
HI,
Itunes match does not change files that are on your hard drive. iCloud Music Library: Understanding differences between Apple Music and iTunes Match - Apple Support. You can upgrade matched files but you have to manually do this. When you play matched music on other devices, they will be 256 Kbps AAC. Uploaded tracks will be as the original.
In any event, you should back up to an external drive.
Posted on Nov 9, 2015 11:57 PM