help from the start... BEGINNER!

is mc9 what i am looking for for just not free?

can sme 1 else comfilme that it is a good program for a beginner? and worth the money?

But if you don't want to shell out any money, you can try EphPod. EphPod works great, it's totally intuitive to use, and best of all, FREE. Check out the Software Compendium for a link.

However, it only transfers, and doesn't do any of the other stuff you mentioned. I use CDex for ripping (free), ID3 Tag-It for tagging (free), and then transfer with EphPod (free - do you see a pattern here?).

For you, I'd suggest using MMJB for the ripping and tagging bits, since you got a free copy with your iPod, and it's relatively easy to use, then just use EphPod for the transfer, since it does a better job at that than MMJB does.

Many users here use MC9, but IMO, it's only really worth it if you're using their smart playlists, and I don't need to run queries on my music files as of yet (which is basically what a smart playlist is... "pick all jazz music played by the Ramones that I haven't listened to in the last 2 months, and mix in all of the SKA composed by Beethoven" ;)), so I don't see any point in shelling out the cash when EphPod does everything I need. And also, I'm cheap. :D

MC9 IS definitely worth it even if you don't use the smartlists. Tagging features are excellent. I love using it to listen to my tunes also. And it organizes, uploads, and rips with ease. If I had more than two thumbs I would put those up as well. :D

The following unpaid endorsements have been brought to you by MC9. Not afilliated with MC10.

And MC10 is not even close to being out yet...

Paid for by friends of those who are not affiliated with MC9

If there was only one thread asking for help, then there would be only one reply...I personally am just giving what IMHO I feel are the best applications for the ipod. That's what the forums are for right? Everyone is entitled to their opinion (I don't necessarily agree with you about Xplay, but I would never complain about you extolling it's virtues), and when I give mine, I try to remember to let people know that these things can be trialed for free. People are free to take or leave my advice (or anyone else's for that matter) as their own perogative.

And if you look, you'll see more than Timmy, me and Adam extolling MC9.

So, when people ask for advice/help, you will see more of these posts trumpeting MC9. You'll probably chime in for Xplay--and that's great. It will only reenforce the concept that people should try these things for themselves and THEN decide on which to use. I wouldn't bring up MC9, or ephpod and EAC/LAME for that matter, if I honestly didn't believe they were the best programs, respectively. If it bothers you, I'm sorry, but these programs have made all the difference in the world to me to get my ipod functioning the way I want it to--and it's because someone was kind enough to post about these programs that I found them. I'm just passing on what I've learned...And, believe it or not, I've actually been thanked in PMs and occasionally here in the forum (and Adam has been thanked many, many more times than me) for turning someone on to MC9. So, I think by alerting people to it's existence, at least some people have gotten benefit from it.

Ok, sorry you've had the problems with YADB, but I can tell you from my experience it is rare that it doesn' t find my disc.

And I just can't justify spending 30 bucks on Xplay, when ephod is so good, and so free (just my opinion)...I think the EAC/LAME ephpod combo makes perfect sense too.

There are ways to use AAC through MC9, but they're a tad complicated--too much so for me to even consider at this point, so I agree with you this a valid point, and if AAC is a must, MC9 is not your best alternative.

dmt1,

xplay...what...? I made no mention of such things.

you don't need to rationalize your advertising for me, dude. if you don't agree with revmike or I then let it go.

I hope the PM's you and your posse receive give you the sense of worth you're obviously after.

ta ta, friends. oh, and in this thread...my vote is for EphPod with CDex. ;) end of message from me. :)

Enough already.

Disagreeing over the best software is fine; that's what the thread is for after all. But revmike's initial snarky comment is pretty close to flame-baiting.

Those of you who don't like MC9, spend your time extolling the merits of the software you do like, rather than making ad hominem remarks about the people who like it. Such remarks are pretty close to violating our Guidelines. If this thread can't get it together and start being about the pros and cons of software rather than flinging around accusations, well, lockety-lock.

hehe, mcwacko1213, all you want is your program (any program) so you can upload your tunes. And swirling around you is all this commotion that you just don't care about. Hm, I'm with you mate. :D :D

OK, here's the
MC9 board (http://ipodlounge.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=20), the link you're looking for is the 3rd one down.

There's a free 30 day trial, so no harm done if you don't like it.

Like pretty much everyone said, you can download and try 'em all. They all work well and are either free or have free trials.

The programs available are: Xplay, MC9 & Ephpod. There are boards here for each. Just don't use MMJB. :(

Adam

you could have used emoticons to make sure people understand your wit. when people don?t have the tone of your voice or a facial expression, it?s sometimes hard to understand every joke. not a big deal. goodnight everyone :)

Originally posted by AMG

Oh, and Timmy...it's an "Athlon" chip......AMD hasn't yet released the "Athalon" which will be a 33-bit, 6mhz speed demon! ;) ;) ;)
Well then why does my computer say that it has one?;)

And I have no problem with anyone who loves MC9 but since this is an international forum I plan on pointing out that some users may have problems uploading international characters with some programs, since there is nothing worse than having a program destroy all of the work you did tagging.

Bill McNair (Happy he made a second copy of his music folder)

Guess we're all friends again. Good to see. Thanks for the stand upishness there revmike. ;)

Beers are on me!

Now, after all this I bet MC9 causes mcwacko1213's PC to catch on fire and his iPod to self-implode. Wouldn't ya just bet on it. :D

(just kidding mcwacko1213, none of that will happen)

Adam

MC9 the difference between getting and not getting an iPod? Why I remember the old days when we didn't have it as easy as you young punks have it today. I have a 10gb v1 and finding the Pre-Release version of xPlay convinced me that is was time to buy the iPod. As soon as I got it home and installed xPlay I killed my iPod and had to take it back to the Apple Store to get it reformatted, just so I could bring it home and screw it up again. As I remember it took me three days to get some music on it. Now those were great days.

Bill McNair

Originally posted by Timmy Yak
Well Chris's iPod did blow up, and the cause is still unknown... :)

Nope, I figured it out, Kurt did it with his dmt1 ipod voodoo doll...Geez I thought you knew that Timmy...

Originally posted by ashawley
That is until the flaming/trolling started with revmike and AMG, which you know both know is not allowed here.


Did you just call me a troll? :mad:

I thought "trolling" (the verb) is when you're in a fishing boat you do a semi-guided float to find fish?

Ah, all these funny words...flames...trolls...how can one keep up? ;)

Oh well, there still isn't any such thing as an Athalon. ;)

have a great independence day weekend! (to all the US podders). my regards to all the UK podders... ;)

ya know, not to completely tilt-a-whirl this topic...but...I guess I could always use MC9 on the same system as XPlay, right?
I sync with folders on my hard drive so wmp9 integration is no issue to me. Perhaps I'll troll over to the MC9 forum and politely ask for a knowledge injection on the tagging features of MC9...

hehe, er, Timmy? I don't see Athalon on that link. I do see Athlon as AMG is mentioning.

I think it's time for some new glasses perhaps? :D :D

OMG, this thing has gone full circle. AMG is looking into MC9? My whirl has been tilted! ;)

Adam

LOL, yer killing me man! I still don't see any thing that says "Ath-A-lon". Even a search of the site doesn't come up with anything..

I think I'm going to start calling your Mr. MacGoo! ;)

Adam

Oh come on you guys are killing me. It says AMD Athlon? XP Processor Model 8 Data Sheet, AMD Athlon? XP Processor Model 6 Data Sheet. Now I know that you guys did see this. Come on I know there's an Athalon, I know there is. :(

Edit: Awe ####!!!! Nevermind. I'm stupid and you guys are right. I am going to crawl back into my corner and resume fetal position and cry myself to sleep. I didn't see the
Ath A lon and Athlon. I shall change my sig now. :( :( :( :( :( :(

Originally posted by dmt1
Should we kick Timmy out of the Posse? Can we allow someone who is vowel challenged to be a member?

'm sooorry gys. For some reson I likee to add vowls here and thre and take them out evryy once in a while. :D

ok everyone... i d.l MC9 and it is GREAT the only problem is that it dosent have ACC but o well. i am getting my ipod in 2 days and it seems that it will wokr fine. thanks for all the helpful info on all the programs.

mike

Nah, we don't need a monkey, we've got Timmy...

chris, you slay me big time! :D

adam is referring to the pongid family. so is timmy pongiddy? :D