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Duplicate File Handling in MusicZen

In this post I will try to give a quick over view of how MusicZen handles duplicate mp3 files. When multiple files are found with the same tag information the files are flagged as duplicates, MusicZen will then compare the bit rate, duration, and file size. The file with the highest bit rate, duration, and file […]

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What is MusicZen and how to get started

Here is an introduction video to get you familiar with MusicZen: In this video I introduce MusicZen and show you how to quickly get started. MusicZen is a simple Windows Desktop application designed to help you move, rename, and organized mp3 files with ease. MusicZen reads the tag in each mp3 file and it uses […]

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How to convert .m4a files to .mp3 using iTunes.

I have been asked several times for advice on how to organize a music library with mixed file formats and what tools are best for the task. There are several ways to go about this and it is mostly based on preference. My advice would be to see which format most of your files are […]

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MusicZen on FLATTR

I recently wrote about Flattr and how I came to it. I love this idea of micro donations. To me, it is some what related to Micro finance (except you do not have to pay it back), which is what Kiva.org is all about! and as you probably know, I am a big fan of […]

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MusicZen is truncating the file name or does not read certain tags.

If you notice that MusicZen is truncating your files or they are missing a letter in the file or folder name after you have run MusicZen, or that some file tags are not being recognized even after you have verified the mp3 file shows the tag when you look at the file properties, this may […]

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Downloading and getting to know the MusicZen portable files

When you donate and complete the checkout process you will receive an e-mail with your license key and a link to download the executable file. At present, the file name is ‘MusicZen_v1.4_portable.exe’ which reflects the current version of the app. For the free download, the file name will be ‘MusicZen_v1.4_setup.exe’. Downloading the portable files Once […]

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MusicZen v1.4 Released!

I have been working over time this weekend to release this update. Among other things, it now allows you to download any updates directly from the license form, instead of taking you to the home page, which was no help since the download link for the portable file was modified. The new licenses are now […]

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Implementing new licenses.

About a week ago I experimented with two other license options, one that allows you to use the current version without updates and one for lifetime updates. After the setup, all seemed to be working fine until a user contacted me saying he could not activate the license, and then a second user contacted me […]

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MusicZen license discount!

Get a MusicZen license discount today. To celebrate it’s new home on the web, you can get a $2 discount towards a MusicZen License. Just enter discount code 2LDAY at checkout and you should be all set. If you are feeling good and want to spread the word about this easy-to-use utility, you can share […]

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MusicZen v1.3 Released!

I am happy to announced that I have finally finished the new version of MusicZen. Many people who have used the application have given me some great feedback and some have asked me for different features so I hope that with this new version I will be able to met everyone’s requests, or at least […]

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