CD cataloging suggestions...

David Wilkins · 01-10-2002, 08:59 PM

I'm looking for suggestions regarding cataloging my CD collection. If you're familiar with "DVD Profiler", that's the kind of software I'm looking for. I'm low-tech, don't do MP3's, don't store audio files on my system... just cataloging and cross referencing my CD collection of about 700 titles.

Mike boettner · 01-10-2002, 09:09 PM

sorry but i cant help you but i would like to know the same information. i have around 400 cd's and growing

Greg_Y · 01-10-2002, 09:36 PM

This question comes up from time to time and I always offer my recommendation; I apologize if I sound like a broken record. Try Music Collector from www.collectorz.com (previously KeepItCompact Music.) I've tried most of the music cataloging software out there and it's the best I've seen. It's also one of the few pieces of shareware I've paid for. I like it that much.

They also have a Movie Collector product that isn't quite as robust but, from talking with the authors, they will be making changes to it, and their entire suite of products, in the near future.

John Torrez · 01-10-2002, 11:57 PM

Collectorz is a great program, but it can be tedious because you have to insert your cd's one by one just to catalog them.

Paul E V · 01-11-2002, 02:06 AM

I did something VERY tedious with my CDs

My sister asked me to DJ her wedding so I made 'Request' books (like you see if you do Karaoke) ---- I went into MS Works and found a worksheet that would list page numbers and such, made a list of all my CDs and all the songs on them and printed evrything out (including a TOC page) ---- the page numbers represent the disc location and by looking at the TOC I can turn directly to the page/disc I want to hear and then select which track as well.

It turned out so well that my brother loaded up his box of cases (he has them stored away) and insert books in my car so I could make one for his CDs

The only problem is --- my players are not yet full and I haven't updated it since I did it (@ 2 years ago) so when I finally do get full I need to go through the whole thing, change a couple page numbers, and reprint it ---- I'll probably also need 2 books (for 600 CDs)

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Greg_Y · 01-11-2002, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Collectorz is a great program, but it can be tedious because you have to insert your cd's one by one just to catalog them.

A. It has a batch insert feature.
B. How else can you get data about all your discs into an application? You either put them in and scan them, downloading the info from CDDB, or you enter them manually. What other option is there?

John Torrez · 01-11-2002, 11:30 AM

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How else can you get data about all your discs into an application? You either put them in and scan them, downloading the info from CDDB, or you enter them manually. What other option is there?

Similar to how dvdprofiler works. But don't take me wrong, I really do think that collectorz is a great way to catalog your cd's.

Mark Olson · 01-11-2002, 11:41 AM

Hello,

I haven't checked other music cataloging options in several years, but the one that I started using about 5 years ago has served me very well. It is called CATraxx and here is the link for it CATraxx It sounds like entering CD data is similar to the other application mentioned here. I have been very happy with this program over the years and the customer support is fantastic!!

Take care,
Mark

Jon_Are · 01-11-2002, 08:10 PM

I just checked out Music Collector - and it looks pretty good to me - except I can't make it work. Whenever I try to register, I get a message that "CDDB server cannot be found". Anyone know how to fix this?

Jon

John Torrez · 01-11-2002, 11:39 PM

You need to register with cddb if you're not already registered.