Stupid iTunes question. Help, please.

Maggie Leung · 07-11-2010, 03:15 PM

I have thousands of songs on my iPod that I want to copy to my iPad. None of the songs on my iPod are on iTunes, because I bought them on CD and didn't put them on iTunes. (I've never bought music in MP3 form, preferring physical copies.) What would be the easiest way to add these songs to my iPad? I've avoided using iTunes as much as possible; every time I try to use it, I run into problems. I am a tech 'tard. I don't want to accidentally nuke everything off my iPod while I'm attempting this.

JSWolf · 07-11-2010, 03:20 PM

Do you have the songs on your computer? if so, just darg/drop them onto the iPad via iTunes.

steph_g · 07-11-2010, 03:40 PM

If you don't have them on your computer, you can use Senuti to get them off your iPod and onto your computer. If they are on your computer, but not in iTunes, I believe you will have to import them into iTunes and then transfer them to the iPad.

Maggie Leung · 07-11-2010, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Do you have the songs on your computer? if so, just darg/drop them onto the iPad via iTunes.

Problem is I switched computers over the years and some are on this computer, some on that, and so on. (Between my husband and me, we have a bunch of computers, older and newer.) The only place where all my music is consolidated is on my iPod (or on the actual CDs). Yes, stupid of me not to have been better organized. I want to try to get everything in order now, without unnecessary steps and messing up. I'm also not sure whether format differences will create problems. I dunno what kinda format all the songs are on, on various computers.

scottjl · 07-11-2010, 03:47 PM

you don't mention what platform you're on (windows, mac, linux) but there are tons of free and paid apps that will let you copy your music off. just use google and you should get quite a few links..

Maggie Leung · 07-11-2010, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottjl

you don't mention what platform you're on (windows, mac, linux) but there are tons of free and paid apps that will let you copy your music off. just use google and you should get quite a few links..

All our computers are on Windows. Is there an app you recommend, free or paid? I don't mind paying if it'll help me avoid a mess.

JSWolf · 07-11-2010, 03:52 PM

http://www.dkszone.net/copy-songs-ip...er-ipod-rescue

http://www.download3000.com/download_26608.html

I hope one of them should work.

Maggie Leung · 07-11-2010, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Use EAC to rip the CDs again.

I'll do this as a last resort. I have 400 CDs in my disc changer and maybe a hundred more about house and car. Ugh.

kjk · 07-11-2010, 03:57 PM

http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/art...d-to-computer/

I've used Senuti on the Mac side..Sharepod sounds pretty similar for Windows.

JSWolf · 07-11-2010, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maggie Leung

I'll do this as a last resort. I have 400 CDs in my disc changer and maybe a hundred more about house and car. Ugh.

Read my post again. I've edited it and you've obviously missed my edits.

Maggie Leung · 07-11-2010, 04:21 PM

Thanks, everyone. I will try, based on your suggestions.

tyche · 07-11-2010, 04:23 PM

I've never used iTunes to manage my music on my iPod. I've used various programs over the years but recently, I use Sharepod. Very easy to use. Can copy music back and forth and keep your file structure.

scottjl · 07-11-2010, 07:51 PM

sorry. i don't know any on the windows side of the house, i've only extracted a few tunes off my ipod long ago. i've gotten into the habit of whenever i buy a new cd or dvd i rip it using lame or handbrake, throw it on my media server (currently an excellent Drobo FS) and forget about it. every other system in my house can access it from there. cd's and dvd's end up in boxes in the basement. one day i'll have a large housecleaning.

harakiri · 07-12-2010, 03:35 AM

Install iTunes on all your computers.
Then import all the MP3 on each iTunes.
Then attach your iPad to each computer. Make sure that in iTunes you choose to manually manage content on your iPad.
Then transfer all the songs to your iPad ...

other (much better solution): network your computers. copy all MP3 to the one with the biggest drive. Install iTunes there ....

third solution (in case you have no network): Use a big USB harddrive.

The latter two solutions are probably what you should do as you will also organize your collection that way.

HarryT · 07-12-2010, 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottjl

sorry. i don't know any on the windows side of the house, i've only extracted a few tunes off my ipod long ago. i've gotten into the habit of whenever i buy a new cd or dvd i rip it using lame or handbrake, throw it on my media server (currently an excellent Drobo FS) and forget about it. every other system in my house can access it from there. cd's and dvd's end up in boxes in the basement. one day i'll have a large housecleaning.

I do the same. I have a Buffalo NAS box which all the other computers in the house can see. Much easier if everything's in the one place.

07-11-2010, 03:15 PM	#1
Maggie Leung Wizard Posts: 1,449 Karma: 58383 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: Kindle, iPad	Stupid iTunes question. Help, please. I have thousands of songs on my iPod that I want to copy to my iPad. None of the songs on my iPod are on iTunes, because I bought them on CD and didn't put them on iTunes. (I've never bought music in MP3 form, preferring physical copies.) What would be the easiest way to add these songs to my iPad? I've avoided using iTunes as much as possible; every time I try to use it, I run into problems. I am a tech 'tard. I don't want to accidentally nuke everything off my iPod while I'm attempting this.

07-11-2010, 03:52 PM	#7
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,974 Karma: 128903378 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	http://www.dkszone.net/copy-songs-ip...er-ipod-rescue http://www.download3000.com/download_26608.html I hope one of them should work. Last edited by JSWolf; 07-11-2010 at 03:58 PM.

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JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,974 Karma: 128903378 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Do you have the songs on your computer? if so, just darg/drop them onto the iPad via iTunes.

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steph_g Book Lover Posts: 74 Karma: 124 Join Date: May 2010 Device: iPad, iPhone 3GS	If you don't have them on your computer, you can use Senuti to get them off your iPod and onto your computer. If they are on your computer, but not in iTunes, I believe you will have to import them into iTunes and then transfer them to the iPad.

07-11-2010, 03:47 PM	#5
scottjl Reader of Books Posts: 1,632 Karma: 2697 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: none	you don't mention what platform you're on (windows, mac, linux) but there are tons of free and paid apps that will let you copy your music off. just use google and you should get quite a few links..

07-11-2010, 03:57 PM	#9
kjk . Posts: 3,408 Karma: 5647231 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: never enough	http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/art...d-to-computer/ I've used Senuti on the Mac side..Sharepod sounds pretty similar for Windows.

07-11-2010, 04:21 PM	#11
Maggie Leung Wizard Posts: 1,449 Karma: 58383 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: Kindle, iPad	Thanks, everyone. I will try, based on your suggestions.

07-11-2010, 04:23 PM	#12
tyche Addict Posts: 227 Karma: 2530 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: PRS-505, iPad	I've never used iTunes to manage my music on my iPod. I've used various programs over the years but recently, I use Sharepod. Very easy to use. Can copy music back and forth and keep your file structure.

07-11-2010, 07:51 PM	#13
scottjl Reader of Books Posts: 1,632 Karma: 2697 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: none	sorry. i don't know any on the windows side of the house, i've only extracted a few tunes off my ipod long ago. i've gotten into the habit of whenever i buy a new cd or dvd i rip it using lame or handbrake, throw it on my media server (currently an excellent Drobo FS) and forget about it. every other system in my house can access it from there. cd's and dvd's end up in boxes in the basement. one day i'll have a large housecleaning.

07-12-2010, 03:35 AM	#14
harakiri Groupie Posts: 174 Karma: 464618 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Germany Device: Kindle Oasis 2	Install iTunes on all your computers. Then import all the MP3 on each iTunes. Then attach your iPad to each computer. Make sure that in iTunes you choose to manually manage content on your iPad. Then transfer all the songs to your iPad ... other (much better solution): network your computers. copy all MP3 to the one with the biggest drive. Install iTunes there .... third solution (in case you have no network): Use a big USB harddrive. The latter two solutions are probably what you should do as you will also organize your collection that way.

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