itunes alternative

sherb:_trusted_uploader::_sitefriend::_sitelover::_junkie::_kitty::_sun::_turtle:Posted at 2019-05-17 12:21:52(288Wks ago) Report Permalink URL 
El Wino
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Looking for an alternative to itunes, I have an old but perfectly working ipod classic 80GB (not used in a few years) and in no way do I want itunes on this machine,so....

Any lightweight prog will do as long as it can transfer from PC to ipod classic. Most of my searches are telling me to use Media Monkey, but thought I'd ask our community first for their opinions on what's best to use.

Thanks TGx'ers

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jammie:_trusted_user::_male::_junkie:Posted at 2019-07-08 14:34:28(281Wks ago) Report Permalink URL 
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https://getmusicbee.com                            Try this sherb. Hope it helps.

 
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cRAYz:_trusted_user::_sitefriend::_sitelover::_junkie::_kitty::_sun::_turtle:Posted at 2019-07-08 15:53:14(281Wks ago) Report Permalink URL 
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does it work with apple products???

 
sherb:_trusted_uploader::_sitefriend::_sitelover::_junkie::_kitty::_sun::_turtle:Posted at 2019-07-08 16:54:20(281Wks ago) Report Permalink URL 
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jammie wrote:

https://getmusicbee.com                            Try this sherb. Hope it helps.
Does it have the ability to transfer my music from my pc to my ipod classic? I thought musicbee was just a player.

sherb

 
jammie:_trusted_user::_male::_junkie:Posted at 2019-07-08 16:59:40(281Wks ago) Report Permalink URL 
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Devices Edit
Can I sync my iPod / iPhone / iPad with MusicBee? Edit
Short answer: not directly.

Due to Apple's proprietary software, most iPods and iPhones are not directly supported by MusicBee. For iPhone/iPod Touch, only iOS 3.11 or below is supported.

Steven, the developer, says: "Even for the same iPod model, particular (longer) serial numbers don't work with MusicBee. Also I think if the iPod has been formatted with iTunes 11 (and maybe the last of the 10 series) it causes problems with MB."

Some forum members have successfully synced iPod Classics. Please consult the forum for help.

However, You can use the iPod & iPhone Driver plugin to sync your iPhone/iPod (requires iTunes to be installed, but plugin will launch iTunes automatically in background). Another way to sync iDevice is to use Sync Links plugin in conjunction with any of various 3d party iDevice managers (e.g. CopyTrans Manager or EaseUS MobiMover).

You can also do it by exporting your library or one or more playlists from MusicBee and importing it into iTunes. The music files themselves do not need to be copied. See How to Sync MB library/playlists to iPod/iPhone Using iTunes.

 
jammie:_trusted_user::_male::_junkie:Posted at 2019-07-08 17:01:45(281Wks ago) Report Permalink URL 
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I hope this information helps as i haven't personally  tried it on an ipod.

 
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sherb:_trusted_uploader::_sitefriend::_sitelover::_junkie::_kitty::_sun::_turtle:Posted at 2019-07-08 17:20:19(281Wks ago) Report Permalink URL 
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I'll give it a go this weekend coming mate, but don't think it'll do what I'm looking for..

Thanks jammie:_trusted_user::_male::_junkie:

 
jammie:_trusted_user::_male::_junkie:Posted at 2019-07-08 17:28:15(281Wks ago) Report Permalink URL 
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No probs mate.

 
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GazaManiacRG:_trusted_user::_male::_junkie:Posted at 2019-11-01 01:09:19(264Wks ago) Report Permalink URL 
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Personally i wouldnt describe mediamonkey as lightweight. but i would say WinX MediaTrans & PhoneTrans are worth a look (i have never used them)

 
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AshraliPosted at 2020-08-14 08:33:17(223Wks ago) Report Permalink URL 
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i'm using AMusicSoft Apple Music Converter as the alternative to iTunes. it works really well and stable. maybe you want to try it

 
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Shawnmars86Posted at 2021-02-28 08:48:35(195Wks ago) Report Permalink URL 
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https://www.copytrans.net/

Transfer iPod to iTunes & PC
Copy iPhone to iTunes Library

It's a free lightweight iTunes alternative that I have used for years.