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Audio Mode is designed for audio/music files.
This mode can match by embedded audio tags (Song name, Artist, etc) or by comparing the music data for similarities.
Audio tags (ID3) usually are provided with a song download or created by a CD-ripping program (e.g. iTunes).
Supported file types are:
All other file types in the scan are ignored.
Audio matching mode
This drop-down option controls the type of matching used when searching for audio duplicates. There are several preset modes:
- Files are matched using only their audio tags (artist, title, etc). Useful on a fully tagged collection.
Match exact audio data (ignore tags)
- Exact audio data is compared, ignoring tags. The audio must match exactly - with identical format, length and compression.
Similar audio-Compare first 2 minutes
- The first two minutes of audio is compared for similarity. Small differences in length, quality and content are acceptable. Tags are ignored.
Similar audio-Compare full file (slower)
- The full audio files are compared for similarity. Small differences in length, quality and content are acceptable. Tags are ignored.
Similar audio-Quick match (compare first 15 seconds)
- The first 15 seconds of audio is compared for similarity. Small differences in length, quality and content are acceptable. Tags are ignored.
Custom audio matching settings button
When enabled (i.e. the Audio matching mode is set to 'Custom'), this button displays the
Audio match settings window used to fine tune the duplicate audio detection.
Audio tag matching options
These options specify which tags to match when finding duplicate audio.
For instance, if 'Same Artist' and 'Same title' are checkmarked then two or more audio tracks with matching Artist AND Title tags will be grouped as duplicates.
Match other audio tags
This option will allow matching on up to three additional audio tags. These tags will also be shown in the results. Available options are:
