adding more mp3 in OrbiterSound

[Galaxy]

Hi everybody,

I know it looks like one of those silly questions because noobs didn't check the search feature etc. but I assure you I tried to find out by myself and didn't find the solution.
Well, I'll quote from the readme text for mp3 play in orbiter:

"...simply copy any Mp3 you want
in this directory IN THIS CASE YOU MUST EMPTY THE PLAYLIST
or RENAME IT AS "orbitersound_playlist.back" FOR EXEMPLE.
as OrbiterSound look first the M3U playlist
and disable the search of mp3 in this folder if it found
even one entry in the playlist."

OK I think I followed these instructions so far and I've put the new mp3 titles into the ...orbiter/sound/mp3 file structure. I also renamed the orbitersound_playlist similar as mentioned.

Now when trying to check that situation in the MFD by enabling the SEL/Radio-mp3 panel, I still get the only information:
--> "1 mp3 file available in playlist"
title 1 : (the Bach title)" That's it, nothingmore

Where are the other titles? I wonder what went wrong and would like to ask you for some help. Thank you

Astrogeorge

 

[Belisarius]

Don't rename it orbitersound_playlist.bak, rename it orbitersound_playlist WITHOUT the bak.
Make sure the pre-existing playlist (the one with Bach) is either deleted or renamed .bak
Then try it and let us know how it goes.

 

[YL3GDY]

I've tried it in my environment, and everything was OK... In my opinion, there are 2 possible solutions:

1. Follow an old good method of creating your own m3u playlist as described in readme.
2. Stupid question: have you copied mp3 FILES, not SHORTCUTS? Obviously files are required to be copied.

I prefer an old style, because it doesn't make a mess in /sound/mp3 directory.

 

[Galaxy]

Thank you Belisarius for your kind help. I think I found my problem. The orbitersound_playlist is directly connected with my MS mediaplayer if I click it. To edit the file (in this case to delete the Bach-title) one has to open it with an editor. It might seem logical but I think it's in fact not mentioned in the readme. Nevertheless it works fine now

Thanks again

 

[Belisarius]

Good you solved your problem. I use iTunes to edit playlists but I hate it. I hate WINAMP even more.

 

[NukeET]

Good you solved your problem. I use iTunes to edit playlists but I hate it. I hate WINAMP even more.

I use Windows Media Player to edit the playlists...don't hate it yet, but hopefully there exists something easier to use.