[buckw]

I use the free version of MediaMonkey, and it is unsurpassed as a tool for managing my collection of mp3s. I understand that MM can also be used to transfer track to and from an mp3 player. So far, I have been unable to do this. I use a Toshiba Gigabeat F40 player, and it would be a relief to bypass the Gigabeat Room software for this purpose. Any tutorial would be appreciated. Thanks.

[solaris]

Originally Posted by buckw

I use the free version of MediaMonkey, and it is unsurpassed as a tool for managing my collection of mp3s. I understand that MM can also be used to transfer track to and from an mp3 player. So far, I have been unable to do this. I use a Toshiba Gigabeat F40 player, and it would be a relief to bypass the Gigabeat Room software for this purpose. Any tutorial would be appreciated. Thanks.

Hi buckw


Why not use Rockbox with MediaMonkey instead of Gigabeat Room?

Rockbox is a free software replacement for the firmware held on various forms of digital audio players (DAPs). Rockbox offers an alternative to the host device's operating system firmware (in many cases without removing the original firmware) which provides a plug-in architecture for adding various enhancements and functionality to DAPs which are not present in the original OS. Enhancements include PDA functionality, applications, utilities, and games. Rockbox can also retrofit video playback functionality onto DAPs first released in mid-2000. Rockbox also includes a voice-driven user-interface suitable for operation by blind and visually impaired users.

Rockbox runs on a wide variety of portable audio devices with very different hardware abilities: from early Archos players with 1-bit charcell-based displays to modern players with high resolution color displays, digital optical audio hardware and advanced recording capabilities.

Released under the GNU General Public License, Rockbox is free software.

More here:

Rockbox - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

and here:

Rockbox - Open Source Jukebox Firmware

[Dave C]

Originally Posted by buckw

I use the free version of MediaMonkey, and it is unsurpassed as a tool for managing my collection of mp3s. I understand that MM can also be used to transfer track to and from an mp3 player. So far, I have been unable to do this. I use a Toshiba Gigabeat F40 player, and it would be a relief to bypass the Gigabeat Room software for this purpose. Any tutorial would be appreciated. Thanks.

Hi buckw,
just had a quick look in the MM forum and it seems that you should be able to sync your mp3 player (MediaMonkey • View topic - Devices known to synch correctly). Might be worthwhile searching this forum for more info or just posting them a question; I am sure someone will come back with an answer. Good luck,
Cheers,
Dave

[buckw]

Originally Posted by solaris

Hi buckw


Why not use Rockbox with MediaMonkey instead of Gigabeat Room?





More here:

Rockbox - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

and here:

Rockbox - Open Source Jukebox Firmware

I have been tempted to use Rockbox, and I know it works on the Gigabeat. I guess I'm just a bit nervous about doing it. Have you tried it? Thanks!

[buckw]

Originally Posted by Dave C

Hi buckw,
just had a quick look in the MM forum and it seems that you should be able to sync your mp3 player (MediaMonkey • View topic - Devices known to synch correctly). Might be worthwhile searching this forum for more info or just posting them a question; I am sure someone will come back with an answer. Good luck,
Cheers,
Dave

Thanks--I'll give it a look!