Correct ID3 Tagging

2009-07-29 21:09:13

I am trying to add several ID3 Tags to some tracks I have here.
Using foobar2000 0.9.6.8, I go into the properties and full out the values and hit apply.
Open into a simple player like WMP and notice that composer shows as "-".
Now I have mp3 tracks that I have collected over the years and quite a few of them have information showing for Composer when played in WMP.
As a test, I opened one of those tracks in foobar and edit the composer to something like "test", then it apply, then open in WMP again.
However, now the Composer shows as "-". Am I missing something here or am I adding ID3 tags the wrong way?

Thanks

Correct ID3 Tagging

Reply #1 – 2009-07-29 21:25:03

Preferences -> Advanced -> Tagging -> MP3 -> ID3v2 writer compatibility mode.

Set this option and try again.

Correct ID3 Tagging

Reply #2 – 2009-07-29 21:33:11

Thanks, that did it. Why isn't that enabled by default?

Correct ID3 Tagging

Reply #3 – 2009-07-29 21:37:12

Because Foobar, by default, tries very hard to tag to standards.
The option you selected is a developer 'hack' to account for other programs poor implementations.


terry

A search here on the option will bring up details.

Correct ID3 Tagging

Reply #4 – 2009-07-29 21:41:46

Meaning, it is recommended to leave disabled/unchecked when ID3Tagging?

Correct ID3 Tagging

Reply #5 – 2009-07-29 21:58:07

meaning:
WMP doesn't write or read standard id3v2.4 tags.


It's up to you to decided what is best for you, but personally I don't care if my tags show up in WMP anymore, since I never use it.