So, what is 4-MP3?
1.1. Database
4-MP3 is a database manager for storing and searching information on collections of MP3, WAV, VQF and other sound files. If you have one thousand or more music files, 4-MP3 will help you precisely know what you have. 4-MP3 has a number of unique properties:
- Extremely small size of a database. The size of a database 4-MP3 approximately in 10 times is less, than size DBF of a file with the similar information. 4-MP3 of a database with the complete information on 3000-4000 real files has the size less than 100 KB!
- 4-MP3 is the first program that supports a multi-level UNDO command!
- 4-MP3 with its database has a smaller size then any other existing Win32 database supporting MP3!
- Very simply installation. You don't require installing any other drivers to support databases such as DAO, IDAPI, etc...
- The core of 4-MP3 is optimized to work with tons of files. 4-MP3 can support hundreds of thousands of files in one base, without a noticeable change in the processing speed. The speed of inquiries will amaze you!
- 4-MP3 uses a unique tree-like database structure, which allows you to find the necessary information without using the search option! 4-MP3 doesn't have restrictions on basic structure. For example, you can have some sections with identical names or a few completely identical records in the database.
- 4-MP3 can scan your musical collections stored on any kind of drives: floppy discs, ZIP drives, SyQuest, CD-ROM and even data tapes with the appropriate drivers. 4-MP3 allows you to supervise the information brought in the database with the real file arrangements. For example, you can copy an MP3 file from a CD to a hard disk, and at scanning, specify that the file is actually stored in a CD.
- 4-MP3 allows you to automatically reconstruct databases, on the basis of the information stored in a database, by various criteria. For example, you could receive the list of artists, and for each artist, list the songs available in your collection.
- 4-MP3 has advanced the search mechanism of the information in a database. The result of the search is represented by a tree, according to that structure of the database which you have defined.
- 4-MP3 can automatically determine the type, duration, Stereo mode and other information for Mpeg I, Mpeg II-Layer 1, 2, 3, 2.5. 4-MP3 also supports VBR MPEG, WAV PCM and WAV ADPCM.
- 4-MP3 supports ID3v1, ID3v1.1, as well as Enhanced TAG or TAG+.
- 4-MP3 has unique functions that compare tree-like structures. After using it for a few seconds, you can find out what changes have taken place in any database.
- The integrity of a database is determined by a complex set of measures including the control and auto-backup of databases ...
- 4-MP3 allows you to easily change the form of representation of the list of files. There is an option that allows you to adjust seen columns, and to change these adjustments at work by pressing only one button!
- The use of AutoWidth technology will let you to forget to change the width of columns. 4-MP3 chooses optimum width for all the columns!
- 4-MP3 can calculate some statistical information on your files. Using 4-MP3, you will always precisely know the duration of files, their size and quantity both for all your database or any selection you make.
1.2.The Mass Rename utility
The unique Mass Rename function will allow you to freely rename any part of a name, full name, etc. It will also allow you to transfer the text from different fields, to combine it under any law. 4-MP3 supports ALL known and unknown ways of renaming ! Features:
- The unique function Mass Rename will allow you to transfer the text from different fields or combine them as you wish to.
- Mass Rename works both with the information from the database, and with files on any disks.
1.3. Editor TAG
4-MP3 has the powerful editor TAG supporting mass edit operations. Features:
- 4-MP3 supports ID3v1, ID3v1.1, and also Enhanced TAG or TAG+.
- 4-MP3 supports group operations both with files, and with the information from the database. With one operation, you can change the TAG information of any group of files !
- Now, 4-MP3 essentially supports two ways of editing TAG:
Classical: Direct editing TAG in files.
New: You at first scan all files and bring their information in the database. 4-MP3 does it very quickly, usually faster than 1 gigabyte per minute. Then, you can correct all the information on files in the database. When you are done, you simply use the Update command. All the information you entered in the database about files will be written to the files.
1.4. Generator playlists, reports, lists.
The possibilities of this playlist generator are so great, that you will never manage to create all possible variants of playlists.
- 4-MP3 can export any part of a base to a textual file. The Export command allows you to create practically any types of reports, playlists or lists of files.
- When created, the report can include statistical information about files.
1.5. The front-end player.
4-MP3 allows you to operate an external player. To play files from the information both from a hard disk and from the database.
- 4-MP3 completely supports integration of Winamp version 2.0 or greater.
- 4-MP3 is the first database, which supports integration with player. You can work with files included in base, as with real files on your hard disk. 4-MP3 automatically will correct paths to real files, no matter where your files are really stored.
- 4-MP3 is the first database which will allow you to play files from a database taking place physically on any kind of removable drives.
Platforms supported:
Windows 95, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows ME
Benefits of registration:
Trial version 4-MP3 has the following restrictions:
- 15 days work only.
- A database created trial by the version can read only:
1.the registered users
2.trial users of the version during 15 days only on that the computer, where database was created using 4-mp3 trial version version.
Registration is performed by registration key