[rheslop]

Hi,

Sorry for asking such a dumb question but I have searched the web and the answers I've found haven't helped.
How do I only sync certain songs from itunes to my ipod? I'm using itunes 9.

I've clicked on my device and checked the "sync only checked songs and videos". But when I return to library-music there are no blue boxes beside my songs or albums to check or uncheck.
I suspect I need to find another view or screen.
My standard screen has Library down to play lists on the left. Thumbnails of all my albums in the centre and genius recommendation on the right.

Thanks,

Rich

[DJMS]

Originally Posted by rheslop

Hi,

Sorry for asking such a dumb question but I have searched the web and the answers I've found haven't helped.
How do I only sync certain songs from itunes to my ipod? I'm using itunes 9.

I've clicked on my device and checked the "sync only checked songs and videos". But when I return to library-music there are no blue boxes beside my songs or albums to check or uncheck.
I suspect I need to find another view or screen.
My standard screen has Library down to play lists on the left. Thumbnails of all my albums in the centre and genius recommendation on the right.

Thanks,

Rich

You need to click on your ipod (or other MP3) on the left hand side (about half way down). Then you bring up a summary screen and a number of tabs across the top. Click on music and you can then select certain artists, playlists, genres etc to sync.

Not found an easy way to do certain tracks as opposed to whole albums though. Only way I can find of doing that is to select the tracks in your library, right click and get info then alter the Genre to custom and call it whatever you want. then follow instructions above and select that genre to sync.

[rheslop]

Thanks. That helps but does seem rather limited. It doesn't even allow selection of certain albums if you have more than one by that artist. This tutorial made it sound like you could sync individual songs but it doesn't seem to follow on itunes 9.

How to Only Sync Certain Songs - How to Sync in iTunes - Limit iTunes Syncing

Seems strange that they would have removed such a feature. Apple have a reputation for user freindly interfaces. Any ideas?

Thanks,

[Palladio]

All I do is set the iPod to manually manage music and then drag and drop whatever tracks or albums I want from my music collection to 'Music' on the iPod under devices.