To those having a problem getting iTunes Match to Match all songs from an album, I've found that one problem is oftentimes ever so slight oddities between the iTunes version and the CD version of a song. A consistent problem I've found has to do with track length on certain tracks, as well as where tracks are cut. I've been able to trim certain songs down in an audio editor to match the length of the iTunes track. For example, when rounded down, if it's 3:55 in iTunes, I trimmed a track that's maybe 3:56.578 to 3:55.346. Suddenly, songs started matching.
I also had a live album of the musical Aida that's cut differently towards the end on the CD when compared to iTunes. I can't remember which way it went, but let's just say that the same two iTunes tracks were combined as one track on the CD. So the song didn't match. I was able to cut the song into separate tracks of the right lengths and at the right spot and then get it to match the iTunes versions.
But this is obviously a time-consuming solution, and I only tested it out as an experiment to better understand the issues. I wasn't about to go and trim thousands of tracks in my library that didn't match perfectly, so I'm just waiting on it for now.
In my mind, they need to add another stage of matching to iTunes Match if it's not there already that's more like Shazam in analyzing the audio track and then giving us the opportunity perhaps to either approve what they match or upload. It takes away from the "it just works" element, but it's in beta still, and if they used the data generated from users manually correcting the system, they might be able to get a lot closer to "it just works." I'd be more than willing to jump into a separate program for that with a unique version of iTunes and iTunes Match. Sure, it'd take time, but it'd be worth it.
I don't feel like this is a long term issue. This is growing pains, and if I can help work through them, I'm willing. Generally speaking, I'm pretty happy with the service. It can only get better.
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I just installed the update and scrolling in iTunes with my Magic Trackpad is horrendous. The scrolling doesn't stop when my fingers stop (or change directions) and seems to have a slight 0.5s delay to it. Anyone else having this issue?
Not at all. Working perfectly. I've never had an issue with the Magic Trackpad. May be my favorite Apple innovation aside from the iPad in the last few years. Just a brilliant, brilliant little interface device.
