Hey everyone. Is there a key analyzation tool that will write the key to the filename. I want to analyze my entire library of samples and add the ktt to the filename.
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Hey everyone. Is there a key analyzation tool that will write the key to the filename. I want to analyze my entire library of samples and add the ktt to the filename.
Keyfinder does it, and will write to the key or comment field. I think Mixed in Key may do so as well, but I haven't used that.Quote:
Originally Posted by the_bastet
As iterated previously, I need it to be written to the filename, not the tag. I use samples in external hardware.Quote:
Originally Posted by RMJ
I *think* keyfinder (freeware) may do it (but I can't confirm as my MacBook died). The way I've written information to the filenames before (eg. for CDJs as I find navigating search very clunky) is like this:Quote:
Originally Posted by the_bastet
1. run key analysis (using key analysis software or DJ software). Make sure the keys are written to the tags.
2. export the relevant files to 1 folder, select them all in File Manager (Ctrl+A) and open them with MP3Tag.
3. use the "convert" menu and choose the option "Tag - Filename".
4. select fields for the desired filename to be;
for example, if I want the filename to be like
[Key] [Artist Name] - [Track Number] [Song Title]
I would use the format string:
%initialkey% %artist% - $if(%track%<10,"0"%track%,%track%) %title%
Use the drop down menu in the format string window to select which fields you want written to the filename, it's quite easy to use.
5. Filenames will be changed to what you wanted. Use "undo" if it didn't go according to plan, or preview it in a text file.
That's the workaround I used, maybe that can be useful for you too...
If you are looking for an all-in-one solution, I guess we will have to wait for someone else to respond. My MacBook died over a year ago and so I don't have keyfinder anymore to be able to check if that will do it. Nowadays I use Traktor or RekordBox for key analysis.
KeyFinder definitely does.
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I remember it appending to file names as you've shown, I imagine it also can put the keys at the beginning of the file too? That makes it easier to search (eg. CDJs and whatever software the original poster is using most likely).
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Ps. I also like those songs by Johannes Heil and Many Reasons, I may have to look up the others there, thanks :)
Get MiK. It's worth the money.
And - get MP3Tag IMMEDIATELY!!! MiK does write to filename, but, MP3Tag can take the tags, or the filenames, or parts of the tags, or parts of the filenames, and work absolute MAGIC with them.
It's free, but it is invaluable. I couldn't live without it.
Another tip whatever software you use to write keys: write keys in 01A, 01B, 02A, 02B format and not 1A, 1B,..
That way you get proper sorting keys.
+1 on the KeyFinder and Mp3Tag software. Free and invaluable.
I'd argue the MiK isn't worth the money for key analysis. Especially if you can use KeyFinder.Quote:
Originally Posted by Patch
If you have money, sure pay for MiK, though keyfinder is free and supposed to be very accurate. I've used it and liked it, but no software is 100% accurate so always use your ears, and if you have time key them yourselves!Quote:
Originally Posted by astromech
In the case of the original poster, if he's made any of the samples himself, he probably knows the keys for them already, while the 3rd party samples will have to be scanned and tagged etc.
This is from 2015, but still...Quote:
Originally Posted by astromech
https://djtechtools.com/2015/11/16/k...-2015-edition/
Mixed In Key 7 (and 6)
Mixed In Key’s algorithm remaining the reigning champion in this domain, but did the new update to the software from 6 to 7 make a difference? In our testing, the results were identical – meaning that if an upgrade is only really important if you’re looking for auto-cue points, better energy levels, etc – in terms of the results in key detection, there was no difference. Either way MiK landed the top slot yet again!
Major/Minor Triad Test: 75% – six incorrect.
# of correct tracks (vs human volunteer consensus): 57 (86% correct)
# of Major / Minor misreads: 2
Keyfinder 1.26
Keyfinder is the only free piece of software on this list – and likely the best hope for beating Mixed In Key someday. While the 2.0 version of the software was taken down due to crashing issues, 1.26 still does pretty well in this contest. We’re waiting on a copy of 2.0 in the next week and we will do a followup article to see how it fares.
Major/Minor Triad Test: 33% – 13 incorrect.
# of correct tracks (vs human volunteer consensus): 43 (65% correct)
# of Major / Minor misreads: 5
65% vs. 83%.
Thank you. I use MP3Tag currently, but for some reason, the three major DJ Softwares don't write info to Wav Tag info. I didn't know Mixed in Key had the ability to write to filename. Im gonna have to go purchase MiK now. :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Patch
I pull a lot of samples from old records, sampling while out and about of things I hear, sampling vocals and instruments when I get paid to record live performances, etcetera. I dont go back and visit them for use, sometimes for months, so it'd be nice to just analyze in bulk as opposed to going through and manually keying every sample one by one.Quote:
Originally Posted by RMJ
What is the website for KeyFinder? A google search brought up pretty much everything else (a lot of software piracy arrrrg).
Mac only. :-(Quote:
Originally Posted by ErikMinekus
There is an older Windows version but I haven't used it since my MacBook died :( Look at the bottom left of that page for v1.25 and hopefully that will work :)Quote:
Originally Posted by the_bastet
I guess you can try to use mp3tag and batch rename them if that fails but .wav tags are tricky, so I understand now why you want to analyse and write the key straight to the filename. Perhaps you'll have to use MiK, if someone can confirm that it will do exactly what you need. Good luck!
Ok, I just tried KeyFinder on Win10 and it works. I tried one flac file and it detected the key. Under the "edit" menu, select "preferences" and at the bottom left under the "Tagging" section is the option to write to filename with a dropdown that lets you select "append" or "prepend".
You can also use custom key codes that correspond to musical keys, if that helps, such as the Camelot Wheel (01A, 02B, etc)
I ended up creating a bunch of samples in single notes such as piano notes, pads, sine waves, square waves, triangle waves etcetera. I notated the keys.
Keyfinder worked correctly on 8 out of every 12 samples.
Serato DJ worked 10 out 12
Traktor worked 9 out of 12
Rekordbox worked 10 out of 12
Denon Prime worked 8 out of 12
I got Mixed in Key.
Mixed in Key worked 11 out of 12
The total sample size was 240 samples
Cool. I assume for KeyFinder you used the last win version 1.25 since the newer ones are supposedly much better: http://ibrahimshaath.co.uk/keyfinder/comparison.pdfQuote:
Originally Posted by the_bastet
Correct. I killed my OSX VM recently and really don't have an urge to bring it back to life.Quote:
Originally Posted by SlayForMoney