Yate Feature List

Below is a feature list for Yate

 
• supports mp3, m4a, FLAC and AIFF files
• customizable FLAC mappings
• most ID3 fields are supported in all formats
• supports multiple values per field type where permitted
• supports multiple fields of the same type where permitted
• export / import a file’s metadata, including artwork

• supports the creation, viewing and editing of album databases. These databases are stored in CSV files with a sidecar file for enhanced Yate usage. The databases can contain common values across all tracks in an album and special aggregated fields such as duration, track count, lowest rating, average rating, highest rating and tag source. Because the content is stored in a CSV file, you can take these databases with you on your mobile devices.
• supports the creation, viewing and editing of track databases. Similar to album databases but retains all track information. New in 2.2

• handles multiple artwork items
• supports drag in and drag out of artwork
• auto scaling of imported artwork
• drag artwork in from the web, any image file, any file containing a png or jpg image and from iTunes
• drag artwork to the Finder
• artwork can be saved to files, folder.jpg or to the containing folder’s icon
• Auto search for artwork
• fully customizable search  templates.  Specify data embedded in a URL or via the system clipboard.
• issue multiple searches at one from an action

• files and containing folders can be renamed in a single operation
• tracks can be relocated (moved)
• create symbolic links to files and folders. New in 2.2

• display ‘what has changed’
• display specification validation errors
• display all ‘read’ tagging information in a text log
• display file layout information (raw data)

• add tracks in Playlist or Album mode.  Album mode always processes complete albums while Playlist mode supports individual tracks
• tracks can be dragged from the Finder or iTunes
• add files by folder or by including subfolders
• open files/folders specified in a path in the system clipboard
• maintains a recently opened list
• supports the creation of m3u playlists

• tracks can be added to iTunes
• tracks can be linked to iTunes and the rating, play count and skip when shuffling settings can be passed in either direction
• repairs broken file links in iTunes
• auto link to iTunes mode. New in 2.2
• repairs iTunes links when tracks are renamed or moved
• ability to Show Files in iTunes
• compare iTunes values with Yate
• refresh values in iTunes automatically and manually
• pass start time, stop time & volume adjustment to iTunes

• MusicBrainz wizard to import data from the MusciBrainz database
⁃ supports the Cover Art Archive
⁃ ability to display Discogs artwork from an associated Discogs reference
• Discogs wizard to import data from the Discogs database
• Use the MusicBrainz and Discogs wizards to locate misplaced tracks in your library. New in 2.2

• Batch Processing Wizard which allows you to edit all of your audio files with a single action
• Actions – Actions – Actions
• simple scripting allows the creation of scripts to run in the foreground or while batch processing
• write an action to provide your custom processing for new albums.

• Drag an album to Yate’s dock icon and automatically tag your album to your preferences
• changes can be reverted to the last saved version
• editing changes on the current file selection can be undone in any order or all at once
• displays indicators showing if a file has changed and if it is linked to iTunes, Discogs, MusicBrainz

• import and export all portions of the application’s data.  This allows for backing up and the sharing of actions and other templates
• distribute saved actions, search templates, etc.
• auto backup of application settings
• user settable shortcuts
• user definable toolbar
• preview songs
• growl support