Oct 08, '09 07:30:03AM • Contributed by: scooby509
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Create a regular playlist from an iTunes Genius Mix
Oct 08, '09 07:30:03AM • Contributed by: scooby509
This is just the absolute basics, but this AppleScript will repeatedly hit the Next Track button for you, and then add the current track to a pre-made playlist. You'll have to have the genius mix already playing, and a playlist named Genius_Mix already created before running the script.
I'll probably get around to making it nicer, but if you're itching for a playlist now, it should do the job.
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Create a regular playlist from an iTunes Genius Mix
Or, you could also "Select All" and drag the tracks to a new playlist.
Create a regular playlist from an iTunes Genius Mix
I do not think you can just drag the songs into a playlist. I cannot get a list of songs in the Genius Mix. All I can see is a composite cover art icon. Unless there some way to list the tracks in the mix, you have to resort to something like the script in the hint.
Create a regular playlist from an iTunes Genius Mix
Or you can click the "Save Playlist" button at the upper right of the Genius playlist window. The playlist name is the name of the song it was created from.
Create a regular playlist from an iTunes Genius Mix
The hint is about a genius mix, not a genius playlist. The "save playlist" button does not appear on genius mixes.
Create a regular playlist from an iTunes Genius Mix
Great tip. Thanks for sharing. Genius Mixes are indeed different and don't have (built in) ways for their playlists to be perused and saved. This Applescript solves the problem. Thanks again!
Create a regular playlist from an iTunes Genius Mix
Actually, there is no problem to solve... You can save Genius lists into a playlist normally without any AppleScript.
Create a regular playlist from an iTunes Genius Mix
As others have mentioned, this tip is solving a problem that doesn't need to be solved...
Genius Mixes are different from Genius playlists
In iTunes 9, there is a new entry under Genius called "Genius Mixes" that doesn't offer an actual playlist, but simply a button with a composite of the cover art that you can click. The mixes are named, e.g. Rock Mix, Hip Hop mix, Electronic Mix, etc.
Create a regular playlist from an iTunes Genius Mix
Great Job! I just tested it and it works like a charm. : )
Another easier solution
There's an easier script which does this called 'Dumb Down Genius Mix Playlist' on Doug Adams' iTunes AppleScript site. |
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