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27590 No. 27590
QUICK LINKS:

Main page: http://everfreeforest.com/music-archive/
Update thread: http://everfreeforest.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=531
The doc: http://tinyurl.com/MLPMusicArchive
Old thread: http://www.ponychan.net/chan/media/res/22267.html
Contact: the.derpy.pony@gmail.com

Hey everypony! Our friend Waka has decided to retire from maintaining the 1800+ pony song archive, and we have volunteered to take over! Me and a few other EverfreeForest.com staff members will make a collaborative effort to continue this archive and continue to update it on the first day of every month.

This will be the new official /media/ thread for you guys to comment and question on. I'll be checking back here periodically, of course, but it would be great if you either emailed us or posted on the forums, too.

Also, if you haven't already, be sure to let Waka know how swell of a job he did. One does not simply maintain an archive of 1800+ songs.

Here we go!
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>> No. 27593
SO MUCH YES FINALLY
>> No. 27597
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Good luck to you and your friends on this journey! May your updates be swift, you swords forever sharp, and your armor always sturdy. you will face uncharted land, fight undocumented creatures, and experience unknown perils. But with a quick mind, fast feet, and a little help from your friends, you'll get by and succeed.

And that is my motivational speech for the new thread. Keep in touch!
>> No. 27598
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>>27590

Oh, this is so completely fantastic. So much luck to you guys. I can't wait to see the new update~
>> No. 27599
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>>27597

Will do! Hope to see you around as well!
>> No. 27600
It looks like you guys are gonna be more than capable successors. Good luck and much thanks in advance!

And Waka, thanks a million for everything. *salutes*
>> No. 27601
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I can't wait to download new music!! ♥
>> No. 27610
No fucking up now you hear?...

Waka set a high standard when he was consistent with it and it's gonna be hard to live up to.

Glad somepony is rising to the challenge though.
Good luck and I thank you.
>> No. 27611
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>>27610

I'm sure there's going to be some muck ups in this first catch-up update, but that's why you're here: to tell me I fucked up. More importantly: tell me I fucked up so I can fix it.
>> No. 27617
>>27611
>that's why you're here
You better believe it.
Joking aside, I really am super thankful you're taking this on.

Can I also request we drop the youtube account naming method and just stick with the artist names.
example:
demonlucario (youtube) should be Silva Hound (artist)
>> No. 27618
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27618
This is a nice surprise in the morning. Thank you EFR guys for taking over the project, and thanks to Waka too for all his work on the project.
Cant't wait for the update.
>> No. 27620
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well, just too let the guys at everfreeforest know that i'm still here lingering in the dark, however seeing as megaupload and other filesharing sites are going down at a frightening speed i see some problems with people getting the full archive.

for some people the use of any P2P software will cause their ISP's to throttle their connection speed to near nothing (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandvine) and as such using it is impossible.

as an alternative i would like to offer a download repository on my server because dear lord i have bandwidth coming out of my ears its such a waste its 4TB a month and i don't even run a website on it (just some small minecraft servers.) as a good friend of waka i would be honored to help the community out.

Bolg, shoot me an email at delislej@aol.com
>> No. 27621
Yay!! We're finally getting another update!!
Although are we going to get OfficialOmnivore's more recent beats in here??

But still cheers for taking over such a monumental task and hopefully doing it well!!
>> No. 27623
who reads the.derpy.pony@gmail.com?
>> No. 27624
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>>27617

Here's how I've been doing it so far:

I open the song in YouTube. I check to see if the artist lists himself/herself anywhere in the description or even in the song. If he/she does, I look in the previous Archive to see if the folder exists already. If it does not, then I check the YouTube account username. If that one does exist, I'll merge the two. If neither exist I will create the folder under the artist name, if it is given. Otherwise it will be under the YouTube username.

I might be wrong, but it looks like a lot of the songs are missing the metadata, and I'll have to add that as well.

The reason I do it this way is so you don't have to update your file structures constantly, or otherwise you'd might get duplicates from updates.

>>27620
I'll talk with ZeiferRei, or Mr. Seeder Guy, we may be in contact with you.

>>27621
We will be (hopefully) adding everything between December 5th and February 1st.

>>27623
Me and derpybrony. Derpybrony will be using it for the YouTube account, but I will still read it for everything else.
>> No. 27626
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>>27624

Sounds promising. Keep up the good work.
>> No. 27628
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ALL OF MY YAY!
>> No. 27629
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>>27624
i'll be sure too keep an eye out for any messages!

>>27626

you have no idea how much i love that picture bro!
>> No. 27634
>>27629

We were thinking that it would be too much of a hassle to upload the whole archive every month, because it takes forever to upload. However if you would like to do it yourself after downloading the latest torrent I would be happy to post a link to it in the main document and on the other pages.
>> No. 27642
So is this first update from you guys going to include everything since roughly the beginning of December?
>> No. 27643
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>>27634

So does this mean that you're just going to do update packages for the current torrent from this point on?

Anything's fine with me, as long as I can fill my pony music addiction~ @_@
>> No. 27646
>>27642

Everything (mostly) from December 5th to January 31st will be included in this update.

>>27643

We will be issuing update packs for the Archive on the 1st of each month, the first one next Wednesday (Feb 1st). The full torrent will be updated at the same time as well.
>> No. 27650
>>27624
Awesome!! Once again good luck to you all and hope it works out!!
>> No. 27651
Will that Mercurial thingie at http://musicarchive.mlponline.net/
still be used? Because that was kinda neat.
>> No. 27658
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>>27651

That's very interesting, I didn't even know about that. I was actually considering just setting up a GitHub repo for it. Maybe. Not sure if there's a way for it to just upload changes and not the files as well, but I'll look into it.
>> No. 27659
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>>27646
I'd agree that updating the full torrent too often would be a pain because of it's size, but I'd appreciate an update pack upload somewhat more often than once a month, solely because of the quantity of music that's constantly released.
>> No. 27660
>>27659

I was considering this as well.
>> No. 27661
>>27658
All the attempts at using version control software and ftp and stuff never really worked out, and consumed a lot of time. And when they were working it wasn't really that much better.

I would much prefer an http download of a zip or rar or whatever of all the new stuff, file structure complete so that I can merge it with the existing folder. And perhaps a list of files with changed filenames if there are any, so that I can delete the old version.
>> No. 27666
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>>27634

i'll just download it on the server and drop it on apache for others to download. same with update packs.
>> No. 27667
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>>27661

The Doc is actually a combination of the README.txt and CHANGELOG.txt, and we've been adding songs to the doc as we go.

As for downloads, the updates will be issued via http downloads, but the full archive will remain a torrent.
>> No. 27668
>>27666

We'll be doing that for the update packs, but the full archive will be too much of a hassle. But sounds great, I can post them as alternative links when you have them ready and available.
>> No. 27670
>>27660

I can get behind update packs being released more frequently than every month, but if it's too much trouble, I wouldn't worry about that.

I wouldn't want this to eventually become such a burden that you get to a point where you guys don't feel like working on the Archive any more because it's over-bearing. Just release the update packs in whatever time and schedule is comfortable for you.
>> No. 27671
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>>27670

We actually just discussed this and we think we are going to ship out updates every Saturday once we get caught up on the past two months (So hopefully after February 1st). That way the downloads will be smaller and we can split the load easier.
>> No. 27673
>>27671

Wow, nice respond time! New Ponychan record, it's gotta be one.

In all seriousness, that sounds amazing. The Archive really seems to be in fantastic hands. I cannot wait to see the update. I'm really stoked, and have been showing off the Archive in it's current state to even more people than usual. It's such a handy tool for introducing people to MLP.
>> No. 27693
So uuh can we get a twitter from you guys?
>> No. 27694
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>>27693

You guys are seriously reading my mind. Stop that. Pretty sure this will be made very soon, too.
>> No. 27695
>>27694

It already exists, it seems. https://twitter.com/MLPMusicArchive

I'll need to message Waka about acquiring it.
>> No. 27710
So, just a quick question... Are you adopting the new plan of filtering what is and isn't pony related or is anything that says pony on the box still fair game?
>> No. 27711
>>27710

Since everypony has a different definition and opinion about what is and what isn't pony related and/or what should go into the Archive, I must add everything to keep everypony happy.
>> No. 27715
Hey folks, I worked with waka on the previous incarnation of the project. I have lots of experience in doing battle with mercurial and other archive related stuff. Hit me up at rilnac0 @ gmail.com if you have any questions.
>> No. 27721
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Fillies and gentlecolts - Update v001 has been released. You can download the torrent here: http://everfreeforest.com/music/MLPMusicArchive_FULL_v001.torrent

The Update v001 pack is currently being uploaded to the server and I will update as soon as that finished. Please seed and enjoy your new music!
>> No. 27722
UPDATE: Here's a torrent for just the updates.

http://everfreeforest.com/music/MLPMusicArchive_UPDATE_v001.torrent
>> No. 27730
>>27721
>>27722

Oh, I am so so so so ready for this~

Thank you guys so much!

I'm so ready to listen to all the new music on my iPod instead of having to search it on YouTube every day.

I need to make an account on EverfreeForest and post there more often! I feel bad for not at least making an effort to be active there when you're so clearly making the effort to be here to talk to us Ponychan'ers.
>> No. 27731
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>>27721

Awesome! Downloading as we speak.
>> No. 27733
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>>27731

Ah, I'm trying to download just the update pack...

I'm getting about 150 kB/s until I get around 59 MBs complete, and then suddenly it drops to 0.0-2 kB/s and won't continue any farther.

I've restarted the torrent thrice to see what happens and it does it every time.

Am I doing something wrong? :U
>> No. 27734
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>>27733

See what I mean?
>> No. 27735
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Question regarding the archive. What if there were music made last year that is not on the archive Waka overlooked? Can we inform you to eventually add it?

I noticed on December 5 that Waka did not upload the rest of WolfOfSadness's music (http://wolfofsadness.bandcamp.com/) and I was wondering if you could eventually add in his albums to the archive.
>> No. 27736
>>27734

Don't worry. We're all in the same boat. If you look at the peer list you can see that everypony is at 3%
>> No. 27737
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>>27736

Any idea what causes this to happen? Is it just because the torrent itself is brand-spankin' new and nopony has really had time to upload pieces?

I really don't understand BitTorrent very well even though I've used it for years. >_>
>> No. 27739
>>27733
>>27734
>>27736
>>27737

As far as I can tell, I'm the only one seeding until the update pack uploads to the server/mirrors in about... *checks*

8 hours. This will probably be the only time it'll be this slow though, this update is just so huge. Future ones will only span a week as opposed to this one which spanned over two months.

>>27735

These will be in the next update, thanks for bringing it to my attention.
>> No. 27740
>>27739

Whenever it finishes I'll be sure to seed it for a while in the hopes of giving a little something back~

It's the least I can do, really...
>> No. 27741
>>27739
Bolg, we should get everypony who already has the December 5 archive to put their folders in the "FULL" folder, so the people who have neither can catch up quickly. Like that one guy who's uploaded 9.45gb of the old content. :3
>> No. 27742
Are you going to continue to do the full archive torrent or from now on will it just be update packs?

I have a system that works for me - Just wanting to know if I'ma have to change it soon... (Guess I've got a few weeks now though...)
>> No. 27743
>>27741

I'm going to attempt to do this. I'll seed both ASAP.
>> No. 27744
>>27741

You can also just tell utorrent to download over top and it will auto detect what is new. The only downside is the torrent is set to use 8mb pieces, which causes repeat downloading of the entire 8mb part even if just a tiny section of it is a new file.

In the future 4mb would probably be a lot of efficient.
>> No. 27745
>>27744

I just did a quick number crunch, the old torrent shows as 6.6gb of the 8.8gb are valid, so people need to re-download ~2.2gb of just old stuff they already have.
>> No. 27746
>>27745
Do you know if it overwrites the old ones or will they have duplicates?
>> No. 27747
>>27746

You're going to have duplicates of the ones that you have to redownload because they have different information and organization and such than the last pack did. They're different because he may have fixed messed up tags or information, so your computer will redownload them and you'll have duplicates.

That's why I'm just downloading the update pack.

I always would just fix Waka's labeling incidents and stuff with my own organization, so I'll do the same with this update pack and kind of integrate it into what I've got going. I have it organized for top performance and cleanness in iTunes, rather than the actual folders.
>> No. 27750
>>27742

Yes, we are going to continue issuing updates every Saturday.

As for the full update vs. the new one, we only added song and removed none. If you were to direct the FULL torrent above the December 5th one it will only download the new 2.31GB of content.
>> No. 27751
>>27750

This isn't accurate, see my comment above about the chunk size in the torrent. Since it is set to 8mb that is the smallest section the torrent client can verify the hash of. So if any new files fall in to a given 8mb section the entire section must be re-downloaded. Tests show this accounts for an additional 2.2gb on top of the new content. This can't be avoided but can be greatly reduced by using a 4mb or even 2mb chunk size.
>> No. 27752
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>>27751

here is a quick example of what is happening
>> No. 27753
>>27752
WHAT IS THIS MAGIC?!
>> No. 27754
I can vouch for Rilnac. he seriously knows his stuff when it comes to torrents and server management things.

The torrent is working great for me, going to seed this like crazy once it finishes.
>> No. 27755
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>>27751

We did not touch the old Archive at all. We simply took our new updates from one folder and dragged it into the old one. We did not modify the December 5th one in any way.

Essentially I have no idea what's going on.
>> No. 27756
Hey yo - Where my seeders at?
>> No. 27760
>>27756

bo1g is the only seeder, and his internet connection doesn't seem to be the fastest...

But since we weren't supposed to get the update until February 1. its not really a problem.
>> No. 27761
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>>27756
I'm trying, I'm trying!

I'm currently trying to max out my upload on this torrent.

A pro-tip for bo1g though: You can right click on the torrent, click on properties, and then click on "Initial Seeding". This will seed the torrent so that the peers will receive the files in order, that way more people will have the full thing sooner, and hopefully more seeders will pop up.

I'll just leave this on over night, hopefully it'll pick up to 350KB/s upload in the mean time.
>> No. 27762
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>>27760

Yup, still on that update pack and it's now been 13 hours 6 minutes.

But as Pinkie Pie the Bearded here said, it's really not a problem. We've still got two more days before the pack was going to be released any way. The early-ness is still pleasant~

I'll just watch my screensaver until it's done.

And/or go to school, but I'd rather watch my screensaver.
>> No. 27769
>>27761

I went ahead and did this. Thanks for the info!

I also started uploading to mirrors, and that's at 40% and the upload to site still has another 20%. I'm thinking those will finish by the end of the day, or at least before tomorrow. Hopefully.
>> No. 27770
>>27769

Yeah once the update pack is uploaded to the site, me and waka can use that to seed. And that will speed things up greatly.
>> No. 27771
>>27770

I'll help as well
>> No. 27773
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>>27769
It seems to me that either Waka's advice helped tremendously, or that enough time has passed so that almost everypony trying to download FULL is caught up to speed.
>> No. 27774
>>27773

Actually the new content has only moved about 6%, the first 58% is seeded by anypony who had the old stuff.

I think the original seeder is stretched pretty thin right now between the two torrents and uploading the pack. It would be quicker to focus all bandwidth on uploading either one of the torrents or the update pack. Having the bandwidth split means it will just take longer for us to be able to seed.
>> No. 27776
>>27774
Sorry, I should've been a lot clearer. I meant that pretty much everypony who didn't have the old content has it now.

And yes, you're right. The OS needs to choose one and stick to it until a sizable amount of people have it to be able to seed it. I was thinking the update pack should come first.
>> No. 27777
>>27776

I'll throw in the my vote for that. Or maybe bolg can upload the next update pack to a filehosting site (if there are any left next week), and then create a torrent for the full content once the update pack has been uploaded. That way, those of us with slightly faster upload speed (like me and my 100mb/s) can help seed the full archive once we have gotten the update pack.
>> No. 27778
>>27777

yeah getting the update rar uploaded somewhere would allow us all to grab it at once and dump it over top of the torrent. Then it will be seeding for all!
>> No. 27780
I would definitely advise trying to get some version control system working on this (I'd be happy with plain old svn), it would mean a lot less screwing around with torrents and update packs. (although those could be used as supplementaries)

ie: download the version control software, and the bulk of things via a torrent/direct download, then point the version control to the directory, then just update once per day/whenever. I think it would save a lot of time and effort, as it'll also handle file moves/changes/deletes.
>> No. 27781
>>27780

Me and waka tried this in the past, it is good in theory but doesn't work for the masses. Torrent will always be the lowest common denominator. That said, using version control internally I would also recommend, it makes collaborating easy, and gives a central point where some additional seeders can start from.
>> No. 27782
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>>27777

Didn't I say I was uploading it to mirrors? I guess I didn't. Oops. I'm uploading this to mirrors.

>>27780

I was thinking about version control software but I think the way we keep the changelog is fine.
>> No. 27783
>>27780

I didn't read this correctly the first time around. My bad. However I do think it would be too much hassle, and this update is probably the only time it's going to be this huge and we most likely won't have the problems we're currently having again.
>> No. 27784
>>27781
I know not everypony has used version control, but I think like you said, for archive maintainers, and perhaps the more tech savvy of us a public controlled archive should be happen
>> No. 27785
Here's the locally hosted update: http://everfreeforest.com/music/updates/MLPMusicArchive_v001.rar
>> No. 27787
>>27785
Downloading.
Let's get this distributed, ponies!
>> No. 27788
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>>27787

I'm on it. The update just finished downloading, and as soon as the pack is unrared and the torrent is rechecked I am ready to seed my plot off.
>> No. 27789
>>27788

A little offtopic, but Beared, what is your ISP?
Fios in VA only got me to 0.9/2.3 GB, with 24 minutes left >.>
>> No. 27790
>>27789

I get my internet through student housing, who are using the same ISP as my Uni. Don't know what it is called though.
>> No. 27791
>>27790
So many other people using the same ISP, yet being able to download a 2GB rar in an hour?
Amazing.
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>>27788

Alright, done unraring and re-checking. Things should move a bit smoother now.
Thanks to bolg and friends for this gigantic update, can't wait to listen to some awesome ponytunes.
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>>27792

x = 8cm

Sorry, I had to. Thanks for seeding though guys - we're finally up to... seven.
>> No. 27795
>>27794

1 point to bolg for correct answer, you also get an extra point for solving the math problem in the short time between posting the wrong image and deleting it.
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>>27795
>> No. 27799
>>27796
un-packing rar and seeding main torrent too!
>> No. 27800
Thanks for doing the update guys (and gals?) and, because I don't think I've said it before, thank you Waka for starting this archive off and keeping it going for so long!

One little thing I noticed while unrar was running - you've got a .wav in &I's files.

Anyway, http://music.everypony.net/ should be all up to date with the new pack now.
>> No. 27803
I agree. This feat of consolidation couldn't have been possible for Waka and the new team. I love this fandom. Haven't been part of a better one.

Just a little question/confirmation; there are 1970 songs total, right?
>> No. 27806
>>27803

I count 1971 audio files, but I could very likely have a dupe.
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>>27803
>>27800
d'awwww you guuuuys.

Also, I'm 93% done downloading. I've already seeded ~9GB though, hopefully once it finishes it'll be able to seed like crazy.
>> No. 27810
>>27800

Thanks for pointing this out. It'll be updated in the next one.
>> No. 27816
>>27761
> Lil B
SWAG. LIL B FOR LIL BOSS. HUNNARD THOUSAND. HUNNARD MILLION.
>> No. 27818
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>>27755
Here's a belated attempt to explain the ``2.2 GB extra'' figure.

So basically... Torrents work by dividing all the data in the files into `chunks' of equal size (in this case 8 MB). You download the files in the torrent by downloading chunks from peers. When you download a chunk from a peer, your client hashes the chunk and compares it with the hash in the .torrent file. If it's wrong, it throws it out (a `hashfail').

When you added all the new songs to the old folders, they weren't tacked on at the end; they were mixed in with the old songs. So when you divide your full archive into chunks, you have chunks containing bits of old songs and bits of new songs. When we hash our old archive, there aren't any bits of new songs in our chunks, so the hashes are different. That's why we have to redownload the 2.2 GB Rilnac was mentioning.

TL;DR
The smallest bit we can download from the torrent is 8 MB. All the new songs are scattered around inside the archive, so those 8MB chunks overlap a lot with older stuff that we then have to redownload.

TLTL;DR;DR
chunk size is too big, make it smaller in the future :3
>> No. 27819
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27819
Me and my internet greet you from sucktastic ISP land, racking in a strong 21 hours with 1.5 GBs finished!
>> No. 27820
>>27816
HUN'RD TRILLION, HNG OH GOD DAMN BASED GOD-

he's the best rap scene parasprite I've ever seen, the man is a pure genius.
>> No. 27821
Just a quick heads up: I believe 4 songs aren't tagged. For example, a song by I& had the artist's name in the title, but no actual tag of it. In iTunes, the name of the actual song was cut off, so I had to go on YouTube for the proper info
Unfortunately, I don't know the other 3, because I fixed it a while ago.

Not to sound disrespectful, but many of the new songs are missing album tags. Just saying :3
>> No. 27822
>>27818
Yeah pretty much exactly this. Thanks for providing the longer description I was too lazy to type.
>> No. 27823
>>27821

Yeah, I'm actually adding in all my album tags by hand. Some of them have had their own, but otherwise I just divide them between the My Little Medleys, DJ Tunes, YTPMV (etc.) folders that Waka had going.

A heads up to bo1g! You have a song listed as Bronies United that's called "Friendship is Magic (8 bit, jazz)"

It was already in the other archive under GeorgeSviridoff.

I'm not sure which one is correct but I got duplicates and that's when I noticed, something to look into~
>> No. 27824
>>27820
YESSSSSSSSSSSSS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJy2f8lqaDs#t=150s
Gets on a song with Lil Wayne... messes around. SWAG. But at the same time, some of his raps are pretty amazing, especially since it is all freestyle
>> No. 27825
File 132798721584.png - (167.39KB , 526x1000 , Pleased.png )
27825
>>27823

Oh, and if you do decide to start divvying up into the already made My Little (etc.) folders, then I think a good suggestion would be to go ahead and create your own albums for some of the more prevalent artists that don't have albums, like, say, demonlucario.
>> No. 27826
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27826
I think I'm going to figure out some way to do an error log... best idea I have so far is to make a Google Docs form where you guys can submit there errors and I can organize them out and fix everything. Does anypony have a better idea?
>> No. 27829
>>27827

Here's what I came up with: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dEdKTHVHYm5jUGE3SXBXZ3NIUlRNc0E6MQ#gid=0

We'll see how this works, and please let me know if I missed anything while making that form. Thanks!

Yay, bugs.
>> No. 27830
>>27806
>>27803
Just cleaned out everything and only added in the new full archive torrent.
Mine totals to 1964.
What gives?...

Yo bo1g, confirm the # of tracks for us if you would be so kind.
>> No. 27831
>>27830

Okay.

The Full Archive: 1966
Update v001: 366

This was the Mp3tag count, so it should have counted ALL the audio files, regardless of format.
>> No. 27832
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27832
>>27831

Although that does seem like an odd number...
>> No. 27833
>>27832

Nope, that's actually it. Dropped it into iTunes, as well as doing a Windows console count. Guess it was just a strange coincidence.
>> No. 27834
>>27829
I think that's perfect!
I'll try to get some info in tomorrow.
Sleepy ;3
>> No. 27837
Excellent work gentlemen!! I integrated what I had with the full torrent, so I could seed the old stuff, and I've now finished the torrent, am force seeding as much as I can, unfortunately no-one seems to want to download from me and I've only uploaded 350mb :(. Am loving the new music, especially the hilariously long italian intro at the moment. Have you considered integrating the pack that HerdBeard posted in the previous thread? It had some YellingAtCats that you don't have in at the moment... also that techno album floating around on the main music/video page -

http://www.ponychan.net/chan/media/res/27707.html

most of that's probably already in the archive though. just some ideas. I love this fandom so much. keep up the good work!
>> No. 27838
>>27831

I count 1971, same as rilnac - I suspect this is the number that those of us who had the previous archive get.

>>27806
>> No. 27840
What time of the day should I be online to find seeders for the FULL torrent? Mine looks like:
Time elapsed 7h3m downloaded 0B.
>> No. 27841
>>27840

I am seeding 24/7, so you should be able to download the FULL torrent. However, since you seem to be unable to download, something might be wrong. Have you tried to download any other torrents? or is it just this one you are having any trouble with?
>> No. 27842
>>27841
Tried another one, it worked fine. Any ideas on what could be my problem?
>> No. 27843
File 132801651197.jpg - (47.78KB , 907x494 , track.jpg )
27843
>>27840
Here

Could it be a problem with the trackers? I don't really use torrents often so I'm totally lost on what could be the problem.
>> No. 27845
>>27843

seems to be a problem with the udp protocol, do you use an old version of uTorrent or do you have udp disabled?
>> No. 27846
>>27845
UDP tracker support is enabled, I was using an old version, just updated it, still doesn't work.
>> No. 27847
>>27846

it could be your firewall blocking udp connections
>> No. 27848
>>27847
Disabled the firewall, still nothing.
>> No. 27849
File 132801791547.png - (46.72KB , 212x251 , Leaning forwards.png )
27849
>>27829

Great, great, great idea.

I'll be sure to use it when it's necessary. Your bronies will keep you straight, bo1g and co.~
>> No. 27850
>>27848

Hmm, then I am all out of ideas, I'm sorry I couldn't help you. Have you tried asking for assistance in the official uTorrent forum?
>> No. 27851
>>27847
Tried downloading a random torrent to test again, it worked and had lots of trackers so I copied them to the archive download, it found seeder who is not online. Can you link me the trackers you use? Maybe it's gonna work.
>> No. 27852
File 132801873513.png - (195.05KB , 1496x648 , udp.png )
27852
>>27843
yeah looked like Pinkie is right about the udp connection being the problem.

You aren't on a school network or something are you?
>> No. 27853
>>27850
I am googling stuff, nothing really helps... Still haven't asked in forums. Thanks for taking your time and helping me.
>> No. 27854
>>27852
I am, but I can download other torrents just fine.
>> No. 27855
Guess I'll just have to wait till 18th to be able to download the songs...
>> No. 27856
>>27855

Might be a shot in the dark, but you could try adding http://tracker.publicbt.com:80/announce to the list of tracker. (right click the torrent, select properties, paste in the tracker)

It might not work at first, at least it didn't for me, but after 10 min it said "working"
>> No. 27857
>>27856
Wai.. wh.. how?! It's working!!! Thank you so much Pinkie! Thanks to Waka as well, you are so helpful!
>> No. 27858
>>27857

I'm just glad I could help. Enjoy your ponytunes
>> No. 27859
>>27857
yeah looks like an http tracker works fine. Might be a good idea for bo1g to add that tracker to the next torrent.

It says there's two seeders using it, and one peer. I assume Pinkie and I are the two seeders, and you're the one peer. Hopefully some other seeders will add that tracker to the list to help get it to you faster.
>> No. 27861
>>27856

Why not add all the open tracker projects?
http://openbittorrent.com/
http://publicbt.com/
http://istole.it/
>> No. 27862
>>27857

I notice DHT is completely offline for you. You may want to try troubleshooting that.
>> No. 27863
>>27856
>>27861

I will add these to future torrents. Thanks!
>> No. 27864
>>27863
I don't know what's wrong, but neither AIMP2 nor MPlayer can open DJ DunDel's Watch Out. Both says unsupported codec.

And you're welcome.
>> No. 27865
>>27859
Done. Also I somehow managed to upload 1.18GB overnight. :D
>> No. 27867
>>27865

I have been seeding like a madman, 34gb so far. I'm sure waka has a very similar number.
>> No. 27868
What about all of the rest of my songs? I did more than just Discord's Chaos Song between now and the last update, you know.
>> No. 27869
>>27868

I have stated several times already that we probably missed some songs because of the huge update. You can report your missing songs to the following link. Thanks.

http://bit.ly/zUbDUK
>> No. 27870
>>27869
Sorry, I just heard through the grapevine that it'd been updated and got all offended when all of my songs weren't there. Probably should have looked around more. >.>
>> No. 27902
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27902
>>27870

Don't worry, Doomwad765, we still love you and your music~

I was juist listening to "Back to the Apple Orchard" before I came here. :D
>> No. 27912
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27912
>>27902
>> No. 27918
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27918
>>27912
>> No. 27919
File 132815811927.jpg - (142.72KB , 894x894 , 130358334535.jpg )
27919
sup guys, i'm still gonna upload those links, i'm just waiting for the archive to get cleaned up a bit. good work so far Bolg!
>> No. 27921
>>27869

any way to see what is already in the bug queue? I would like to avoid submitting redundant items.
>> No. 27927
Hey People,

I've updated my pony-musicfolder and i only got some songs added to the remaining and the biggest part of the new music is orderd in as unknown album.
Didn't you flag the new music? :(
>> No. 27928
Hey People,

I've updated my pony-musicfolder and i only got some songs added to the remaining and the biggest part of the new music is orderd in as unknown album.
Didn't you flag the new music? :(
>> No. 27939
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27939
>>27919

Thanks! I had a hard time uploading it to a mirror. It uploaded all 2GB and the site froze up on me.

>>27921

I'll add a bug queue to the document.

I'm pissed off at myself for forgetting to add album titles. It's 1.6GB of songs with Unknown Album, which would mean another huge update.

What I will do is take the songs into Mp3tag and select all the songs with no albums, then apply the album names as the artist name (String: %album% - %title%) which is how all the unknown albums were previously done.

Should I simply attach instructions on how to fix it? It really is an easy fix, just a massive download. What do you guys think?
>> No. 27942
>>27939

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FIXING THE UNKNOWN ALBUMS!

If you're seeding the FULL torrent, I do NOT recommend doing this yet. I imagine you will get duplicate files if you do.

http://pastebin.com/vUY2KD7X
>> No. 27945
*sigh*

I figure a new torrent would allow me to finally get more songs, but I'm still having the same issues as before. It'll start downloading for about 15 seconds, then the connection just dies off.

I haven't been able to get any new songs since the November release because of this issue with no answer in sight....
>> No. 27946
>>27945

Grab this, it will have everything from the last 2 months, so you will just be missing nov-dec http://everfreeforest.com/music/updates/MLPMusicArchive_v001.rar
>> No. 27947
>>27945

it seems your DHT is off or your ISP is sandvining you. D:
>> No. 27948
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27948
hey Bolg are you guys gonna use the same naming system that waka used? i heard some people complaining that the new songs are not in their right genre's :|

anyways when you get everything sorted i'll get my mirror up ASAP!
>> No. 27949
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27949
>>27948

I haven't touched genres either since we've taken over. I've only done artists, titles, and albums. I even missed the 1.6GB of Unknown Album music too, which I just issued instructions to fix.

As for artists, I've been keeping the old ones as they were when Waka did it, but new ones I am naming as their artist name as opposed to the YouTube username.

Maybe when I get things calmed down, we can work on genres and album art. 6___9
>> No. 27954
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27954
>>27598
>> No. 27962
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27962
Update v002 has been released!

http://mlpmusicarchive.tumblr.com/post/17019081851/update-v002
>> No. 27963
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27963
>>27962
Is it ok if the site looks like this?
>> No. 27964
>27963
From an Android mobile device
>> No. 27965
>>27962

Thank you for the update, just finished downloading it. Nice touch with the .bat file.
>> No. 27968
File 132836789596.png - (90.28KB , 347x658 , 130592690407.png )
27968
hey brosidons over at everfree, don't forget the delicious instrumentals!

for example: One Last Letter by aviators has one

http://www.mediafire.com/?pgm801ixd4bd9rn

also Eurobeat Brony - Discord (The Living Tombstone's Remix) has one too

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5661506/TombstoneDiscordRemixInstrumental-Final.mp3

keep up the good work guys!
>> No. 27971
>>27964

Make sure you have your user agent set for "Android." There is a mobile theme available and it usually gets selected automagically if you're on mobile.
>> No. 27972
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27972
>>27968

Thank you, we will be adding these and the others.
>> No. 27974
Does anypony know who runs this mirror of the December 5th archive?

http://www.mlponline.net/mlpmusicarchive/Full/

...and if they're planning to follow the new updates? I already have a Wget process rigged to download and update from there, and was wondering if they were still going to follow the project.
>> No. 27977
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27977
>>27974

that was being run by waka and rilnac for a while but seems to be defunct right now. Honestly the mercurial system didn't work very well.
>> No. 27978
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27978
Hey guys, thanks for continuing wakas works.
Just question:
Your full archive contains wakas old archive plus all the new songs you added, wakas old archive plus some of new songs you added,or just wakas old archive?
>> No. 27981
>>27978

Old archive plus all the new songs we added. We're keeping file structure the same to maximize compatibility.
>> No. 27982
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27982
>>27981
Thanks Man ;)
>> No. 27983
>>27974
That was run by Rilnac and I. I think we're going to be taking that down soon though, for the time being it'll stay up there.

Seeding FULL v2 as much as I can. sucks having to pause torrents to play LoL and stuff, but I seeded a good 40gigs on the last one, should be able to seed a lot more this time.
>> No. 27987
Are the 1.6 GB of 'Unknown' corrected in the latest full torrent now?
>> No. 27988
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27988
>>27987

eeyup

On a totally unrelated topic: is it just me or is Bon-bon checking out Big Macintosh on this picture?
>> No. 28024
I would seed, but I only kept about 200 of the songs.
>> No. 28027
This is awesome. I've been lamenting how I never really grabbed many PMVs/original songs/remixes/etc over the months and if I wanted to start now after I've suddenly gotten the fever to download absolutely everything it was going to take me weeks to go through each youtube or mediafire link individually. Seriously, thanks.
>> No. 28028
First off, I want to extend a HUGE THANK YOU for picking this job up. I just have a quick question. Have you guys decided to ditch the method of sorting album-less songs into the My Little Dj Tunes, Rocking is Magic, etc. that Waka was using? I really liked that because it sorted the songs into nice little categories and it meant each song had an album art picture. I ask because I noticed that the old album tags are still intact, but your new ones just use the artist's name as the album name as well.

Obviously this is a huge task and I want you guys to handle it however you want, but you may want to work on consistency with the album tags. That is, either rename all the albums to the artists like you do now, or use Waka's old method. I have a feeling the former is a lot easier, so it that lightens the load a bit then by all means continue doing it. It's not a bad system, I'd just like it if you guys picked one over the other.

I'm sorry if I sound like I'm bitching, I really do appreciate the effort you all put into this. I'm just really OCD when it comes to sorting my music.
>> No. 28031
Alright, I put this on my 100mbit seedbox. Have at it, I say!
>> No. 28035
File 132858069303.png - (26.22KB , 491x491 , PLEASED.png )
28035
Thanks guys! Another great update!

I'm sooooo happy somepony took this magnificent project over!
>> No. 28040
File 132859304138.png - (271.02KB , 1360x1360 , apple_bloom_with_a_broom_by_maishida-d4lmw21.png )
28040
I recently went through the the back log of Brony music on my SoundCloud and I'm a little concerned about how little of it is actually in this archive.

I know big changes have recently been made and there is a lot to catch up on, but there a lot of songs from big names like JackleApp, Foozogs/PepperBrony, one from DJ Alex S, Tarby and The Living Tombstone that aren't in the archive.

For those of you who don't use Sound Cloud, most prevalent Brony artists use it and upload a lot more music there than they release on YouTube. Also, if you guys running this archive don't use Sound Cloud I strongly recommend you do.

Thanks again for the hard work, I am grateful for the work you guys do, whatever impression you get from this comment :D
>> No. 28044
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28044
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGSz2SJWJpM
Three of my own PMVs for you guys :)
>> No. 28056
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28056
Hey there everypony.

I thought I might make some new album art for the main albums, seeing as I was getting a bit sick of the old ones.

There are 3 new ones in the pic I attached, and I'm currently making making album art for all the artists I can't find album art for. If any one wants the album art I made just say and I'll put up a link.

Bo1g, I'm not sure if you are going to continue the current album structure or just make albums with artist names. I wouldn't mind making album art for all the artists with multiple songs, like AcousticBrony or SiimGretina that you can add to the all the new music, while people can add the pics to the olds stuff manually (easy to do) so the old stuff doesn't get re-downloaded.

Tell me what you think :D
>> No. 28059
>>28056
Those are awesome, I love the DJ Tunes one the most (never liked the original). Can't wait to see the rest!
>> No. 28060
File 132870607712.jpg - (106.93KB , 1080x1080 , Best Of Pony Tunes Vol_ 2.jpg )
28060
As long as we're posting Album Art, I threw one together a while ago that I figured would look good for a second 'Best Of Pony Tunes' compilation. It follows the same theme as the first one's cover.
What do you think?

(Credit to Braukoly for giving me permission to use his Octavia Background)
>> No. 28065
Sorry I've been away guys, our internet is out until tomorrow (usually they give us 7 days to pay the bill but they gave us no chance this time). The update should be released on time as usual, so no worries about that.

>>28040

I think the Archive may have had a soundcloud account, so I'll need to look into that.

>>28044

I will add these.

>>28056

I've already started on new album arts, but thank you though!

As for the album organization, we figured it's much easier the way we are doing now. We're going to get somepony to organize the arts into their specific folders so there won't be artless songs, if that makes sense.

If we're going to go BACK and change the old albums to be consistent with the new ones, however, I would probably do a complete redo of the file structure, which would be both time consuming on everypony's part, but if we're going to do it, we should do it early on before the Archive gets any larger.

What do you guys think?
>> No. 28068
File 132874186724.png - (343.81KB , 826x413 , Artists.png )
28068
>>28065
Damn I was enjoying making that album art. I can still help though with artists you haven't made any for yet.

The problem I have with the current album structure is that I have too many artists, too many to make album art for. I also find that many artists only make 1 or 2 songs. Arranging the music in to 4 main albums for genre tidies up my library (I'm really anal about my iTunes lol) That still gives me the ability to take my favourite artists like SimGretina or Artists with heaps of songs like AcousticBrony and make separate albums for them.

I also like to make themed albums like one for Nightmare Night themed songs/remixes and Christmas ones too.

Anyway that's how I organise my pony tunes. It gives some use to albums and prevents clutter. Its not to hard putting these songs into their genre related albums either, certainly something everypony could do if the downloads remain small.
>> No. 28078
>>28065
To be honest, I don't think anypony would mind having to redownload a couple of gig. Make the changes as you see fit, and we will seed it.
>> No. 28079
File 132878986001.png - (171.90KB , 1360x768 , mlp music.png )
28079
Awesome.
>> No. 28083
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28083
Okay, here's what my torrent page looks like when I try to download the archive. I don't know what's wrong and have no idea how to fix it. I'll be able to check on the thread throughout the day at work, but I won't be able to try anything until later tonight. Thanks in advance.
>> No. 28085
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28085
>>28083
Just going by the screenshot you're timing out connecting to the tracker to even get to the group of folks sharing. Does whatever client you're using check to see if that port is even open? That might be a good start.
>> No. 28091
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28091
>>28068

You know what? Mine suck. I'll use yours. Do you just want me to credit the username as it is here on Ponychan?

If we're going to be doing file structure updates, it won't be in v003. I just got back my internet back today so I'm getting the one for Saturday ready as of right now.
>> No. 28094
>>28091
I don't need credit. Most of the stuff I will be using like vectors and backgrounds won't be mine anyway. And about the file structure, ask around and find what the majority of people want if you are unsure.
>> No. 28096
>>28091
>>28094

Maybe a poll on a google doc?
>> No. 28097
>>28096

This is what I was thinking. I'll set one up after this update.
>> No. 28098
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28098
>>28091
Finished the art for Waka's albums. You guys need to tell me what artists or albums you would like art for so I can get started :D
>> No. 28103
>>28098

Well shit, I just zipped up the thing and it's uploading everywhere. XD

The other two will be in next week. I actually came to ask if you would make the other two. :P

I'm writing up a survey now.
>> No. 28106
>>28105

That is exactly what I did. If you want to email bigger ones to the.derpy.pony@gmail.com I'll add those next week instead.

Survey! http://tinyurl.com/MLPMusicArchiveSurvey
>> No. 28107
I didn't give you the files though. Did you cut them out of the image I uploaded here? Anyway thanks for using my album art.

You an download the 5 images here if you want to use them.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/31458826/AlbumArt.zip
>> No. 28108
>>28107

Yeah, that's what I meant. I just cropped the three out of the image you posted here.
>> No. 28121
>>28091

For the love of god, do not mix artists in to arbitrary albums or folders.
>> No. 28130
>>28106
Spike is best pony. :)
>> No. 28153
Update v003 (FEB 11) [487MB]

- FULL: http://everfreeforest.com/music/MLPMusicArchive_FULL_v003.torrent
- HOSTED: http://everfreeforest.com/music/updates/MLPMusicArchive_v003.rar
- TORRENT: http://everfreeforest.com/music/MLPMusicArchive_UPDATE_v003.torrent
>> No. 28160
>>28153
Yay thanks!
>> No. 28163
>>28153

Wow, nice big update pack. Thank you.
>> No. 28169
>>28163

Nice seeing the quick updates.

I do have some concerns about your change validation, I notice the update.bat drops the SherclopPones folder and the new update adds SherclopPonies (which is not the correct name of the artist).

Also it is dropping an entire folder instead of targeting specific files. This makes it impossible for users to safely add files to their archive locally.
>> No. 28177
>>28169

I got multiple bug reports stating that SherclopPones was the INCORRECT artist.
>> No. 28181
>>28177

Don't be so trusting ;)

http://www.youtube.com/user/SherclopPones/feed
http://shercloppones.deviantart.com/
"Sherclop Pones

Horse. Detective. Sherclop Pones is a joint account between Jenny and Gr..."
>> No. 28194
>>28181

Thanks for this. I got it about the bug report three times, but I guess they're just moro... silly ponies.

We're hiring staff members to help with the archive now: http://mlpmusicarchive.tumblr.com/post/17509581505/mlp-music-archive-now-hiring-staff
>> No. 28195
>>28194
I would love to help out with metadata!
Unfortunately, I don't know if I would be able to remain consistent over the next few weeks. I'll think about it :D
Then again, I'd love to be part of something big that makes many people happy :3
>> No. 28197
>>28194
I would like to be the SoundCloud guy. I guess I have to join the forum first though. And get skype :D
>> No. 28198
>>28197
And the album art guy too. Can I be both?
>> No. 28199
>>28198
Joined the forums :D
>> No. 28233
We'll PM our new hires as soon as we make our decisions. :D
>> No. 28235
Also, chrome erased my cookies and my trip looks different now. I assure you it's me.
>> No. 28237
>>28233
Can't wait to hear who'll be helping on this project!
>> No. 28246
>>28083

Me again. I tried grabbing the latest full torrent, it downloaded 1.8 mb and then stopped. I'm still lost on what I can do to try and fix this....
>> No. 28247
>>28246
I've been trying to help you for a while now and really have no idea...
Trash your computer and get a new one.

Alternatively, backup shit you want to save, wipe everything, and reinstall the operating system and programs you need.

Also, change ISPs - Support local. (But only if they support you...)
>> No. 28251
>>28247
Trying to help me? The first post I made on this thread got 1 reply that was vague at best.
>> No. 28252
>>28251

sorry about that. Is this the only torrent that isn't working? have you tried any other torrent, if you haven't, then the open office torrent is free and well seeded. You should try downloading that first and if that doesn't work check http://portforward.com/ and see if the utorrent port is properly forwarded.
>> No. 28255
>>28252
This is the only torrent that I have this type of issue with. All other torrents will work fine. I switched from uTorrent to Deluge a while back ever since uTorrent decided to start eating up 90% of the CPU processing and almost crash Windows Explorer.
>> No. 28264
>>28255
"uTorrent decided to start eating up 90% of the CPU processing and almost crash Windows Explorer."

This causes me to seriously question the overall health of your computer.
>> No. 28265
>>28264

Actually the new utorrent 3.1 is crap and demands a lot more power than the older versions. You should try 2.2.1 or 1.8.5.

>>28255

I don't have much experience with deluge, but can you post some more screenshots of the detail tab or the log (if that exist in deluge)?
>> No. 28274
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28274
>>28264
When uTorrent is crippling a machine with a Quad Core i5 2.67 gHz and 6 gigs of RAM, I think it's time to rethink how your program works.

>>28265
I'm not sure where to go to show what you're looking for, but here's another tab and extra columns proving that I'm connected to at least 5 different seeders. Yet, my download completely stalls after just 1 mb.
>> No. 28275
>>28274

You seems to be connected to me (I can see my IP in the peer list:D), yet I can't find you on my list of peers, which is weird, unless you closed your client.
Is there any info on the trackers in deluge? Perhaps in the detail tab? In utorrent the tracker tab states if there is something wrong with the trackers.
>> No. 28281
File 132935359638.jpg - (225.88KB , 1600x900 , 132932690329.jpg )
28281
>>28275

Houston we have a problem.
>> No. 28289
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28289
>>28281
sounds like your DHT is off or your ports are closed or both.

:sadface:
>> No. 28290
>>28289
So how would I go about alleviating either of these problems?
>> No. 28298
>>28290

In Deluge press ctrl+P, choose the network tab, and make sure DHT and peer-exchange is checked. Also make sure that the active port isn't blocked by your router or firewall. You can easily check this by pressing test active port in the same tab.
>> No. 28299
>Oh hey, it updated
>I'll download it yay!
>I wonder how much music they added since December 5...
HOLY CRAP THREE MORE GIGS

I just have a couple questions:
Why did we remove Friendship Is Witchcraft?
Can we add some YTPMVs done by Ponyoxy?
>> No. 28300
>>28299
Friendship is Witchcraft was a duplicate. The proper folder now is SherclopPones (it should be Pones, but last I saw it was "Ponies").

I refreshed this thread within a few seconds of you posting that. creepy.
>> No. 28303
File 132940293825.jpg - (205.97KB , 1600x900 , torrent_issues.jpg )
28303
>>28298
DHT and Peer Exchange are checked, but the Test Active Port is probably the issue here....
>> No. 28306
>>28303

You probably need to open the port in your router. Look for the instruction to do so for your router here: http://portforward.com/
>> No. 28308
File 132940806090.png - (118.32KB , 1000x800 , mlfw2900-derp_it_gal__by_mickeymonster-d4om1d6.png )
28308
Congrats to AGryX (Soundcloud and album art) and roflcopter572 (Metadata), they'll be helping with the Archive now!
>> No. 28311
File 132940948931.png - (150.62KB , 892x896 , cheerilee_filly_by_blackm3sh-d3gfnn7.png )
28311
>>28308

Three Cheers for AGryX and roflcopter572
>> No. 28313
>>28308
>>28311
The fun has been quintupled!
>> No. 28314
File 132942981685.gif - (1.88MB , 914x582 , let__s_party_by_mezkalito4p-d4cgvsu.gif )
28314
>>28308

Looks like two great additions, I see they have already been very helpful on this thread.

Congrats.
>> No. 28315
>>28303

Also turn off use random port, and pick a high numbered port between 10000 and 65535. It doesn't matter what you pick, just make one up. This will be the port you need to forward from your router.
>> No. 28319
File 132944065471.png - (156.15KB , 516x640 , mlfw774_scootaloo_i_understand.png )
28319
YES
WOHOO
I JUST FOUND UR ARCHIVE, AND ITS MASSIVE
CANTERLOCK FTW
>> No. 28320
>download completes
>removes old archive from itunes
>imports this one
>albums are an absolute wreck, split, scattered all over the place, named after artists
Don't get me wrong, I bucking LOVE the Archive, it's pretty much my favorite thing to ever come from Ponychan, but the internal organization for when it imports to itunes is... mediocre at best. Any tips, or a possibility to rearrange it beforehand?
>> No. 28321
>>28320
We are working on it, don't worry.
>> No. 28322
>>28320
it's a metadata issue which is exactly what rofl was hired on for. so expect improvements very soon.
>> No. 28324
Completely random but would anypony know the auto-sage limit for this board?
>> No. 28329
>>28321
>>28322
Fantastic! I knew you guys would have a good answer. I'll be waiting with open hooves~
>> No. 28332
>>28329
Today is the day we get our hoove's dirty and fix some stuff up.
Don't worry. Things will get 40% cooler!
>> No. 28334
>>28324
I saw somepony mention it may be around 350.
>> No. 28343
I've been collecting some raw album art because I tend to OCD about missing album art before I've even found out about this archive, so here's what I have so far. (Not all the pictures have been converted into squares and none of them are labeled properly)

There is a total of 127 pictures.

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?u3fqar57z3q3eth
>> No. 28347
>>28334
I'll have to get that confirmed but thanks!
>> No. 28351
>>28343
Wow, that will be a great help. I will make sure these are in the next fix up updates, and all the new ones too.
>> No. 28353
In case some of you weren't aware...
http://mlpmusicarchive.tumblr.com/post/17781972796/update-delays
>> No. 28354
>>28353

I guess my post about it didn't go through. Thanks for posting that!
>> No. 28385
We have our own website now!

http://mlpmusicarchive.com/

I hope this becomes more of a convenience than scouring this thread for feedback. I'm currently working on a better tracking system and possibly an application that will autmagically update everypony's archives through this server. I can also use this server to host the full archive for those that have issues torrenting. It'll be great fun!

Hope to see you there!
>> No. 28388
File 132961315191.jpg - (240.95KB , 1200x825 , 1303064144736-(n1303427512855).jpg )
28388
>>28351
Not to be outdone, here's a few that I've collected. Not nearly as many, but they're almost all ones that either came when I originally downloaded the songs outside the archive, or a few that may make good covers.

http://www.mediafire.com/?tdbe7n39hz9vaz0

Also, did you move the error reporting to the new site(which looks awesome, btw) yet? I think I've found a couple albums that are either missing or not grouped into said album.
>> No. 28389
>>28388
yea, please register at the forums and post where necessary! :D
>> No. 28391
Just a question, does the archive include the songs from the album Smile! ? I ask mostly because the only way to get them is to donate and I kinda messed up the process, so I donated... but didn't get the songs :(
>> No. 28396
>>28391

We have not been including songs that require payment. We will be messaging artists soon about including their music, but if it's a charity album then we probably will never include it.
>> No. 28397
>>28391
How'd you mess up the process? I'm sure if you emailed them and explained, they wouldn't mind sending you the link.
>> No. 28412
Does anypony know what happened to Derpy Hooves? I went to catch up on some songs I've been meaning to download, and his soundcloud and blog are both gone.
>> No. 28421
>>28388
I registered on the site :3 but it seems I have no access to the PM system, and my posts aren't appearing (apparently because they need to be mod-approved).
>> No. 28427
>>28397
Not a bad idea, I think I give that a shot now
>> No. 28428
>>28412
That's sad.
No idea.
>> No. 28429
What about us not-on-Windows people? How do we fix our tags and album art? Are they already fixed on the full 12gb version?
Because I'm still stuck on Mac OS here, and really want to have this archive work right!
>> No. 28430
>>28429
Don't worry. Currently, we are placing post-Waka songs in Waka's old system of folders and albums, like My Little DJ Tunes.
You can use iTunes for tagging, if you wish.
>> No. 28431
>>28430
Oh the Archive is designed specifically for Windows? This explains a lot.
>> No. 28432
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28432
>>28431

The archive is not design specifically for windows users. Only the bat file is design for windows user, and that is only used to delete duplicate songs. If you rename the bat file to .txt you will see what folders the file will delete, and you can delete them yourself manually. The 12 GB torrent also include all changes and fixes and should work just as well for windows as for macs.
>> No. 28435
>>28432

I'll look into script writing for Macs.
>> No. 28439
>>28412

http://soundcloud.com/whitetail-music

Renamed. Not sure about blog but presumably a change to "whitetail" as well.

Had he uploaded any theme previews other than Rarity to the blog?
>> No. 28442
>>28435
Thanks for this! I'm sure that a lot of people use this archive with iTunes, even on Windows, and I'll be honest, it's gonna be lame to lose all my ratings and plays on my "ponies" playlist, though it's nothing some tinkering can't fix.
>> No. 28447
>>28442

I personally use Winamp but another big name is Foobar 2000.

UPDATE: The entire archive has been uploaded to the new server. If you have some magical script that downloads it, it can be found at http://mlpmusicarchive.com/archive/full/ . If you do use a script, I would like to know how it's done just for curiosity's sake.
>> No. 28449
>>28447
You will still provide the full torrent, right?

Also, I found a bunch of duplicate songs and I tried to post them on the forums, but it said a Moderator has to approve my post, and it won't go up :(
>> No. 28452
>>28439
Ah, good to know. That would also explain why I was suddenly following "Whitetail" I knew that soundcloud could be changed, but I didn't think about the blog being changed too, so I started to worry.

Artists, Y U NO make things easy
>> No. 28459
>>28449

Yes we will still use the torrent. And sorry, I seem to have forgotten how to build PHPBB3. Thought I fixed that...
>> No. 28460
>>28459
Fantastic. Oh look, there's my posts :)
>> No. 28462
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28462
Bugfix Update v001a: http://mlpmusicarchive.com/archive-updates/bugfix-update-v001a

This update fixes the album art and metadata in the v001 update from the Offical albums and Fanmade artists &I - Canaveral305. Enjoy!

Download: http://mlpmusicarchive.com/archive/updates/buxfix/MLPMusicArchive_v001a.rar
>> No. 28465
May I make the suggestion of running Replaygain on a number of tracks? Equistria Girls was really quiet so I ran it through Replaygain giving a gain boost of over 7dB.
>> No. 28467
Oh and can we have a MLP tag or something? I like to be able to find all my MLP songs in iTunes and adding a tag would help greatly. If not in the album section then may I suggest making a MLP tag in the Genre section.
>> No. 28470
Ponies, do not hesitate to report missing songs on the forums.
We seem to be missing many YTPMVs, especially before Waka stopped working on the archive.
>> No. 28485
File 132987553582.jpg - (19.73KB , 399x300 , you_asked_for_it.jpg )
28485
>>28470
...Very Well
>> No. 28486
Make sure you include Yelling At Cats' new album, Smarty Pants, in the next update.
>> No. 28500
File 132997485249.png - (636.11KB , 1280x720 , Fluttershy_scared_S2E11[1].png )
28500
>>28485
>> No. 28506
http://mlpmusicarchive.com/archive-updates/v001a-f-bugfix-updates

:3
More to come!
Like, soon ;)
>> No. 28543
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28543
Hello everypony,

Our new host for the mlpmusicarchive.com was unhappy with us "taking advantage of their unlimited disk space and bandwidth." I'm removing the Full Archive from the site now, but we may need to remove the updates from there as well, depending on how much bandwidth is used.

Does anypony know a decent host that will allow us to host said files with actual unlimited bandwidth? I'd hate to see this site go to waste so quickly...
>> No. 28544
>>28543
I might be able to help out - But it prolly won't be for another month or two...
Currently in negotiations.

Don't count on it, but if it ever bears fruit I'll for sure let y'all know.
>> No. 28545
>>28543
>Our new host for the mlpmusicarchive.com was unhappy with us "taking advantage of their unlimited disk space and bandwidth."

Ugh, I hate companies who do this. If unlimited really has limits then state them so I can keep within them or opt for a different provider. D: </rant>

Dreamhost could be worth looking at. They're not a perfect host (who is?) but they're fine with high space/bandwidth usage as long as the space/bandwidth is related to the website (e.g you aren't using their web space to back up your PC HDDs to).
>> No. 28550
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28550
>>28543
Why do companies do this? It's honestly one of the most annoying things ever, it's completely false advertising and the fact that in this day and age they still get away with it is just... uuuugh. ugh.
>> No. 28687
>>28543
'Businesses are composed of a group of lying fucks'

Thank you, Captain Obvious.
>> No. 28703
File 133044366846.png - (79.02KB , 400x309 , derpy_and_lil___sparky_by_equestria_prevails-d4n7ny8.png )
28703
v004 has been released!

http://mlpmusicarchive.com/archive-updates/big-fat-update-post

Thanks for your patience! We await your new bug reports!
>> No. 28704
>>28703

Thanks for the update. However I get this message when clicking on the torrent:

>>This is somewhat embarrassing, isn’t it?
It seems we can’t find what you’re looking for. Perhaps searching, or one of the links below, can help.
>> No. 28706
File 133044957596.gif - (6.95KB , 100x45 , twilight rainbow vomit.gif )
28706
The local for v4 downloads, but the torrent 404's.
>> No. 28707
>>28704

Nevermind. Seems like the issue has been fixed. Couldn't wait for the torrent so had to grab the locally hosted file. Sorry for using your "unlimited" bandwidth, hope you don't get into trouble because of this again:-P
>> No. 28713
Oof.
I may have forgotten to delete PepperBrony's folder, to make way for Foozogz.
Sorry everypony!
Unzip, and place the bat in the same directory as Fanmade and Official, and run it! It will delete PepperBrony's folder.

http://www.mediafire.com/?xknlrfz3ngt5d8b
>> No. 28719
>>28713

Won't this mess with the torrent?
>> No. 28723
File 133054211318.png - (111.89KB , 1366x768 , Screenshot.png )
28723
Oh, you guys.
>> No. 28726
>>28719
Unfortunately, it will. Only do it after you wish to stop seeding.

It'll be fixed in the next update, along with other dupes.
>> No. 28729
Oh looky. More fixes for everypony!

http://www.mediafire.com/?n84ryuax5a7y1u7

Deletes a lot of duped songs in the official albums, and a lot of duped "Not a Clever Pony" songs.
>> No. 28731
>>28729
Really?
Ignore that link.

Proper link, with a working bat
http://www.mediafire.com/?mer34q20meqbcc5
>> No. 28736
>>28731

I presume this will also be in the next update? My upload limit is still maxing out uploading data on the full torrent, so I'm not going to stop until the next update is out. Some extra files doesn't bother me that much either
>> No. 28745
>>28731
Since it's in the patch, I'm presuming you missed my comment on the forum.
The album version of NotACleverPony's "Sonic Rainboom" and All-Powerful(Trixie)" are NOT the same as the original. There is a slight difference in that the album version removes any sound effects/speech from the show, and it sounds much better, in my opinion, with those effects/speech.

Unrelated, are you still planning on uploading mirrors? I'll gladly use those instead of your bandwidth, but no more torrents for me.
>> No. 28747
>>28745
Yea, I caught those two last minute, and re-added them into the archive.
We're just going to implement the new changes during the next update.
Sorry!
>> No. 28761
>>28747
No problem, I already have had the songs for a while, which is how I noticed it, since I usually follow my favorite artists on my own terms.

Speaking of which, I probably won't be able to continue my list of missing stuff for at least another week or two; things are starting to get hectic with school.
>> No. 28766
>>28761
That's fine.
You've helped a lot, and we appreciate it!
>> No. 28782
>>28723

If I am reading this right, their 'unlimited' is really limp. Considering I can easily do 30gb up a day on my internet connection.
>> No. 28790
File 133083551384.jpg - (51.16KB , 894x894 , screwball trip.jpg )
28790
I've got nearly all of the torrents seeding and it doesn't seem like anypony's biting, are they just not being used?
>> No. 28799
>>28790

Are you sure you are using the newest torrent?
It is this one: http://mlpmusicarchive.com/the-archive
People aren't downloading from the older ones, so you only need one torrent up and running.
>> No. 28802
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28802
>>28799

That was it. I thought for sure I'd had the lastest...
>> No. 28803
>>28799

And when I said "all", I meant the update packs, but it doesn't look like anypony needs those anymore ATM.
>> No. 28806
>>28803
interestingly enough, it seems that people are downloading mainly FULL, update 1, and update 4.
>> No. 28846
Smells like many dupe, file name, folder name, meta data fixes...

http://mlpmusicarchive.com/uncategorized/v004-bugfixes#comment-23

Oh, and I did realize (albeit too late) that "Not a Clever Pony"'s name is inconsistent; his album's artist is tagged as "Not A Clever Pony".
Unfortunately, this'll have to be fixed in the next metaupdate. Sorry everypony!
>> No. 28871
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28871
Anypony else noticing that the latest bugfixes AND the full torrent links are dead? Or is that just me?
>> No. 28882
>>28871

From their Twitter account:

>>We exceeded our bandwidth, guys.
>>Need to find another place to host the files. Sorry!
>> No. 28887
Can somepony who still has the torrent create a magnet link?
In µTorrent you just select "copy magnet URI" in the context menu of the torrent!
>> No. 28888
File 133130786518.jpg - (75.16KB , 600x600 , 27da.jpg )
28888
>>28887

Like this?:

magnet:?xt=urn:btih:6BFA5CB4BA8C47E75929BE7D4921A22C57967E47
>> No. 28889
Thank you very much!
>> No. 28895
>Create magnet file
>Upload magnet file to The Pirate Bay
>Link directly to it on website
>Profit!
>> No. 28899
>>28882
Again?!?!
Web hosts, Y U No honest about bandwidth limits?
>> No. 28940
"Rainbow Dash Tylenol" by pkwinner02 doesn't sync to iPods.
>> No. 28985
File 133166954349.gif - (626.91KB , 402x322 , 130825102025.gif )
28985
>>28940
isn't that a good thing?
>> No. 28989
File 133167874743.jpg - (20.36KB , 410x346 , mustache you a question.jpg )
28989
Is there a link for downloading only the official music? I cant seem to find one.
>> No. 28993
>>28989
No, but if you can use the torrent, you can only check the official music section.
>> No. 29038
http://mlpmusicarchive.com/archive-updates/update-v005#comment-48

v005 is out!
Enjoy!
>> No. 29042
>>29038

Nice large update

Thanks
>> No. 29068
>>29038
That's a big update...
and here I was actually making a bit of headway on sorting my copy for the ones that I like.
>> No. 29069
>>29042
>>29068
Glad you guys noticed :3
Is it a good thing, though? XD
>> No. 29075
>>29069

eeyup
>> No. 29084
A very recommened metadeta/content update
http://mlpmusicarchive.com/archive-updates/update-v005a
>> No. 29086
>>29084
Wow, that was fast.
>> No. 29090
Updates 5 and 5a(soon) mirrors

http://min.us/my7nw92Vx

This sight is similar to dropbox, but "focused on sharing". Supposedly, there is no bandwidth limit and it'll be a decent speed, but it has a file size limit of 2 full gbs. Let me know how it works, if it does a decent job then I can probably keep 5 updates or so on it.
>> No. 29109
Oi, the forums are under siege from spambots, I won't even bother posting there since there's a good chance that it might not be seen.

We be needing better spam protection, perhaps randomly generated questions about the show when registering.
>> No. 29127
File PhMapu9HYVA.you - (0B )
29127
I would appreciate feedback for my rap here...
>> No. 29129
>>29090
Worked just fine for me!
>> No. 29134
You're missing a lot of songs by Replacer, and many of Makkon's are doubled.
>> No. 29151
>>29134
Update v006a will contain the fix, and will be released soon.

The missing Replacer songs have been noted. Thanks!
>> No. 29174
Also missing: New songs from Friendship is Witchcraft.
>> No. 29176
File kPjVCIX5Fvs.you - (0B )
29176
Why this masterpiece song still missing archives?
>> No. 29181
Attention Minecraft bronies the unofficial "Minecraft Bronies Unite" server is online and rolling.
24.145.246.26:25566
>> No. 29187
http://mlpmusicarchive.com/archive-updates/update-v006-v006a

Released!

Oh, and we know about the StormWolf and the JoshLohMusic dupes.
Will be fixed next update.
>> No. 29188
>>29187

Thanks again for the update.
This update downloaded way faster than the previous ones, did you upgrade your internet connection or something?
>> No. 29189
>>29188
Nah. We used our heads!

We used to just place loose files into our dropbox, then have Bo1g rar it up for us.
The problem with that is we couldn't get the same file, so everypony had to get the update from Bowan.

Now, before I place out any update, I rar it up, then place it into the dropbox. That way, we all have the same file, and thus, we have more initial seeders.
>> No. 29190
>>29189

Smart move. Took me just half an hour to download the pack this time, as opposed half a day, which has been the norm.

Keep up the good work guys, I'm going to listen to some pony tunes now.
>> No. 29192
Is there any kid of a list of what you're adding? I joined the Everfreeforest Forum to help out and see if
I could help out and fill any gaps in the great music but the updates are all rar'd, there's no lists of what's included in them of what I'm downloading, and the new system seems to encourage downloading eveything but may be incomplete for all i know. The previous torrents had the single files so you could select what you wanted to download and this new setup is the opposite.
>> No. 29195
>>29192
Our google doc has a running list of added songs, but not metadeta-fix'd songs.
>> No. 29197
Heres v007a.
Due to complications to conflicting archive copies, we all deleted our FULL folders and are in the process of downloading mine.

v007 has not been released yet. v007a contains only fixes. This FULL torrent contains v006+v006a's new songs and fixes, and v007a's fixes.

Gotta love having english as a second language xD

magnet:?xt=urn:btih:AA3ED42A3C20677EB8FA22FE166E634505A3862E&dn=MLPMusicArchive%20Full&tr=udp%3a//tracker.openbittorrent
.com%3a80/announce
>> No. 29198
>>29197
Wait, so is 7a going to be released separately later, or do the errors mean that we'll all have to download the full archive? (Since that links seems to be only for the full)
>> No. 29199
>>29198
v007a will be released a little later.
>> No. 29201
>>29199
Good to know.

In other news, the minus mirror is being uploaded as we type. Probably'll take about 2 hours to finish uploading, but here's the link now.http://min.us/mbhnjjuYoQ
>> No. 29207
The MLP Archive Staff does not frown upon the seeding of massive archives, once personal completion has been achieved.

Thank you :)
>> No. 29213
File 133276567574.png - (133.87KB , 900x822 , fluttershy__s_new_cape_by_joeyh3-d4iq918.png )
29213
>>29197

You should warn people not to run UPDATE v0007a.bat. At least if you want more seeders for the full torrent. I just ran the bat file and had to redownload ~5% of the files.
Although, in retrospect, I could have just decided to not redownload the files deleted by v0007a.bat, and just seed ~94% of the full torrent.
>> No. 29235
File 133295407486.swf - (324.28KB , 750x500 , swagmobile.swf )
29235
>>27590
>> No. 29255
A doozy of an addition update is coming up.
v007a and v007b will also be released soon.
>> No. 29266
Apologies for the delay.
Both v007 and v007b are getting to become huge updates in their own rights.

Oh, and brace yourselfs...
Over the course of our vacations, we may produce a hugetastic update that you will only be able to receive (without dupes or errors) by a FULL, REDOWNLOAD of the archive.

If such an update is actually planned, I will not create a .bat to delete dupes. Too tedious. You guys should backup soon!
>> No. 29272
>>29266

You'll be changing up the file structure eh?
>> No. 29284
>>29272
Well, with that update, no.
Just a very, very large amount of fixes like making "feat." into "ft.", and such.

We have decided to do this massive update, and maybe a structure overhaul, this summer. Oh well :P
>> No. 29289
Update v007+v007a+v007b now unofficially released!
What I mean is that there is no link for it on our website yet.

magnet:?xt=urn:btih:E0D159A9AA708CA1516C8DD60F0B921B7C9AFF05&dn=MLPMusicArchive_v007%2bv007a%2bv007b.rar&tr=udp%3a//trac
ker.openbittorrent.com%3a80/announce
>> No. 29290
Scratch that. A link has been made on the website!

Also, ESPECIALLY for this particular update, apply the .bat before adding the files!
>> No. 29292
I apologize if it was linked somewhere, but was there an alternative to the .bat files for OS X?
>> No. 29303
>>29292
Unfortunately, I don't know how to make mac osx/linux script files. If somepony could direct me, I'd be glad to do, since I myself have an alternate Linux computer.
>> No. 29304
go nuts.

Full torrent:

magnet:?xt=urn:btih:65C75329BD75ADEC13A81B447BFA6082DBE02BB8&dn=MLPMusicArchive%20Full&tr=udp%3a//tracker.openbittorrent
.com%3a80/announce
>> No. 29308
>>29303
Basically, use "echo" instead of "ECHO", "rm" instead of "DEL" and "rmdir" instead of "rd". And the IF statements will be different (I'd have to look up how to do interactive input). Put "#!/bin/sh" on its own line at the top of the file and you should be pretty much good to go.

Do you have both directory trees (pre- and post-update) on your computer at the same time? It wouldn't be too difficult for me to write a Python script that figures out what needs to be deleted to get from one to the other, then writes out the appropriate batch file & shell script. If not, could still write a simple script generator that takes in a list of deletions. Let me know.

(Or, if anypony has the bandwidth to host an rsync server... :D)
>> No. 29310
Mirrors are up!
http://min.us/mHghAhUKi
>> No. 29311
>>29310
My bad, first part is up, second part isn't yet. But you can all at least get started with the downloading, if you use the mirror)
>> No. 29317
>>29308
Ok. I'll start experimenting with scripts right away!

I always have a pre and post update copy of the archive, yes.
>> No. 29328
>>29317
In that case, have this: https://gist.github.com/2280993

You'll need Python to run it (http://python.org/). Directions to call the script are at the top. It's not pretty but should cut down on your manual labor substantially.

Lemme know if there's questions/additional needed features.
>> No. 29330
>>29328
Thank you very much for doing this!
>> No. 29331
>>29328
erm...
I can't figure out to run this xD
The only actual experience I have in python was writing TI-Calc scripts...

Can you maybe tell me where to place the files, and what command to run if my two directories were "D:\Downloads\Torrents\MLP Music Archive\Full Seed and "D:\Downloads\Torrents\MLP Music Archive\Full Edited"?
You know, if it was alright with you? :D
>> No. 29344
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29344
>>29331
Put the files, erm, somewhere (doesn't matter where as long as you're using full paths), edit banner.txt to have the right text for the update (or use your own text file) and run

python write_update_scripts.py "D:\Downloads\Torrents\MLP Music Archive\Full Seed" "D:\Downloads\Torrents\MLP Music Archive\Full Edited" banner.txt

Out should pop two files in the current directory, update.bat and update.sh. Please check that they appear to be doing the right thing before sending them out to the world.
>> No. 29345
>>29310
Thanks for the DDL mirrors, guys!
>> No. 29346
>>29344
Success!
After a tough time of trying to figure out why it wasn't working, I just tried directing the windows command prompt to the directory of the files, then running from there. Again, thank you very much for this useful script!
>> No. 29349
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29349
>>29346

<-

Better living through computer programming.

I don't spend much time here, so if you have a problem/request, drop a comment on the gist and I'll come on over. Enjoy!
>> No. 29350
>>29349
Woah. I think the script works too well xD

So I made a test situation where I deleted a folder. I ran the script, checked the .bat and .sh, and ran it.

It ended up deleting the entire folder xD

echo ==============================================
echo = MLP MUSIC ARCHIVE UPDATER =
echo ==============================================
echo = v000X "New Update!" =
echo ==============================================
echo.

echo This program will delete any unnecessary, duplicated, or buggy files from the
echo previous update.
echo.

echo Be sure this file is at the ROOT of the Archive folder (With the README.TXT,
echo CHANGELOG.TXT, Fanmade and Official folders).
echo.

echo Apply these updates before adding the new songs!
echo.

SET /P M=Do you want to continue? [Y/N]:
IF %M%==Y GOTO DELETE
IF %M%==N GOTO EOF
:DELETE
rmdir /s /q .\Fanmade\Artists\&I

Instead of deleting just the "&I" folder, it deleted the entire "Artists" folder. Strange.
>> No. 29351
File 133341670207.png - (99.06KB , 670x732 , CMD.png )
29351
also, the python script creates this

del .\Fanmade\Album Art\4-Bit Insurgence.png

When i tried that, it didn't delete the file, but if I add quotation marks...

del ".\Fanmade\Album Art\4-Bit Insurgence.png"

it does delete the file.

Also, the command prompt looks weird, and it doesn't stop when it says that the task has been completed.
>> No. 29392
>>29350
>rmdir /s /q .\Fanmade\Artists\&I
>Instead of deleting just the "&I" folder, it deleted the entire "Artists" folder. Strange.

Ampersands have a special meaning in bat files so you need to 'escape' them if you want to use the actual character in a command. I believe this should do what you want:
rmdir /s /q .\Fanmade\Artists\^&I
>> No. 29396
>>29392
It's already been fixed. Quoting the paths was enough (and needed to happen to handle spaces as well, of course.) Thanks!
>> No. 29405
>>29310
Am I just daft or is part2 of that rar not up?
>> No. 29407
>>29405
odd, it was up. I guess I'll uppload it again.
Also seems I forgot to upload v6, so better do that too
>> No. 29408
>>29407
Wait, I guess it is up, it's just under a different link for some reason. I'll see if I can move stuff to get everything under one link, but for now go here:http://min.us/m5aBbTGp0
>> No. 29409
>>29408
Okay, got it all figured out. Here is the link for everything! http://min.us/mD7ijoYo0
>> No. 29411
I wonder when Omnipony's music is going to be added:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEkVh5cwnT8

Very awesome stuff! <3
>> No. 29414
>>29409
Well, that was odd. Thanks!
>> No. 29426
>>29411
OfficialOmnivore = Omnipony = Omnivore
:)
>> No. 29429
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29429
Would MC Chris' April Fool's song qualify for the archive?

Link to download in video description.
>> No. 29433
Feedback Request!

http://mlpmusicarchive.com/feedback/feedback-inquiry-on-how-the-updates-are-shipped
>> No. 29551
Since its being awfully quite in here...
UPDATE V008 AND V008A HAVE FINALLY BEEN RELEASED.

Sorry for the delay. To make it up to you, you can expect more new songs than there were Spartans in Leonidas' guard.

http://mlpmusicarchive.com/archive-updates/update-v008-and-v008a-released
>> No. 29578
>>29551

Thank you for this HUGE update (>2GB)
Can't wait for it to finish downloading.
>> No. 29580
>>29578
Yea, unfortunately, Im away, so I can't really seed the update until Sunday. XD
>> No. 29590
File 133436236265.png - (1.63MB , 1600x1584 , 137900 - absurd_res artist somepony checklist OTP shipping twilight_sparkle.png )
29590
Finally got mirrors uploading. Had to use 7zip this time, since winrar was freaking out on me.

http://min.us/mD7ijoYo0

Also have a profile pic! I think it's fitting.
>> No. 29624
How may I submit music I made to the pony song archive?
>> No. 29628
>>29624
probably the best way is on the missing songs forum http://mlpmusicarchive.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=6, but if you post them on this thread they'll probably get seen.
>> No. 29647
>>29628

I hope so then! I have a soundcloud here http://soundcloud.com/ernulaxcuilan which contains all my free stuff.
>> No. 29665
>>29628
Though it can be posted here, we would greatly appreciate it if you could post on the forums. That way, we can save time finding things that haven't been taken care of yet.
>> No. 29700
File AiBNaTXqFIY.you - (0B )
29700
>> No. 29701
File AiBNaTXqFIY.you - (0B )
29701
>> No. 29704
>>29551

In case you managed to miss the other two times I posted this on your site, I updated the update script generator in response to feedback:

https://gist.github.com/2280993
>> No. 29794
Haven't updated since the first one. Am I missing out?
>> No. 29797
How to Update the Archive

http://mlpmusicarchive.com/archive-updates/a-simple-guide-to-updating
>> No. 29798
>>29794
Brah. Its almost double the size. :P
>> No. 29803
>>29794
>>29798

And is substantially more accurate in artists names, has new album art, and so on.
>> No. 29836
I'm trying to download the full torrent but i can't. No seeds, no leech.

Anypony know why?
>> No. 29850
>>29836
Unfortunatly, I can't seed right now;
Primary HDD feels very close to failing :/
>> No. 29859
>>29850
Once i'll have downloaded the datas, i'll be a huge seeder (over 3mb/s) but i'll keep waiting for now.
>> No. 29862
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29862
Good news, everypony!

We'll be switching to Google Drive here soon, which means a couple of things.

- We can collab on the archive with MUCH more space

- It's likely we can publicly host the updates on Drive if we get enough space

- Which also means that those unable to torrent can now download files at their leasure

- Professor Farnsworth is best pony
>> No. 29863
>>29862
yay! I'll still put the updates on minus for now, but let me know once you get fully switched over.

Also, I was going to suggest a picture of ponified Farnsworth, but damn those pictures creepy
>> No. 29871
>>29862

nice, this should help nail some of the lingering quality control issues
>> No. 29882
Rawr!

http://mlpmusicarchive.com/archive-updates/update-v009-is-out

v009a and an updated Full torrent will be released soon.
>> No. 29884
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29884
Am I completely oblivious or were the update.sh files not included in the the 8 update.
>> No. 29885
>>29884
An experimental .sh was included with the update.
Though, it doesn't work without a few corrections.

The script that created the file will be fixed in the future (hopefully, soon.) :D
>> No. 29886
>>29863

LucenNox, you should email me. bo1g@mlpmusicarchive.com
>> No. 29887
>>29886
Alright, sent an email.

Also trying out the google link, it's really fast! Me likey!
>> No. 29901
v009a and an Updated Full have been released!
Now includes an updated experimental .sh update file!

http://mlpmusicarchive.com/archive-updates/v009a-and-updated-full-are-now-available
>> No. 29907
Mirrors are up on Minus. You shouldn't need them; the new updates are on the new Google drive, which is really fast, but just in case your ISP decides that Google is the essence of pure evil.
>> No. 29936
Sorry if this has been asked billions of times (maybe it should be in the OP or more obvious on the site) but is there anywhere to download the tracks individually? Not all of us have an infinite download speed and allowance (in fact this collection would eat up 1/3rd of our monthly download allowance and take like 3 days to get...)
>> No. 29943
I think I'm overlooking it, but is there a portion on this website for just the original songs? It's probably right in front of my muzzle, but I don't see it >_<
>> No. 29945
>>29936

Download the torrent file, then you can choose which songs to download and which songs you don't want to download.
>> No. 29951
>>29943

>>29945 also applies to you, there's no specific section on the site, but the torrent has the original songs in a separate folder from fanmade.
>> No. 29961
>>29945
I can't believe I never noticed that Torrents can do that. I always just downloaded the full things....
Thanks!
>> No. 30045
v010 is out!
Enjoy!

http://mlpmusicarchive.com/archive-updates/v010-is-now-out
>> No. 30051
Any estimate on when Best Of Pony Tunes, Vol 2 will be ready?
>> No. 30054
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30054
The .sh file in 9a seems to work fine in Terminal.

One suggestion, "The Welcome Song" ends with Cranky shouting "NO!!" and is really off putting, a version that ends right before that would be a little more pleasing to the ears, doncha think?

I can edit it myself if it's too much of a hassle.
>> No. 30116
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30116
Haven't been here since right after Waka left. (That's not the reason why - Though he was a fucking bro and I miss him.)

Just stopping by to thank y'all for all you do.


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