Doug's AppleScripts for iTunes » Join Together http://dougscripts.com AppleScripts for iTunes Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:10:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Join Together v6.1.2 http://dougscripts.com/itunes/2011/08/join-together-v6-1-2/ Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:45:08 +0000 dougscripts http://dougscripts.com/itunes/?p=1352 Join Together v6.1.2 addresses an artwork-related issue that would cause a stall when adding the final file to to iTunes and fixes an issue with the shareware notice in Lion.

30 Most Recent RSS Feed | Script Stats Page by Name, Most Recent, Download Count]]> Lion, Join Together and ChapterTool http://dougscripts.com/itunes/2011/07/lion-join-together-and-chaptertool/ Tue, 12 Jul 2011 13:21:31 +0000 dougscripts http://dougscripts.com/itunes/?p=1278 I’ve been developing Join Together since 2004, when it began as just a simple AppleScript that automated the process of using QuickTime to combine the files of selected tracks into a single file. Later, I added the Cocoa interface and ability to chapterize with Apple’s “ChapterTool”. Well, “ChapterTool” requires Rosetta to run and Apple is discontinuing support for Rosetta in OS X Lion. That means that Join Together will be unable to to use “ChapterTool” when run in Lion and there really isn’t anything I can do about it. C’est la vie, to put it politely.

There are other apps that perform similarly (and better), but I know that Join Together is a favorite among a small number of Mac users (it was designated a Mac Gem by Macworld in 2008) which is why I have continued to maintain it. Therefore, I will be releasing an updated version of Join Together that side-steps the chapterizing options when run in Lion. However, these options will still be available when it’s run on Snow Leopard operating systems.

Look for the update within the next few days.

30 Most Recent RSS Feed | Script Stats Page by Name, Most Recent, Download Count]]> Join Together v6.0.1 Available http://dougscripts.com/itunes/2010/04/join-together-v6-0-1-available/ Tue, 06 Apr 2010 14:36:46 +0000 dougscripts http://dougscripts.com/itunes/?p=985 Join Together v6.0.1 fixes some bugs that arrived in the v6.0 version:

  • fixed issue whereby file would not finish up export
  • addressed issue with QuickTime not creating new document
  • fixed issues that emerged with iTunes 9.1
  • fixed error if no user playlists [Plus version]
  • other minor fixes

Several Correspondents provided a lot of excellent trouble-shooting help on this. I really appreciate their time and effort. Future users salute them!

30 Most Recent RSS Feed | Script Stats Page by Name, Most Recent, Download Count]]> Join Together v6.0 Bug Reports http://dougscripts.com/itunes/2010/04/join-together-v6-0-bug-reports/ Sat, 03 Apr 2010 11:35:41 +0000 dougscripts http://dougscripts.com/itunes/?p=979 Several users have reported (and are helping me trouble-shoot) a bug in the latest Join Together, which is v6.0. Essentially, the issue seems to be that the join never leaves “Finishing export”. I’m working to solve the issue and have an update early in the coming week. Thanks for your patience.

30 Most Recent RSS Feed | Script Stats Page by Name, Most Recent, Download Count]]> Join Together v6.0 Released http://dougscripts.com/itunes/2010/03/join-together-v6-0-released/ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:00:25 +0000 dougscripts http://dougscripts.com/itunes/?p=940 Join Together v6.0 is now available. This release is for machines running Mac OS 10.6 Snow Leopard or better only. If you are running Mac OS 10.4.11 or 10.5.8 then you do not need—nor will you be able to use—this update.

Join Together automates the process of joining the files of selected iTunes tracks together with QuickTime and exporting them as a single AAC Music or Audiobook file/track. Optionally, you can then create a “chapterized” audio file of the exported AAC file with pointers to the individually joined tracks.

Updated in Join Together v6.0:

  • Improved compatibility with Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
  • Addressed checkbox toggle issue
  • Minor performance enhancements
  • minor GUI changes

More information and links to download are on the Join Together v6.0 page.

30 Most Recent RSS Feed | Script Stats Page by Name, Most Recent, Download Count]]> Join Together Needs QTP7 in Snow Leopard http://dougscripts.com/itunes/2009/09/join-together-needs-qtp7-in-snow-leopard/ Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:02:06 +0000 dougscripts http://dougscripts.com/itunes/?p=785 Several users have emailed about this: If you have upgraded to Snow Leopard and are using Join Together you will need to install QuickTime Player 7. And be sure to get the latest version of Join Together.

QuickTime Player 7 is in “Optional Installs” on your Leopard Install disc. Open this folder, run “Optional Installs.mkpg”, and make sure “QuickTime Player 7″ is checked.

After installing QTP7 (or if it is already installed), you can find it in /Applications/Utilities/. Activate it and run it long enough for it to establish a full launch, and then quit it. This will be enough activity for its preferences file to be created, which Join Together needs to locate.

30 Most Recent RSS Feed | Script Stats Page by Name, Most Recent, Download Count]]> Join Together v5.4 Released http://dougscripts.com/itunes/2009/08/join-together-v5-4-released/ Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:27:16 +0000 dougscripts http://dougscripts.com/itunes/wpfol/?p=17 Join Together automates the process of joining the files of selected iTunes tracks together with QuickTime and exporting them as a single AAC Music or Audiobook file/track. Optionally, you can then create a “chapterized” audio file of the exported AAC file with pointers to the individually joined tracks.

Version 5.4 of Join Together provides compatibility with Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, addresses issues with multiple libraries, and has minor GUI and performance enhancements.

More information and download is here.

30 Most Recent RSS Feed | Script Stats Page by Name, Most Recent, Download Count]]> Join Together Breaks with Latest iTunes/QT http://dougscripts.com/itunes/2009/06/join-together-breaks-with-latest-itunesqt/ Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:51:36 +0000 dougscripts http://dougscripts.com/itunes/wpfol/?p=53 Haven’t had a chance to investigate this yet, but it appears that the latest iTunes and/or QuickTime doesn’t play well with Join Together. I’ll have a look-see as soon as I can and an update shortly thereafter.

30 Most Recent RSS Feed | Script Stats Page by Name, Most Recent, Download Count]]> Join Together Deemed Mac Gem-Worthy http://dougscripts.com/itunes/2008/08/join-together-deemed-mac-gem-worthy/ Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:03:33 +0000 dougscripts http://dougscripts.com/itunes/?p=251 Thanks to Chris Breen at Macworld for bestowing Mac Gem-ness on Join Together.

30 Most Recent RSS Feed | Script Stats Page by Name, Most Recent, Download Count]]> Join Together v5.3 Released http://dougscripts.com/itunes/2008/07/join-together-v5-3-released/ Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:11:23 +0000 dougscripts http://dougscripts.com/itunes/?p=272 I’ve just released Join Together v5.3. This AppleScript Studio application automates the process of joining the files of selected iTunes tracks together with QuickTime and exporting them as a single AAC Music or Audiobook file/track. Optionally, you can create a “chapterized” audio file of the exported AAC file with pointers to the individually joined tracks.

Join Together comes in two flavors:

The basic version of Join Together is free and always will be. It has the same or better features–and performs as well or better–as it ever has without restrictions. Most users will find the free basic version of Join Together satisfactory for their track-joining needs.

Join Together Plus is an optional shareware upgrade that provides additional pre-flight and post-op features that have been requested by power-users. You can upgrade to Join Together Plus from the free basic version for US$7. This is to cover development and support expenses, which, in turn, helps make Join Together work better for everybody. See Join Together’s Help pages for more information on its Plus features.

Updated in v5.3:

  • Added disc number and disc count tags for final track
  • Added “Track Names to Chapter Names” menu item [Plus version]
  • Fixed error in “Finished!” dialog [Plus version]
  • Updated GUI
  • Updated Help pages
  • Performance enhancements

Visit the Join Together information and download page.

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