Lidarr
Manages music collections, and organizes music libraries
Lidaar is an open source and free to download software intended for Usenet users or any user that utilizes a torrent program or P2P software such as BitTorrent. Lidaar allows users to manage music collections and has various tools and settings that give it good functionality towards organizing and maintaining a music library.
Features:
- Scans your music library, and re-downloads any tracks that it detects are missing.
- Checks RSS feeds for new songs and tracks from artists that were favorited in your collections, and downloads them and sorts them automatically.
- Automatically updates song files with newer and better audio quality versions when applicable.
- Calendar functionality, and gives the users the ability to set notifications and tags for their collections.
Lidaar is a program that gives its users great functionality in organizing and maintaining music files in a collection or library. Lidaar is useful in conjunction with other music store programs or P2P music sharing software. The application gives users various tools for organizing music files, through manual tags or IDs. The software, however, is well intended for a more streamlined and automatic functionality, as the software can automatically apply tags and organizes collections. With the ability to re-download any missing tracks, or update music files with higher quality versions, Lidaar is a must for users wishing to maintain their music collections with minimal effort and input. Lidaar is available for Windows devices, along with MAC OS and Linux devices. The program is also minimal and light does not require too much storage space, under 50 MB. In addition, the application once installed also has the benefit of automatic updating, which gives the users the latest software available for Lidaar. Installing Lidaar requires the user to follow instructions on the GitHub page, unlike using other common downloadable executables and may require some more effort and time than other software. Nevertheless, the functionality and usefulness of Lidaar are beneficial for a wide variety of users and crucial for users that access peer to peer music sharing software.
Automatically updates and downloads better audio quality versions of owned tracks and songs.
At least 50 MB of storage space for installation
Requires a Usenet or torrent program installed for full functionality
Internet connection for downloading and updating music collections
PROS
Multiple music download sources enhance reliability.
Customizable metadata editor for accurate song categorization.
CONS
Occasional bugs may cause crashes and disruptions in service.
Limited function customization and personalization options.
