iPods & Amarok, Part 3: Playlists
Creating a playlist for your iPod is one thing that is more intuitive on itunes than Amarok, but once you get schooled it’s pretty simple. Before we start, you need to connect your iPod and make sure it comes up as an Amarok device. If you need help with this refer to Part 1.
Creating a playlist on your iPod using Amarok:
- In the Devices tab, in the left window where it shows all the music on your iPod you’ll see at the very top a red folder labeled “Playlists”. Right-click on that red folder and select “Create Playlist…”, then name the playlist.
- The next step is to add songs to the playlist. In that same left window, right-click on the song or album you want, select “Add to playlist” and select the playlist you are adding to.
Just properly disconnect and unmount your ipod and you’re done.
I mentioned above that itunes has a bit more intuitive of an interface for playlists….let me explain why I think so….
The right side window in Amarok can’t be used at all to manipulate your playlist. You can’t drag, or click and add from there. I think this is a drawback and can be confusing, maybe they’ll change that in Amarok2.
Here are all of the iPods and Amarok posts:
iPods and Amarok, Part 1: Making the Connection
iPods and Amarok, Part 2: Album Cover Art
iPods and Amarok, Part 3: Playlists
iPods and Amarok, Part 4: Podcasts
At the time of this blog, I’m using Ubuntu 8.10 (Intrepid Ibex), Amarok 1.4.10 and an iPod Nano (3rd Gen).
