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Title: Splitting Artists Via "sort as"
Post by: Shine_Spark on January 19, 2022, 03:58:27 AM
Is there a way to use the sort as function to split multiple artists so that the song is sorted under both artists without editing the artist tag itself?

For reference here is the sorting tab for one of the songs I'm trying to edit. I believe that the syntax is correct under sort as but it does not appear to work.

(https://i.imgur.com/z4QdKOZ.png)
Title: Re: Splitting Artists Via "sort as"
Post by: Zak on January 19, 2022, 04:43:04 AM
No, Sort Artist will not make any difference to that. The only way to have a track listed under both artists is to split it in the Artist tag.

For sorting purposes, it doesn't make sense to have two separate values.
Even if a track had two different Sort Artist values I assume MusicBee will just read the first one and use that, but technically the result is "undefined".
Title: Re: Splitting Artists Via "sort as"
Post by: The Incredible Boom Boom on January 19, 2022, 05:34:37 AM
Quote from: Shine_Spark on January 19, 2022, 03:58:27 AM
I believe that the syntax is correct under sort as but it does not appear to work.

Try adding a space after "Juice;"
You'll also have to use the Artists view and "Group by" <Sort Artist>

Quote from: Zak on January 19, 2022, 04:43:04 AM
For sorting purposes, it doesn't make sense to have two separate values.
Even if a track had two different Sort Artist values I assume MusicBee will just read the first one and use that, but technically the result is "undefined".

All the displayed values appears. It's why this (https://i.imgur.com/ZNFBZD9.png) occurs when no selection is made in the Artists view.
Title: Re: Splitting Artists Via "sort as"
Post by: Shine_Spark on January 19, 2022, 02:07:39 PM
Quote from: Zak on January 19, 2022, 04:43:04 AM
No, Sort Artist will not make any difference to that. The only way to have a track listed under both artists is to split it in the Artist tag.

I was hoping that wasn't the case but I wanted to get confirmation before I retagged everything. Thank you for the information
Title: Re: Splitting Artists Via "sort as"
Post by: The Incredible Boom Boom on January 19, 2022, 02:39:00 PM
Quote from: Shine_Spark on January 19, 2022, 02:07:39 PM
I was hoping that wasn't the case but I wanted to get confirmation before I retagged everything. Thank you for the information

...did you not see my post at all?
Title: Re: Splitting Artists Via "sort as"
Post by: Shine_Spark on January 19, 2022, 03:23:17 PM
Quote from: The Incredible Boom Boom on January 19, 2022, 02:39:00 PM
...did you not see my post at all?

I did, but it didn't seem to work for me. I might have missed something due to being in a rush and I'll try again when I get back to my computer.
Title: Re: Splitting Artists Via "sort as"
Post by: Zak on January 20, 2022, 02:39:54 AM
Quote from: The Incredible Boom Boom on January 19, 2022, 05:34:37 AM
You'll also have to use the Artists view and "Group by" <Sort Artist>
That's a pretty big caveat.  :-\
Title: Re: Splitting Artists Via "sort as"
Post by: The Incredible Boom Boom on January 22, 2022, 04:21:05 PM
Quote from: Zak on January 20, 2022, 02:39:54 AM
That's a pretty big caveat.  :-\

What I meant is the only way you can see each artist separately is using the Artists view.
In the Album Covers view, I believe it multiples the tracks when you open an album.
I'm not sure about the others.