What changed in the way media is handled in iTunes 12? I know the layout is different, but why would it slow it down that much? > On Dec 13, 2014, at 3:28 PM, Tim Kilburn <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hi Kliph, > > I very well could be incorrect, but, I’m understanding from your note below > that it is your use of iTunes 12 where the extreme slowness occurs. I > emphasized that the database management in iTunes 12 appears to really slow > things down, even more than the other file movement activities, thus, your > conclusion that you’ll wait until they fix things in iTunes 12 more or less > underlines this possibility. > > Later... > > Tim Kilburn > Fort McMurray, AB Canada > >> On Dec 13, 2014, at 13:07, Kliph <[email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >> >> I would have to say this time Tim you are wrong. When I am running >> mavericks on my other macmini, it imports the media like it use to, in no >> time at all. 10 thousand songs only took a couple of hours, 3 tops. It >> would import my 3500 movies, in lless than an hour. I know I have a lot of >> media, but this slow process wasn’t until iTunes 12. And since it is taking >> so long, I will not use iTunes for my music collection until they fix it. >>> On Dec 13, 2014, at 1:18 PM, Tim Kilburn <[email protected] >>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>> >>> Hi, Kliph, >>> >>> I would suggest that with large imports like you’re doing, that the iTunes >>> Database is possibly the issue. The number of files tends to be as big of >>> an issue as the size of the files. Because iTunes copies your media into >>> the iTunes Media folder, moves it around accordingly depending on numerous >>> factors, at the same time as adding and updating records in the database, >>> it appears to take a considerable amount of time. I’ve noticed things >>> being a little slower as well and believe that the database management >>> seems to be taking more work during the import. Just a educated guess, not >>> a known issue.. Some things that can be done to improve performance during >>> these sorts of things is to: >>> >>> • import in smaller chunks if possible >>> • Turn off processes like Time Machine backups or any other backup routines >>> while the import is working. >>> • use high-speed transfer devices like Thunderbolt or USB 3. >>> • make sure that you have lots of working room on your system storage >>> location. That is, whatever HD or SSD is running your OS, make sure that >>> there is lots of room available for the computer to use for temporary >>> access. >>> >>> HTH. >>> >>> Later... >>> >>> Tim Kilburn >>> Fort McMurray, AB Canada >>> >>>> On Dec 8, 2014, at 05:35, Kliph <[email protected] >>>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hello, I thought this just happened with movies and TV shows. But when I >>>> go to import my personal media into iTunes 12, it’s moving way slower than >>>> iTunes 11 did. For example. I imported about 10 thousand songs, and it >>>> took over a day. That normally only took about 2 or 3 hours. Then I did >>>> my TV shows, that is about 1TB, that usually took about 4 to 5 hours, it >>>> took over a day. Anyone else notice iTunes 12 importing music slower than >>>> iTunes 11? Thanks. >>>> >>>> Frustrated with your Mac, I-device, or AppleTV? New user and want quick >>>> efficient answers? Or maybe you know apple products and want to >>>> contribute? Then come join a list where questions are always answered, >>>> and we are always patient with you. >>>> >>>> Subscribe here: [email protected] >>>> <mailto:[email protected]> >>>> Or just follow us on twitter https://twitter.com/PealTheApple >>>> <https://twitter.com/PealTheApple> >>>> And ask your question there. 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