Record Music & Podcasts Too
Reading Forest can manage music and podcast listening records as well. Simply add credits like "Composer" or "Singer", and it automatically switches to music mode.
Steps to Add Music
- Open the add dialog with [Edit]→[Add Book] ()
- Enter the song name or album name in the Title field
- Change the default "Author" credit to "Composer" or "Singer" and enter the name
- Enter the playback time (in M:SS format, e.g., 4:33)
- Click [OK] to register
Automatic Music Mode Switching
Adding any of the following credits will automatically switch to music mode, changing "Page Count" to "Playback Time": "Lyricist", "Composer", "Conductor", "Singer", or "Performer".
Adding any of the following credits will automatically switch to music mode, changing "Page Count" to "Playback Time": "Lyricist", "Composer", "Conductor", "Singer", or "Performer".
Track vs. Album
You can record individual tracks or entire albums. Choose the approach that best suits your needs.
You can record individual tracks or entire albums. Choose the approach that best suits your needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I search for music by ISBN?
ISBN search is for books only. Music must be entered manually.
Q: Can I record by album?
Yes. Enter the album name as the title and the total album duration as the playback time.
Q: What is the difference between the "Music" credit and the "Composer" credit?
"Music" represents a film score composer and triggers video mode. "Composer" represents a musical work's composer and triggers music mode.