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Hi guys

As my music collection keeps growing, I'd like some more control over this amount of files. That's why I'd like to suggest some database-functions.

What do I want?
I'd like to search/sort on multiple (2 or 3) things at the same time, for example: GENRE and KEY, or BPM and KEY. That way I can narrow down very quickly my track collection and find the right tracks to assemble new playlists.

Examples
An example of a filter: Show "BPM > 125" AND "KEY = G"
More complicated filter: Show "GENRE = House, Progressive House" AND "BPM = 128-132". This will show the genres House and progressive house but only with a BPM between 128 and 132.
An example of a sortation: BPM ascending and on equal BPM sort on KEY

How could this be implemented? (examples)
* By adding a button like "Add filter" on the left or right side of the browser. Perhaps to keep things simple for the basic users, this button should be invisible by default and can be added in the preferences menu.
* By changing the behavior of right-clicking on the colums (like artist, bpm, key, ...)
* By selecting 2 or more columns and right-clicking on the selection. Then show some options. This could also be used for the "filter" part.

Advanced function
The possibility to export your filtration/sortation directly to a new playlist.
(like query's in Microsoft Access)

Thanks for reading and thanks for your time!

 

http://www.native-instruments.com/forum/showthread.php?t=140695&highlight=smart+playlists

 

Why not jus tutilize playlists and the sort columns?

 

smart playlists and better file management I feel are things that NI simply don't care about

 

Just add 2, or 3 Search Text Inputs more, it should be enough.
For instance, 2 for bpm range and 1 for key.