Atreus12
September 23rd, 2007, 03:32 PM
randomm3u is a simple program to randomize Winamp style .m3u playlists. It goes to extreme lengths to ensure the randomization is truly random.
One of my complaints about audio players like XMMS is that the random playlist mode is not random. Some are better than others, but it seems like I keep hearing the same songs again and again.
So while google-ing I found this cool solution. As far as I know it only works with xmms (or similar) playlists. Make a backup of your playlist first.
http://www.zincland.com/randomm3u/
Usage:
./randomm3u infile.m3u outfile.m3u www.random.org youremail@domain.com
Anyway, I thought it worked pretty well, so I figured I would post it up and maybe someone else will find it useful.
The program is open source too, released to public domain.
Edit:
Once you randomize your playlist, there is no need to use "random play" mode, just play from the top down. When you get to the bottom, rerandomize and start over.
One of my complaints about audio players like XMMS is that the random playlist mode is not random. Some are better than others, but it seems like I keep hearing the same songs again and again.
So while google-ing I found this cool solution. As far as I know it only works with xmms (or similar) playlists. Make a backup of your playlist first.
http://www.zincland.com/randomm3u/
Usage:
./randomm3u infile.m3u outfile.m3u www.random.org youremail@domain.com
Anyway, I thought it worked pretty well, so I figured I would post it up and maybe someone else will find it useful.
The program is open source too, released to public domain.
Edit:
Once you randomize your playlist, there is no need to use "random play" mode, just play from the top down. When you get to the bottom, rerandomize and start over.