Uncheck "Compilation" Box?

[Michael S.]

Is there a way to set CD Ripper to always uncheck the "Compilation" box? I don't won't to use this. If not, does this matter? Can it show up in Metadata somewhere or can I just ignore it and leave it checked?

[simbun]

Rather than uncheck it which can have unintended consequences (see below), just prevent it from being written:

CD Ripper Options > Tags & Filenames > Meta Data & ID Tag > Options > Write ID Tags

Note: If always unchecked or unavailable (post ripping), you won't be able to use the dBpoweramp Compilation/Not Compilation actions in any operations.


As long as you have the AlbumArtist tag populated (typically with 'Various Artists') for compilation albums, the grouping of tracks to form albums should work, but some servers do make use of it in other ways e.g. Lightweight Music Server uses it to drive a Compilation filter in its UI.

[vilsen]

I use both COMPILATION=1 on compilations and ALBUM ARTIST on all albums as they are pretty much standard. If a player doesn't need them they don't harm anything, as they are just tags.

Those tags could save you troubles - now, or later on if you change to other servers/players.

[garym]

There are servers/players that will automatically use the COMPILATION = 1 info. So if you dont want to use it, i would untick it at the time of ripping.

[heena]

I think it's better to keep the COMPILATION tag on. It helps organize albums on different players and servers. Even if you don't need it now, it might save time later if you switch to a player that uses it.