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How to apply ReplayGain Scan-per-file TrackGain to Multiple Tracks

I'm new to Foosbar. I'm trying to compile about 15 tracks from various sources, in various formats, onto a CD and want to normalize the volume for each track. I was provided instructions to add the files in question; select them all; right-click, choose ReplayGain and then "Scan selection as a single album."

However, once done, I found that the volume differences, if anything, were more noticeable instead of less noticeable. I then read, in a FAQ page, "Album gain makes sure that the volume differences within an album will be preserved, track gain sets all files to the same volume."  Since I want all files set to the same volume, I decided to start over, and select the "Scan per file track gain" option.

But when I select all of the tracks, right-click, choose ReplayGain and select this option, only 2 of the tracks appear in the ReplayGain Scan Results, implying to me that only those two tracks were affected at all. Since I know there are dramatic differences in volume between numerous tracks, I'm wondering why I can't get all of the tracks processed properly?

Also, I notice that in CDBurnerXP, which I am using to burn the CD, I have an option to apply Track Gain or Album Gain.  If I applied Album Gain in Foosbar (since that is the only option I have been able to apply, per above), and then applied Track Gain in CDBurnerXP, would that solve my problem?

This is very confusing. Thanks for your help!

How to apply ReplayGain Scan-per-file TrackGain to Multiple Tracks

Reply #1 –
#1 it's "foobar". There's no S.
#2 What are the formats? Some formats do not support tagging and/or cannot hold ReplayGain values.
#3 I'd wager that if CDBurnerXP supports Track replaygain, then the foobar step becomes unnecessary, but I haven't burnt an audio CD in years, so I can't judge that. I suppose you don't want to waste a few botched CDs?

How to apply ReplayGain Scan-per-file TrackGain to Multiple Tracks

Reply #2 –
No, it's foobar2000. 

Seems it can read the tags, if there are any: http://cdburnerxp.se/help/kb/7
Windows 10 Pro x64 // foobar2000 1.3.10

How to apply ReplayGain Scan-per-file TrackGain to Multiple Tracks

Reply #3 –
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But when I select all of the tracks, right-click, choose ReplayGain and select this option, only 2 of the tracks appear in the ReplayGain Scan Results

Maybe other tracks already have track ReplayGain information?

How to apply ReplayGain Scan-per-file TrackGain to Multiple Tracks

Reply #4 –
Quote from: dhromed on
#1 it's "foobar". There's no S.
#2 What are the formats? Some formats do not support tagging and/or cannot hold ReplayGain values.
#3 I'd wager that if CDBurnerXP supports Track replaygain, then the foobar step becomes unnecessary, but I haven't burnt an audio CD in years, so I can't judge that. I suppose you don't want to waste a few botched CDs?


Right - foobar (guess I was confusing it with Foosball?); and, per Andreasvb, foobar2000.  I'll check the formats when I get home; but it does appear I need to use foobar2000 to apply the ReplayGain; then CDBurnerXP reads the tags... thanks for your response.

How to apply ReplayGain Scan-per-file TrackGain to Multiple Tracks

Reply #5 –
Quote from: Andreasvb on
No, it's foobar2000. 

Seems it can read the tags, if there are any: http://cdburnerxp.se/help/kb/7


Thanks. Foobar2000. I've got it. I just need to figure out why Foobar2000 does not seem to be adding ReplayGain to all of the tracks. Or maybe it is and I'm not realizing it.  Is there a way to check on whether a track has had ReplayGain added to it?

How to apply ReplayGain Scan-per-file TrackGain to Multiple Tracks

Reply #6 –
Quote from: lvqcl on
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But when I select all of the tracks, right-click, choose ReplayGain and select this option, only 2 of the tracks appear in the ReplayGain Scan Results

Maybe other tracks already have track ReplayGain information?


Good point. Is there a way to confirm whether a track has had ReplayGain applied to it? Thanks.

How to apply ReplayGain Scan-per-file TrackGain to Multiple Tracks

Reply #7 –
You're welcome.

If you check the Properties of a track in foobar2000 you should see it under ReplayGain on the Properties-tab.
Windows 10 Pro x64 // foobar2000 1.3.10

How to apply ReplayGain Scan-per-file TrackGain to Multiple Tracks

Reply #8 –
Quote from: Andreasvb on
You're welcome.

If you check the Properties of a track in foobar2000 you should see it under ReplayGain on the Properties-tab.


I re-applied ReplayGain (TrackGain) to unprocessed files. All tracks showed as "successful." When I tried to update the file tags, for the tracks that are wav files, I received this error message: "Could not update tags (Tagging of this file format is not supported)" What is the significance of the tagging of wav files not being supported? And are they still processed with ReplayGain; will the ReplayGain be applied before burning to a CD?

Thanks.

How to apply ReplayGain Scan-per-file TrackGain to Multiple Tracks

Reply #9 –
No, Wav are not taggable.

Convert to FLAC or similar first.
Windows 10 Pro x64 // foobar2000 1.3.10

How to apply ReplayGain Scan-per-file TrackGain to Multiple Tracks

Reply #10 –
Quote from: Andreasvb on
No, Wav are not taggable.

Convert to FLAC or similar first.


So does that mean that ReplayGain cannot be applied to wav files? I've noticed that all of the wav files in my compilation are softer than other mixed formats. If ReplayGain cannot be applied to wav files, I can convert them to WMA lossless. Will that work? I'm not familiar with FLAC.

Thanks for your responses. They are very helpful.

How to apply ReplayGain Scan-per-file TrackGain to Multiple Tracks

Reply #11 –
Quote from: cohenville on
Quote from: Andreasvb on
No, Wav are not taggable.

Convert to FLAC or similar first.


So does that mean that ReplayGain cannot be applied to wav files? I've noticed that all of the wav files in my compilation are softer than other mixed formats. If ReplayGain cannot be applied to wav files, I can convert them to WMA lossless. Will that work? I'm not familiar with FLAC.

Thanks for your responses. They are very helpful.


Answering my own question, looks like ReplayGain does not work with wav files; I get mixed messages when I search to find out if WMA lossless will work for ReplayGain. So, what lossless file formats will work with ReplayGain?  Thanks.

How to apply ReplayGain Scan-per-file TrackGain to Multiple Tracks

Reply #12 –
Depending on the music player, every taggable format might work (I think foobar2000 is such a case). Some formats have special header fields to store the RG data, so some players might be limited to supporting only those formats.

How to apply ReplayGain Scan-per-file TrackGain to Multiple Tracks

Reply #13 –
Quote from: herojoker on
Depending on the music player, every taggable format might work (I think foobar2000 is such a case). Some formats have special header fields to store the RG data, so some players might be limited to supporting only those formats.


Thanks for your information.