macOS: Ventura 13.7.6
In this video, I show you how to use my Music Renaming macros, which automatically rename temp music using metadata. Instead of manually adding track numbers or typing out each filename, these macros pull the information straight from the metadata to rename your tracks quickly and consistently.
There are two macros included. The first is a one-off setup macro that installs Homebrew and ExifTool, which are needed to read the metadata. The second is the main macro that actually does the renaming.
I walk you through how to use both versions. You’ll see how to rename score by adding the track number from the metadata, and how to rename commercial tracks with the artist at the start of the filename followed by the song title in capitals. You’ll also learn how the macro stores the original filenames in the file’s comment metadata, so nothing is lost and the names still come through in Avid if you need them.
How to Check if Homebrew and ExifTool Are Installed Correctly
To check if Homebrew is installed correctly, open Terminal and run:
brew --version
If Homebrew is installed, you’ll see a version number (for example, Homebrew 4.2.0).
If it isn’t installed, Terminal will show an error such as command not found: brew.
To check if ExifTool is installed correctly, open Terminal and run:
exiftool -ver
If ExifTool is installed, you’ll see a version number (for example, 12.76).
If it isn’t installed, Terminal will show an error such as command not found: exiftool.
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