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2026-01-07 • Tools, Workflow, Guide
GarTools Playbook 4: Mastering the Media Toolkit
Metadata & Library Playbook
Metadata keeps libraries clean and searchable. This playbook focuses on consistent tags and artwork rules.
Goals
- Searchable files
- Consistent naming
- Correct artwork
Edit metadata → | Identify music →
Workflow
- Define naming standard
- Apply metadata in bulk
- Review for missing fields
Practical tips
- Keep titles short and clear
- Use consistent artist/album formatting
- Use square artwork and limit file size
QA checklist
- Verify title, artist, album, year
- Check artwork displays in common players
- Confirm file names align with tags