Re: [Rhythmbox-devel] Replaygain?

[Mika Wahlroos <mpw iki fi>]

Grant wrote:
> I've been told that rhythmbox supports replaygain but my tracks are
> obviously being played at different output levels.  Does it really
> work? Where is the info stored?

As far as I know, Rhythmbox will not add any replaygain data to the 
files on its own so you have to do that with some other tools such as 
vorbisgain. Rhythmbox should make use of the data if it is present, though.

It works at least according to my experience with the traditional 
playback engine. I'm not completely sure about the crossfading engine 
but, according to my ears, that also seems to work.

Also note that, if I remember correctly, Rhythmbox uses album gain 
instead of per-track gain if both tags are present. This means that 
there will still be differences between quiet tracks and loud tracks but 
the differences between different albums should be leveled.

My knowledge on this may be a little outdated, though, so if someone 
else has more current information, please correct me.


Regards,
Mika