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How do I create a Web Link that searches for both artist and song title together?

You can create Web Links that combine both artist and song title in a single search by using multiple placeholders in the URL. This is particularly useful for finding specific songs rather than just artist information.

To create a combined artist and title search:

  1. Go to File > Settings in PlayIt Live
  2. Click on the Web Links tab
  3. Click the Add button to create a new web link
  4. In the Display Text field, enter: Google: {artist} - {title}
  5. In the URL field, enter: https://www.google.com/search?q={artist} - {title}
  6. Click OK to save your settings

Popular examples for combined searches:

Google Search:

  • Display Text: Google: {artist} - {title}
  • URL: https://www.google.com/search?q={artist} - {title}

Wikipedia Song Search:

  • Display Text: Wikipedia: {artist} - {title}
  • URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?search={artist} - {title}

Discogs Release Search:

  • Display Text: Discogs: {artist} - {title}
  • URL: https://www.discogs.com/search/?q={artist} - {title}&type=release

YouTube Music Video Search:

  • Display Text: YouTube: {artist} - {title}
  • URL: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query={artist} - {title}

How it works:

When you right-click on a track and select your web link, PlayIt Live automatically replaces {artist} with the artist name and {title} with the song title. For example, if you have a track by "The Beatles" called "Hey Jude", the search will become "The Beatles - Hey Jude".

Customising the format:

You can adjust the format between artist and title:

  • Use {artist} - {title} for "Artist - Title" format
  • Use {artist} {title} for "Artist Title" format (no hyphen)
  • Use {title} by {artist} for "Title by Artist" format

This approach helps you find more specific information about individual songs rather than general artist information.

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