The lmadl software downloads shows from the Live Music Archive automatically.
One of the essential features of LMADL is that it requires only one argument, which is a five-digit index number of the show you want to download. This index number is obtained from the URL for the "Details and Downloads" page of a particular show. For instance, for the URL "-db.php?id=12278," the argument required would be 12278.
Moreover, if you have shn2make installed on your system, LMADL will automatically call shn2make after downloading lossless files such as shn and flac. This feature streamlines the process of preparing files for processing, saving you time and effort.
LMADL comes with several options that you can use to customize your experience. You can use the "--help -h" and "--version -v" commands to view version identification, or the "--xshn2make -x" command to stop LMADL from running shn2make on downloaded lossless files.
Using LMADL is incredibly easy. You simply need to provide the script with a valid show index, and LMADL will display detailed information about the show, including song names and available formats. You can then select a format, and LMADL will initiate the download process. Alternatively, you can choose to exit the program by selecting "q" or nothing.
When you choose a lossless format such as shn or flac, LMADL will create its own text file named "_LMA.txt," which is formatted explicitly to work with shn2make. This eliminates the need to edit official .txt/.nfo files to make them compatible with shn2make.
LMADL has a few requirements, including Perl 5 with the modules GetOpts::Long and LWP::Simple and wget, which must be installed on your system before you can use this program. The latest version of the program now works with the new format of the Live Music Archive pages.
In summary, LMADL is a valuable tool for downloading shows quickly and conveniently from the Live Music Archive. With its easy-to-use interface and customizable options, it is a must-have for any music enthusiast.
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