If keeping iTunes library updated feels cumbersome and you don't want to sync the entire library, you can choose to only import playlist(s) to sync. Note that repeating either method won't create any duplicate music files in iTunes library but the former method (importing library file) will duplicate all MB playlists. To update library, you can repeat either of the same two methods mentioned above depending on your purpose. If you want to keep the entire library in iTunes, you will need to update the database file from time to time. Now choose Music tab from the main window, tick "Sync Music" and choose either "Entire library" or "Selected playlists, etc." Clicking on "Apply" button at the bottom will start syncing the selected songs to your iDevice. Then connect your iDevice and select the device from left sidebar.
For the latter, use iTunes's File> Add Folder to Library command and select your music files folders. For the former, consult "How to export MB library to iTunes" guide ( ) and use iTunes's File> Library> Import Playlist command, selecting MB-created "iTunes Music Library.xml" file. The difference is that some fields saved in MB database such as ratings (optional) and play count will be imported to iTunes only through the former method. One is exporting MB library file to iTunes, and the other is adding your music files folders to iTunes. To sync the entire MB library, you will need import MB library to iTunes first. Also tick "prevent auto sync" option under Preferences> Devices, to control manually what to sync to your iDevice.
Then it won't copy or move your music files. Make sure the top two options under iTunes main menu> Edit> Preferences> Advanced are not ticked.
Just like MB, iTunes is, by default, not auto-organizing your music files, only referencing them to its database file from their original location. But never set iTunes to auto-organize your music files, which will cause MB to keep looking for missing files constantly. You will need first install the latest version of iTunes. This guide covers how to sync using iTunes. You need to use either iTunes or "iPod & iPhone Driver" plugin ( ). MB does not support direct-syncing to iDevices with iOS higher than 3.11.
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