Level 1 (36 points)

Joining CD tracks for import no longer available?

For years, though not recently, I have joined selected CD tracks for import: for instance, the movements of a symphony or concerto. I find that option has disappeared. The tracks are already in CD order just after CD insertion. Some have been deselected, and the remainder – in this case tracks 5-10 – have been selected and highlighted but Music seemingly doesn't offer the join option any longer.

Posted on Oct 18, 2026 9:13 AM

3 replies

Antony Gordon Author

Level 1 (36 points)

Oct 28, 2026 3:52 AM in response to Antony Gordon

After an Apple Support experience that resulted in a complete OS reinstallation there was, as I rather expected, no change whatsoever except for a lot of disruption.

Another support call today was much more useful in that the advisor determined within minutes that Apple Music has removed the Join CD tracks feature in OS Tahoe, going forward. If anyone else finds this to be an absolute nuisance after many years of functioning in Music and its iTunes predecessor please do fill in an Apple feedback. If enough do this maybe they will consider reinstating.

In the meantime I shall have to use external software to combine tracks before importing, or retain an ancient pre-Tahoe MacBook just for that purpose.

Antony Gordon Author

Level 1 (36 points)

Oct 28, 2026 4:10 AM in response to Zurarczurx

Thanks for the Audacity suggestion. I think I have used that in the past and then forgotten. I can also use Fission from Rogue Amoeba.

The collection is all classical, so I want symphonies, concertos etc. to run continuously. They would of course even if left unjoined but appear as much more clutter in the index with individual movement titles and tempo indications.

Zurarczurx

Level 6 (8,142 points)

Oct 28, 2026 4:01 AM in response to Antony Gordon

Audacity is free and will do what you want.

Just curious - why do you want to join the tracks?

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256378414