Ok, made three separate folders for different genre, favorite songs only.
Set gain with MP2Gain.
Cleaned up the song info, renumber Tracks, and File Names with MP3 Tag Express.
Moved the folders to a USB drive.
Ran the Kenwood Music Editor to index the mp3 files and create a playlist. Click review to check the playlist.
Inserted the USB drive into the Kenwood 998, click on the search, then Playlist and there are the three folders.
No need to search through a bunch of albums while you are riding. The only time you have to touch the HU is to change folders.

Thanks AAWAV, all the info you posted was a big help.

 

Folders are a great way to organize the albums, artists and groups of favorite songs.
I use the BT1005X as well Bert and you can change folders while you ride by pushing in the volume control on the left side if it's like my 03 EG.

 

Do you have the AVC or Mute function?

I have the BT1005X with the mute function. Pressing the left button once mutes the volume. I haven't tried pressing it twice. The manual hasn't been updated to include the mute function.

 

AVC option on mine. That might be the difference.

 

I'll check tomorrow and see if it works.

 

Just tried it and no go. Going to send Bill a PM.

 

Let me see if I have this right. With this unit, you can set up a thumbdrive with songs in playlists and switch between playlists with the handlebar controls using the BT unit set for AVC?

This may be just what I've been trying to do.

 

Hey Murph, I sent Bill a PM and he didn't remember it working like this. He's looking into it and will get back to me in a couple of days. I also sent him a link to this thread. Will let you know what he comes up with.

 

Thanks Bertk. I'm hoping. I would love to change the HU.

 

I have the AVC option on my BT1005X Kit. On a USB drive I have about 20 folders and when I push the volume control "In" on the left bar, instead of up or down, the KDC-x998 jumps to the next folder.