Two way sync a single folder between two Macs via local network

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I've got two Macbooks and would like to two-way sync the ~/Music folder (200 GB).

Is there reliable GUI tool that can do that automatically in the background when both computers are connected to the same network?

Why I need to do this:

It contains my iTunes collection. On my "daily" Macbook I manage the files and sort the library. The "old" Macbook is my DJ notebook where I use the exact same collection. Sometimes I may change the tags so I need two-way sync.

Best Answer

I was in a very similar situation a few years ago. I had a Mac mini and a MacBook. While the Mac mini contained all the tracks I wanted to use the MacBook like a giant iPod (sync star ratings, renamed songs, etc.).

Solution: iTunes Match (music only)

  1. Subscribe to iTunes Match on your main iTunes Library.
  2. Wait for iTunes to upload/verify all unmatched songs in your library.
  3. On you other Mac, turn on iTunes Match.
  4. As soon as both libraries are updated, you can change a songs Metadata and it will sync over the internet.

Note:

It's a bit of a pain in the neck to wait for iTunes to upload all unmatched songs. But once that's achieved, it works like magic.

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