# \#tweaking **URL:** https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/tag/tweaking/9.md [Latest](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/tags.md) --- ## [How to install a custom Comskip and get additional INI files](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/how-to-install-a-custom-comskip-and-get-additional-ini-files/64)
**Author:** [@mcebuddy2x](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/mcebuddy2x)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2024, 1:43am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/how-to-install-a-custom-comskip-and-get-additional-ini-files/64 "2024-06-13T01:43:13Z")
Starting version 2.6.4 MCEBuddy now includes a custom donator build of Comskip with 8K hardware acceleration and support for native decoding of additional file formats (including MPEG2, H.264, HEVC, AV1, VP8, VP9 etc). A… --- ## [NVIDIA vs. AMD Transcoding Giving Different File Sizes](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/nvidia-vs-amd-transcoding-giving-different-file-sizes/5887)
**Author:** [@jator71](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/jator71)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2026, 5:34pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/nvidia-vs-amd-transcoding-giving-different-file-sizes/5887 "2026-03-23T17:34:13Z")
Hi, I recently added an older RTX 3070 TI graphics card to my PC (using external PCIE slot with oculink). I was under the impression that I could do more concurrent streams with that than the built in AMD 780M in my NUC… --- ## [\[Suggestion\] Use xxhash64 for file identity / equality checks](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/suggestion-use-xxhash64-for-file-identity-equality-checks/5847)
**Author:** [@mike808](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/mike808)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2026, 4:25am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/suggestion-use-xxhash64-for-file-identity-equality-checks/5847 "2026-01-11T04:25:05Z")
There could be a performance improvement if hashing algorithms like MD5, SHA1, or SHA256 are being used by switching to xxhash64. See https://xxhash.com/ Could be a win for processing large directories with thousands o… --- ## [GPU/Hardware Encoding/Acceleration FAQs](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/gpu-hardware-encoding-acceleration-faqs/63)
**Author:** [@mcebuddy2x](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/mcebuddy2x)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2017, 10:47pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/gpu-hardware-encoding-acceleration-faqs/63 "2017-07-16T22:47:14Z")
This topic addresses questions related to GPU and Hardware encoding 1. What platforms and devices are supported for GPU encoding MCEBuddy supports Intel (QuickSync), NVidia (NVENC/CUDA) and AMD (VCN/VCE/AMF) which a… --- ## [Examples of Renaming](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/examples-of-renaming/5589)
**Author:** [@TLCTimFL](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/TLCTimFL)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2025, 7:42pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/examples-of-renaming/5589 "2025-08-30T19:42:29Z")
This is more of a suggestion than a question. But I will take whatever I can get. I just added a new mini pc to my network just for the purpose of running Plex and MCEBuddy. Along with this, I upgraded MCEBuddy from 2.5… --- ## [Renaming TV Show - Gutfeld!](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/renaming-tv-show-gutfeld/5620)
**Author:** [@scarng](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/scarng)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2025, 3:50pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/renaming-tv-show-gutfeld/5620 "2025-03-05T15:50:30Z")
I record to my NAS Gutfeld! each week night. I get the following files: Gutfeld! 2024-12-31-2159.json Gutfeld! 2024-12-31-2159.mpg MCEbuddy2x then process them and I get this: Gutfeld! - 2159.mkv I don’t think it c… --- ## [Custom start times](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/custom-start-times/5584)
**Author:** [@Richard\_Thomas](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Richard_Thomas)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2024, 12:02am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/custom-start-times/5584 "2024-11-02T00:02:46Z")
I know in advanced settings we have options like delay. But since my system can record 12 shows at once or half that amount and the other watching live TV. Is there a way to set up scanning only after 11 pm to 12 pm the … --- ## [Add hvc1 tag to HEVC MP4 conversions](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/add-hvc1-tag-to-hevc-mp4-conversions/4415)
**Author:** [@mdpauley](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/mdpauley)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2021, 9:39pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/add-hvc1-tag-to-hevc-mp4-conversions/4415 "2021-09-24T21:39:55Z")
Request Type: NEW FEATURE I find that Apple products will play the files converted to HEVC MP4 will play if -tag:v hvc1 is in the ffmpeg-video conf. This is what I use and I find that it performs better. -ss 0 -tag:v … --- ## [Comskip Issues and Audio Out Of Sync](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/comskip-issues-and-audio-out-of-sync/3654)
**Author:** [@jkaplan555](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/jkaplan555)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2024, 3:06pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/comskip-issues-and-audio-out-of-sync/3654 "2024-06-24T15:06:59Z")
Hello All, I’m new to Mcebuddy and bought the premium version. Please be bear with me. Question 1: I am having an issue after trimming the first few seconds of some of my videos the audio becomes out of sync. I do not… --- ## [How to Speed Up Conversions](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/how-to-speed-up-conversions/62)
**Author:** [@mcebuddy2x](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/mcebuddy2x)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2017, 2:10pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/how-to-speed-up-conversions/62 "2017-06-12T14:10:59Z")
The biggest improvements that users can do are: Use hardware acceleration for Comski if supported (see this topic on speeding up commercial detection) Use the latest build of MCEBuddy since there have been many opt… --- ## [Creating an automated daisy chain - ordering a sequence of multiple conversions](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/creating-an-automated-daisy-chain-ordering-a-sequence-of-multiple-conversions/5441)
**Author:** [@Goose](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Goose)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2024, 7:53pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/creating-an-automated-daisy-chain-ordering-a-sequence-of-multiple-conversions/5441 "2024-05-04T19:53:38Z")
“Daisy Chaining” Conversions Daisy chaining allows you to create a sequence of actions/conversions where the output of one conversion task feeds as the input of the next conversion task in a specific order. This helps if… --- ## [Enabling Metadata to work with MCEBuddy on Channels DVR](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/enabling-metadata-to-work-with-mcebuddy-on-channels-dvr/1009)
**Author:** [@Goose](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Goose)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2017, 12:20am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/enabling-metadata-to-work-with-mcebuddy-on-channels-dvr/1009 "2017-11-26T00:20:02Z")
Run this command: Invoke-WebRequest -Method put http://127.0.0.1:8089/dvr/hacks/mcebuddy Replace the IP address above with the IP address of your server. --- ## [Tuning ShowAnalyzer](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/tuning-showanalyzer/4426)
**Author:** [@Goose](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Goose)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2023, 2:52pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/tuning-showanalyzer/4426 "2023-10-27T14:52:50Z")
To adjust the ShowAnalyzer ad detection settings, start Showanalyzer User Interface from the Start Menu. Then click on Tools → Settings. Then click on Default Profile. NOTE: MCEBuddy always uses the default profile at t… --- ## [Auto start](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/auto-start/5020)
**Author:** [@MaxOne72218](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/MaxOne72218)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2023, 9:27pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/auto-start/5020 "2023-04-21T21:27:37Z")
How do I get gui mode to load on startup? --- ## [Organizing library and renaming files without converting](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/organizing-library-and-renaming-files-without-converting/3598)
**Author:** [@Goose](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Goose)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 6:35pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/organizing-library-and-renaming-files-without-converting/3598 "2020-04-27T18:35:33Z")
If you want to organize your video collections and create a library, i.e. Rename the file, create folder structures etc without actually converting any files, you can do this using the Rename without converting option in… --- ## [Need To Know How WMC Processes Metadata](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/need-to-know-how-wmc-processes-metadata/4861)
**Author:** [@revali25](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/revali25)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2022, 4:34am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/need-to-know-how-wmc-processes-metadata/4861 "2022-10-26T04:34:48Z")
Hello lovely people, I had a quick question regarding WMC and I figured this was probably the best place to start looking at this point in time. Can anyone point me to guides or references to how WMC processes and handle… --- ## [Can I control Processing Order of Linked Tasks](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/can-i-control-processing-order-of-linked-tasks/4706)
**Author:** [@jsam01](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/jsam01)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2022, 2:03pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/can-i-control-processing-order-of-linked-tasks/4706 "2022-06-04T14:03:15Z")
I’ve been tweaking my setup lately and ended up splitting/combining everything into 3 tasks. I have task 1 linked to the HVEC MP4 profile and it does my cuts/conversions but does no renaming/metadata handling. Task 1 d… --- ## [What am I doing wrong?](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/what-am-i-doing-wrong/4587)
**Author:** [@Thundercloud](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Thundercloud)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2022, 4:30pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/what-am-i-doing-wrong/4587 "2022-02-05T16:30:47Z")
Hello. I’m using Tablo Ripper to download my shows from Tablo. Then I have MCEBuddy process and store them on my Plex Media Server. I’m having trouble with one show. MAGNUM PI 2018 is being copied to my server in a name… --- ## [Detect PlayOn Intro and Outro in movies](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/detect-playon-intro-and-outro-in-movies/2980)
**Author:** [@m1stak3](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/m1stak3)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2022, 4:11am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/detect-playon-intro-and-outro-in-movies/2980 "2022-01-05T04:11:42Z")
So I’ve been using MCEBuddy with my Playon and for the most part it works well, but I only started using it after a year or so of using PlayOn. So my media library is a mix of videos that have been cut and haven’t. Is th… --- ## [Customizing my Profiles.conf](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/customizing-my-profiles-conf/4221)
**Author:** [@Spikemixture](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Spikemixture)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 2:49am UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/customizing-my-profiles-conf/4221 "2021-05-26T02:49:11Z")
Hi what seems simple after many google searches I cannot find the answer. I wish to make these files 720p while converting. Am I dreaming or can I just add a couple of lines here? \[HEVC MP4\] Description=HEVC in MP4 (… --- ## [HEVC encoding using FFMPEG using 30+% of cpu](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/hevc-encoding-using-ffmpeg-using-30-of-cpu/4270)
**Author:** [@sesipod](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/sesipod)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 5:13pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/hevc-encoding-using-ffmpeg-using-30-of-cpu/4270 "2021-04-26T17:13:55Z")
Hey all, I have notice that when I’m encoding from H264 to H265 that my GPU is doing 49-50% of usage and my CPU is around 30% usage for the FFMPEG process. Can someone please help me fix FFMPEG usage on cpu when wanting… --- ## [Manual conversions and monitoring errors](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/manual-conversions-and-monitoring-errors/4243)
**Author:** [@KaraokeAmerica](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/KaraokeAmerica)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2021, 9:47pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/manual-conversions-and-monitoring-errors/4243 "2021-04-07T21:47:48Z")
I have some files that THINK they have been converted, but obviously haven’t as they are still a TS file. I have several folders of files like this even though other subfolders in my monitored directory are working as ex… --- ## [Processing delayed until reboot; CPU and Memory allocations for Virtualbox guest for MceBuddy conversions](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/processing-delayed-until-reboot-cpu-and-memory-allocations-for-virtualbox-guest-for-mcebuddy-conversions/4218)
**Author:** [@pbillings](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/pbillings)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2021, 8:25pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/processing-delayed-until-reboot-cpu-and-memory-allocations-for-virtualbox-guest-for-mcebuddy-conversions/4218 "2021-03-19T20:25:27Z")
I have a pretty powerful machine Win10 Pro machine (i7-10700 w 64gb RAM) that I primarily use for Plex Media Server, Channels DVR and Playon, with MCEbuddy processing of Channels DVR recordings. I like MceBuddy, but have… --- ## [Help with MCEBuddy, Manual invoking via Plex Postprocessing script](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/help-with-mcebuddy-manual-invoking-via-plex-postprocessing-script/398)
**Author:** [@Will\_Tschumy](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Will_Tschumy)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2020, 2:59pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/help-with-mcebuddy-manual-invoking-via-plex-postprocessing-script/398 "2020-10-29T14:59:39Z")
Hi all, I’ve run into a quandary: because Plex no longer writes DVR recordings as MKVs, the metadata Plex creates is lost when the filename changes from a .TS file to a .MKV following conversion. If I use MCEBuddy to r… --- ## [Creating Multiple Audio Tracks from a Single Audio Track](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/creating-multiple-audio-tracks-from-a-single-audio-track/322)
**Author:** [@RBoy](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/RBoy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2017, 7:23pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/creating-multiple-audio-tracks-from-a-single-audio-track/322 "2017-07-27T19:23:06Z")
Just a tip, some folks are trying to take a single audio track and convert it into a multiple Audio Tracks. Here is a method used by Wilky13, transcribing: Summary: I want an mp4 file with stream 1: H.264 video, stream… --- ## [Keeping Comskip Log files](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/keeping-comskip-log-files/3717)
**Author:** [@NiceMarmut](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/NiceMarmut)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 1:02pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/keeping-comskip-log-files/3717 "2020-06-10T13:02:06Z")
Is there a way to have MCEBuddy not delete the Log files produced by Comskip? I’m trying to tweak custom INI files using verbose=10, and I know those Log files are generated in a Temp directory, but it goes away shortly… --- ## [Copying source file to working directory](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/copying-source-file-to-working-directory/3618)
**Author:** [@lightvox](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/lightvox)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 4:32pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/copying-source-file-to-working-directory/3618 "2020-05-05T16:32:09Z")
Hi. New to the community and MCEBuddy, and so far I’m very encouraged by the quick responses to questions, and knowledge sharing in this group. I tried searching for my question, but couldn’t find any information on thi… --- ## [Plex Media Server Integration](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/plex-media-server-integration/3521)
**Author:** [@Will\_Tschumy](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Will_Tschumy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2020, 8:55pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/plex-media-server-integration/3521 "2020-04-23T20:55:40Z")
MCEBuddy’s core use case for me is with Plex Media Server. I think there’s an API to allow for an update of the library - any chance if integrating that into the offering? --- ## [Newbie Recommendations Request!](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/newbie-recommendations-request/3362)
**Author:** [@Pn23](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/Pn23)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2020, 7:46pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/newbie-recommendations-request/3362 "2020-01-04T19:46:29Z")
I am in the UK and record TV in .TS format. I have a working configuration that I am happy with so far but my commercial removal can be a little hit and miss. I mainly watch UK channels but also ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC f… --- ## [CLI to only refresh metadata](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/cli-to-only-refresh-metadata/3070)
**Author:** [@mike808](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/u/mike808)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 7:47pm UTC](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/t/cli-to-only-refresh-metadata/3070 "2019-09-05T19:47:02Z")
I think I can setup a conversion task to do this. However, I only want to force this conversion task via CLI. My setup is to monitor DVR directories and then process via a series of conversion tasks based on show type a… [Next page](https://discussion.mcebuddy2x.com/tag/tweaking/9.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=tweaking)