iTunes Match

iTunes Match stores your music library in iCloud—including songs imported from CDs—and lets you play your collection on iPod touch and your other iOS devices and computers. iTunes Match also lets you listen to iTunes Radio ad-free (see iTunes Radio). iTunes Match is offered as a paid subscription.

Note:  iTunes Match may not be available in all areas. See support.apple.com/kb/HT5085.

Once you subscribe, iTunes adds your music, playlists, and Genius Mixes to iCloud. For more information, see www.apple.com/itunes/itunes-match.

Songs are downloaded to iPod touch when you play them. You can also download songs and albums manually—while browsing, tap the iCloud button.

Note:  When iTunes Match is on, downloaded music is automatically removed from iPod touch as space is needed, starting with the oldest and least-played songs. An iCloud icon (the iCloud button) appears next to removed songs and albums, indicating that the songs and albums are still available through iCloud but not stored locally on iPod touch.