I think this is the version that introduced the new music scanner.
Plex Media Server 1.18.0.1846 is available to PlexPass users in the Beta update channel
Starting with this Plex Media Server release, we’re introducing new and improved features for music libraries: better matching, improved metadata, better artwork, and more! There are no longer “basic” vs “premium” music libraries; there is just a single type of music library. Plex Pass subscribers will continue having access to premium music-related features (automatic lyrics, Sweet Fades, loudness leveling, visualizers, etc.) just like before.
Visit our Upgrading Plex Music Libraries forum topic to get started!
NEW:
- (Library) Brand new music scanner and metadata system! More details at https://support.plex.tv/articles/upgrade-music-libraries-new-metadata-system/
My server has been very stable on the .2058 release but I don’t have music or audiobooks in plex, just video. But I read a lot in the forums about the new Music scanner just pegging servers for a long time until it had redone everything.
I’m not sure how I’d start troubleshooting this. I might setup another computer as a “Test” Plex server. Then you could experiment with the music and audiobook sections on this computer without impacting your main Plex server. Good luck.
