Editing Media
The detail view displays all properties of a media item. Edit metadata, set cue points, configure restrictions, and view technical details.
Accessing the Detail View
- Navigate to Project → Media Library
- Click a file to select it
- Click Edit in the detail view header (or double-click the file)
Interface Layout
The editing interface is divided into two panels:
- Left panel: Tabs for General metadata and Cue Points
- Right sidebar: Tabs for Details, Attributes, and Restrictions
Metadata Fields
Core Fields
| Field | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Track title displayed in playout | Yes |
| Artist | Performer or creator name | No |
| Album | Album or collection name | No |
| Year | Release year | No |
| ISRC | International Standard Recording Code | No |
Cover Art
Cover art appears in the studio interface and metadata exports.
Upload cover:
- Click Upload cover
- Select a JPG or PNG file
Remove cover:
- Click Remove cover below the current image
Cue Points
Cue points define how tracks play and transition. The Cue Points tab provides a visual editor for precise positioning.
Available Cue Points
| Cue Point | Color | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Start | White | Playback begins here |
| End | White | Playback ends here |
| Fade In | Blue | Fade-in completes at this point |
| Fade Out | Blue | Fade-out begins at this point |
| Mix | Purple | Next track starts mixing here |
| Hook Start | Yellow | Preview hook begins |
| Hook End | Yellow | Preview hook ends |
Cue Editor Interface
The editor displays four sections:
- Mini waveform: Full track overview with viewport indicator
- Main waveform: Scrollable, zoomable view with draggable markers
- Input fields: Numeric entry for precise time values
- Playback controls: Play/Pause, Stop, Zoom In, Zoom Out
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| Space | Play/Pause |
| Ctrl+Z | Zoom in |
| Ctrl+X | Zoom out |
| 1 | Set Start at current position |
| 2 | Set End at current position |
| 3 | Set Fade In at current position |
| 4 | Set Fade Out at current position |
| 5 | Set Mix at current position |
| 6 | Set Hook Start at current position |
| 7 | Set Hook End at current position |
Setting Cue Points
Via waveform:
- Drag any marker to the desired position on the waveform
Via input field:
- Enter the time in seconds in the corresponding field
Via keyboard:
- Play the audio using the playback controls
- Press the number key (1-7) at the desired moment
Clearing a cue point:
- Right-click the bookmark icon for that cue point
Cue Point Behavior
|--[Start]----[Fade In]----------[Mix]--[Fade Out]----[End]--|
↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑
Playback Fade done Next track Fade Playback
begins starts begins endsStart and End crop the track. Audio before Start and after End does not play.
| Example | Result |
|---|---|
| Start = 1.0s | Skips first second (intro, silence, count-in) |
| End = 183.0s | Cuts off everything after 3:03 |
Fade In creates a volume ramp from silence to full volume. The fade begins at Start and completes at the Fade In marker.
| Example | Result |
|---|---|
| Start = 0.0s, Fade In = 2.0s | 2-second fade from silence to full volume |
| Start = 1.0s, Fade In = 3.0s | Playback begins at 1s, fades in over 2 seconds |
Fade Out creates a volume ramp from full volume to silence. The fade begins at Fade Out and completes at End.
| Example | Result |
|---|---|
| Fade Out = 180.0s, End = 183.0s | 3-second fade starting at 3:00 |
| Fade Out = 175.0s, End = 180.0s | 5-second fade, track ends at 3:00 |
Mix determines when the next track begins playing. The scheduler starts the following track when playback reaches this point.
| Example | Result |
|---|---|
| Mix = 178.0s, Fade Out = 180.0s | Next track starts 2s before fade begins (crossfade) |
| Mix = Fade Out | Next track starts when fade begins (minimal overlap) |
| Mix not set | Next track starts at End (no overlap) |
Hook Start and Hook End define a preview segment. This segment plays when previewing tracks in the media library or scheduler.
| Example | Result |
|---|---|
| Hook Start = 60.0s, Hook End = 75.0s | Preview plays the 15-second segment starting at 1:00 |
Attributes
The Attributes tab assigns a media type to the file.
Media Type: Select from the dropdown to categorize the file (e.g., Music, Jingle, Promo, Commercial).
Media types control how the scheduler handles tracks and which custom fields are available. See Types & Fields for configuration.
Restrictions
The Restrictions tab controls when a track can play.
Hour Restrictions
A 24-hour by 7-day grid displays playback permissions:
- Filled circle: Track can play during this hour
- Empty circle: Track is excluded during this hour
Click cells to toggle permission. Restrictions apply to automatic scheduling only; manual playback in the studio is not affected.
Details
The Details tab displays read-only technical information:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| ISRC | International Standard Recording Code |
| Codec | Audio format (MP3, AAC, FLAC, WAV) |
| Sample Rate | Audio sample rate in Hz |
| Duration | Total file length |
| File versions | Transcoded versions available |
Saving Changes
Click Save Changes in the header to apply modifications. If you navigate away with unsaved changes, a warning dialog appears.
Related Topics
- Media Library Overview - Browse and search files
- Uploading Files - Add new files to the library
- Playlists - Organize files into playlists
- Types & Fields - Configure media types and custom fields