Media Library
The media library stores and organizes all audio files of a project. Files can be searched, filtered, previewed, and organized into playlists.
Overview
The media library is shared across all stations within a project. Access it via Project → Media Library.
The interface consists of three main areas:
- Left sidebar: Playlist folders and navigation
- Center: File table with search and filters
- Right panel: Detail view for selected items
Table View
The file table displays all media items with the following columns:
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Title | Track title from metadata |
| Artist | Artist name |
| Preview | Inline audio player |
| Year | Release year |
| Duration | Track length in mm:ss format |
| Type | Assigned media type with color indicator |
| Created | Upload date and time |
Click any column header to sort by that field. Click again to reverse the sort order.
Search and Filter
The search bar above the table filters results by title, artist, or album. Results update as you type.
The table displays 30 items per page. Use the pagination controls at the bottom to navigate through results.
Filter options include:
- Media type: Show only files of a specific type
- Playlist: Show files contained in a playlist
- Date range: Filter by upload date
Selecting Files
Click a row to select a single file. The detail view opens on the right.
Select multiple files using:
- Ctrl/Cmd + Click: Add individual files to selection
- Shift + Click: Select a range of files
- Checkbox column: Toggle selection without opening detail view
A selection bar appears at the top showing the count of selected items.
Bulk Actions
With multiple files selected, the selection bar provides these actions:
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Download | Download selected files as ZIP archive |
| Add to Playlist | Add files to one or more playlists |
| Edit Cue Points | Open batch cue point editor |
| Delete | Remove files from library permanently |
Context Menu
Right-click any file to open the context menu:
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Download | Download the original file |
| Edit Timing | Modify intro, outro, and mix points |
| Cue Editor | Open the visual cue point editor |
| Mix Editor | Open the mix point editor for transitions |
| Add to Playlist | Add to existing or new playlist |
| Delete | Remove from library |
Drag and Drop
Drag files from the table to playlists in the left sidebar. A visual indicator shows valid drop targets.
Multiple selected files can be dragged together. Drop them on a playlist to add all selected items.
Detail View
Click a file to open its detail view on the right side. The detail view shows:
- Cover art (if available)
- All metadata fields
- Assigned playlists
- Cue point visualization
- Playback controls
Edit metadata by clicking the edit button in the detail view header. See Editing Media for the full editing interface.
Related Topics
- Uploading Files - Add new files to the library
- Editing Media - Edit metadata and cue points
- Playlists - Organize files into playlists
- Media Types and Fields - Categorize and extend metadata