xtra.audio

Scheduling Overview ​

The scheduling system automates your station's programming. It consists of three interconnected components: Sequences define what plays, the Week Planner defines when it plays, and Rotations execute the schedule hour by hour.

How Scheduling Works ​

Sequences → Week Planner → Rotations → Playout
  1. Create sequences with actions that select and play content
  2. Assign sequences to time blocks in the Week Planner
  3. The system generates rotations for each hour based on your schedule
  4. Rotations play automatically in the studio

Components ​

Sequences ​

Reusable templates that define a series of actions. Each action can select media, start a live session, call a webhook, or trigger external sources.

Learn more about Sequences

Week Planner ​

A visual 7-day calendar where you assign sequences to time blocks. The schedule repeats weekly unless modified.

Learn more about the Week Planner

Rotations ​

Auto-generated playlists for each hour. The system calculates start times, applies timing rules, and detects scheduling conflicts.

Learn more about Rotations

Timing Types ​

Control when items start relative to each other. Options include normal sequential playback, fixed start times, and backtimed items.

Learn more about Timing Types

Typical Workflow ​

Setting Up a New Schedule ​

  1. Navigate to Station > Sequences
  2. Create sequences for different program types (music hours, shows, news blocks)
  3. Open Station > Planner
  4. Click and drag on the calendar to create time blocks
  5. Assign sequences to each block
  6. Review generated rotations in Station > Rotations

Daily Operations ​

  1. Check the current rotation for the active hour
  2. Adjust individual items if needed (reorder, add, remove)
  3. Regenerate rotations after making changes to sequences or the planner

Access Requirements ​

FeaturePermission
View schedulesplanner:view
Edit sequencesplanner:edit
Modify rotationsplanner:edit