xtra.audio

Quickstart ​

This guide covers the first steps to get a stream running with xtra audio.

The in-app onboarding guide walks through these steps interactively. See Onboarding for details.

xtra audio runs in any modern browser. A desktop app is also available. Check the system requirements before setup.

For questions during setup, use the live chat in the bottom-right corner of the application. See Support.

Step 1: Create a Project ​

  1. Open the dashboard
  2. Click Create Project
  3. Enter a project name and optionally upload an avatar
  4. Complete the billing setup: enter a billing address and payment method

Projects are containers for stations, media, and team members. One project can contain multiple stations.

Step 2: Create a Station ​

  1. Open Stations in the project sidebar
  2. Click Create Station
  3. Enter a station name, select a color, and optionally upload a logo
  4. Select a plan (Basic, Plus, Pro, or Ultimate) and billing interval (monthly or yearly)
  5. Review the cost summary, accept terms, and confirm the purchase

A station represents one broadcast channel with its own stream output, schedule, and studio.

Step 3: Upload Media ​

  1. Open Media Library in the project sidebar
  2. Click Upload to open the upload page
  3. Drag audio files into the drop zone or click to browse
  4. Review metadata (title is required) and click Upload

Supported formats: MP3, MP2, WAV, FLAC, OGG, WebM, M4A, AAC. Maximum file size is 1 GB. Files are automatically analyzed for loudness normalization.

See Media Library for file organization, playlists, and metadata.

Step 4: Create a Sequence ​

  1. Open Sequences in the station sidebar
  2. Click Create Sequence
  3. Enter a name (e.g., "Music Rotation")
  4. Add a media action and assign a playlist as source
  5. Save the sequence

Sequences define what content plays automatically. A sequence can combine music, jingles, and other elements.

Step 5: Schedule the Sequence ​

  1. Open Planner in the station sidebar
  2. Select a sequence in the sidebar to arm it
  3. Click and drag on the calendar grid to place the sequence in a time slot
  4. Drag the edges to adjust duration, or repeat for additional hours

The planner fills the studio playlist automatically based on this schedule.

Step 6: Generate the Rotation ​

  1. Open Rotations in the station sidebar
  2. Click Generate for the current hour

The rotation creates the actual playlist items from your sequence rules. Without generating, the studio playlist remains empty.

Step 7: Start the Station ​

  1. Open Studio in the station sidebar
  2. Toggle the power button in the station header to start the station

The station connects to your encoders and begins streaming.

Step 8: Start Playback ​

  1. Verify the playlist contains items from your sequence
  2. Click Play

Audio plays through the configured encoders to your streaming server.

Next Steps ​

TopicDescription
OnboardingInteractive in-app walkthrough of these steps
ConceptsProject hierarchy, core features
System RequirementsSupported browsers and hardware
Desktop AppRun xtra audio outside the browser
Media LibraryFile organization, playlists, metadata
Live StudioMixer, cartwall, playback modes
PlannerAutomated scheduling, sequences
Station SettingsEncoders, audio processing, webhooks
SupportLive chat and help during setup