xtra.audio

Playlist Queue ​

The playlist queue displays tracks scheduled for playback. Manage the queue to control what plays during the broadcast.

Queue Structure ​

The playlist shows items in playback order from top to bottom.

Each item displays:

  • Track title and artist
  • Duration
  • Scheduled time (if applicable)
  • Item type indicator
  • Status icon

Item Status ​

StatusMeaning
PendingQueued for playback
PlayingCurrently on air
PlayedAlready broadcast

Played items remain visible by default. Hide them via Studio Settings > Hide Played Items.

Item Types ​

The queue supports multiple item types:

TypeDescription
MediaAudio files from the Media Library
External SourceLive feeds or remote streams
RelayAudio relayed from an external stream URL
SessionMulti-track audio sessions
Voice TrackPre-recorded announcements
Ad TriggerCommercial break markers

Each type has a distinct icon for quick identification.

Adding Items ​

Items can be added from the Media Library, existing playlists, or generated rotations.

From Media Library ​

  1. Open the Media Library tab in Panel B.
  2. Browse or search for tracks.
  3. Drag a track to the desired position in the queue.

Alternatively, right-click a track and select Add to Queue.

  1. Click the search icon in the playlist toolbar.
  2. Enter a search term.
  3. Select a track from the results.

Reordering Items ​

Change the playback order by dragging items within the queue.

  1. Click and hold an item.
  2. Drag it to the new position.
  3. Release to drop.

Reordering is disabled for the currently playing item and items that have already played.

Removing Items ​

Remove items from the queue before they play.

  1. Hover over the item.
  2. Click the remove icon (X).
  3. Confirm removal if prompted.

Items currently playing cannot be removed directly. Use the skip function instead.

Playlist Tabs ​

When the schedule contains multiple playlists, tabs appear at the top of the queue area.

  • Click a tab to switch between playlists
  • The active playlist determines playback
  • Inactive playlists show their upcoming content

Editing Cue Points ​

Adjust when a track starts or ends within the queue.

  1. Click the cue point icon on an item.
  2. Modify the intro, outro, or mix points.
  3. Click Save to apply changes.

Changes affect only this queue instance. Original media cue points remain unchanged.

Timing Information ​

Each item shows timing data:

  • Scheduled: When the item should play per schedule
  • Estimated: Calculated start time based on current playback
  • Duration: Total play time

Timing adjusts dynamically as items are added, removed, or reordered.