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Previously we
covered getting started and creating your first playlist (part 1) and
then setting some of the options, including length and spacing (part2). This time, we'll look at setting the sequence in which items
appear in your playlist.
Sometimes you may
want to set the specific order or sequence in which particular items
appear in a playlist, e.g. a particular set of tracks, a jingle every
number of tracks, etc. You can do this from the Sequence section of
the Music Scheduling software.
Select
the Set sequence/rotation of playlist items
option at the top to enable the sequence section.
You can add items
to the sequence by dragging and dropping or using the buttons –
this includes folders (so a track in that folder will be included
when creating that playlist), specific audio files (e.g. if you want
a jingle to be played after every number of tracks), rules and a
track from the available tracks (i.e. a track from the Tracks section
covered in part 1).
Items can be added
to the sequence multiple times (e.g. if you want a track from a
particular folder to be included more then once).
Each time a
playlist is created, it will add a track from that sequence item
before moving to the next item in the sequence – once it reaches
the end of the sequence, it starts from the beginning again until a
complete playlist is created.
Items in the
sequence override the options you set in the Tracks section (i.e.
tracks from the Tracks section are only included if you add
“Available Tracks” to your sequence at least once).
Right click the
sequence for a range of options, including adding an item again or
editing the sequence item.
You can move items
up and down using the buttons or by dragging and dropping.
Double click an
item to edit that sequence item – for example, you can specify that
only tracks from a particular year are included for this sequence
item, or particular genres.
As
always, experiment with the Sequence section (and the other Music
Scheduling options) to discover how they work, and which settings are
best for you. And if you have any questions, send them to
simon@libraryplayer.co.uk
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