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Getting Started

This guide walks you through adding your first song and creating a playlist. If you're new to Stage Traxx, you may want to review the Interface Overview first.

Upgrading from Stage Traxx 3?

You can migrate your existing library by creating a backup in Stage Traxx 3 and restoring it in Stage Traxx 4. See Migrating from Stage Traxx 3 for details.

Adding Your First Song

The quickest way to add a song is using batch import:

  1. Tap Created with Sketch. Songs in the infobar to open the song list
  2. Tap the button in the bottom toolbar to open the New Song dialog
  3. Tap the import button in the navigation bar
  4. Select From Audio Files or From Music Library
  5. Select one or more songs or audio files
  6. Tap Import or Open

Stage Traxx creates a song for each file and extracts metadata like title, artist, and BPM from ID3 tags when available.

Creating a Song Manually

To add a song with more control over its details:

  1. Tap Created with Sketch. Songs in the infobar to open the song list
  2. Tap the button in the bottom toolbar
  3. Enter a title and any other metadata you'd like
  4. Tap Save

This opens Song Details, where you can import audio files, add lyrics, and configure audio regions.

Playing a Song

Tap a song to load it into the player. The song title and waveform appear in the main view. Tap the play button or double-tap a song to start playback immediately.

Creating a Playlist

Playlists let you organize songs into setlists for your performances:

  1. Tap Playlists in the infobar to open the playlist view
  2. Tap the button in the bottom toolbar
  3. Enter a name for your playlist
  4. Tap Save

Now add songs to your playlist:

  1. Tap your new playlist to open it
  2. Tap the button in the bottom toolbar to open the Song Picker
  3. Select the songs you want to add
  4. Tap Add

Tap a song in the playlist to load it and queue the remaining songs automatically.

Tip

Tap the button in the bottom toolbar to enable autoplay for the entire playlist. Songs will play continuously without stopping between each song.

Next Steps

Now that you have songs and a playlist, explore these features to get more out of Stage Traxx:

  • Lyrics: Add lyrics to display during playback
  • Audio Regions: Mark sections of a song for quick navigation
  • Mixer: Control levels for multitrack songs
  • MIDI: Control Stage Traxx from external devices
  • Backup: Protect your library with regular backups