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Comments Widget

The Comments widget lives in the Activity Panel and gives you a dedicated space to discuss specific bounces with your collaborators. Rather than scattering feedback across emails or messaging apps, everything stays attached to the exact audio file being reviewed.

Comments are tied to individual bounces, not track groups. This means you can have separate conversations about different versions of the same song — a rough mix, a revised edit, and a final master can each have their own thread of feedback.

Accessing the Comments Widget

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When you select a track in the grid, the Activity Panel appears on the right side of the screen. Look for the speech bubble icon in the widget list. If you’ve already expanded other widgets, you may need to scroll up or down to find it.

The widget shows a compact preview when collapsed — just a speech bubble icon with a comment count badge. Click anywhere on the widget header to expand it and reveal the full interface.

The Interface

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Once expanded, the Comments widget displays several key elements:

Bounce selector dropdown — a dropdown button at the top that shows which bounce file you’re currently viewing comments for. If a track has multiple bounces, you can switch between them here.

Comments list — the main area shows all comments for the selected bounce, displayed in a chat-style layout. Each comment shows the text, the author, and a timestamp.

Comment input — a text area at the bottom where you can type your feedback. A submit button sends your comment.

Helper text — small instructional text below the input field guides you on using timestamped comments.

Adding a Comment

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Follow these steps to add feedback to a bounce:

  1. Select a track in the grid
  2. Expand the Comments widget in the Activity Panel
  3. Choose the correct bounce version from the dropdown (if the track has multiple bounces)
  4. Click the text area and type your comment
  5. Press Enter or click the submit button to post

The input area expands automatically as you type longer messages. Hold Shift + Enter if you want to add a line break without submitting.

Timestamped Comments

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One of the most powerful features is the ability to attach comments to specific moments in the audio. When you click on the waveform player while a bounce is loaded, the comment automatically captures that timestamp.

To add a timestamped comment:

  1. Play the bounce in the waveform player
  2. Pause at the exact moment you want to reference
  3. Click on the waveform to set the playback position
  4. Type your comment in the Comments widget
  5. Submit as usual

When you or a collaborator clicks on a timestamped comment later, the waveform player jumps to that exact position. This makes feedback like “the bass is too loud at 1:23” incredibly precise and actionable.

Switching Between Bounces

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If you’ve bounced multiple versions of a track (for example, “Mix v1”, “Mix v2”, “Final Master”), each one maintains its own comment thread. To switch between them:

  1. Click the bounce selector button at the top of the Comments widget
  2. A dropdown shows all available bounces for the selected track
  3. Select the version you want to view or comment on
  4. The comment list updates to show that bounce’s discussion thread

This separation keeps feedback organized by version. Notes about an older mix won’t clutter the thread for your latest revision.

Hot Comments Indicator

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When a track accumulates five or more comments within 48 hours, a fire emoji appears next to the comment count. This “hot” badge signals that a track is getting active discussion — useful for spotting tracks that need attention or monitoring review threads that are gaining momentum.

Empty States

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The widget handles different situations gracefully:

No track selected — you see a message prompting you to select a track group to view comments.

Multiple tracks selected — since comments are per-bounce, the widget asks you to select a single track for detailed discussion.

No bounces available — if the track has no audio files imported yet, the widget displays a message indicating you need to import a bounce before adding comments.

Tips for Effective Collaboration

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  • Use timestamps liberally — timestamped comments are far more useful than general feedback. When reviewing, always pause and click the waveform before typing.
  • Keep comments focused — one idea per comment makes it easier for collaborators to address feedback individually.
  • Check the bounce version — before adding feedback, verify you’re commenting on the correct bounce version to avoid confusion.
  • Watch for hot tracks — if you see the fire badge on tracks you’re working on, check in to see what discussion is happening.
  • Refresh when switching — if you don’t see expected comments after switching bounces, try collapsing and re-expanding the widget.
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