Uploading Your First Track

Learn how to upload audio files to Feedtracks and start collaborating with your team.

Supported file formats

Feedtracks supports all common audio formats:

• Lossless: WAV, AIFF, FLAC, ALAC
• Compressed: MP3, AAC, OGG, M4A
• Professional: BWF (Broadcast Wave Format)

Maximum file size: 2GB per file

Before you upload

Check your storage

1. Look at the storage indicator in the top-right corner of the app
2. It shows: [Used] / [Total] (e.g., “250MB / 1GB”)
3. Make sure you have enough space for your file

Storage by plan:

• Free: 1GB
• Fan: 10GB
• Band: 100GB
• Label: 1TB

Choose the right destination

Decide where to upload your track:

• Personal Drive: Your private space (only you can access)
• Shared Drive: Collaborative workspace (team members can access)
• Existing Folder: Organize within a drive structure

Method 1: Drag and drop upload

The fastest way to upload tracks.

Step 1: Open your destination drive

1. Click on the drive name in the sidebar (e.g., “My Drive” or “Band Project”)
2. Navigate to the folder where you want to upload
3. You should see the file list view

Step 2: Drag files from your computer

1. Open your file manager (Finder on Mac, Explorer on Windows)
2. Find your audio file(s)
3. Click and hold on the file
4. Drag it over the Feedtracks window
5. A blue upload zone appears with “Drop files to upload”
6. Release your mouse to drop the file

The blue drop zone appears when dragging files

Step 3: Track processing

After dropping your file:

1. An upload progress bar appears showing percentage
2. Once uploaded (100%), processing begins:
   • Waveform generation
   • Audio analysis
   • Format conversion (if needed)
3. A spinner shows “Processing…” with estimated time
4. When complete, your track appears in the file list

Processing time:

• Small files (< 50MB): 10-30 seconds
• Medium files (50-200MB): 30-90 seconds
• Large files (> 200MB): 1-5 minutes

Method 2: Upload button

Use the upload button for more control.

Step 1: Click the upload button

Find the upload button in two places:

• Top-right corner: Blue “Upload” button next to your profile
• Empty folder: Large “Upload Track” button if folder is empty

Step 2: Select files

1. A file picker opens
2. Navigate to your audio files
3. Select one or more files:
   • Single file: Click once
   • Multiple files: Hold Cmd (Mac) or Ctrl (Windows) while clicking
4. Click “Open” to start upload

Step 3: Monitor upload progress

The upload happens in the background:

• Upload notification appears in bottom-right
• Shows filename and progress percentage
• You can continue working while it uploads
• Click notification to see details

Upload progress shown in bottom-right corner

Uploading multiple tracks at once

Upload entire albums or sessions efficiently.

Batch upload

1. Select multiple files in your file picker (hold Cmd or Ctrl)
2. Or drag multiple files at once from your file manager
3. All files are queued and upload sequentially
4. Progress shows “2 of 5 files uploading…”

Upload entire folders

1. Drag a folder from your file manager
2. Feedtracks will:
   • Create a folder with the same name
   • Upload all audio files inside
   • Preserve subfolder structure (if present)
3. Non-audio files are skipped

Pro tip: Organize your files into folders on your computer first, then drag the whole folder structure to Feedtracks.

Setting track details

After upload, you can add metadata to help organize your track.

Edit track title

By default, the filename becomes the track title. To change it:

1. Click on the track in the file list
2. Look for the title at the top of the detail view
3. Click the pencil icon next to the title
4. Type a new title and press Enter

Add track description

1. In the track detail view, find the “Description” section
2. Click “Add description”
3. Type notes about the track:
   • Mix notes
   • Feedback needed
   • Project context
4. Click “Save”

Organizing your uploads

Moving tracks to folders

1. Select track(s) using checkboxes in the file list
2. Click “Move” in the toolbar
3. Choose destination folder from the dropdown
4. Click “Move here”

Or drag and drop:

1. Click and hold on a track
2. Drag to a folder in the sidebar
3. Drop when the folder highlights

Creating folders

1. Click the “+” button next to drive name in sidebar
2. Select “New Folder”
3. Name your folder (e.g., “Rough Mixes”, “Final Versions”)
4. Press Enter

Folder structure best practices

Organize by:

• Project: Band Album 2025 > Rough Mixes > Song Tracks
• Status: In Progress > Ready for Review > Final
• Date: 2025 > November > Session 1

Mobile upload

Upload tracks from your phone or tablet.

iOS (iPhone/iPad)

1. Open Feedtracks in Safari or the PWA
2. Tap the upload button
3. Choose source:
   • iCloud Drive: Files stored in Apple’s cloud
   • On My iPhone: Local files
   • Other apps: Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.
4. Select file and tap “Upload”

Android

1. Open Feedtracks in Chrome or the PWA
2. Tap the upload button
3. Choose source:
   • Internal storage: Files on your device
   • Google Drive: Cloud storage
   • Other apps: Any file provider
4. Select file and tap “Upload”

Mobile upload tips:

• Use Wi-Fi for large files (cellular data can be slow/expensive)
• Keep the app open until upload completes
• Check notification if upload happens in background

Troubleshooting

Upload fails or stalls

Possible causes:

• Unstable internet connection
• File format not supported
• Not enough storage space
• File is corrupted

Solutions:

1. Check your internet: Run a speed test, try a different network
2. Verify file format: Make sure it’s one of the supported types
3. Check storage: Free up space or upgrade your plan
4. Test the file: Try playing it locally to ensure it’s not corrupted
5. Retry: Refresh the page and try again

File uploaded but won’t process

Possible causes:

• File is extremely large (> 1GB)
• File has unusual encoding
• Temporary server issue

Solutions:

1. Wait longer: Large files can take 5-10 minutes
2. Refresh the page: Sometimes the UI doesn’t update
3. Contact support: If stuck for >15 minutes, we can investigate

Can’t upload (button grayed out)

Possible causes:

• Storage quota exceeded
• No permission to upload to this drive
• Account is suspended

Solutions:

1. Check storage: Delete old files or upgrade plan
2. Check permissions: Ask drive owner to grant you upload access
3. Check account status: Look for any alerts or notifications

Waveform looks incorrect

Possible causes:

• File has unusual sample rate or bit depth
• Mono file displayed as stereo
• Corrupted metadata

Solutions:

• The file will still play correctly even if waveform looks odd
• Try re-exporting the file from your DAW with standard settings
• Contact support if playback is also affected

Pro tips

Upload keyboard shortcut

Press U from anywhere in the app to open the upload dialog.

Upload while browsing

You don’t need to stay on the upload page. Upload starts, then:

• Browse to other drives
• Listen to other tracks
• Add comments elsewhere

Upload continues in the background.

Upload queue

Uploading many files? Check the queue:

1. Click the notification in bottom-right
2. See all queued files
3. Pause/resume individual uploads
4. Cancel uploads if needed

Version control after upload

If you upload a new version of an existing track:

1. It creates a separate file by default
2. To link as a version, use “Create Version” in the track menu
3. See Managing Track Versions for details

Naming conventions

Use consistent file naming for easier organization:

• YYYY-MM-DD_TrackName_Status.wav (e.g., 2025-11-07_Chorus_RoughMix.wav)
• ProjectName_TrackName_vX.wav (e.g., Album_Intro_v3.wav)

Related articles

• Creating Shared Drives - Set up collaborative workspaces
• Managing Track Versions - Track changes over time
• Understanding Storage Quotas - Storage limits explained
• Moving and Organizing Tracks - File management tips