Feedtracks — Product Tour

Welcome to Feedtracks, your collaborative workspace for organizing, sharing and discussing audio content.
This guide gives an overview of what you can do inside Feedtracks, distilled directly from how the application behaves in code and tests.

1. Drives & Folders

Each user owns a private Drive (your personal root folder).
Inside a drive you can create unlimited nested Folders to structure your files and playlists.

What you can do

Create, rename or delete folders.
Move folders anywhere within the same drive.
Share a folder to someone else’s drive (it is duplicated and all inner items become references so the other user immediately sees them).

Storage indicator – every folder shows its cumulative size so you always know how much space you are using.
Your plan defines a total storage allowance (e.g. 1 GB in the standard plan).

Video: Creating and organizing nested folder structures for your audio projects with drag-and-drop functionality. Easily visualize storage usage across your drives.

2. Tracks (Files)

A Track is any file you upload.
Feedtracks distinguishes audio (MP3, WAV…) from other files so music‑specific features apply where relevant.

Upload

Drag‑and‑drop or use the Upload button inside any folder.
File size is shown instantly; storage is updated in real time.

After upload you can

Play the audio (for supported formats).
Move or share the track to any other folder or drive.
Delete it (moves to trash if your plan supports it).

When total storage goes beyond your subscription limit the newest files are still accepted but flagged for automatic deletion in 30 days. You’ll see a countdown badge on them.

Video: The persistent audio player lets you continue listening while navigating through folders. Upload any audio format and get instant file size information.

Track versioning

Feedtracks automatically organizes multiple versions of the same track into a Stack. Each track belongs to a stack and can have several versions, making it easy to manage revisions and compare different mixes.

How it works:

Every track is part of a stack (initially containing just version 1).
When you add a new version (dragging one file onto another or using the Add new version button), Feedtracks creates a new version within the same stack.
By default, last version is the main version but it can be changed in the track's detail page (click on Make it main button).
You can remove a version from stack at any time, by clicking on Remove from stack button. Removed version is put back in folder, alone.
You only see the main version in the folder, but you can access all versions in the track's detail page (click on Track's version number to open menu).

Comparing versions:

Navigate to any track's detail page and click Compare Versions to see all versions side-by-side.
Listen to different versions seamlessly with synchronized playback.
Each version displays its version number (v1, v2, v3...) and title.

Storage impact:

Each version is a separate file and counts toward your storage quota.
Adding a new version creates a new file; the old version remains in the stack unless deleted.
You can manage storage by deleting older versions you no longer need.

3. Playlists

A Playlist gathers multiple audio tracks in a chosen order.

Create

From any folder, click New Playlist.
Give it a title and optional cover art.

Populate

Move or drag audio files into the playlist (only audio files are allowed).
One file cannot be added twice to the same playlist.
A playlist can be moved like any other item but cannot be nested inside another playlist.

Limits & expiration

A playlist has its own size limit (e.g. 250 MB). Above that, the playlist is automatically marked expired and becomes read‑only.
You can manually set or clear an expiry date while editing the playlist.

Video: Creating sequential playlists with reordering capabilities. Perfect for organizing mix versions, session recordings, or arranging tracks in playback order for client review.

4. Shared Drives & Collaboration

A Shared Drive is a special folder that lets several people work in the same workspace.
It appears alongside your personal drive with a group icon.

Create

Click + New Group from the drive selector and name it (optional).

Invite people

Enter their email address and pick a role:

Role	Permissions
Admin	Everything: rename the drive, add / remove members, change roles, delete items.
Editor	Upload, move, delete items, create playlists, comment. Cannot manage members.
Viewer	Browse and comment only.

Invited people see the drive immediately. If they don’t yet have a Feedtracks account we create a temporary profile so they can join in one click.

Leaving – collaborators can leave anytime; their comments remain so the discussion history is preserved.

Video: Seamless collaboration with artists, producers, and clients through shared drives. Set different access levels to control who can edit or only listen to your mixes.

Storage counting – all files inside a Shared Drive count against the owner's storage quota; other members' quotas are untouched.

Examples:

Your own drive – a 50 MB track you upload counts 50 MB against your quota.
Shared Drive you created – all files uploaded by anyone count against your (the owner's) quota. A 100 MB track uploaded by an editor uses 100 MB of your storage.
Shared Drive someone else created – files you upload count against the drive owner's quota, not yours.
Sharing a file – when you share a 50 MB track from your drive to someone else's drive, it creates a reference. Your quota: still 50 MB. Their quota: 0 MB (they only store the reference).
Moving a file between drives – moving a 30 MB track from your drive to a Shared Drive transfers the storage count. Your quota decreases by 30 MB, the Shared Drive owner's quota increases by 30 MB.

5. Profile & Communication Settings

Open Profile → Notifications to tell Feedtracks which emails you want to receive.

Toggled	When you’ll get an email
Upload	Someone uploads to your drive
Comment	Someone comments on your tracks
Reply	Someone replies to your comments
Weekly Stats	Monday recap of your playlists

Guests never receive emails until they register.
You can also change your avatar and username from the profile page.

6. Authentication & Account Security

Feedtracks offers three flexible authentication methods to suit your preference and security needs.

Sign in with Google OAuth

The fastest way to access your account – one click, no passwords to remember.

Benefits:

Instant sign-up and login
No need to wait for magic link emails
Your Google account security protects your Feedtracks account
Can be linked to existing Feedtracks accounts

Magic Link (Passwordless)

Receive a secure, one-time login link via email.

How it works:

Enter your email address
Click the link sent to your inbox
Automatically logged in – no password needed

Perfect for:

Users who prefer email-based authentication
Additional security without managing passwords
Switching between devices seamlessly

Passkeys (Biometric)

Use your fingerprint, Face ID, or security key for the most secure authentication.

Features:

Biometric authentication (Touch ID, Face ID)
Hardware security key support
No passwords to type or remember
Phishing-resistant technology

Multiple Authentication Methods

Link different authentication methods to the same account for maximum flexibility:

Google OAuth + Magic Link – Sign in with Google or use email links
Google OAuth + Passkey – Choose between OAuth or biometric
All three methods – Maximum flexibility and security

Manage your authentication methods in Profile → Connected Accounts where you can:

Link your Google account
Enroll passkeys
Unlink authentication methods (with safety checks to prevent account lockout)

Security Note: You must have at least one authentication method active. Feedtracks prevents you from unlinking OAuth if it's your only way to access your account.

7. Comments & Replies

Spark conversations directly on the waveform with both text and audio comments.

Text Comments

While playing a track, pause at any timestamp and hit Add Comment.
Type your message; everyone with access to the track will see it.

Audio Comments

Record voice feedback directly on the waveform for more nuanced communication.
Toggle to audio mode in the comment form to start recording (up to 2 minutes).
Visual recording interface with real-time audio visualization and timer.
Perfect for detailed production notes, vocal feedback, or when typing isn't enough.
Inline playback with progress bar and seek controls for reviewing audio comments.

Reply

Click a comment bubble to open the thread and add your reply (text only for now).

@Mentions

Tag collaborators by typing @ followed by their name in any comment or reply
Autocomplete dropdown helps you find the right person instantly
Mentioned users receive notifications and can jump straight to the discussion
Perfect for directing feedback to specific team members

Mark as Resolved

Once feedback is addressed, mark comments as resolved with a single tap
Inline resolve button appears on hover (desktop) or is always visible (mobile)
Resolved comments can be hidden/shown with a toggle to keep discussions clean
Track which feedback has been implemented at a glance

Video: Precision timestamped commenting on the waveform lets clients and collaborators pinpoint specific moments in your mix for feedback. No more vague "around 1:30" references.

8. Dashboard & Statistics

The Dashboard is your action-oriented home base for all Feedtracks activities:

Quick Actions

Upload files directly from the dashboard with drag-and-drop
Create new playlists without navigating elsewhere
Jump to recently accessed folders and tracks
All your most common tasks in one place

Smart Suggestions

Personalized recommendations based on your activity
Discover uncertified tracks that need protection
Get contextual tips to improve your workflow

Group Activity

See what's happening across your shared drives
Track recent uploads, comments, and interactions
Stay connected with your collaborators' work
Refresh button to get latest updates

Statistics & Overview

Storage bar showing used and remaining space
Total counts for tracks, playlists, and comments
Active groups with member counts
Pending invitations requiring your attention

Everything updates in real time. Turn on Weekly Stats in your notifications to receive a Monday recap.

Video: Track which parts of your mixes are being played most often and gather comprehensive playback statistics. Analyze listener behavior to understand what elements resonate with your audience.

Need to reorganise? Use the Move / Share action available in context menus.

Action	Same drive	Different drive
Move	Item is relocated; previous location is emptied	Item is relocated; all references in the old drive are removed
Share	‑	Creates a reference in the target drive while the original stays where it was

Sharing visibility

As the owner of a track or playlist, you can see where your content is shared with the "Shared to X drives" section
Expand the list to view all drives where the item is shared, with member counts and timestamps
On mobile: swipe left on any shared location to reveal the unshare button (iOS-style gesture)
On desktop: click the Unshare button directly
This helps you manage and track your shared content across all drives

Rules enforced by Feedtracks:

You can't move a track or folder onto a track (tracks are leaf nodes).
Folders & files can't be moved into a playlist; only audio files may be.
A playlist can't be inside another playlist.
Attempting to share the same item twice in the same folder shows an informative error.
If you have editor or admin permissions on a drive, you can move items within it, but you can't move items out of it unless you own them.

Video: Share your mixes and projects between workspaces with intuitive drag-and-drop. References maintain the original audio quality without duplicating storage space.

Share your tracks and playlists with anyone outside Feedtracks using Public Access settings. Control who can access your content with three privacy levels.

Access Levels

Level	Who can access	Authentication required
Private	Only members of groups where the item is shared	Feedtracks account required
Public	Anyone with the link	None
Protected	Anyone with the link and password	Password required

How to set up public access

Open the track or playlist you want to share
Click the Share button
Navigate to the Public access tab
Choose your access level:
- Private: Default setting, only group members can access
- Public: Generate a shareable link for anyone
- Protected: Add password protection for sensitive content

Password Protection Features

When you choose Protected access:

Set a password (minimum 6 characters) that viewers must enter
Add an optional hint to help authorized users remember the password
Passwords are securely hashed using PBKDF2-SHA256 with 100,000 iterations
Valid access is stored in the session for 24 hours (no need to re-enter)
Changing the password immediately invalidates all existing access tokens

Security

Password-protected links remain private until the correct password is entered
Changing a password requires all users to re-authenticate
Access tokens automatically expire after 24 hours
Timestamps ensure old sessions are invalidated when passwords change

Use Cases

Public playlists: Share mix previews with clients without requiring them to create an account
Password-protected demos: Send exclusive previews to select industry contacts
Private feedback sessions: Share works-in-progress with a secure password for trusted collaborators

The shareable link stays the same regardless of access level changes, making it easy to upgrade from public to password-protected at any time.

11. Guest → Full Account Migration

Guests can explore Feedtracks without signing up (but don't have access to Drive features).
When they finally create an account, all their playlists, tracks, comments, replies and even play history migrate automatically.

If the migration would push you over your plan’s storage quota, the imported tracks are still transferred but put in Trash thus flagged for deletion in 30 days so nothing is lost.

12. Storage & Expiration Cheatsheet

Feature	What it means
Storage limit	Hard cap; new uploads beyond this are kept for 30 days then deleted.
Playlist size limit	Per‑playlist limit; exceeding playlists are marked expired and become read‑only.
Default expiration	Default lifespan for guest playlists; can be overridden when creating a playlist.

13. Trash

How it works

Items put in Trash are automatically deleted after 30 days.
Once in the Trash tab, you can delete them directly by going into the Trash tab and clicking on the Delete Permanently button.
As long as they are in Trash, you can restore them.
As long as files are in Trash, they are still counted in your storage usage.
If you don't have enough storage space, files can't be restored.

14. Blockchain Certifications

Protect your intellectual property with Blockchain Certifications – cryptographic proof of ownership and authenticity for your audio files. It's in beta testing and only certify on Ghostnet network.

What it does

Creates an immutable timestamp of your file on the blockchain
Generates cryptographic proof that you possessed the exact file at a specific time
Records collaborator information, metadata, and rights percentages
Provides legal evidence of authorship and creation date

The 4-Step Certification Process

File Info – Basic file information and title
Collaborators – Add authors and define rights percentages
Metadata – Genre, creation date, and additional details
Review – Final verification before blockchain submission

How certification works

Each file gets a unique cryptographic hash (fingerprint)
This hash is recorded on the blockchain with timestamp
Any modification to the file creates a different hash
You get an immutable certificate proving file ownership at certification time

Smart Prioritization

Dashboard highlights tracks that need certification first
Priority system considers track age, importance, and certification status
Helps you make strategic decisions about what to protect
Contextual tooltips explain why each track is prioritized

Credits & Limits

Certifications use credits that reset monthly based on your subscription
Track your remaining credits and usage on the Certifications page
Upgrade your plan for more monthly certifications

Legal Protection Blockchain certificates serve as timestamped evidence in copyright disputes, providing strong legal proof of when you created or possessed specific audio content.

Video: Step-by-step blockchain certification process for protecting your intellectual property. Learn how to create immutable timestamps, add collaborator information, and generate cryptographic proof of ownership that serves as legal evidence in copyright disputes.

15. Frequently Asked Questions

What file types are supported?
Any file can be stored, but only audio files unlock playback and playlist features.

Can I recover an expired playlist?
Yes. Renew your storage plan and then click Activate on the playlist.

How do shared items affect my storage?
Sharing does not duplicate the file size; the owner’s storage is counted, recipients just get a reference.

Enjoy organising, sharing and discussing your tracks with Feedtracks!

16. Product Updates

Week 45

Dashboard Redesign – Smart suggestions, group activity widgets, and actionable quick actions
Collapsible Sidebar – Toggle sidebar to icon-only mode for more workspace
Certification Priority – Smart system highlights tracks that need certification first
Breadcrumb Navigation – Playlists now show full navigation path
Enhanced Privacy – Stricter guest access controls for shared playlists
Design Consistency – Unified visual language across all pages

Week 44

Activity Page – Track unresolved comments and recent interactions in one place
Add to Playlist – Context menu to add tracks to existing playlists
Toast Notifications – Cleaner notification system with smooth animations
Sticky Table Headers – Headers stay visible when scrolling long lists
@Mentions – Tag collaborators in comments to notify them

Week 43

Mark as Resolved – Track feedback implementation progress
- Inline resolve button on comments (always visible on mobile, hover on desktop)
- Toggle to hide/show resolved comments
- Visual indicator for resolved status
Mobile-First Track Header Redesign
- Overflow menu consolidating actions (3-dot menu)
- Tap-to-edit title on mobile
- Consolidated metadata row (clap • comments • size • version)
- 48x48px touch targets for comment markers
- Timestamp badge color changed to blue (primary)

Week 42

Group Creation & Sharing UX Overhaul
- Unified mobile/desktop share modal - WhatsApp-style bottom sheet (mobile), centered modal (desktop)
- 2-step group creation wizard - select members → set details
- Smart duplicate detection - suggests sharing to existing groups when members match

Week 41

Audio Comments – Record voice feedback directly on tracks
- Toggle between text and audio modes in comment form
- Record up to 2 minutes of audio commentary
- Real-time audio visualization and timer during recording
- Inline playback with progress controls and seeking
- Perfect for detailed production notes and nuanced feedback
Sharing Visibility – Track where your content is shared
- New "Shared to X drives" section on track and playlist pages (visible to owners only)
- View all drives where your content is shared with member counts and timestamps
- Mobile: iOS-style swipe-to-reveal gesture for unsharing
- Desktop: Direct unshare button for quick management
- Helps you maintain control over your shared content across all drives
Bug fixes and code optimizations

Week 40

Google OAuth authentication – Sign in with Google for instant access
- One-click sign-up and login
- Link Google to existing accounts in settings
- Manage multiple authentication methods (OAuth + Magic Link + Passkeys)
- Account security with rate limiting and lockout prevention
Group management improvements (suggested collaborators, pre-existing groups)
Added public sharing with password protection for tracks and playlists
New design for playlist header

Week 39

Mobile webapp improvements (Drive page, Sidebar, many other pages adapted to mobile)
OWASP security audit
Many security improvements

Week 38

Improved mobile player
Added smooth open and close action to mobile sidebar
Turn mobile up_navbar into native app styled bottom navigation menu
Added volume control in player
Improved queue in player
Improved playlist header background
Improved artwork and avatar upload mechanism
Improved files deletion background process
Improved and secured storage calculation
Updated translations
Added table view for certifications page
Fixed some bugs

Week 37

Added upload full folder
Added preview for image and pdf
Added certifications in Tezos Ghostnet (beta)
Refacto entire notification system
Fixed some bugs