Comments on Shared Tracks

When you share a track via a share link, your recipients do not just get a static audio file — they get an interactive page with the waveform player and the ability to leave comments. This means you can collect precise, timestamped feedback from anyone, whether they use Producer Dashboard or not.

How It Works

You share a track by generating a share link
The recipient opens the link in their browser
They see the track’s waveform player and can listen to the audio
They can leave comments — including timestamped and range comments — directly on the shared page
Their comments sync back to your Producer Dashboard and appear in the comments widget

No account required on their end. They open the link, listen, and comment.

Types of Comments on Shared Pages

Recipients have access to the same comment types as you do:

General Text Comments

They can type a general comment in the comment field below the waveform. These appear as standard text comments in your comments widget.

Timestamped Comments

Recipients can click on the waveform to place a comment at a specific moment. A marker appears on the waveform just like it does in your main app. When you view the comment in your activity panel, clicking the time badge jumps your waveform player to that exact position.

Range Comments

Recipients can click and drag across the waveform to highlight a section and comment on it. The range markers sync back to your waveform as well.

This means a vocalist can say “I think the pitch is slightly off from 1:15 to 1:22” by dragging across that section, and you will see the exact range highlighted when you open the track.

Viewing External Comments

Comments from share link recipients appear in your comments widget alongside your own comments and those from other collaborators. They are displayed with:

The commenter’s name (as they entered it on the shared page)
The comment text
A timestamp badge if it is a timestamped or range comment
An indicator showing the comment came from a shared link

You interact with external comments the same way as any other comment — click time badges to jump to positions, pin them, or create todos from them.

Managing External Comments

As the track owner, you have control over comments left on your shared tracks:

You can delete any comment left by external collaborators
You cannot edit their comments (same as with internal collaborators)
You can pin their comments to keep important feedback visible
You can create todos from their comments to track action items

If a recipient leaves a comment that is not useful or is spam, you can remove it from the comments widget and its marker disappears from the waveform.

Pinned Comments on Shared Pages

When you pin a comment on a track that has an active share link, the pinned comment is visible to recipients on the shared page. This is useful for providing context:

Pin a comment like “This is the v3 mix — focus feedback on the vocal levels” so recipients see it immediately when they open the link
Pin action items or decisions so everyone viewing the shared page has the same context

Collaborator Identity

When someone comments on a shared page, they enter their name. This name appears on all their comments in your comments widget. Since they do not have a Producer Dashboard account, their identity is based on what they provide.

If you are sharing with multiple collaborators, the names help you keep track of who said what. For more formal collaboration, consider inviting them as collaborators so comments are tied to a recognised identity.

Practical Workflow

Here is a typical feedback loop using shared track comments:

Finish a mix and export a bounce
Share the track by generating a share link
Send the link to your collaborator, vocalist, or client
They listen and comment on the shared page, placing timestamped notes on the waveform
You open the track in Producer Dashboard and see all their comments with markers on the waveform
Pin the critical feedback and create todos for the action items
Work through the changes, deleting or resolving comments as you go
Share the updated version with a new link and repeat

This keeps everything in one place — no more digging through emails, voice memos, or group chat messages to find that one piece of feedback about the second chorus.

Tips for Getting Better Feedback

Tell recipients to use timestamps. A quick message like “click on the waveform to comment at specific moments” goes a long way.
Pin context comments before sharing so recipients understand what you need feedback on.
Share one track at a time for focused feedback rather than overwhelming collaborators with an entire project.

Adding Comments — Overview of all comment types
Timestamped Comments — How waveform-linked comments work
Pinning Comments — Highlight key feedback
Creating Todos — Turn collaborator feedback into tasks