How to broadcast your entire media library 24/7
In this help article, we’ll show you the necessary setup to broadcast your entire media library 24/7
Short answer:
- For every track in your media library add the same tag to it.
- Then add that same tag to a playlist.
- Then set that playlist to be your station’s default playlist.
Your streaming server will now randomly (with a bias against recently played songs) select tracks from your entire media library and broadcast them 24/7 (if nothing else is scheduled).
If any of the above is unclear, continue reading on as we show you step-by-step how to broadcast your entire media library.
Broadcasting your entire media library 24/7
These steps assume you have the following already set up:
- Media in your library. Refer to his help article to learn how to upload media.
- The Tag that will be added to your entire media library. Check out this help article to learn how to create a tag.
- The Playlist that will contain the Tag. Read this help article to learn how to create a playlist.
To broadcast your entire media library 24/7, please complete the following steps:
1. Navigate to https://app.radiocult.fm/.
2. Click Media in the top navigation bar.
You will be navigated to the Media page.
3. If you want to select your entire media library then simply click on the checkbox in the top left in the table header. The current page will be selected. Then click on Select all files in your Media library. You can also select items individually by clicking on media items.
The Bulk actions menu will appear at the bottom of your screen.
4. Click the Add tags button in the Bulk actions menu.
The Tags dropdown will appear.
5. Identify and click the tag you want added to every piece of media in your library.
The selected tag will now be added to every piece of media in your library.
6. Click Playlists in the left hand side menu.
You will be navigated to the Playlists page.
7. Click the Playlist you want to be broadcast 24/7.
The Playlist side drawer will appear on the right hand side of your screen.
8. Click the Add tag button.
The Tags dropdown will appear.
9. Identify and click the Tag used in step 5.
The Tag will now be added to the selected Playlist.
10. Click the Set as default playlist button.
The selected Playlist will now be your station’s default playlist. This will be reflected by the Default indicator being shown on the playlist.
Your streaming server will now randomly (with a bias against recently played songs) select tracks from your entire media library and broadcast them 24/7 (if nothing else is scheduled).