Recordings
Upload audio files, listen with the waveform player, add timestamped comments, and share with your band or external collaborators.
Overview
Recordings are the heart of Band Jams. Upload your audio files, visualize them with waveforms, and collaborate with timestamped feedback that syncs to the exact moment in the track.
Upload
Drag and drop audio files or use the uploader. Resumable uploads handle large files.
Listen
Play back with the waveform player. Control speed, volume, and loop sections.
Feedback
Add comments at specific timestamps. Use markers to categorize your feedback.
Uploading Recordings
Band Jams supports multiple audio formats and uses resumable uploads for reliability.
| Format | Extension | Description |
|---|---|---|
| MP3 | .mp3 | Most common format, good compression |
| WAV | .wav | Uncompressed, highest quality |
| FLAC | .flac | Lossless compression |
| M4A | .m4a | AAC audio, Apple format |
| OGG | .ogg | Open source format |
Resumable Uploads
If your connection drops during upload, it will resume where it left off. No need to start over.
Waveform Processing
After upload, waveform data is generated in the background. This takes a few seconds for most files.
Waveform Player
The waveform player visualizes your audio and provides precise playback control.
| Icon | Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Play/Pause | Space | Start or stop playback | |
| Seek Back | ← / Shift+← | Skip back 5 or 10 seconds | |
| Seek Forward | → / Shift+→ | Skip forward 5 or 10 seconds | |
| Volume/Mute | M | Adjust volume or mute audio | |
| Loop | L | Toggle loop playback |
Comments & Markers
Add timestamped feedback directly on the waveform. Each marker type has a specific purpose to help categorize your comments.
Idea
Mark creative suggestions, new arrangement ideas, or potential changes.
Issue
Flag problems - timing issues, wrong notes, audio glitches.
Highlight
Mark great moments - killer riffs, perfect takes, standout performances.
Section
Denote song structure - intro, verse, chorus, bridge, outro.
Comment
General feedback that doesn't fit other categories.
Sharing Recordings
Share recordings with people outside your band using share links.
Share Links
- Generate a unique link that anyone can use to listen and comment
- Guests don't need an account - perfect for client feedback
- Links can expire after a set time for security