How to leave timestamped comments at specific points or ranges on audio files

If you’re an audio creator working on a project, such as a podcast episode, brand new song, or otherwise, you’ve probably found a need to leave timestamped comments at specific points of ranges on an audio file. Whether the comment is to gather feedback or leave a simple note to refer back to, being able to leave timestamped comments at specific points or ranges on audio files can be an incredibly useful tool to best review and collaborate on your audio project.

To begin, select the top-left button at the top of Notetracks that reads ‘New Project’. Select audio as your project type and proceed to give it a name.

Once you’ve created your project file, you’ll be able to add in or record the audio you want to leave timestamped comments on. You can add a file by selecting either of the two ‘Add Track’ buttons on the left side of the workstation, or you can drag and drop your audio file in.

You also have the option of importing your audio file directly from Google Drive or Dropbox.

Once your file has been uploaded into Notetracks, you’re now ready to leave comments at specific timestamps. To begin, ensure you’re in the ‘Comment’ pane in the top-middle of the workspace.

To leave a timestamped comment on your audio file at a specific point, move the playhead to where you’d like the comment to be made. You can then click on the ‘New Comment’ button to leave your feedback. You can also leave a comment by double-clicking on the time stamp on the waveform. To have the comment appear in the workspace alongside your audio, press the ‘Post’ button.

To leave a timestamped comment at a specific range in an audio file, drag your cursor along the waveform and select the range desired. Type in your feedback and then press ‘Post’.

Timestamps and time-based comments, feedback, and annotations can be especially useful for a variety of audio creators, from script writers, voice actors, musicians, podcasters, and more. All too often, feedback is shared through conflated processes, like utilizing several different apps to take notes, send them over, and review them. Notetracks saves audio creators significant time and improves ease with its expansive library of commenting, annotation, recording, and editing tools, all in one place. Give us a try for free today.