Playlists tell the AutoDJ what to play. You don't need any: with no active playlist, the AutoDJ plays your whole library in smart rotation. Create playlists when you want to control the mix, for example a "Current hits" list that plays more often than "Classics".
Create a playlist
- Open Playlists.
- In the left column, type a name under New playlist name, choose a type (see below) and click Add.
- Click the playlist to open it in the middle column.
- Drag tracks from the Library column on the right into the playlist, or click + on a track. + Add all adds every track shown in the library (it respects your search).
- Drag tracks up and down to reorder them, then click Save order.
Playlist types
| Type | How it plays | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Smart rotation | Picks songs at random, weighted so that songs which haven't played for a while come up sooner, the same song or artist isn't repeated too soon, and songs that make listeners tune out or get skipped play less often. | Your main music rotation. |
| General (in order) | Plays top to bottom in the order you set, then starts over. | Countdowns, fixed sets, audiobooks. |
| Scheduled only | Never plays on its own. Plays only when a show on the Schedule or a clockwheel slot uses it. | Specialty shows, holiday music, weekend mixes. |
Weight and Active
- Active: only active playlists play. Untick it to pause a playlist without deleting it.
- Weight (1 to 10): how often this playlist is chosen compared with your other active playlists. A playlist with weight 10 plays about twice as often as one with weight 5.
Repeat rules
Click Edit on a playlist to set:
- No track repeats: how many songs must play before the same song can play again.
- No artist repeats: how many songs must play before the same artist can play again.
Each rule can be Automatic (scales with the playlist size; recommended), Off, or Custom. The dialog shows the largest gaps your library can support. If a rule can't be met, the artist rule is relaxed first, then the track rule, so your station never goes silent.
Rotation insights
At the bottom of a smart rotation playlist, open Rotation insights to see the chance each track has of playing next. It's a quick way to check that the rotation behaves the way you expect.
Tip: Changes take effect on the next song. You don't need to restart the AutoDJ.
