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Is there an Auto DJ?

PlayIt Live's Automation feature is the Auto DJ. It plays music continuously and unattended without any manual intervention.

How it works

When Automation is switched ON, PlayIt Live plays tracks one after another automatically. It also activates Log Scheduler, which continuously populates your playout log with content ahead of time so there are never any gaps.

To control what music plays, PlayIt Live uses:

  • Clocks - structured hourly templates that define exactly what plays and when, including songs, jingles, adverts, and fixed-time items
  • Playout Pattern - a fallback sequence of track groups used to fill any hours without a scheduled clock
  • Smart Selection - an algorithm that chooses tracks intelligently, avoiding repetition and respecting your separation rules

Getting started

The quickest way to get music playing automatically:

  1. Add your music via Manage > Track Library
  2. Turn on Log Scheduler - PlayIt Live will start filling your log from your Playout Pattern
  3. Turn on Automation - music will begin playing and continue unattended

For more structured programming, set up Clocks and schedule them via Manage > Clock Schedule. This gives you precise control over your station's sound throughout the day.

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PlayIt Software is based in the heart of Cambridge, England, United Kingdom.
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