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If I change the silence detection values, are existing tracks updated automatically?

No, existing tracks are not automatically updated when you change the silence detection values in PlayIt Live settings. The silence analysis settings only apply to new analysis operations, not previously analysed tracks.

What happens to existing tracks:

When you modify the silence analysis sensitivity settings, tracks that already have Cue In and Cue Out points will retain their current values. PlayIt Live does not retroactively re-analyse your entire music library when settings change.

How to apply new settings to existing tracks:

If you want to apply your updated silence detection settings to existing tracks, you'll need to manually re-analyse them:

  • Individual tracks: Go to Manage > Tracks, select a track, and click the Analyse button in the Track Editor to re-detect cue points with the new settings
  • Bulk re-analysis: Unfortunately, there's no built-in bulk re-analysis feature, so you'll need to analyse tracks individually if you want to update them all

When new settings apply automatically:

The updated silence analysis settings will automatically apply to:

  • New tracks added to your library after changing the settings
  • Files dragged directly onto players from your file system
  • Future voice track recordings (if you've also adjusted voice track analysis settings)

Recommendation:

If you're fine-tuning your silence detection settings, it's best to test them on a few sample tracks first before deciding whether to manually re-analyse your existing library. Only re-analyse existing tracks if the new settings produce significantly better results than your current cue points.

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