• Creating Playlists

    Playlists are used by the system to work out what files it needs to play & when. You can create a new playlist by selecting “playlists” from the left side menu, then clicking the new button at the top of the page. The playlist will then be displayed on the…

  • Creating Your Shows

    Unlike autoDJ software, LibreTime is built around Shows, shows can be made up of tracks, playlists or a combination of both. To create a new show, navigate to the “calendar” on the left side menu. You will then see the “new show” option in blue on the top left of…

  • Uploading Media Files

    To upload your files, click the blue “upload” button, located on the top right of the main page. Select the “Type” of media you want to upload, using the drop down menu on the right of the upload page. For example “Jingles”, “music”, and “Pre-Recorded shows”. Ensure you select the…

  • Setting Your Track Types

    Before you begin the upload process, it is important to set up your “Track Types”. This must be done as an admin user! (This won’t matter if you have just logged in, as by default you are logging into the admin account). Track types are one of the tools used…

  • Preparing Your Media Files

    To get us started, we need to ensure our files are tagged and labelled correctly; this will make life a lot easier in the long run. To a certain extent, all autoDJ software relies on accurate metadata information, but for LibreTime this is especially vital if you wish to use…

  • What is LibreTime?!

    LibreTime is an online based playout system, built to support an elaborate daily schedule and not just to fill in the gaps when you’re not broadcasting live.  LibreTime can run in automated mode, similar to Auto DJ, but you can also broadcast live with Libretime, you can even schedule and…

  • Broadcasting live with Winamp

    Winamp is one of the most popular media players around, and was a pinnacle for SHOUTcast broadcasting due to the DSP plugin. Interested in using Winamp and the original DSP plugin for encoding audio to your stream? Let’s get started! Step 1 – Get Winamp! You need to download the…

  • Icecast FAQ

    What is my streaming username? On IceCast servers, the username for source connections is usually “source”. Even though your CentovaCast panel reads “(none)” under Username, make sure you are entering “source” if your encoder requires it to be filled in (most default to source if left blank). My IceCast server…