Editing Media Items Using the Edit Window in Myriad Playout 6

The Edit Window in Myriad Playout 6 gives you full control over a media item’s metadata, categorization, timing, and even its audio. Whether you need to update a song title, assign categories, or make light audio edits, the Edit Window is your go-to tool.

There are two ways to open the Edit Window:

Method 1: From the Ribbon

1. Select the media item you want to edit on the Media Wall

2. Click the Edit button on the toolbar ribbon

Method 2: Right-Click Menu

1. Right-click the media item

2. Choose Edit from the context menu

Either method opens the same Edit Window interface.

? What You Can Edit

Once inside the Edit Window, you can adjust a wide range of information and attributes:

? Title & Artist Info

• Change the title of the media item

• Edit or add artist names

• Add additional artist fields if needed

⏱ Timing Controls

• Set key timing points such as:

  • Intro

  • Extro

  • Hook

• These are essential for automation, presenter cues, and playout control

? Categorization

• Assign the item to a primary and secondary category

• Helps with music scheduling, search, and filtering

⚙️ Attributes & Restrictions

• Apply specific attributes (e.g., type, mood, energy)

• Set restrictions (e.g., when or how often the item can be played)

? Notes & Copyright

• Add internal notes or comments about the media item

• Include copyright information if applicable

? Light Audio Editing

If the media item includes audio, the Edit Window also allows for some basic audio editing tasks:

• Cut and paste

• Top and tail trimming

• Normalization

• Adding basic effects

? This is ideal for quick fixes without needing external audio editing software.

? Note: Advanced audio editing features are covered in separate videos and tutorials. This article is an introduction to the core capabilities of the Edit Window.

✅ Summary

The Edit Window is a powerful all-in-one tool that allows you to manage, update, and fine-tune your media items in Myriad Playout 6. From updating titles to trimming audio and setting intros, it’s a key part of your content management workflow.

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