Understanding the Dashboard in Myriad Playout 6

The Dashboard in Myriad Playout 6 is located directly above the Log in most layouts and serves as a live visual indicator of what’s playing, what’s coming up, and how items will segue.

It provides essential information for both automated and live assist shows, making it a critical tool for presenters, producers, and engineers alike.

? Key Functions of the Dashboard

Feature	Description
Now Playing Display	Shows the title, artist, and media type icon (e.g., song, jingle) for the current item
Progress Bar	Fills as the item plays; time remaining is shown to the right
Intro Time	Shown in brackets when applicable; displayed at the start of playback
Countdown Display	Becomes more prominent as the item nears its end
Chain Type Indicator	Controls how the system will move to the next item (e.g., automatically or manually)
Quick Action Buttons	Lets you play, cue, dump, or view info for each upcoming item
Time Stretch Icon	Indicates if the item is being time stretched by Myriad in order to run to time
The Go Button	The Go Button is used to manually trigger the start of the next item in the Log. If an item is currently playing then the Go button will fade out that item and start the next item in the Log (by default). If the Log is currently on a Stop Chain with the current item finished and the next item ready to play when the presenter is ready, the Go button will start the next item.

? Chain Types: Controlling Segues

Each item in the dashboard displays a chain type symbol:

Symbol	Type	Behavior
Green Circle	Go	Item will automatically segue to the next
Red Square	Stop	Playback will pause at the end until the presenter presses Go
Yellow Plus	Sweep	Myriad will embed the item into the Intro of the next item if possible.  In the example above, the sweeper jingle is 4 seconds and the Intro time on the song is 7 second, so the sweeper can be embedded into the Intro of the Song.

• Stop chains are only available in Live Assist Mode

• Use Go button to resume playout after a live segment or voice link

? Quick Action Buttons 

Each dashboard item includes a numbered quick action button that corresponds to the player it is assigned to. Clicking this button allows you to:

• Play the item immediately

• Cue the item for preview

• Dump the item (remove from log)

• View information (metadata, scheduling, rules)

The Go Button

The Go Button is used to manually trigger the start of the next item in the Log. If an item is currently playing then the Go button will fade out that item and start the next item in the Log (by default).

If the Log is currently on a Stop Chain with the current item finished and the next item ready to play when the presenter is ready, the Go button will start the next item.

? Handling Sweepers & Voice Tracks

When the next item is a sweeper or voice track:

• It will be embedded into the intro of the following item

• Displayed on the dashboard with a circular countdown within the playing item

• Sweepers are marked with a yellow plus sign in the log and dashboard 

In the example above, the sweeper jingle is 4 seconds and the Intro time on the song is 7 second, so the sweeper can be embedded into the Intro of the Song.

? Switching Between Playout Modes

Myriad supports three playout modes, which can be switched via:

• The dropdown on the Dashboard 

• The Play Mode buttons on the Log ribbon 

⏱ Timing Bar (at the bottom of the Dashboard)

The timing bar provides a real-time summary of your show progress:

• Time remaining in the hour

• Current date & time

• Current show name

• Current Over or Under Timing For Hour (or to next Absolute Time)

• In Live Assist mode, also shows time to the next stop chain 

? Smart Transfer Between Studios

If you operate multiple Myriad workstations or studios, you can enable Smart Transfer, which allows:

• Seamless handover of live playout between systems

• Ideal for shared networks or multi-presenter workflows

For more information see - Setting up Log Smart Transfer in Myriad Playout v5.22 and higher

✅ Summary

The Dashboard in Myriad Playout 6 is your command center for managing playout in both automated and live environments. It helps you:

• Monitor what’s playing and what’s next

• Manage transitions with Go and Stop chains

• Interact with items directly using quick actions

• Understand overall show timing at a glance

It’s essential for keeping broadcasts smooth, professional, and perfectly timed.

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