Feature Comparison: Myriad Playout 6 vs Myriad Playout 7

Modified on Tue, 11 Aug at 12:13 PM

Myriad Playout 6 vs Myriad Playout 7

This is a non-comprehensive list of top level features in found in Myriad Playout 6 and Myriad Playout 7.

Key feature	Myriad Playout 6	Myriad Playout 7	Benefit in Myriad 7
Listener Requests	Not available	✓ New	Listener requests and messages appear directly inside Myriad Playout, allowing presenters to see and manage them without monitoring a separate platform
Requestable song management	Not available	✓ New	Stations control which songs listeners can request
Request placement within the Log	Not available	✓ New	Stations control where listener requests can be accommodated
Replaceable Clock positions	Not available	✓ New	Allows designated Clock positions to be replaced while retaining the intended structure of the programme
Song Voting	Requires an external or separate workflow	✓ Integrated	Makes ongoing listener feedback accessible to stations of every size
Requests in automated and voice-tracked programmes	Not available	✓ Integrated*	Allows listener requests to be incorporated into more programmes, not only those with a live presenter
Voting results for presenters	Not displayed in Playout	✓ MediaWall and Library integration	Gives presenters immediate opportunities to respond to audience sentiment
Voting information for music teams	Not integrated into the Library	✓ New	Provides another useful input for programming and scheduling decisions
Presenter information	Basic presenter and show fields	✓ Full Presenter Management	Create and manage presenter profiles, including biographies and images, which can be shared with connected websites, mobile apps and web players
Show information	Show titles available within Clocks and metadata	✓ Full Show Management	Create and manage programme information, including show descriptions and images, for use within Myriad Playout and across connected websites, mobile apps and web players
Segue Editor start/end trim marks	Not available	✓ New	Allows precise start and end points to be set when editing Voice Tracks or working in the Segue Editor
Exclusive Play modes for Media Items	Not available	✓ New	Allows beds and stabs to end automatically when the next item starts, simplifying live and AI voice-overs
Pre-recorded shows	No dedicated Media Item classification	✓ New Pre-recorded Show classification	Makes complete pre-recorded programmes easier to identify, manage and schedule
Voice Track Placeholders	Not available to all users	✓ Available within Clocks and the scheduled Log	Defines positions for live or AI Voice Tracks and provides locations for Split Voice Tracks
Modern user interface	✓ Contemporary v6 interface	✓ New Windows 11-inspired design	Provides a cleaner and more modern working environment
Localisation	English-language interface	✓ Localisation capable	Supports different languages and international markets
MultiStation List Items	Not available	✓ New	Improves the management of content and events across multiple stations
Website, app and web player integration	✓ Supported through the Broadcast Radio ecosystem	✓ Deeper, two-way engagement integration	Listener activity can flow from digital platforms directly into the studio
AI Voice Links	✓ Included	✓ Enhanced with Presenter and Show integration, expanded configuration fields and an engine optimised for GPT‑5	Much finer control over the context, tone and content used to generate AI Voice Links, helping stations produce more relevant and natural-sounding links.
Split Voice Tracking	✓ Optional for Split Stations	✓ Included as standard for all Split Stations	Makes creating localised content across multiple services more accessible
OCP metadata output	✓ Included	✓ Enhanced with a new Command Language	Provides more control over metadata processing and external outputs
AutoImporter	✓ Included	✓ Enhanced timing controls	Gives stations finer control over when and how often content is checked
Clock Editor	✓ Included	✓ Major UI and workflow overhaul with filtering and searching	Makes complex Clocks faster and easier to find, edit and manage
Layout Editor	✓ Dynamic Layout editing included	✓ Enhanced with additional options, including tab placement	Gives stations greater control over the design and behaviour of Dynamic Layouts
Album management	✓ Included	✓ Improved album title management	Makes album information easier to maintain and organise
Advanced Log management	✓ Included	✓ Retained and enhanced	Provides flexible planning and control of live and automated programmes
MediaWall and Library	✓ Included	✓ Enhanced with listener voting feedback	Makes audience sentiment visible within everyday workflows
Multi-station operation	✓ Included	✓ Retained and enhanced	Supports groups operating multiple services
Live-assist playout	✓ Included	✓ Retained	Provides familiar, reliable tools for live presenters
Fully automated playout	✓ Included	✓ Retained	Supports unattended broadcasting around the clock
Voice tracking	✓ Studio and remote options	✓ Retained	Enables efficient production of professional automated programmes
User light and dark themes	✓ Included	✓ Retained within the new interface	Allows users to choose their preferred working environment
User security and permissions	✓ Included	✓ Retained	Role-based access protects critical operational functions
SmartInfo	✓ Included	✓ Retained	Gives presenters instant access to artist, song and contextual information
External stream Media Items	✓ Included	✓ Retained	Makes outside broadcasts, syndicated programmes and live contributions easy to schedule
Wide audio-format support	✓ OPUS, FLAC and high-resolution WAV	✓ Retained	Provides flexible media ingest and playback
Non-destructive normalisation	✓ Included	✓ Retained	Maintains consistent output levels without altering source files
Myriad Replication	✓ Site-to-site and site-to-cloud	✓ Retained	Supports on-premise, cloud and hybrid broadcasting models
Automated backup	✓ Included	✓ Retained	Helps protect audio and metadata
Integrated music scheduling (Myriad Schedule)	✓ Available	✓ Retained	Scheduling and playout continue to share content and workflows
Myriad Anywhere compatibility	✓ Available	✓ Retained	Enables browser-based remote broadcasting and management
Newsroom integration	✓ Available with Myriad News (optional module)	✓ Retained	Connects newsroom and studio workflows
Audio logging integration	✓ Available with Myriad Logging (optional module)	✓ Retained	Supports compliance recording and programme review
Modular ecosystem	✓ Included	✓ Retained and extended	Stations can add scheduling, news, logging, cloud and digital services as required
On-premise, cloud and hybrid operation	✓ Supported	✓ Retained	Lets stations choose the deployment model that suits their operation
Complete Myriad 6 functionality	—	✓ Retained	Stations gain the v7 improvements without losing existing capabilities

* Subject to local compliance rules and restrictions.