Playing release content from Available Tracks

Playing release content from Available Tracks

With the Play MPE® Player, you can stream (preview) releases before deciding to download them. This guide will walk you through the steps to play tracks from the Gallery View, the Release Summary and the Release Info Page.

  1. Navigate to the Gallery View where you can see various cover art.
  2. Hover over Cover Art. A set of playback controls will appear at the bottom of the image.
  3. Click the Play button to start streaming the track.

Playing from the Release Summary Page

  1. Click on a specific release to open its summary window.
  2. Locate the Track List.
  3. Hover over the track you wish to listen to. A Play button will appear next to the track name.
  4. Click the Play button to stream the selected track.

Playing from the Release Info Page

  1. From the Summary Window of the release, click on the "i" icon to go to the information page.
  2. Locate the Track List.
  3. Hover over the track you wish to listen to. A Play button will appear next to the track name.
  4. Click the Play button to start streaming the track.


Music Player Interface

Once you initiate playback, the selected track will open in the music player at the bottom of the interface, allowing you to enjoy seamless streaming. You can use the controls in the player to pause, skip, or adjust the volume as needed.

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