Managing Recording Versions

What are Recording Versions?

Recording versions allow you to manage different variations of the same song - whether that's an acoustic version, live recording, demo, remix, or alternate mix. Each version can have its own files, metadata, and project associations while being linked to the same core song.

Accessing the Actions Menu

On any song details page, you'll find an actions menu (...) in the top-right corner next to the song title and version selector. This menu provides quick access to all recording version management functions.

Creating New Versions

To create a new recording version:

1. Click the actions menu (...) and select "New Version"
2. Choose a version type (Demo, Original, Acoustic, Live, Re-Record, Alt-Mix, or Remix)
3. The title will auto-populate based on your selection, or you can customize it
4. Add optional notes to describe this version
5. Optionally associate it with a project
6. Click "Create Version" to save

The system automatically handles primary version assignment - if this is your first version, it becomes the primary. You can change the primary version later if needed.

Editing Existing Versions

To modify a recording version:

1. Select the version you want to edit using the version dropdown
2. Click the actions menu (...) and choose "Edit Version"
3. Update the title, type, notes, or project association as needed
4. Save your changes

Deleting Versions

To remove a recording version:

1. Select the version you want to delete
2. Click the actions menu (...) and select "Delete Version"
3. Confirm the deletion - this will remove all associated files

Version Types Explained

Tips for Organization

• Use descriptive titles to easily identify versions later
• Add notes to explain the context or differences between versions
• Associate versions with projects to maintain proper organization
• Set the most important or current version as primary
• Use consistent naming conventions across your catalog