SonodexInterface & navigation
The four workspaces, the bar on the left, the playlist tree, the Library header, the function search and the menus at a glance.
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Four workspacesLink to “Four workspaces”
| Scope | What for | Pages in the bar |
|---|---|---|
| Library | Manage, organise and maintain your collection | Tracks, import, downloads, tags, Track Matcher, Charts & Discovery, History, statistics, Library tools |
| Prepare | Check analysis, edit beatgrids and cues | Analysis & cues, Library check, Quick Fixes |
| Audio | Cut audio, transitions, levels | Audio (editor) |
| Sync & Export | Check changes and transfer them to DJ software and USB | Sync, file sharing |
You switch between the areas via the bar on the left or via the function search with Ctrl+K. Each area remembers its page, selection and scroll position; search, filters, selection and playlist are kept when you switch. You can collapse the bar to icons, and Sonodex remembers that. “Start”, “Extensions”, “Activity” and “Settings” sit under “Administration” and do not belong to any area.
Search featuresLink to “Search features”
With Ctrl+K or “Search features” to the right of the tabs, you open the search across all features, settings, tracks, playlists and artists, even over open dialogues. Use ↑ ↓ to choose, Enter to run, and Esc or Ctrl+K again to close. More on this, including pinning, under Function search & Start.
Playlist treeLink to “Playlist tree”
Next to the track list are “All tracks”, “Favourites”, “Incoming” and “Archive”, and below them “PLAYLISTS & SMARTLISTS” with the “+” to create one. At the very bottom, “Library tools” opens further tools. In narrow windows you show the playlists with “Show playlists”.
Since 4.0, folders and playlists share a row grid: a fixed indent per level (14 pixels), a slot for the arrow, the icon, the name, the count and the actions. The folder arrow points right when the folder is closed and rotates 90 degrees in place when it opens. Playlists without a sub-level have an empty arrow slot and therefore sit exactly below the folders of their level. The “···” menu is in the same column at the right edge on every row, counts use equal-width digits, focus is visible, and a folder’s tooltip shows the full path. Expanding and collapsing, remembered folders, drag and drop and context menus are unchanged, and keyboard and screen readers reach the folders as before.
Library headerLink to “Library header”
The title (breadcrumb) and quick actions sit at the top of the library. The title never becomes narrower than its content and no longer runs under the quick actions. If the library is narrower than 1040 pixels, the quick actions show only icons; their name is in the tooltip and in the accessible name for screen readers. Below 760 pixels the header deliberately wraps onto two lines.
Track listLink to “Track list”
- Search: at the top of the list; choose whether to search only the current playlist or the whole library. Ctrl+F jumps into it.
- Filters: “Filters” narrows the list by BPM, key, genre, import date, analysis and playlists. See Quick filters & columns.
- Columns: via “Columns” you show columns such as “Cover”, “Album”, “Bitrate”, “Remixer” or “Label” and choose “Comfortable” for taller rows. You arrange columns by dragging the headers or with the keyboard.
- Status: the dot before each track shows “Open”, “Identified”, “Analysed”, “Checked” or “Ready”; ★ marks favourites.
- Controls: double-click plays, E opens the track details, right-click opens the context menu.
Status bar and activityLink to “Status bar and activity”
At the bottom, Sonodex shows “Saved locally”, the number of tracks and running analysis jobs, and “Undo last change”. Since 2.2 the Activity page in the bar brings together analyses, audio checks and suggestions: what needs you, what is running and what is done. Clicking the indicator in the header opens a short overview; a number on “Activity” shows what is open. Failed audio checks name the track and reason and can be repeated with “Check again”.
Tasks and notifications are organised by these areas:
| Tab | What it shows |
|---|---|
| Running | Running jobs such as analyses, imports and file jobs, with progress and “Cancel” |
| Done | Completed jobs, identical jobs grouped; “Clear completed” hides them, and the history remains |
| Failed | What did not work, with details and, where possible, “Retry” |
| Notifications | Notes from this session, can be hidden individually |
| Proposals | Suggestions from ChatGPT and other assistants, open and answered; see Confirm changes |
| Track history | The latest changes to the selected track |
Menu barLink to “Menu bar”
The “File”, “Edit”, “Tools”, “View”, “Go to” and “Help” menus reach every function even without the bar. “Edit” states which step is meant for “Undo” and “Redo”. “View” shows or hides the player, playlists and navigation labels, and toggles the “Focused library” (only playlists and tracks) and the “Player layout”. “Help” contains “Start introduction”, “What’s new”, “Keyboard shortcuts …”, “Sonodex website” and “About Sonodex” with version and licences.
StatisticsLink to “Statistics”
“Statistics” shows figures about your library: tracks, playing time, storage, analysed tracks, tracks with cues, beatgrid or cover, plus distributions by genre, artist, BPM, key, year, format and rating.
Something missing or wrong? Let us know. The app interface is available in English and German.