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Quickstart Guide

Learn how to collaborate on music projects with precision timestamp annotations. Think "Google Docs for music" - add comments and feedback at exact moments in your tracks.

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What is Skribble?

Skribble is a professional platform where producers and artists collaborate on music projects using precision timestamp annotations.

For Producers

Upload beats, get precise feedback, and export projects back to your DAW with embedded markers.

For Artists

Listen to tracks and add timestamped comments, voice notes, and suggestions - no account required!

For Producers

1

Create Your Account

  • • Visit skribble.com and click "Get Started"
  • • Sign up with email/password or social login
  • • Choose "Producer" as your role
  • • Complete your profile with stage name and bio
2

Create Your First Project

  • • Click "+ New Project" on your dashboard
  • • Enter title: "Summer Anthem v1.0"
  • • Set collaboration deadline (optional)
  • • Configure permissions and privacy settings
3

Upload Your Track

  • • Drag & drop your audio file or click "Upload Audio"
  • • Supported: MP3, WAV, FLAC, M4A (up to 200MB)
  • • Wait for waveform generation (10-30 seconds)
  • • Your track is ready for collaboration!
4

Invite Collaborators

  • • Click "Collaborator link" button in your project
  • • Copy private collaborator link and send to artists
  • • Reusable links - collaborators can return anytime
  • • Share the link via text, email, or any messaging app
  • • Links expire after 7 days by default

For Artists

Join a Project

  • • No account required!
  • • Paste the share link you received in your browser
  • • Save the link - you can use it to return anytime
  • • Or create a free account for extra features
  • • You'll see the project with audio and waveform
  • • Make annotations and voice notes

Listen and Collaborate

  • • Click Play to start the track
  • • Click on waveform to jump to timestamp
  • • Add feedback by clicking where you want to comment

Annotation Types

💬

Comment

General feedback

"Love this melody!"

⚠️

Issue

Problems to fix

"Vocals too quiet here"

📍

Marker

Section labels

"Verse 1 starts"

✅

Approval

Sign-off

"This section is perfect!"

Priority Levels

Low
Nice-to-have suggestions
Medium
Important improvements
High
Must-fix issues
Critical
Blocking problems

Adding Your First Comment

1

🎵 Play the track and listen for a moment you want to comment on

2

⏸️ Pause at that timestamp (or click on the waveform)

3

💬 Click the annotation button that appears

4

✍️ Type your feedback: "The kick drum sounds muddy here - maybe EQ out some low-mids?"

5

🎯 Set priority: Choose "High" for important issues

6

✅ Click "Add Comment"

✨ Your annotation appears as a colored bubble above the waveform!

Advanced Features

Version Control

  • • Upload multiple versions: v1.0, v1.1, v2.0
  • • Compare changes between versions
  • • All annotations stay linked to timestamps

Voice Notes (free for artists)

  • • Click the 🎤 Voice Note button
  • • Record feedback (up to 2 minutes)
  • • Perfect for explaining complex musical ideas

DAW Export

  • • Export to Reaper (.rpp)
  • • Pro Tools (.ptxt)
  • • Logic Pro (.logic)
  • • Universal (.wav with cue points)

💡 Pro Tips

For Producers

  • • Be specific in project titles: "Trap Beat #47 - Need vocal feedback"
  • • Set clear deadlines to keep collaborations moving
  • • Use version numbers (v1.0, v1.1) for easy tracking
  • • Respond quickly to feedback to maintain momentum

For Artists

  • • Listen multiple times before giving feedback
  • • Be constructive: Suggest solutions, not just problems
  • • Use priority levels wisely - not everything is "Critical"
  • • Give positive feedback too - say what's working!

Keyboard Shortcuts

Play/PauseSpacebar
Jump backwardLeft Arrow
Jump forwardRight Arrow
Add commentC
Add markerM
Zoom in+
Zoom out-

Export to DAW

🎵 Professional DAW Integration

Export your projects with all annotations and voice notes for professional mixing and mastering

WAV + Cue Points

  • • Professional WAV with embedded markers
  • • All annotations become cue points
  • • Works with Pro Tools, Logic, Reaper
  • • Converts any format to WAV

Voice Note Tracks

  • • Each voice note as separate track
  • • Perfect timestamp positioning
  • • Multiple file download
  • • Professional A&R workflow

Smart Processing

  • • Intelligent annotation grouping
  • • Full text preservation for zoom
  • • User attribution in markers
  • • Priority-based organization

🚀 How to Export

  • 1. Open your project
  • 2. Click "Export to DAW" in project menu
  • 3. Choose WAV + Cue Points format
  • 4. Download files and import to your DAW

Common Questions

Can I use Skribble without creating an account?

Yes! Artists can view and comment on projects using private links without signing up.

What audio formats are supported?

MP3, WAV, FLAC, M4A, and most common formats. Files up to 200MB (Producer plan) or 1GB (Studio plan).

How do I handle disagreements about feedback?

Use threaded replies to discuss specific points. The producer typically has final creative control.

Can I work on multiple projects simultaneously?

Yes! Your plan determines how many active projects you can have (5 for Indie, 25 for Producer, unlimited for Studio).

Ready to Collaborate?

Start creating better music together!

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"The whole is greater than the sum of its parts."
- Aristotle

Perfect collaboration creates music that neither artist could make alone. Welcome to Skribble! 🎶