Interface & Shortcut Reference

The toolbar controls files, databases, settings, layout panels, playback, volume, appearance, and power actions. The central library area displays folders or tracks. Optional panels provide Playlists, Radio, Mixer, EQ, and Tags, while Now Playing exposes current-track controls.

Toolbar groups can collapse when space is limited. If a control seems missing, expand its group or widen the window before assuming the feature is unavailable.

Tree View follows the library’s folder and grouping structure, while the track list shows the current eligible tracks. Use the tree to focus on a physical or organizational branch and use search chips for field-specific narrowing such as artist: or album:.

Navigate-to-current-track controls can reveal the playing file when the view has moved elsewhere. Remember that selecting a tree group and checking it for bulk actions are distinct operations.

Previous, Play/Pause, and Next control transport. Loop repeats according to the active loop behavior, while Shuffle chooses from the eligible pool. The volume group controls application output; source panels determine whether playback comes from the database, a playlist, Radio, or Mixer.

Crossfade and gapless behavior are configured separately because one overlaps tracks and the other removes transition gaps.

Local shortcuts work while the TrackRate window has focus. Global shortcuts can control supported actions, such as rating or playback, while another application is active or TrackRate is minimized. Global availability can depend on operating-system permissions and shortcut conflicts.

Review the shortcut settings before establishing muscle memory, especially if another media player or system utility uses the same combinations.

Yes. Toggle panels from the layout group, choose supported display modes, and select theme and font options from the customization controls. Some additional appearance options are Premium.

For a compact rating workflow, hide panels you do not need and keep Now Playing, Tags, and the filtered track list visible. For library maintenance, expand Tree View and metadata-oriented panels instead.

First widen the window and expand the relevant collapsible toolbar group. Then check whether the panel toggle is off, whether the current source supports that control, and whether the feature requires Premium.

On smaller screens, controls may be intentionally grouped to protect the main track view. Restoring the default layout can help when several customized panels have been hidden.