In this article, you'll learn:
- When to share a Channel
- How to share a Channel
- How to navigate and search text on a shared page
- The limitations of shared Channels
When to Share a Channel
Channels provide a helpful way to share a hierarchy of nested folders. Here are a few examples of when this could be helpful:
- Sync teams sharing a wide selection of playlists with Music Supervisors at the beginning of a new season’s shoot
- Music Supervisors sharing a season’s worth of final tracks and cue sheets with their producers
- Radio Promoters sharing their weekly new releases and priorities
- Managers and A&Rs sharing ongoing mix updates with their artists
Check out some more examples of how Channels are utilized in this article.
How to Share a Channel
- Open the Channel Menu > Share Area.
- Copy and share the Public URL
Navigating a Channel Share Page
This is an example of a Catalog Channel shared by a record label.
Level 1: The "Catalog Artists" Channel share URL view:
- Folders within the Channel are visible.
- The "Download Channel" option is available if the total content contained in the channel is less than 5Gb.
Level 2: Inside "The Checks" folder:
- The albums/playlists are accessible.
- The folder path is displayed at the top to navigate back to previous folders.
- The menus to the right have download and Save To DISCO options.
Level 3: Inside the "Deadly Summer Sway" album:
- The folder path is still available to navigate back.
Searching Text on Channel Share Pages
Channels and folders feature a text search bar that enables you to easily locate specific text within the content of that particular page.
The search does not show any results from inside the folders, playlists, or metadata.
Limitations of Sharing Channels
- Channels do not have customizable Themes, Messages, Watermarking, Streaming-only settings, etc.
- Channels cannot be emailed, or assigned to contacts.
- Channels do not generate access stats (only the playlists inside of them do).
- Search capability is very limited.