Catalog

Audio Files and Previews in Velveteen

Updated June 23, 2026

The short answer

Every distributed track needs an audio file, a valid duration, and preview settings. Velveteen checks that audio exists, that duration is at least 30 seconds, and that the preview window fits inside the track. You can upload from your device, choose a supported file with Dropbox Chooser, or import from a connected Google Drive account.

The audio file is the recording stores receive. Preview settings tell downstream surfaces which part of the track to expose as a sample.

How to add audio

  1. 1

    Open the track

    Go to the track detail page and open the Audio tab.
  2. 2

    Upload or import

    Drag a WAV, FLAC, or AIFF file into the upload area, click to browse your device, use Import from Dropbox to choose a file in Dropbox, or use Import from Google Drive after connecting Drive. Larger cloud files show transfer stages while Velveteen downloads and saves them.
  3. 3

    Wait for the save

    Velveteen stores the file, records the filename, size, and duration, then refreshes the track.

Tip

Cloud imports are read-only. Velveteen downloads the selected audio or artwork file into your catalog; it does not write back to Dropbox or Google Drive.

Audio checks

Audio file

The track needs audio_url before submission. The Audio tab accepts WAV, FLAC, AIFF, and AIF files.

Duration

If duration is known, Velveteen requires at least 30 seconds.

Preview start

The time where the preview begins.

Preview length

The preview duration. Start plus length must not exceed total duration.

When audio locks

Once a release is submitted, Velveteen locks the linked tracks.

That lock protects the submitted delivery package from changing after review starts.

Frequently asked questions

Can I submit without audio?+

No. The release submission check requires audio_url for every linked track.

What is the minimum duration?+

If duration is present, Velveteen requires at least 30 seconds.

Can I use Dropbox for track audio?+

Yes. Use Import from Dropbox on the track Audio tab, choose a supported audio file in Dropbox Chooser, and Velveteen imports it into the track.

Can I use Dropbox for artwork?+

Yes. Open the artwork modal and use Import from Dropbox. Velveteen imports supported JPEG, PNG, or WebP artwork into the release or artist.

Can I use Google Drive for track audio or artwork?+

Yes. Connect Google Drive under Integrations, then use Import from Google Drive on the track Audio tab or in the artwork modal. Velveteen imports supported files into the catalog.

Are preview fields required?+

Yes. Preview start and preview length are required before submission.

Can I change audio after submission?+

Linked tracks lock at submission, so treat submitted audio as final unless support reopens the path.

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