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Zero to audio

Play a sound file with a single GO.

What you need​

  • Cue2 running
  • An audio file (WAV, AIFF, MP3, etc. — anything FFmpeg can decode)
  • A working output device on your machine

Steps​

1. Start a new session​

File → New Session.

Empty session

2. Add a file​

Drag the audio file onto the cuelist (or create a cue and assign the file in the Audio inspector).

Cue2 creates a cue shell with an audio component, reads metadata, and can generate a waveform.

Dropping an audio file onto the cuelist

3. Assign audio output​

Open the Audio inspector tab.

  1. Open Settings → Audio output patch if you have no patch yet.
  2. Ensure the destination device is available/open.
  3. On the component, choose a patch (preferred) or direct output device.

Without an assigned output, the cue will not be heard.

4. GO​

Select the cue and press Space (or click GO).

Watch the active cues area for progress. Adjust volume on the component if needed.

GO — cue playing in Active Cues

5. Stop​

Press Escape (Stop all) or stop from the active list.

What you learned​

  • Dropping media creates components on shells
  • Audio needs a patch or direct device
  • GO / Stop all drive transport

Next steps​