KryKey Radio Studio User Guide
Welcome to KryKey Radio Studio
Welcome to the KryKey Radio Studio. This web-based broadcasting system has been designed to make running an online radio station simple while still providing the tools expected from a professional automation system.
Whether you’re broadcasting live, scheduling music, playing advertisements, or managing your station library, everything is available from a single interface.
Studio Overview
The studio is divided into several sections:
Station Header
Now Playing
Transport Controls
Audio Sources
Audio Meter
Media Library
Live Queue
Each area works together to provide complete control over your broadcast.
Station Header
At the top of the screen you’ll find your station information.
Displays:
Station Logo
Station Name
Station Description
Current Live Status
Copy Station Link
Open Public Station Page
Account Menu
ON AIR
When your station is broadcasting, the red ON AIR indicator will be illuminated.
If the station is offline, this indicator will disappear.
Current Playback
The top section displays everything currently happening on your station.
Previous Track
Shows the last track that finished playing.
Example:
Previous
What’s Wrong with this Jukebox (Dennis Ledbetter)
Now Playing
Displays:
Song title
Artist
Current playback position
Total duration
Progress bar
Example:
Early In The Morning (Bad Company)
1:24 / 5:42
The progress bar updates automatically throughout playback.
Next Track
Shows what will automatically play after the current track finishes.
This allows you to see your upcoming programming without opening the queue.
Playback Controls
These are the primary controls for your live station.
Previous
Returns to the previous item in the queue.
Useful if you accidentally skipped a song.
Play
Starts playback.
If playback has been paused, pressing Play resumes broadcasting.
Stop
Stops playback immediately.
Use this carefully during live broadcasts.
Next
Skips the currently playing item and immediately starts the next track.
ON AIR
Controls whether your station is broadcasting.
When enabled:
Listeners hear your station.
Audio is transmitted live.
When disabled:
Playback may continue internally.
Listeners will not hear your station.
Move Up
Moves the selected item higher in the Live Queue.
Ideal for promoting an urgent item such as:
Breaking News
Advertisements
Live Interviews
Station IDs
Move Down
Moves the selected item lower in the queue.
Remove
Deletes the selected item from the Live Queue.
The original media file remains in your Media Library.
Monitor
Allows you to listen to your outgoing broadcast directly through your computer.
Useful for:
Checking audio quality
Monitoring levels
Testing microphones
Confirming transitions
Settings
Opens the Studio Settings.
From here you can configure:
Station information
Logo
Host information
Call Sign
Social Media
Audio Settings
Library Management
Account Details
Upgrades
AI Features
Audio Sources
The Audio Sources panel controls live audio entering your station.
Microphone
Enables live voice broadcasting.
Ideal for:
Presenting shows
Voice tracking
Interviews
News bulletins
When enabled:
Your microphone is transmitted directly to listeners.
Desktop Audio
Broadcasts everything playing through your computer.
Examples:
Spotify
Apple Music
YouTube
Zoom
Skype
Discord
DJ software
Audio editing software
Web browsers
Anything you can hear through your speakers can be streamed.
Audio Meter
The stereo meter on the right displays your broadcast levels.
L = Left Channel
R = Right Channel
Aim for healthy green levels.
Avoid constant clipping at maximum levels as this may distort your broadcast.
Media Library
The Media Library stores all audio uploaded to your station.
Media can include:
Music
Podcasts
Advertisements
News
Promos
Station IDs
Jingles
Other audio
The library is searchable and organised into categories.
Library Categories
All
Displays every uploaded audio file.
Music
Shows music tracks only.
Podcast
Long-form spoken content.
Ad
Commercial advertisements.
News
News bulletins.
Promo
Station promotions.
Jingle
Station imaging.
Other
General-purpose audio files.
Search
Use the search box to quickly find media.
Search by:
Song title
Artist
Filename
Results update instantly.
Upload Audio File
The Upload Audio File button adds new media to your station.
Supported uploads include:
MP3
After upload, files become immediately available inside your library.
Library Items
Each media item displays:
Title
Duration
Category
Queue Status
If a file already exists in the Live Queue, an In Queue indicator will appear.
Delete File
Selecting the delete icon removes the file permanently from your Media Library.
Files already in the queue may continue playing until removed.
Live Queue
The Live Queue controls your broadcast schedule.
Everything listed here will play automatically from top to bottom.
Each entry displays:
Play button
Duration
Track title
Artist
The total number of tracks and combined running time appear at the top.
Example:
23 Tracks
82 Minutes
05 Seconds
Queue Playback
Selecting the Play icon beside a track immediately starts that item.
This is useful for:
Requests
Breaking News
Emergency announcements
Live inserts
Queue Reordering
Tracks can be rearranged at any time.
Simply drag the handle beside a track to a new position.
The station updates instantly.
Adding to the Queue
There are two ways to add media:
Drag and Drop
Drag a file directly from the Media Library into the Live Queue.
Queue Button
Click + Queue to add a selected item automatically.
Typical Live Broadcast Workflow
Upload music and station audio.
Build your Live Queue.
Check the upcoming playlist.
Turn ON AIR on.
Press Play.
Enable the microphone when speaking.
Disable the microphone when finished.
Skip or reorder tracks as needed.
Monitor your outgoing broadcast.
Continue managing the queue throughout your show.
Best Practices
Keep at least 30–60 minutes of audio in your Live Queue.
Test your microphone before going live.
Watch your audio levels to avoid distortion.
Use Monitor to confirm what listeners hear.
Upload station IDs and jingles to strengthen your station branding.
Organise your library into categories for faster access.
Regularly remove unused files to keep your library organised.
Keep advertisements and promos scheduled naturally between music to maintain a professional listening experience.
Need Help?
If you experience any issues while using KryKey Radio Studio, visit the Settings section to review your station configuration or contact KryKey Radio Support. Regular updates introduce new features and improvements, so keeping your station configured correctly ensures the best broadcasting experience.