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Waveform comments are the time-based markers that appear directly on a track waveform. They are different from the standard comment thread lower on the track page.

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When Waveform Comments Appear

You only get waveform comments when all of these are true:
  • The track page is showing the waveform player.
  • The current BeatPass setup allows track comments.
  • Your account can view comments on that instance.
If those requirements are not met, you may still see the standard Comments section lower on the track page without timed waveform markers.

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How Timed Markers Work

  • Each comment is pinned to a specific point in the track.
  • Existing comments appear as avatar markers on the waveform.
  • Hovering a marker opens the comment preview.
  • Creating a new marker starts from the position you click on the waveform.

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Leaving A Waveform Comment

1

Open a track page with the waveform

Timed markers live on the waveform view, not on every BeatPass page.
2

Choose the moment you want to mark

Click the waveform at the exact point you want to comment on.
3

Write the comment

If your account can create comments, BeatPass opens the new-comment form for that timestamp.
4

Submit the marker

Your comment is saved as a waveform marker and also becomes part of the track’s comment thread.
Viewing and creating comments are separate permissions. A BeatPass instance can allow you to read track comments without letting you post new ones.

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What This Page Does Not Cover

  • General comment-thread behavior is documented in Comments.
  • Album comment threads are separate from waveform comments.
  • Mobile playback docs live under Playing Music.
Last modified on February 28, 2026