Creating Sections
Creating Sections
Sections let you mark the structure of a song directly on the waveform — Intro, Verse, Chorus, Bridge, Solo, Outro, or any custom label. Once placed, sections make it easy to navigate and understand a track at a glance.
Pro feature: Sections require a Pro subscription.
Section Creation Mode
- Tap SEC+ in the waveform toolbar to enter section creation mode.
- Drag on the section strip (top of the waveform or piano roll) to define the start and end times — a preview rectangle appears as you drag.
- A sheet appears to name the section and choose a colour.
- Tap Create to confirm. The section appears on the waveform as a coloured overlay with its label.
Built-In Labels
NoteHound includes standard labels for common song structures:
- Intro, Verse, Chorus, Bridge, Solo, Outro
- Custom — type any label you like
Colors
Choose from 10 preset colors to visually distinguish different parts of a song. Use the same color for all verses, a different one for all choruses, and so on.
Editing a Section
- Tap a section in the section strip to select it (white border appears)
- Double-tap a section to open the edit sheet (rename, change colour)
- Drag the body to move the section along the timeline without changing its size
- Drag the left or right edge (12pt hit zone) to resize the section
Importing Sections from Audio File
Tap the import sections button (download-on-square icon) in the waveform toolbar. If the audio file contains embedded chapter or section metadata, they are imported. If sections already exist, a confirmation dialog asks whether to overwrite.
Copy, Duplicate, and Paste
With a section selected in the piano roll, use the toolbar buttons:
- Copy (doc-on-doc icon) — copies the section to the clipboard
- Duplicate (plus-rectangle icon) — creates an immediate copy after the section
- Paste (doc-on-clipboard icon) — pastes the copied section; if notes are linked, they are included
Deleting a Section
Select a section, then use the delete menu (rectangle badge minus icon) in the toolbar. Two options:
- Delete Section Only — removes the section but keeps any notes within its time range
- Delete Section & Notes — removes the section and all notes within its time range
Tip: Add sections before setting your loops. Once sections are visible on the waveform, it’s much easier to see exactly where each part starts and ends when dragging loop markers. See Creating Loops.