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Projects, Vibes & Cuts

BandMate organizes your music using a three-level hierarchy designed to match how bands naturally work.

The Hierarchy​

Project
  └── Vibe
        └── Cut
              └── Files (audio, stems, images)

Projects​

A Project is your top-level workspace. It represents a collection of related music -- an album, an EP, a set of demos, or anything you want to group together.

Each project has:

  • A name and optional description
  • A cover image
  • A list of members with permissions
  • One or more Vibes

Examples: "Summer EP 2026", "Live Session Recordings", "Songwriting Workshop"

Vibes​

A Vibe lives inside a Project. Think of it as a song idea, theme, or creative direction. Vibes let you group related takes together without losing track of different creative threads.

Each vibe has:

  • A name and optional image
  • One or more Cuts
  • Drag-and-drop reordering within the project

Examples: "Sunset Groove", "Late Night Jam", "Acoustic Version"

Cuts​

A Cut is an individual take, mix, or version within a Vibe. This is where your actual audio files live.

Each cut has:

  • A name
  • Attached audio files
  • Stem packages (ZIP uploads)
  • A waveform player
  • Timestamped comments

Examples: "Rough Demo", "Guitar Overdub Take 2", "Final Master"

Working with Projects​

Creating a Project​

  1. From the dashboard, click New Project
  2. Enter a project name and optional description
  3. Upload a cover image if desired
  4. Click Create

Managing Members​

Projects support role-based access:

RoleCapabilities
AdminFull control -- manage members, delete content, edit settings
MemberUpload files, create vibes/cuts, leave comments

To invite members:

  1. Open the project settings
  2. Enter the email address of the person you want to invite
  3. Select their role
  4. Send the invitation

Invited users receive an email (if email is configured) with a link to join.

Organizing Vibes​

  • Create a Vibe: Click the "+" button within a project
  • Reorder Vibes: Drag and drop vibes to change their order
  • Move Cuts Between Vibes: Drag a cut from one vibe and drop it into another

Managing Cuts​

  • Create a Cut: Click "+" within a vibe
  • Upload Audio: Use the file upload button on the cut's file tab
  • Upload Stems: ZIP files are automatically detected and categorized as stems
  • Delete a Cut: Use the context menu on the cut

Tips​

  • Use Projects for high-level groupings (album, EP, session)
  • Use Vibes for individual songs or creative directions
  • Use Cuts for different versions or takes of the same idea
  • The drag-and-drop system makes it easy to reorganize as your creative direction evolves