User Manual — v2.9.0 — © 2026 FruityAlfred Software
Run TrackManagement-Setup.exe and follow the installer. The application will be installed to C:\Program Files\FruityAlfred Software\Track Management.
On first launch, the Activate License dialog appears. Enter your Purchase Email and License Key (received via email after purchase). An internet connection is required for the first activation.
Once activated, the license is stored locally. No internet connection is needed for subsequent launches.
Go to Menu → Import Tracks to DB and select a folder containing your audio files. Track Management will scan the folder, import all supported audio files, and perform an initial analysis (BPM, Key, Beat Strength, etc.).
The main window shows your track database in a sortable table. Click any column header to sort. The following columns are available:
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Track filename |
| Path | Full file path |
| BPM | Detected tempo (beats per minute) |
| Key | Detected musical key |
| Length | Track duration |
| Stems | Stem separation status buttons (D/B/O/V) |
| Vol | Volume fader per track |
Click the row number (leftmost column) to mark a track. Marked tracks are highlighted and a display at the bottom shows all currently marked tracks. You can mark tracks from different folders across your entire library. Click the row number again to unmark.
Once you have your selection ready, right-click and choose Export Marked Track(s). All marked tracks will be copied to a folder of your choice, along with a Tracklist.txt file containing all track names.
Other actions available for marked tracks:
Use the BPM range fields (Min/Max) at the top to filter by tempo. Click Run Query to apply. Use Reset Table View to clear all filters.
Menu → Advanced Track Filters opens a dialog where you can filter by BPM range, duration range, musical key, track name (with wildcards * and ?), and file path.
Right-click a track and select Add to Favorites. View your favorites via Menu → Show Favorites.
Click Search for Duplicates to find identical files (based on file hash). Duplicates can be deleted from the context menu.
Menu → Sync Known Folders re-scans all previously imported folders for new, moved, or deleted files.
Click any track in the table to start playback. Use the controls at the bottom:
| Button | Action |
|---|---|
| Stop | Stop playback completely |
| Pause | Pause / Resume |
| << -10s | Jump back 10 seconds |
| +10s >> | Jump forward 10 seconds |
| Loop | Toggle loop mode |
| Export Loop | Save the current loop section as WAV |
When Loop is active, the currently playing section repeats continuously. Adjust the loop length with the Loop Length Slider (0.5 to 20 seconds). Fine-tune the loop start position with the -/+ buttons (±0.5s per click).
Stem separation splits any track into 4 individual components using AI:
In the track table, click the D, B, O, V buttons in the Stems column. The first click triggers the separation. Once done, the buttons turn active and you can toggle individual stems on/off.
Click the Stems Editor button to open the full mixer window. Features:
stems_projects/.Menu → Organize Stems opens a project manager to browse, load, or delete saved stem projects. The info button shows project details (tracks, stems, volumes, plugins).
After BPM matching, click Undo Stretch to restore the original tempo.
Click the EQ button on any stem to open the 5-band equalizer:
| Band | Type | Parameters |
|---|---|---|
| High-Pass | Filter | Frequency, Q |
| Low | Shelf/Peak | Frequency, Q, Gain |
| Mid | Peak | Frequency, Q, Gain |
| High | Shelf/Peak | Frequency, Q, Gain |
| Low-Pass | Filter | Frequency, Q |
The Loop Finder is a proprietary DSP algorithm that finds the best loopable sections in any track. No AI, no cloud — pure signal analysis.
Each loop candidate is rated by 8 sub-scores:
| Score | What it measures |
|---|---|
| Sequence | Repetition quality of the audio pattern |
| Pitch | Tonal consistency across the loop |
| Timbre | Timbral similarity at loop boundaries |
| Texture | Spectral texture continuity |
| Onset | Rhythmic event alignment |
| Energy | Energy level consistency |
| Seam | Smoothness of the loop join point |
| Length | Preference for musically useful lengths |
The Loop Browser shows all detected loops with their scores. Features:
Track Management can host real VST3 plugins with full GUI at three levels:
Opens a dedicated mastering dialog with:
.vst3 files)VST3 plugin presets are now automatically saved and restored with stem projects. No need to manage presets manually.
The Mix Recommender finds tracks that work well together based on musical similarity.
Go to Menu → Mix Index... to build the analysis index. Two modes:
Right-click a track and select Mix Suggestions... to see the top 25 compatible tracks ranked by similarity score.
In the Stems Editor, click BPM Match to time-stretch stems to a target BPM. Available engines:
| Engine | Speed | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| Librosa CPU | Fast | Good |
| Precision Stretch | Slow | Excellent |
| CUDA GPU | Very Fast | Good |
Stretched stems play in sync at the target BPM. Perfect for mashups and live mixing.
Each imported track is automatically analyzed. The following metrics are computed:
| Metric | Description |
|---|---|
| BPM | Detected tempo in beats per minute |
| Avg. Beat Length | Average time between beats. Lower = faster pulse |
| Max. Beat Strength | Strongest beat peak. Higher = clearer rhythmic punch |
| Onset Density | Beat events per second. Measures rhythmic activity |
| Groove Density | Strong rhythmic accents per second |
| Metric | Description |
|---|---|
| Energy Mean | Average loudness (RMS energy). Higher = louder/denser |
| Energy Std | Loudness variation. Higher = more dynamic |
| Metric | Description |
|---|---|
| Key | Estimated musical key |
| Centroid Mean | Average spectral brightness. Higher = brighter sound |
| Rolloff Mean | High-frequency energy distribution |
| Spectral Flatness | Noise vs. tone. Lower = more tonal, higher = more noise-like |
| Metric | Description |
|---|---|
| Hash | File fingerprint for duplicate detection |
| Duration Sec | Track length in seconds |
| Analysis Version | Internal version of the analysis algorithm |
Use the Export Loop button during playback or export from the Loop Browser. Output: 16-bit WAV.
Right-click a track with separated stems and select Export all active Stems + Mix to folder.... Exports each stem and the mixed result as WAV.
In the Stems Editor, use Export Stems (individual stems only) or Export Mix (final mix only). Both show a progress dialog. The unified render engine processes audio block-by-block for artifact-free results, using dedicated offline VST3 plugin instances.
In the Track Master dialog, click Export after processing through your VST3 chain.
In the Stems Editor, arm the record button and press Record. Everything you hear (including EQ, effects, volume, mute/solo states) is captured as WAV in real-time.
Menu → Export Support Package creates a ZIP with logs and metadata for troubleshooting. No personal data or audio files are included.
Open via Menu → Settings...
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Play track when line clicked | Start playback on single click (vs. double-click) |
| Dark Mode | Toggle between dark and light theme |
| Language | English, Deutsch, Español, Italiano, Français |
| Check for updates on startup | Automatically check for new versions |
| Column Visibility | Show/hide individual table columns |
| Stem Separation Model | Choose between "Standard (fast)" and "High Quality (slow)". High Quality uses 4 finetuned models for better separation results |
The application uses the Fusion style with a modern dark/light theme for a consistent look across all platforms.
Enter your purchase email and license key on first launch. The license is tied to your machine and allows up to 2 activations (e.g. desktop + laptop).
Track Management checks for updates automatically on startup (configurable). You can also check manually via Help → Check for Updates.
Updates are delivered as small delta packages (∼100 MB) instead of the full installer (∼2.7 GB). The update process:
| Action | Control |
|---|---|
| Play track | Click on track row |
| Stop | Stop button |
| Pause / Resume | Pause button |
| Jump back 10s | << -10s |
| Jump forward 10s | +10s >> |
| Toggle loop | Loop button |
| Adjust loop length | Loop Length Slider |
| Fine-tune loop start | - / + buttons |
| Mark / unmark track | Click row number (leftmost column) |
| Sort table | Click column header |
| Open context menu | Right-click on track |
Right-click any track in the table for these options:
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Play Track | Start playback |
| Analyze Loops... | Open Loop Finder for this track |
| Master Track with VST... | Open single-track mastering dialog |
| Mix Suggestions... | Find compatible tracks for mixing |
| Rename Track | Rename the file on disk |
| Show in Explorer | Open the containing folder |
| Add to Favorites | Mark as favorite |
| Hide/Delete from DB | Soft-delete from database |
| Delete Track(s) | Delete selected files from disk |
| Move Track(s) | Move files to a new folder |
| Export Marked Track(s) | Copy selected tracks to a folder |
| Re-separate Stems | Force re-separation (if stems exist) |
| Export Stems + Mix | Export all active stems and mix as WAV |
Stem separation runs on both GPU and CPU. With an NVIDIA GPU and CUDA, separation is fastest. On CPU it still works but is significantly slower. Make sure you have the latest NVIDIA drivers installed for best performance. AMD and Intel GPUs are not supported for CUDA acceleration.
Make sure the plugin is a 64-bit VST3 format. 32-bit plugins and VST2 are not supported.
Check your internet connection. The activation server must be reachable. If the problem persists, contact [email protected].
Close the application completely and restart. If the delta update fails, the updater will automatically fall back to the full installer.
If you encounter any issue, go to Menu → Export Support Package and send the generated ZIP to support.
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