---
title: "Audio Playback"
slug: "audio-playback-options"
description: "Access audio playback, share recordings, and customize settings for choir rehearsals with Ordo. "
tags: ["Audio Sharing", "Playback Settings", "Rehearsal"]
updated: 2026-02-16T18:08:31Z
published: 2026-02-16T18:08:31Z
canonical: "help.sourceandsummit.com/audio-playback-options"
---

> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.sourceandsummit.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Audio Playback

Learn how to access audio playback, share audio with your team, and use customizable playback settings to help your singers learn their music.

> [!NOTE]
> The information in this article applies to all Source & Summit customers.

## **Audio-Enabled Collections**

Listen to audio recordings or send them to team members by selecting pieces from audio-enabled collections.

When you add a piece of music marked with a music icon or a speaker icon to your Ordo, musicians will automatically receive an audio recording when you [share your Ordo](/v1/docs/sharing-ordos) with them.

### **Definitions**

**-** A **MIDI keyboard playback** is available. Changing the key will automatically adjust the playback. This is helpful for choir members learning their part in a different key.

**-** An **audio recording** is available for the piece. Available for many chant recordings, this feature is especially helpful for singers first learning the vocal style and rhythm of chant.

## **Listening to Audio Playback in your Ordo**

[Video](https://cdn.document360.io/2f4703e0-6aba-4ef3-bb5e-e77c48482a6f/Images/Documentation/Antiphon_Playback_1080.mp4)

1. Open or create an Ordo.
2. Select a hymn or an antiphon.
3. Click the **Play** button in the bottom bar.

## **How to share recordings**

1. [Open or create an existing Ordo](/v1/docs/how-to-create-an-ordo).
2. Make all music selections and customizations.
3. Follow the steps to [share your Ordo](/v1/docs/sharing-ordos) with individuals or groups. → Audios will send automatically.

> [!NOTE]
> Note
> 
> 
> Audio only shares when you send directly from the Ordo Editor. It won’t be included in a downloaded PDF from the Resource Editor.

## **Accessing Audio Playback in a Shared Ordo**

[Video](https://cdn.document360.io/2f4703e0-6aba-4ef3-bb5e-e77c48482a6f/Images/Documentation/Isolating_Audio_1080.mp4)

Provide these steps for team members receiving Ordos:

1. Open your email and click **View Ordo.**
2. Choose a Role **View** from the top bar. This will adjust the audio settings across the entire Ordo as well as playback options:

**Cantor** - SATB or Melody **Choir Member** - SATB **Accompanist** - SATB, Chords **Congregation** - Melody, Text only

> [!NOTE]
> Pro Tip
> 
> 
> To listen to an isolated choir part, select an SATB view.

1. Scroll through the Ordo. Sections with audio playback will have the play icon in the top-right corner.
2. Click the **play icon** to listen.

### **Customizing playback**

Ordos contain audio playback options to help choir members and accompanists prepare for rehearsal. Once you follow the steps above, here’s how to personalize how you hear audio:

1. Click the **music icon** in the bottom bar.

→ Playback options will open.
2. Select your Part:

**S -** Soprano **A -** Alto **T** - Tenor **B -** Bass
3. Choose a playback style:

**Solo** - Hear your part alone. **Muted** - Mute your part. **Prominent** - Emphasize your part within the others.
4. Adjust Playback Speed: Choose from **.5** (slowest) to **1.5** (fastest)**.**