How to edit sections on the guide track
CueWee automatically splits each song into sections (intro, verse, chorus, bridge, solo, outro). You can adjust those sections, add pre-counts, and manage the cues that play in each part.
Where the sections live
On the player’s timeline, above the tracks, you see colored bars representing the song’s sections. Each bar is a segment with:
- A name (e.g., Intro, Verse 1, Chorus)
- A color for visual identification
- Associated cues (voice announcements that play at the start of the section)
Open the section actions popup
Right-click (on mobile: long-press) on the segment you want to edit. The actions popup opens just above the section.
Available actions
Toggle Pre-count (123)
Adds or removes pre-count bars before that section. Useful for:
- Practicing the entrance of a specific part
- Giving the band time to prepare before the chorus
- Inserting a countdown at important transitions
Split Segment (scissors ✂)
Splits the current segment in two, at the playhead’s position. Use it when you want to:
- Mark a sub-division within a section (e.g., “Verse 1A” and “Verse 1B”)
- Create an intermediate cue in the middle of a long part
Delete Segment (trash 🗑)
Removes the segment. The previous and next parts merge together.
⚠️ This action can be undone by reopening the song. But if you export before undoing, the export will reflect the edited structure.
Cues — voice announcements
Each section can have one or more cues (voice announcements) that play at the start of the section, telling the band what’s coming.
At the bottom of the popup you’ll find:
- Predefined cues dropdown — Intro, Verse, Chorus, Bridge, Outro, Solo, etc.
- + New track — creates a custom cue (text-to-speech). See How to create your custom guide.
- Current cues list — each cue has an X button to remove it
You can assign multiple cues to the same section. For example, at the start of the chorus, you can play “Chorus” followed by “1, 2, 3, 4.”
Practical tips
- For rehearsals: keep cues short and direct (“Verse,” “Chorus”)
- For live performances: prefer countdown cues (“4, 3, 2, 1”) at critical transitions
- For important sub-divisions: use Split Segment + a custom cue (e.g., “Break”)