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Animated preview of ten Signal Static playlist codes

Signal Static · batch 01

This first batch started as a playlist code after my good friend Jay asked me about driving playlists for characters and my character in The Diadem, then opened out into a broader set of music-tech clutter layouts.

The actual visual inspiration comes from the Diadem itself: retro-futurist roads, damaged little devices, borrowed cars, strange signals, old interfaces brushed metal, smoked plastic, cassette decks, portable players and display graphics.

This is batch 01: the first ten layouts in the series.

The live preview comes first, with the copyable HTML directly underneath each layout. They are also built to be mobile-compatible, with max-width: 100%, boxed layouts, and wrapping text so they shrink cleanly on smaller screens. The more detailed device-face variants still look best at tablet width and up, but nothing should spill out or break just because somebody is reading on their phone. The easiest things to customise are the title, summary, track names, times, section labels, and lyric text; colour edits are possible too, but those are baked directly into each code block rather than controlled through one quick variable swap. Please credit gelateria if used!

01. Amber Shift

AT-01 CTRL / MAIN BUS / 04:13
 
Signal A
 
Window
 
Warm Bias
 
Gold Tone
 
PLAY PAUSE CUE LOOP SAVE SEND
Channel 01
deck A / clean mix
ARM
01
Song title 01
Lyrics go here.
3:24 GO
02
Song title 02
2:58 GO
Channel 02
deck B / lamp glow
ARM
03
Song title 03
4:01 GO
04
Song title 04
4:13 GO

Signal Static batch 01

A bright, high-contrast layout with amber accents and a clean, fast feel.

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A straightforward option if you want something bright and easy to read.

02. After Hours

One-off / hand dub
After Hours
Side A / 90 min
 
 
night tape mix
 
 
REW PLAY FF STOP EJECT
Side A
front fold / tape stack
ROLL
A1
Song title 05
Lyrics go here.
3:24 CUE
A2
Song title 06
4:01 CUE
Side B
reverse fold / back sleeve
ROLL
B1
Song title 07
3:16 CUE
B2
Song title 08
4:13 CUE

Signal Static batch 01

A darker layout with cool tones, soft light and a calm after-hours finish.

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A good choice if you want a darker layout without losing warmth.

03. Silver Dial

compact disc digital audio
 
 
 
Orbit Mix 02
silver lid / anti-skip
TRK 02 / 04:09
line out / hold / bass
PLAY PAUSE NEXT MODE
PROG BASS OPEN HOLD
Disc 01
main programme tray
LOAD
01
Song title 01
Lyrics go here.
3:42 SEL
02
Song title 02
4:09 SEL
Bonus disc
late-lounge extras
LOAD
03
Song title 03
2:54 SEL
04
Song title 04
3:08 SEL

Signal Static batch 01

Metallic colour and rounded details give it a crisp, polished look.

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Works well if you want something polished without feeling too glossy.

04. Blue Current

MIX FILES SIDE NOTES LATE SHIFTS
 
Sleeve 01
Signal Notes
 
blue / cool archive
 
Sleeve 02
Relay Folders
 
gradient / mixed paper
 
Sleeve 03
Warm Stack
 
gold / warm stock
PULL PIN QUEUE FILE
File 01
scratch notes / early pass
OPEN
01
Song title 05
3:31 TAKE
02
Song title 06
Lyrics go here.
4:07 TAKE
Stack 02
warm stack / late pile
OPEN
03
Song title 07
3:12 TAKE
04
Song title 08
3:55 TAKE

Signal Static batch 01

Deep blue and warm gold give this layout energy while keeping it clean.

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A cleaner, more energetic option with a little more colour.

05. Stereo Deck

STEREO DUB DECK / MKII
DOLBY B NR
0 0 0 0
DECK A -20 - -10 - -5 - 0 - +3
 
DECK B -20 - -10 - -5 - 0 - +3
 
DECK A dub bus / brass bias
 
 
deck queue
 
PITCH
+ 0 -
 
DECK B cool mix / blue bias
 
 
night side
 
REW PLAY FF PAUSE STOP REC
Deck A
warm mix / amber bias
ENGAGE
A1
Song title 01
Lyrics go here.
3:08 RUN
A2
Song title 02
3:49 RUN
Deck B
cool mix / blue bias
ENGAGE
B1
Song title 03
4:11 RUN
B2
Song title 04
4:28 RUN

Signal Static batch 01

Warm, tactile and slightly studio-led, with the feel of classic audio hardware.

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A good fit for playlists that want a more tactile, studio-led look.

06. Archive Edition

JEWEL CASE / 74 min
 
ARCHIVE - LIBRARY ED. - AT-06
 
AT-06 / library copy
Blue Current
 
 
FIELD NOTES - CAT NO AT-06
Panel A
front sleeve / fold-out
UNFOLD
A1
Song title 05
2:58 READ
A2
Song title 06
Lyrics go here.
3:42 READ
Panel B
back sleeve / reverse notes
UNFOLD
B1
Song title 07
3:17 READ
B2
Song title 08
4:04 READ

Signal Static batch 01

Ordered and understated, with a neat reference-shelf feel.

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Useful if you want something quieter and more orderly on the page.

07. Pocket Glow

VOL
MEGA BASS AVLS
 
 
 
MIDNIGHT LOUNGE MIX
 
OPEN
REW FF PLAY STOP PAUSE
0427
 
Inlay 01
fold-out inlay / side one
SPIN
A1
Song title 01
3:35 GO
A2
Song title 02
Lyrics go here.
4:02 GO
Inlay 02
back fold / night side
SPIN
B1
Song title 03
2:49 GO
B2
Song title 04
3:54 GO

Signal Static batch 01

Compact and softly lit, with the feel of a well-used portable player.

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One of the more compact layouts, with a softer finish.

08. Autochanger

GENERIC AUDIO SYSTEMS
AT-5CD / MK2
Late Night
Session
Transfer
Signal
Express
DISC 02 - TRACK 03 - SLOT SESSIONS
HALO (CHANGER READOUT) - 04:09 / 38:42 TOTAL - PLAY
DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 OPEN PLAY PAUSE STOP PREV NEXT PROGRAM
Disc 01
late night mix / 38:42 total
MOUNT
01-01
Song title 05
3:11 SEL
01-02
Song title 06
Lyrics go here.
4:01 SEL
Disc 02
slot sessions / selected disc
MOUNT
02-01
Song title 07
4:09 SEL
02-02
Song title 08
3:58 SEL
Disc 03
cue point / gold-lit disc
MOUNT
03-01
Song title 01
3:33 SEL
03-02
Song title 02
2:57 SEL

Signal Static batch 01

A modular, media-led layout with stacked details and clear structure.

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A stronger option if you want a layout with more visible structure.

09. Teal Register

TOC READ MZ-R900
GRP 01 / AT-MDNetMD
Turquoise TOC
SESSION - FINALISE - LP4
TR 01/14REC04:13
IN
 
OUT
PLAY STOP GRP
WARN CLASS 1 LASERS/N 0147-B
Group A
index set / teal trim
TOC
01
Song title 01
Lyrics go here.
3:24 PLAY
02
Song title 02
Lyrics go here.
2:58 PLAY
03
Song title 03
Lyrics go here.
4:01 PLAY
04
Song title 04
Lyrics go here.
3:12 PLAY
Group B
return buffer / late
TOC
01
Song title 05
Lyrics go here.
3:24 PLAY
02
Song title 06
Lyrics go here.
2:58 PLAY
03
Song title 07
Lyrics go here.
4:01 PLAY
04
Song title 08
Lyrics go here.
3:12 PLAY

Signal Static batch 01

Teal accents and strong dividers give it a tidy, catalogue-like finish.

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Good for denser playlists where clearer signposting helps.

10. Chrome Signal

ESP 40 SECG-PROTECTION HOLD
TR 01 - 04:13- 38:47
SONG TITLE - ANTI-SKIP - NORM
BUF
REW PLAY FF
* LINE - * PHONES2xAA - Ni-MH
Disc A
ESP on / chrome mix
HOLD
01
Song title 01
Lyrics go here.
3:24 HOLD
02
Song title 02
Lyrics go here.
2:58 PLAY
03
Song title 03
Lyrics go here.
4:01 HOLD
04
Song title 04
Lyrics go here.
3:12 PLAY
Disc B
return / silver lid
HOLD
01
Song title 05
Lyrics go here.
3:24 HOLD
02
Song title 06
Lyrics go here.
2:58 PLAY
03
Song title 07
Lyrics go here.
4:01 HOLD
04
Song title 08
Lyrics go here.
3:12 PLAY

Signal Static batch 01

Cool metallic tones and bright highlights make it feel sleek and direct.

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A neat choice if you want something compact, bright and slightly sharper.