FAQ

A snapshot saves the project state Trove can capture: session files, samples, recordings, presets, sidecars, supporting files, and referenced audio it can resolve even when that audio lives outside the project folder. Trove cannot include files that are missing, offline, inaccessible, or locked inside third-party plugin or instrument libraries.

Yes. Save the project in your DAW first, then save a Trove snapshot. Trove protects the project state that exists on disk.

No. The first sync can be large because Trove needs to store the current project data. Later syncs upload the new or changed data needed for new snapshots, so routine snapshots do not need to resend the entire project folder.

Yes. The safest restore flow is to restore an older snapshot into a separate folder, then open that restored project when you want to continue from that saved moment.

Yes. Projects are private by default. You can invite collaborators or create a private share link when someone needs access, and public sharing is optional.

Invite trusted collaborators to the project or send a private share link. People with access can review synced snapshots, leave comments, listen to previews, and download versions when downloads are enabled.

Yes, for editable sessions that use those plugins. Trove can sync the project files, samples, recordings, notes, and saved versions, but it does not bundle third-party plugin installers, licenses, or proprietary instrument libraries. If a collaborator does not have the same setup, freeze, consolidate, bounce, or render the affected tracks before saving and sharing the snapshot.

Yes. Project downloads can be turned on or off from project settings. Keep downloads off when the project should be heard or reviewed but not copied.

Branches are separate creative directions started from a saved snapshot. Use them for a remix, club mix, radio edit, darker version, client revision, or any idea that should live separately from the main project.

It depends on the size of your real project folders. Sample-heavy sessions, long recordings, and many alternate ideas use more storage than small writing sessions.

Trove tries to collect external audio files referenced by supported project files and store them with the snapshot, so restored and synced versions can still open with their media. If a file is missing, offline, or referenced in a way Trove cannot read, collect or copy it into the project folder before saving an important snapshot.

Cloud sync is optional. Until you sync a project, your project files stay on your machine. Synced projects are private by default, and only people you invite or share access with can open them. Trove uses encrypted connections for uploads and downloads, protected file links, and revocable device access to help keep project data controlled. When you delete a cloud project, Trove wipes the project files and data from remote storage; your local DAW project folders stay on your machine.