Instant Import of Media Files

An audio system for editing audio files, comprising:

• a processor that executes instructions;
• and
• a computer-readable memory that stores instructions that cause the processor, upon receiving a request to import an audio file, to enable editing by:
• reading a first piece of meta information associated with the audio file;
• enabling a user to edit a representation of the audio file after reading the first piece of meta information;
• performing at least one background task to complete the import of the audio file, while enabling the user to edit the representation of the audio file;
• and
• providing enhanced editing functionality after performing the at least one background task.

A computer-readable medium that stores instructions that cause a processor to import media files, by:

• receiving a request to import a media file;
• reading a first piece of meta information associated with the media file;
• enabling a user to edit a representation of the media file after reading the first piece of meta information;
• performing at least one background task to complete the import of the media file, while enabling the user to edit the representation of the media file;
• and
• providing enhanced editing functionality after performing the at least one background task.