Other features such as creating a Media Library, saving playlists and bookmarking songs were available only to members of its Private Beta program.

The interface runs in Adobe Flash, features a glossy black background and is organized in three distinct areas.

[4] The interface features a subtle color changing ribbon-like wave in the background that added to the visual experience.

Just Hear It launched in Private Beta in late 2008 at USC and Emory University as a free service with no advertisements.

Just Hear It functions as a music search engine and follows DMCA guidelines, paying royalties to all of the major performing-rights organizations.