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Category: Music Diary
New Update: Customize Your BeatStars Marketplace Service Fee Experience
BeatStars has recently introduced a change concerning the Marketplace service fee at checkout – an update that was teased last month and has now been successfully integrated.
(more…)Koala Sampler Adds New Mixer Feature: Mix Your Beats Like a Pro
Koala Sampler is a name already familiar to many music creators. Available on both iOS and Android platforms, this pocket-sized sampler allows you to record anything instantly using your smartphone’s mic. And now, this handy app has received a powerful upgrade—a new Mixer feature.
(more…)BandCamp’s Bulk Edit Not Working? Explaining the Cause and Solution
Introduction
BandCamp is an incredibly useful platform for independent artists, allowing them to sell their works directly. Particularly, the ‘Bulk Edit’ feature, which allows you to edit multiple tracks or albums at once, is very convenient. However, there are occasions when you might encounter unexpected issues while using the Bulk Edit feature. In this article, I’ll explain the cause of this issue and provide a simple solution.
(more…)In Reason Studios’ licensing, there are options for a one-time purchase version and a subscription version. Which one is better?
Which is better greatly depends on your needs and budget.
(more…)What is BeatStars Publishing?
BeatStars Publishing is a publishing management service provided by BeatStars. In 2020, it partnered with Sony Music Publishing. By joining BeatStars Publishing, your copyrights are effectively registered and collected. In addition to global royalty collection, being a member of BeatStars Publishing provides opportunities for placements, and the chance to work with established and emerging artists. BeatStars Publishing can be considered an important next step in your music career.
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What are the benefits of using BeatStars Publishing?
About BeatStars Publishing Royalties
I’m going to post the flow chart so that I can remember it.
(more…)BeatStars Publishing and IMRO: A Robust Partnership in Music Copyrights
The music industry is ever-evolving, but the management of copyrights remains one of its core elements. Playing pivotal roles in this landscape are BeatStars Publishing and IMRO (Irish Music Rights Organisation). These two organizations have partnered to ensure that songwriters receive their fair dues.
(more…)Play Counts and Monetization on SoundCloud: The Difference Between Direct Uploads and Via BeatStars Distribution
Introduction
SoundCloud offers an accessible platform for artists to share their music, but there are choices within this service for how to upload your tracks. One method is to upload your music directly to SoundCloud yourself. The other is to do so via BeatStars Distribution. This article focuses on the differences in play counts and monetization between these two options.
(more…)An Update on BeatStars’ 12% Service Fee
Background of the Introduction
BeatStars is an online marketplace for independent music producers and artists to sell beats and music. Recently, BeatStars introduced a new policy of imposing a 12% service fee on buyers. This change is said to streamline the operation of the marketplace and offer a higher quality service.
(more…)Analyzing BeatStars Stats: Is it for Beatmakers or Artists?
I recently took a look at the stats on BeatStars, and something quite interesting caught my eye. As a beatmaker, it’s crucial to know how effective the platform is and who is listening to your beats. Surprisingly, the stats show that the majority of the listeners are other beatmakers.
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