Helpful Websites Part 2, How to get an online distribution for your music! |
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Jan 31 2012, 10:41 AM
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A few additional things to consider for those who want to use a digital re/distributor:
ISRC (International Standard Recording Code) This is an alphanumeric code that provides a unique identification of a recording - it gives details of the country, year of first release, record label id and so on. ISRCs are issued to a record label by the appropriate country's PRC and you can register yourself as a record label if you want: some PRCs charge a small fee (the USA charges). some don't and will give the code for free (the UK doesn't charge). Apple, Amazon and other distributors expect any material to have an ISRC and will not stock with out it. Many broadcasters - radio stations etc - will not broadcast any post 2005 material that doesn't have ISRC. Without an ISRC it is more difficult for a broadcaster to provide accurate playlists and so its also difficult for them to pay performance rights. If you don't have an ISRC and don't want to be a record label some re/distributors like CDBaby will provide you with theirs. That means that your release becomes part of their recording catalogue and you will need to receive your performance rights from them. So you need to make a choice: 1/ Get and use your own ISRC or 2/ Let the re/distributor apply theirs and be part of their catalogue Note - a little bit more on ISRC below International and National Product Codes - UPC/EAN These are the bar codes that are on the CD sleeve. It identifies the actual product and often helps a distributor manage it's wharehousing, distribution and point of sale. Some digital distributors - Amazon is one - insist on a bar code. Rather like an ISRC you can apply for them or you can trust the re/distributor to apply theirs. Format Some re/distributors will only accept 16/44.1 wave files either as a PMCD or as a digital upload. Most will use this to then transcode to an AAS or mp3 for the distributor. It is rarely a good idea to send them mp3 - even so called high quality ones - as the re/distributor may still further transcode. Masters Most re/distributors prefer you to supply mastered audio as a redbook PMCD or DDP. As part of this you should include a PQ printout with accurate timings, ISRCs and any CD text. Some re/distributors can get this from the PMCD's TOC or direct from the DDP2 (note DDP1 doesn't do this). Most will expect your PMCD to be fully redbook compliant and that it has passed the BLER. Some re/distributors will not accept a PMCD with hidden tracks or with mixed media etc (ie a scarlet/orange/purple book etc PMCD) Note that it is rare for an mp3 to have embedded ISRC: ISRC is a metatag and can only be edited as a subcode to an mp3. Most mp3 encoders will not let you edit the appropriate subcode region. Also note that mp3s do not carry PQ information and/or fades between tracks. If your audio PMCD is not already mastered then some re/distributors will recomend that you do so and some will suggest their own mastering facility. People have had mixed experiences of these in-house mastering services and you should consider carefully if you wish to use it or if you wish to use an independent mastering studio or if you want to attempt to produce your own redbook compliant PMCD. Copyright approval You may be required to provide documentation that you either own the IP for your audio or that you have the owner's permission to use it. So if you have sampled someone else's audio you may need documentation that establishes your right to do so. Similarly, if you have included any cover version you may need to provide evidence that you have appropriate clearance. -------------------- Get your music professionally mastered by anl AES registered Mastering Engineer. Contact me for Audio Mastering Services and Advice and visit our website www.miromastering.com
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Jan 31 2012, 11:23 PM
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Great info guys! I have been using tunecore and I've been happy with it. That Guitar9 website looks cool for our instrumental music. I'll investigate it! Thanks for this great thread Alex!
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