SoundSystem

Long Versions for DJ Stores like Beatport, Short Versions for streaming.

How to hide short versions from Beatport and long versions from streaming platforms like Spotify, all from the same release on Proton!

Written by Jason Wohlstadter
Updated over a week ago

Proton SoundSystem FAQ

Learn all about Proton and how to launch your label with us!

Written by Jason Wohlstadter
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Creating your 1st release in SoundSystem

A step by step guide to shipping your first release!

Written by Jason Wohlstadter
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Help! I made a mistake on my release.

Upload the wrong file or spell something wrong? Here's how to fix it!

Written by Jason Wohlstadter
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A remix is not appearing on the remixer's artist profile on Spotify & Apple Music. How can I fix this problem?

Written by Sam Packer
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Forget to add a track to your release?

Written by Jason Wohlstadter
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How can I submit unsigned demos to Proton's labels?

Want to sign a track to a Proton label? We can help!

Written by Jason Wohlstadter
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Featured Artists on Tracks

Here's how Featured Artists work!

Written by Jason Wohlstadter
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How can I add a new artist profile to an existing user account?

Don't create duplicate accounts for the same person! :)

Written by Jason Wohlstadter
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Proton's DJ Mixes & Compilations

Learn the details and how to opt-out, if needed.

Written by Jason Wohlstadter
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How can I get ISRCs for my tracks?

Written by Jason Wohlstadter
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Artist Name Ordering on Tracks & Releases

How to make sure artist names are in the right order!

Written by Jason Wohlstadter
Updated over a week ago

Does Proton distribute to BandCamp?

No, but you can work with them directly yourself. Learn more here!

Written by Jason Wohlstadter
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How to choose the best digital distributor for your electronic music label: avoid these companies, or pay the price later.

Written by Jason Wohlstadter
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How can I block short versions of a track from shipping to DJ stores like Beatport?

Learn how to use the "Hide from DJ Stores" button!

Written by Jason Wohlstadter
Updated over a week ago

How can I block long versions of a track from shipping to streaming platforms like Spotify & Apple Music?

Learn how to use the "Hide from Streaming Stores" button!

Written by Jason Wohlstadter
Updated over a week ago

How do I view my reports as an artist?

Daily reports + quarterly statements are available in SoundSystem!

Written by Jason Wohlstadter
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Proton Smart Contracts

Automatic contracts & accounting to help save time!

Written by Jason Wohlstadter
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When are statements and payments sent?

Written by Jason Wohlstadter
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Proton pays when royalties reach $100. How does that work exactly?

Artists at Proton get paid more often than artists at non-Proton labels, because your balance combines earnings across nearly 2000 labels.

Written by Tripp Baronner
Updated over a week ago

Easy Expenses & Artist Advances

Proton helps music labels recoup costs before artists get paid. Here's how it works!

Written by Jason Wohlstadter
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When I add a Track or Release expense, why doesn't the full amount appear as a deduction for artists?

Understanding release & track expenses with a simple example.

Written by Sam Packer
Updated over a week ago

3rd Party Licensing

Learn how to release music from other music labels!

Written by Jacob Henry
Updated over a week ago

Cover Songs

Can I release cover songs on a Proton label? How does it work?

Written by Jason Wohlstadter
Updated over a week ago