SoundSystem

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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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!

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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!

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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!

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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?

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Forget to add a track to your release?

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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!

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Featured Artists on Tracks

Here's how Featured Artists work!

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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! :)

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Proton's DJ Mixes & Compilations

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

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How can I get ISRCs for my tracks?

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Artist Name Ordering on Tracks & Releases

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

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Does Proton distribute to BandCamp?

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

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

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How do I view my reports as an artist?

Daily reports + quarterly statements are available in SoundSystem!

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Proton Smart Contracts

Automatic contracts & accounting to help save time!

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When are statements and payments sent?

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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.

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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
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3rd Party Licensing

Learn how to release music from other music labels!

Written by Jacob Henry
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Cover Songs

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

Written by Jason Wohlstadter
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