Unlocking Sound Exchange: A Comprehensive Guide for Artists and Producers

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Welcome to the ultimate guide on Sound Exchange! In this powerful and informative video, Steve Tirpak, also known as The Pakman, shares his new understanding of the intricacies of Sound Exchange. As a result of his extensive research and a conversation with a Sound Exchange representative, Steve provides clarity on this important topic that can help music creators earn the royalties they're owed.
In this video, Steve takes you on a step-by-step journey through the Sound Exchange website, sharing valuable insights and tips along the way. He emphasizes the significance of registering on soundexchange.com, highlighting the SX Direct login option for artists and producers. Steve then proceeds to guide you through the process of setting up your account, including entering general information, tax details, and payment preferences.
The real magic happens when Steve dives into the fascinating world of claiming your rights and royalties. He explains the distinction between publishing and master rights, shedding light on why claiming your masters is crucial. Steve reveals that many artists are unknowingly leaving money on the table by neglecting this essential step.
Through a series of on-screen demonstrations, Steve shows you how to search and claim your songs, whether you're an artist or a rights owner. He emphasizes the importance of claiming both roles when applicable, providing valuable insights into split percentages between artists and producers. Steve even tackles the intriguing topic of session players, clarifying how their royalties are handled through the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) and SAG AFTRA Fund.
Throughout the video, Steve shares pro-tips, recommendations, and additional resources to ensure you make the most of Sound Exchange. By the end, you'll have a solid understanding of the registration process, claiming your rights, and maximizing your earnings through this powerful platform.
Don't miss out on this eye-opening guide to Sound Exchange! Make sure to watch, subscribe to Steve's channel, and give this video a thumbs up if you found it helpful. And for artists and producers seeking inspiring instrumentals and melodies, visit pakmanmusic.com. It's time to take control of your music career and unleash the full potential of Sound Exchange. Stay tuned for more empowering content.
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@pakmanmusik 5 ай бұрын

Also FYI - Producers are artists in a sense. Think of Calvin Harris, a producer who is also an artist. So if you produced a track, realize that through Sound Exchange, you're claiming your percentage as an artist AND rights owner (according to what you negotiated)

@haileyrennemusic 11 күн бұрын

Thank you, this helped a lot!

@jillonkeysmusic 13 күн бұрын

Thank you! so much for taking time to explain this process. I really appreciate it! @pakmanmusik 🙂

@johngreasy 5 ай бұрын

Yes I wasn't sure about the RO side. Low and behold I had a song that had radio play that wasn't claimed on this side. I was able to claim it so that I can get my royalties from my song playing on the radio.

@pakmanmusik 5 ай бұрын

Awesome, glad to hear!

@Kyledchristensen 2 ай бұрын

Your distributor (CD Baby) does NOT collect publishing royalties. It collects the master royalties from streaming services. Sound Exchange collects the mastering royalties for radio and services where you don’t select individual songs, you just listen to a generated playlist. If you want to collect the songwriter and publisher royalties, you need to register with a P.R.O. Such as ASCAP

@pakmanmusik Ай бұрын

appreciate your input

@ericdavidwallace 7 ай бұрын

This was extremely helpful - thank you for making this video. The sound exchange email/ website copy does not make this process easy to understand, but your video does..

@pakmanmusik 7 ай бұрын

much appreciated, glad it helped!

@SONBEAMIN 6 ай бұрын

I appreciate you taking the time to make this video especially someone with your track record 🔥🔥

@pakmanmusik 5 ай бұрын

very welcome SONBEAMIN

@anomaliuniverse 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the Clarity, Looking forward to checking out your Work ...

@pakmanmusik 2 ай бұрын

much appreciated and my pleasure

@SteveHenao 2 ай бұрын

A lot of great information. Thank you for posting

@pakmanmusik 2 ай бұрын

my pleasure, glad to help. More videos on the way!

@KINGRABEATS 5 ай бұрын

Thank you I learned so much from you. 🙏🏽YOU ROCK!

@pakmanmusik 5 ай бұрын

much appreciated, glad to help!

@bornbredclt 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for making this video Pak!

@pakmanmusik 5 ай бұрын

glad to help!

@User_PC_Loadletter 2 ай бұрын

this was super helpful man, thank you

@pakmanmusik 2 ай бұрын

very welcome, more coming soon!

@TatiyanaDean 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this!!!

@pakmanmusik 5 ай бұрын

no doubt, glad to help :))

@WHENIWAKE_JULIANFORTE 5 ай бұрын

Had no idea what i was doing... THANKS MAN!

@pakmanmusik 5 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

@NichiRa777 3 ай бұрын

Excellent information You helped me for sure,..!

@pakmanmusik Ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@ogcrains 3 ай бұрын

This helped me so much thanks fam

@pakmanmusik 3 ай бұрын

glad to hear, thanks for the comment

@editorkmanikhemmusicprod 9 ай бұрын

So Much Things to register ... damnn!!!!!

@pakmanmusik 9 ай бұрын

very true and easily overwhelming - which is why artists enter into deals with a "music administrator" who handle all of this for you in exchange for a small percentage (much less than signing with a record label). Check out Tami Latrell @themezzoagency

@YuriMuller 5 ай бұрын

Fantastic video man. Thanks a lot. \M/

@pakmanmusik 5 ай бұрын

much appreciated!

@alexanderita 6 ай бұрын

Thank You!!!!!!

@pakmanmusik 5 ай бұрын

you're welcome :)

@WassupFred Жыл бұрын

Great insight bro.. let us know when u get a check!!

@pakmanmusik Жыл бұрын

thanks Fred. been getting them

@louiehasit 5 ай бұрын

You are the MAN

@pakmanmusik 5 ай бұрын

many thanks

@smurfdavinciofficial 10 ай бұрын

Thank you

@pakmanmusik 10 ай бұрын

4 sure

@Luissandovallll 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Bro!

@pakmanmusik 7 ай бұрын

for sure glad to help!

@officialyoungpope 6 ай бұрын

If later down the road you get a publisher can you go back and add a publisher ?

@pakmanmusik 5 ай бұрын

I'm not sure but most people would NOT want to do that to works already released. Why split money with an entity that had nothing to do with how it got out in the first place? If you gain a publisher, they will be able to claim all new music moving forward from that point. Hope that helps.

@h4rrybeats 9 ай бұрын

as a producer how would i claim my royalties ? it looks like this is for a independent artist

@TheBeatHatahs 8 ай бұрын

Same Steps My friend. Producer name is your artist name. And you’d be a rights owner as well.

@pakmanmusik 8 ай бұрын

yes, exactly the same - thanks @thebeathatahs

@lultimmsrevolver Ай бұрын

so would your registration name be your artist name? also thanks for the guide buddy!

@jarrodleerocks 29 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing that was very informative. How long did it take for your account to get approved after you registered? I signed up for sound exchange last week and it’s been five days

@pakmanmusik 28 күн бұрын

glad to help. hmm, I set that up a long time ago. I don't recall it taking too long. I'd give it a few more and then if still nothing, give them a call

@beatsbywheelidon 6 ай бұрын

Im a producer that works as a label so my actual name is not usually on the records except for in the record label section when the distributor asks for that. Can I still claim and if yes is the process the same?

@pakmanmusik 5 ай бұрын

yes it's the same

@TheTasiaJae 8 ай бұрын

Publishing is handled through your PRO (BMI or ASCAP)

@pakmanmusik 8 ай бұрын

this is true

@chrisgarver7904 2 ай бұрын

What is Sound Exchange? Are they a PRO like BMI & ASCAP? Are they a distributor? I am unfamiliar with any entity other than distributor or PRO. Thanks for providing this info.

@pakmanmusik Ай бұрын

you're welcome. Sound Exchange keeps track of MECHANICAL royalties. NOT publishing like BMI. Glad we're all learning this stuff together. Back in the day, most people never knew how this worked and those that actually did kept it a secret!

@lvdrizzle1 8 ай бұрын

So even after you register the music ,you still have to search and claim?

@pakmanmusik 8 ай бұрын

the word "register" is vague. Do you mean Distribute? Sound Exchange is a completely different revenue stream from Tunecore etc.. You don't have to claim, but then you won't get paid. There are actually many different companies that collect on artists/producers/writers behalf. It's a lot of work signing up for them all which is why Artist Administration roles exist.

@gabrielmanoto6135 9 ай бұрын

can you make a tutorial for producer please

@pakmanmusik 9 ай бұрын

the process is the same. I am a music producer. Define the split with the artist or label at the session and then register your percentage on Sound Exchange.

@cyfalii 5 ай бұрын

7:55 What if different songs have different percentages? For example one song is just me so I obviously have 100% but another song is me and an artist so it would be 50%

@pakmanmusik 5 ай бұрын

So for songs that are the same you can batch them together. But other songs that have a different split you should register separately

@ufomusik2132 3 ай бұрын

should I start a business first before I follow the steps?

@pakmanmusik Ай бұрын

focus on MONEY IN first. It you're profitable THEN set up the business

@BeatsbyMalley 4 ай бұрын

I'm confused, As a producer am I supposed to claim as an artist or claim as an RO?

@pakmanmusik 4 ай бұрын

yes, that's correct, assuming you made the music yourself

@BeatsbyMalley 4 ай бұрын

@@pakmanmusik what if I leased out a beat to an artist?

@pakmanmusik 4 ай бұрын

@@BeatsbyMalley thanks for the questions - first off I am NOT a lawyer. Having said that, it depends what the terms of the lease are. If you split publishing 50/50 with the artist, I would claim 50% as the artist. Then as the rights owner, depending on what master split was arranged, I would then claim 10-15% as the rights owner. I would say this is the most common example. Best to ask your attorney. Also, if later it's found out not to be correct, Sound Exchange will contact you and let you know.

@BeatsbyMalley 4 ай бұрын

@@pakmanmusik Basically my question is for instance I split 50/50 with an artist, as a producer, which option am I supposed to pick, Claim as an artist or claim as an RO?

@metaphorishere 6 ай бұрын

how long do u wait to get paid after u claim?

@johngreasy 5 ай бұрын

Can take up until a year if they distribute the royalties yearly.

@pakmanmusik 5 ай бұрын

facts, Special Payment fund, AFTRA and Film Composers Fund pays yearly. Some distributors like CD Baby pays monthly. And I have some sync placements which pay every quarter.

@pakmanmusik 5 ай бұрын

facts, Special Payment fund, AFTRA and Film Composers Fund pays yearly. Some distributors like CD Baby pays monthly. And I have some sync placements which pay every quarter.

@mrmoe4232 7 ай бұрын

I'm an artist and Rights owner, so I'll get only 95%. What about the other 5% ?? well, I don't have any session musicians work on my songs. so I think I should claim that 5% otherwise I leave money on table! My quastion is: Can I get that 5% ? with considering that I did all the job by myself and I did not have any session musicians! or there should be a session musician person in order to claim this 5%!

@pakmanmusik 7 ай бұрын

haha, that's funny you're asking from a rights owner perspective but I understand. I actually DID ask that same questions specifically to the rep however as a Session Musician who's played on close to 50 major label releases. She told me I did not and should NOT claim 5% as a session musician because the union handles those splits automatically. This later trickles down to session musicians through The Special Payments fund and AFTRA. Which is good to know since as an independent or artist / rights owner, you automatically will receive 100%. When you claim as someone who's filing independently, it is up to YOU to distribute any funds. So if there are no session musicians on your recordings and you didn't assign funds to go to anyone else but yourself, you will receive the total amount.

@mrmoe4232 7 ай бұрын

@@pakmanmusik But there’s no session musicians on my recordings! So who collect that 5%!!!!!! I’m confused buddy! SoundExchange will pay me my share as rights owner and my share as Performer. So if I don’t have session musicians on my recordings and I’ve did it all by myself so Who collect That 5%. and why can’t I collect that 5% Actually I hope to get clarity from you because this situation is popular i guess

@mrmoe4232 7 ай бұрын

You said the union handles those splits automatically. How do they know if there was a session musician played on that track?

@pakmanmusik 7 ай бұрын

@@mrmoe4232 because the contractor of the session makes everyone fill out i9 and w2 paperwork that is then submitted to the record label who then submits it to distribution

@pakmanmusik 7 ай бұрын

@@mrmoe4232 ...you are already receiving 100%

@spittzwell 22 күн бұрын

50% goes to the producer the other half is split among writers

@nataliemeenakshithegreat7780 15 күн бұрын

I just subscribed to sound exchange but now they are asking me if I want them to collect my worldwide royalties iam in France so exempted with the international treaty the w 8ben form but t🥅 whom shall I give the rights t collect my worldwide both artist and right owner royalties because I wanted to use songtrust too can I do both thanks dear