Step 1: Access Your Producer Dashboard
Once you’re approved as a producer, you’ll see Backstage in your profile menu. Click it to access your Producer Dashboard. The dashboard gives you a complete overview:| Section | What It Shows |
|---|---|
| Dashboard | Performance overview and recent activity |
| Finances | Your earnings, payouts, and payment setup |
| Activity | Detailed analytics on your tracks |
| Progress | Your XP, level, and achievements |
| Leaderboards | Your rankings compared to other producers |
| My Beats | Manage your uploaded tracks |
| My Collections | Manage your beat packs |
Step 2: Set Up Payments
Before you can receive earnings, you need to connect a payment account.1
Go to Finances
In your Producer Dashboard, click Finances in the sidebar.
2
Connect Stripe
Click Connect Stripe Account Now to begin the setup process.
3
Complete Stripe onboarding
Follow Stripe’s instructions to verify your identity and add your bank information. This takes about 5 minutes.
4
Wait for verification
Stripe typically verifies accounts within 1-2 business days. You’ll receive an email when you’re ready to receive payouts.
You can upload beats before connecting Stripe, but you won’t receive payouts until your payment account is set up and verified.
Step 3: Upload Your First Beat
1
Go to My Beats
In your Producer Dashboard, click My Beats in the sidebar.
2
Click Upload or Create
Look for the upload button to start adding a new beat.
3
Upload your audio file
Upload your beat in a high-quality format (WAV recommended).
4
Add beat information
Fill in the details:
- Title — Give your beat a memorable name
- Genre — Choose the primary genre
- BPM — Enter the tempo
- Key — Specify the musical key
- Tags — Add relevant tags to help people find your beat
5
Add artwork
Upload cover art for your beat. This is what people see when browsing.
6
Publish
Review your beat information and publish when ready.
Step 4: Understand How You Earn
Subscription Revenue Sharing
When subscribers play your beats, you earn a share of the monthly subscription revenue. Your share depends on:- Play count — How many times your beats are played
- Contribution value — A calculation based on play time and engagement
- Your share — Your percentage of the total revenue pool
Exclusive Beat Sales
If you offer exclusive licenses, you earn from direct purchases. You receive 100% of the sale price — the 15% platform fee is added on top rather than deducted from your earnings.Viewing Your Earnings
Go to Finances in your Producer Dashboard to see:- Your total balance
- Recent transactions
- Payout history
- Estimated future earnings
Step 5: Track Your Progress
BeatPass has a gamification system to reward active producers.XP and Levels
You earn XP (experience points) for activities like:- Uploading new beats
- Getting plays on your tracks
- Completing your profile metadata
- Collaborating with other producers
Achievements
Unlock achievements for milestones like:- Uploading your first beat
- Reaching play count milestones
- Climbing the leaderboards
- Maintaining high-quality metadata
Leaderboards
See how you rank against other producers in categories like:- Overall performance
- Total plays
- Upload volume
- Quality score
Tips for Success
Upload Consistently
Regular uploads keep your profile active and give subscribers more content to discover. Aim for a consistent upload schedule.Optimize Your Metadata
Complete, accurate metadata helps your beats get discovered:- Use descriptive titles
- Choose the right genres
- Add relevant tags
- Specify BPM and key accurately
Engage with the Community
- Respond to comments on your beats
- Fulfill beat requests that match your style
- Collaborate with other producers
Promote Your Profile
Share your BeatPass profile on social media and with your existing audience to drive traffic to your beats.Common Questions
When do I get paid?
When do I get paid?
Payouts happen automatically through Stripe once your balance reaches the minimum threshold. Stripe transfers funds to your bank account on their regular payout schedule (typically 2-7 business days).
How is my share calculated?
How is my share calculated?
Can I see who downloaded my beats?
Can I see who downloaded my beats?
You can see download counts and earnings in your Finances section. Individual downloader identities are kept private.
Can I remove a beat after uploading?
Can I remove a beat after uploading?
Yes, you can remove your beats at any time from the My Beats section. Note that this won’t revoke licenses already issued.
How do exclusive sales work?
How do exclusive sales work?
If you enable exclusive licensing, buyers can purchase full exclusive rights to a beat. Once sold exclusively, the beat is removed from general availability.