What Changes After Approval
Once your application is approved:- Your account gains producer permissions
- You can access the Producer Dashboard
- The Backstage menu item appears in your profile dropdown
- You can upload beats to the platform
- You become eligible to earn revenue
First Steps
1. Access Your Producer Dashboard
Navigate to your Producer Dashboard to see your new tools:- Click your profile avatar in the top navigation
- Select Backstage from the menu
- Explore the dashboard sections
2. Complete Your Producer Profile
Make your profile stand out:- Upload a high-quality profile picture
- Add a bio describing your style and sound
- Link your social media accounts
- Add photos to your about section
3. Set Up Payouts
To receive earnings, you need to connect your payout account:- Go to Finances in the Producer Dashboard
- Complete the Stripe Connect onboarding
- Provide required tax and banking information
You can upload beats immediately, but you won’t receive payouts until your payout account is set up.
Upload Your First Beat
1
Go to Upload
Click the upload button or navigate to
/upload.2
Add Your Beat File
Drag and drop or select your audio file (MP3, WAV, or FLAC).
3
Fill in Details
Add title, BPM, key, tags, and description.
4
Set Pricing
Choose non-exclusive and exclusive license options.
5
Publish
Review and publish your beat to the platform.
Explore the Producer Dashboard
Your dashboard has several sections to help you manage your career:| Section | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Home | Overview with quick stats and navigation |
| Activity | Contribution graph and engagement tracking |
| Tracks | Manage your beat catalog |
| Albums | Organize beats into albums |
| Finances | Track earnings and manage payouts |
| Leaderboards | See how you rank among producers |
| Progress | Track XP and unlock achievements |
Understanding Your Earnings
How You Earn
- Non-exclusive downloads — Members with paid subscriptions download your beats
- Exclusive licenses — Buyers purchase exclusive rights
- Play-based revenue — Your share of subscription revenue based on plays
You Keep 100%
You keep 100% of the price you set for your beats. The platform charges buyers a 15% fee on top of your price—nothing is deducted from your earnings.| You Set | Buyer Pays | You Receive |
|---|---|---|
| $50 | $57.50 | $50 |
| $100 | $115 | $100 |
Viewing Earnings
Go to Finances in your Producer Dashboard to see:- Current balance
- Transaction history
- Payout status
- Earnings breakdown
Build Your Catalog
To succeed as a producer on BeatPass:Upload Consistently
You committed to at least 2 beats per month. Consistent uploading helps:- Keep your profile active
- Improve search visibility
- Increase discovery chances
Complete Your Metadata
For each beat, fill in:- BPM — Tempo in beats per minute
- Key — Musical key (e.g., C Major, F# Minor)
- Tags — Genre, mood, and style tags
- Description — What makes this beat special
Organize into Albums
Group related beats into albums to:- Create themed collections
- Make browsing easier for buyers
- Showcase your range
Get Verified
Want to stand out even more? Get verified to earn:- A verified badge on your profile
- Priority support
- Access to exclusive events
- Producer network membership
Track Your Progress
XP & Achievements
Earn XP by:- Uploading tracks (+100 XP each)
- Getting plays (+1 XP per play)
- Completing metadata (+50 XP per complete track)
- Collaborating (+25 XP per collaboration)
- Unlocking achievements (+100 to +10,000 XP)
Leaderboards
Compete with other producers across categories:- Overall ranking
- Plays
- Uploads
- Quality (metadata completion)
- Collaboration
- Earnings
Promote Your Beats
Once your beats are live:- Share links to your profile and tracks on social media
- Include your BeatPass link in your bio
- Respond to beat requests that match your style
- Engage with the community
Need Help?
If you have questions as a new producer:- Visit our Help Center
- Contact Support
- Join our Discord community