Beat Request Improvements
Flexible Request Durations
You can now choose how long your beat request stays active. Longer durations give producers more time to create and submit beats tailored to your needs.- 24 hours — Standard duration (1 token)
- 48 hours — Extended time for more responses (2 tokens)
- 72 hours — Maximum exposure for complex requests (3 tokens)
Reference Track Requirement
To help producers understand exactly what you’re looking for, reference tracks are now required when submitting a request. Share a YouTube, Spotify, or SoundCloud link to a track that captures the vibe you want.Redesigned Request Cards
Beat request cards have been completely redesigned for better readability:- Larger user avatars — See who’s looking for beats at a glance
- Clear genre and mood tags — Color-coded chips make specifications easy to scan
- Live countdown timer — Know exactly how much time is left to respond
- Submission count — See how many producers have already responded
- Quick reference access — One-click button to hear the reference track
Token Status Display
A new token status bar shows your available tokens at a glance:- Current token count — See how many tokens you have remaining
- Monthly limit — Know your plan’s monthly allowance
- Reset countdown — See when your tokens refresh
- Upgrade prompts — Easy access to upgrade when you need more tokens
Better Error Handling
- Clear validation messages — Know exactly what’s missing before submitting
- Token check before submission — Prevents wasted attempts when out of tokens
- Graceful error recovery — Helpful messages when something goes wrong
Delete Confirmation
Deleting a beat request now shows a confirmation dialog to prevent accidental deletions. Your token is automatically refunded when you delete an active request.Payout Notification Emails
Producers with connected Stripe accounts now receive detailed email notifications about their earnings.What You’ll Receive
- Payout initiated — When a payout is sent to your bank
- Payout completed — Confirmation when funds arrive
- Payout failed — Alert if there’s an issue (with next steps)
- Account updates — Important changes to your Stripe account
Detailed Earnings Breakdown
For subscription revenue payouts, emails now include a complete breakdown:- Your platform share — Your percentage of the subscriber pool
- Redistribution bonus — Extra earnings when other producers haven’t connected Stripe
- Total payout amount — The final amount deposited to your account
- Billing period — Which month the earnings are from
Visual Design
Each email type has its own color theme:- Blue for initiated payouts
- Green for completed payouts
- Red for failed payouts (needs attention)
- Orange for account updates
What This Means for You
For Beat Seekers
- More control — Choose how long your request stays active
- Better matches — Reference tracks help producers nail your vision
- Clearer status — Always know your token balance and request status
For Producers
- Full transparency — Know exactly what you’re earning and why
- Redistribution bonuses — Earn extra when you have Stripe connected
- Instant notifications — Stay informed about every payout
Timeline
January 6, 2026 — All improvements deployed and liveIf you have questions about beat requests or payouts, please contact support.