Editing a Track
To edit an existing track:1
Find your track
Go to your Producer Dashboard or navigate to the track page.
2
Open the edit page
Click the Edit button or icon on the track.
3
Make your changes
Update any information you need to change.
4
Save
Click Save or Update Track to apply your changes.
What You Can Edit
Track Information
| Field | Editable | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Track Name | Yes | Update the title anytime |
| Description | Yes | Add or modify track description |
| Artists | Yes | Add or remove credited artists |
| Genres | Yes | Update categorization |
| Tags | Yes | Modify searchable keywords |
| Cover Art | Yes | Replace with new artwork |
Music Properties
| Field | Editable | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Key | Yes | Update the musical key |
| Scale | Yes | Change between Major/Minor |
| BPM | Yes | Correct the tempo |
Audio File
| Field | Editable | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Audio File | Yes | Replace with new audio (re-fingerprints the track) |
Licensing & Status
| Field | Editable | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Licensing Type | Partially | May be locked if track has been sold exclusively |
| Exclusive Price | Yes | Update pricing for exclusive licensing |
| Sample-Safe Status | Yes | Update clearance certification |
Replacing Audio
If you need to update the audio file for an existing track:- Open the track’s edit page
- Find the Audio Fingerprint section
- Click Replace Audio File
- Select or upload your new audio file
- Wait for processing and fingerprinting to complete
- Save your changes
Editing Collections
To edit a collection (album):1
Navigate to the collection
Find the collection in your Producer Dashboard or profile.
2
Open edit mode
Click Edit or the edit icon.
3
Update collection details
Modify name, artwork, description, or other fields.
4
Manage tracks
Add, remove, or reorder tracks within the collection.
5
Save changes
Click Update Collection to save.
Collection Fields You Can Edit
- Name — The collection title
- Cover Art — Album artwork
- Release Date — When it was/will be released
- Artists — Credited producers
- Genres & Tags — Categorization
- Description — About the project
- Track Order — Reorder tracks by dragging
Managing Tracks in Collections
Adding Tracks
From a collection’s edit page:- Click Upload beats to add new tracks
- Or click to add existing tracks from your catalog
- New tracks inherit the collection’s metadata
Removing Tracks
- Find the track in the collection’s track list
- Click the remove (X) icon
- Confirm removal
Removing a track from a collection doesn’t delete it. The track continues to exist as an individual track.
Reordering Tracks
- Open the collection’s edit page
- Drag tracks using the handle icon
- Drop in the new position
- Save your changes
Licensing Restrictions
Some fields become locked after certain actions:After exclusive sale
After exclusive sale
When a track is sold with exclusive rights:
- The exclusive status is locked to “Sold”
- Non-exclusive licensing is automatically disabled
- The track becomes unavailable for other exclusive purchases
Licensing type restrictions
Licensing type restrictions
If you set a track to “Exclusive Only” and it’s purchased:
- The licensing configuration may be locked
- This protects the exclusive buyer’s rights
Deleting Content
Deleting a Track
To permanently delete a track:- Go to the track’s page or edit page
- Find the delete option
- Confirm deletion
Deleting a Collection
To delete a collection:- Navigate to the collection
- Access edit or management options
- Choose delete
- Confirm deletion
Deleting a collection removes the album grouping, but individual tracks are not deleted. They become standalone tracks in your catalog.
Edit History
BeatPass may track certain changes to your content:- Audio file replacements (new fingerprints)
- Licensing status changes
- Key metadata updates
Best Practices
Review before saving
Review before saving
Double-check your changes before saving, especially for licensing options.
Keep metadata accurate
Keep metadata accurate
Accurate BPM, key, and genre information helps listeners find your beats.
Update descriptions periodically
Update descriptions periodically
Add context about how your beats have been used or refresh descriptions to improve discoverability.
Maintain cover art quality
Maintain cover art quality
If you update cover art, use high-resolution images (500×500 or larger).
Troubleshooting
Can't edit certain fields
Can't edit certain fields
Some fields may be locked due to:
- Licensing restrictions (e.g., after exclusive sale)
- Platform policies
- Processing in progress
Changes not appearing
Changes not appearing
If your changes don’t appear immediately:
- Refresh the page
- Clear your browser cache
- Wait a few minutes for caching to update
Audio replacement issues
Audio replacement issues
If audio replacement fails, see Upload Troubleshooting.