Ditto Music Upload Process Guide

At Ditto Music, we have an online portal that effectively guides you through the upload stages step by step. Here's what to expect:

Stage One: Artwork Upload

• Artwork Requirements: Your artwork needs to be 1500 by 1500 pixels, including:
  • Artist name
  • Release title
• Release Date: You'll need to provide a release date, which we advise to be a minimum of two weeks from the point of upload. This allows enough time for your content to reach the stores.

Barcode Provision

• We will provide you with a barcode, so you don't have to obtain one yourself.

Stage Two: Track Upload

• On the next page, you will be requested to upload the individual tracks for your release, whether it's a:
  • Single
  • EP
  • Album
• If you don't already have ISRC codes, we will provide them for you.

Questions About Your Tracks

• You will be asked certain questions regarding your individual tracks, such as:
  • Are there featured artists?
  • Is it explicit content?

Store Selection

• As you progress through our system, you'll be prompted to select which stores you want to distribute to. Options include:
  • Individual packages just for streaming sites
  • Dance packages for dance artists
  • A comprehensive package that includes all stores and streaming sites

Quick Go Live with iTunes

• We can get your music live on iTunes within approximately four hours, sometimes even quicker, thanks to our service called iTunes Express.
• Other digital retailers, like Spotify and Amazon, typically take about 7 to 10 working days to go live.

Business Model

• Our business model is completely service-based. We provide a service in exchange for a fee and do not take any percentage of your royalties.

Pricing:

• Single Distribution: £6 plus VAT
• Album Distribution: £20 plus VAT
• Yearly Subscription: £49 per year
  • This option allows you to release as much music as you wish within that timescale every year.

Comparison with Other Models

• Other business models may not charge an upfront fee but take a percentage of your royalties. This typically ranges from 5% to 15%, depending on where the artist is in their career and the amount of work involved on the company's side at that point.