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Hi Titus, much of this is covered here.
Art MunsonKeymasterI organize mine by keeping each genre in a separate folder, though over the years some of the genres cross over. I always use a master song number and keep track of the titles in my database (sometimes I might tag the title after the master number). As an example a funk track would be “FK0001.0” or “FK0001.0 – song title” and it would be in the Funk folder. If a version is radically different I would name it FK0001.1
When I mix, the full mix would be FK0001.0, a DnB might be FK0001.1, a bed FK0001.2, etc.
Everything sorts nicely that way and I find it easy to keep track of things.
Art MunsonKeymasterI think we all initially struggled with the same issue. Most come to realize that this business is really a numbers games and requires a LOT of effort. The number of 1000-1500 pieces of music is talked about a lot here as the number you will need to make a decent living (6 figures). It could be less, a lot less. I know of one composer who will make 7 figures off of one cue! That is the exception rather than the rule though. You also need a number of income streams to achieve this. I would stay away from low ball sites and pricing your music in the $5 range. Many composers on RF sites price in the $40 to $50 range and do well. I always tell people patience and persistence. This passion of ours is very hard work!
Art MunsonKeymasterThe PROs should be able to sort this out for you as long as you have proper documentation from Tunecore that the PROs will accept. Sometimes those changes can take a while. It shouldn’t be a problem with the other libraries (once again with proper documentation) but I am NOT a lawyer and if you are unsure you should contact one.
Art MunsonKeymasterSo far I haven’t installed the bundled software. At some point I will give it a try.
Art MunsonKeymaster@GaryW. I haven’t installed the bundle software yet. Been using it with my regular soft synths without problems.
@Greg. Mine were a bit tough to move the first time but do move. Not much travel in them though.Years ago I had that weird midi guitar from Yamaha with plastic strings. Ugh! This device is amazing and wireless. I’m in heaven!
Art MunsonKeymasterI’m lovin’ the Triple Play, it really is pretty slick. How are the rest of you faring?
Art MunsonKeymasterThanks for your response!
I know those 15 measly tracks are just the beginning of a beginning. At some point I will have 25, and then 50, and then 100… I’m just eager to start submitting, as opposed to simply hoarding those tracks. 🙂
Can you elaborate a little on the idea of a pre-packaged album? What does that generally consist of in the library music world?
Art MunsonKeymasterSorry Rob, misunderstood. The best place to pose that question is here:
Art MunsonKeymasterA number of the sites listed on MLR also accept vocal tracks. If you have a subscription you can search for libraries that do. There is a search function, in the library listings, where you can filter for “vocals”.
Art MunsonKeymasterCongrats Gary!
Art MunsonKeymasterGot mine the other day and installed yesterday. Easy to set up but wouldn’t know it by the instructions! Only played with it a it but so far so good.
Art MunsonKeymasterI’ve had a number of commercials from 4 different libraries.
May 7, 2013 at 10:25 pm in reply to: Industry Usage Keywords: Using the "Extreme Sports" tag for your tracks #9818Art MunsonKeymasterGreat info, thanks!
Art MunsonKeymasterI’m certainly not calling producers or editors on shows every time I see one show up on my Tunesat or BMI statement. But, if I think money is being left on the table I will. ‘Nuff said.
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