Embedding Your Music's Metadata Directly Into the Sound File!

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  • Опубликовано: 30 янв 2025

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  • @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy
    @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy  5 лет назад +12

    Having the ability to encode your own songs is fantastic! I hope you will take advantage of it! Let me know your thoughts!

    • @MrFowx
      @MrFowx 4 года назад +1

      Don't understand why your channel is so small, you're amazing! Thanks!

    • @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy
      @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy  4 года назад +2

      John Huisamen at this point, I’m also wondering the same. It’s a little discouraging, but then, here you are making it all worth it. Thank you so much for your kind words. I really appreciate it.

    • @KtBlack-vv2fz
      @KtBlack-vv2fz 4 года назад

      You are the first person that has broken down how to input meta data

    • @KtBlack-vv2fz
      @KtBlack-vv2fz 4 года назад

      You are the only person on RUclips that really explains how to upload meta data to your sound recording. Thank you, you're a blessing for someone like myself. Love all your tutorial info videos.

    • @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy
      @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy  4 года назад

      G- Boogie thank you for watching!

  • @Karhyme7
    @Karhyme7 3 года назад +2

    She has the best most informative video`s on youtube covering all aspects the music business excellent!!!!

    • @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy
      @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy  3 года назад

      Wow, thank you so much! How very kind of you! God bless🤗

    • @Karhyme7
      @Karhyme7 3 года назад

      @@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy Thank you sis you too!

  • @andrew71017
    @andrew71017 2 года назад +1

    I cannot thank you enough. I'm not sure what's more of a hidden gem, the software or you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy
      @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy  2 года назад +1

      Awwww how very thoughtful of you! Thank you so much! 🤗

    • @andrew71017
      @andrew71017 2 года назад

      @@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy I’ve just come out of my BA audio degree and I have been pushing to find software just like this. I can’t wait to show my friends this !!

    • @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy
      @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy  2 года назад

      @@andrew71017 oh wow! Congratulations! I wish you great success in all of your endeavors!

  • @adonnimodeste8688
    @adonnimodeste8688 4 года назад +1

    This is greatness again! Very much necessary. I've been researching the necessary info on pitching songs and one thing allot of A&R's and song supervisors etc. Dislike is getting a good song without Meta data.

  • @dankennedypiano
    @dankennedypiano 4 года назад +1

    This is such a great tip, Mariea, you helped me with my album release.

  • @palovibes
    @palovibes Год назад +1

    Ty! I am sure there is a way to do this from the DAW but Sound grinder it is

  • @groovecat7
    @groovecat7 3 года назад +2

    Wonderful and massively helpful video. Thank you so much. Also, you have a wonderful speaking voice!

  • @davestone2088
    @davestone2088 5 лет назад +4

    Thank you so much for your knowledge. GOD BLESS YOU.

    • @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy
      @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy  5 лет назад

      You're welcome David! I appreciate it and I definitely receive that blessing! God bless you!

  • @rivajean3061
    @rivajean3061 Год назад +1

    Hi there, two questions:
    1) can I embed album art with this program?
    2) are all programs able to read this metadata? I have heard that metadata added with certain programs are not universally readable/recognizable.

    • @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy
      @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy  Год назад

      You can embed artwork using iTunes. I did a video on how. It's recognizable to all necessary parties. Also, if on a mac, all you have to do is right click to "Show info" and you'll see the metadata.

  • @Semyaj3
    @Semyaj3 4 года назад

    Absolutely Awesome 👏 ThankYou

  • @jKHAHN215PA
    @jKHAHN215PA Год назад

    Wow! Major key alert fs ! Thank you and I’m late late late lol but now I know

  • @Firstmajortomlikestoticker
    @Firstmajortomlikestoticker 2 года назад

    Love all your tutorial info videos.

  • @angelinagargano3940
    @angelinagargano3940 Год назад

    What software would u suggest for pc users? Thanks. 😊

  • @martindavies4155
    @martindavies4155 3 года назад

    Thank you very much ! Very easy tutorial to follow and everything worked out easily after installing BWF !

  • @AforismiDAutoreAD
    @AforismiDAutoreAD 10 месяцев назад

    What is the point of adding this metadata if you can then delete the inserted data with the same program?
    It's very important to insert the ISRC code, but if someone doesn't want to identify the tracks works for the rights, just use the same program to remove all the tags you inserted, right?

    • @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy
      @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy  10 месяцев назад

      The most beneficial part of embedding (in my opinion), is for radio who can immediately call up needed information for airplay. They still may ask for you to submit it anyway. The most important thing to do is to properly register all of the necessary metadata with all of the appropriate music industry databases embedded or not.
      Why would anyone want to take the time to import and edit info just to remove information that’s not theirs and won’t affect the music in any way, unless it’s the owner who wants to change something before sending it out? Even with embedding, song registration is key, and most important. Embedding is convenient. You don’t have to do it if you’re fearful or afraid.

    • @AforismiDAutoreAD
      @AforismiDAutoreAD 10 месяцев назад

      @@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy The reason is simply: the ISRC in broadcasting is used to riceive own right (PRO) on the track that are passed on air. If some broadcating radio don't want to pay for the on air they simply remove tag you have inseted in it. ;)

    • @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy
      @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy  10 месяцев назад

      @@AforismiDAutoreAD that will not stop payment if the song is properly registered.

  • @SoulSheIS
    @SoulSheIS 4 года назад

    Thank you, Ms. Maria for your insight.

  • @backpackingvillager1480
    @backpackingvillager1480 3 года назад +1

    Hi, i want to upload wav file on music distributor but since it cannot be embedded with metadata, i have to use mp3 on itune to add metadata, then convert into wav? Quality remain same? And i can able to upload wav file with all info then?

    • @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy
      @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy  3 года назад +1

      I'm sorry that you are having trouble understanding. You don't have to embed to upload your music to a distributor. The information is asked for when you get ready to distribute. This is for you if you want to encode your songs. Never upload mp3's for distribution. No, the quality is not the same.

    • @backpackingvillager1480
      @backpackingvillager1480 3 года назад

      @@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy but i cannot able to add metadata on wav file anywhere, then how can i upload wav file on music distributor?
      Also, this metadata step is After getting all the codes and Before uploading on music distributor? Please help me understand all these. My first single is ready.

    • @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy
      @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy  3 года назад

      @@backpackingvillager1480 you don’t have to encode your music to distribute it. Upload your wave file. The distributor will ask you questions that you will fill out such as the songwriter information, the codes etc if you have them. If not, they will assign them. Fill out all of the information and you’ll be good to go. Embedding is an extra layer of information that can be added. It’s not necessary to distribute. Song registrations take care of the information part.

    • @backpackingvillager1480
      @backpackingvillager1480 3 года назад

      @@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy ok thank you, knowing little by little now. So if someone download my song as mp3 from spotify or other third party, will that mp3 have my info in it? (Same metadata as on wav file i put on music distributor site)

    • @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy
      @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy  3 года назад

      @@backpackingvillager1480 yes the metadata would be tied to that song. It may not be seen on the info but it will be attached yes.

  • @mrjbahamas
    @mrjbahamas 2 года назад

    Thank you maa''am. Very informative and empowering

  • @LilEd115
    @LilEd115 4 года назад

    Hey so I have a question I’m trying to understand this isrc stuff. Say when I start using a distributor and releasing music thru there. For the songs that I have on my RUclips official audio song a lyric video song. Will the songs from my distributor locate my stuff on RUclips since it will be in my distributor content ID/ISRC? Also, say I release a song with my distributor then afterwards I do an actual music video and post it on my RUclips, will the isrc from my distributor/Pro locate my song and then connect it together? So then I’ll be able to see my video claim by my distributor with the word ASCAP combined? And one last thing, when you talk about medata and adding the info and the isrc code inside, Would I have to do it every time I upload a video to RUclips using my distributor isrc? And for videos I already uploaded to my RUclips it would be to late to try this method

    • @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy
      @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy  4 года назад

      If you use your distributor to monetize for you on youtube, they will upload your music. You can also upload your own music. Once you have registered your song where it should be registered, you'll be fine. No, you won't have to do it every time. Once your code is assigned to your song and you have registered your song, everything is set.

    • @LilEd115
      @LilEd115 4 года назад

      The Music Business Made Easy oh okay thanks cuz thinking about all this meta-data threw me off. But knowing my distributor basically handles it so I won’t miss anything so I feel rest assured. Now I’ll soon be rdy to start using a distributor 🙏🏾🙏🏾 thanks a bunch

    • @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy
      @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy  4 года назад

      Lil Ed if you choose their administrative division like CD Baby Pro etc yes they will handle the registrations. You’re welcome.

    • @LilEd115
      @LilEd115 4 года назад

      The Music Business Made Easy yeah I signed up for songtrust for that reason, just getting my self prepared before I start using a distributor. I joined ASCAP as my pro thru songtrust. U think I should sign up for sound scan after I release my music and music report? I know Harry fox is related with Songtrust so there’s no point for that one. As for soundscan, I’m thinking of it should be used when u know you’ll have a big audience in fans to start using it. I think u pay around 2 bucks to register a song. Once I signed up for your course by the end of this month I will be very prepared n more knowledgeable on the music business side. When I make it I’m future ima be sure I give u my thanks and let people know about u the world...1luv

    • @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy
      @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy  4 года назад

      Lil Ed Songtrust is good for your publishing admin info. You are set. If you use your distributor for RUclips monetization, anything you personally upload RUclips will discover through content ID. Watch my video on RUclips strikes vs content ID. You are set up on.

  • @evontheboards
    @evontheboards 5 лет назад

    good job thanks for the share..

  • @SizweC
    @SizweC Год назад

    Thank you

  • @chrisdake9151
    @chrisdake9151 4 года назад

    Thank You for the information not anything out there like the content. God Bless

  • @Shaionthebeat
    @Shaionthebeat 4 года назад +1

    Embedding the sound file with the codes and making them into videos(lyric videos) is the right way?

  • @mitiasmirnovmusic
    @mitiasmirnovmusic Год назад

    Thank you for this video!
    Does embedding WAV files like this make sure that you get your royalties paid correctly when you are sending your WAV to radio stations or for sync licenses? I've often heard not all radio stations can pick up on this.
    I've recently been told that "It depends on the stations play-out software. Some of them have their own meta data chunks like CART (ENCO DAD) and SCOT (Scott Systems and Wideorbit). It is possible to add ID3 (Same meta data as in MP3 files) to WAV files, but not many applications actually read them."
    Is what you've done here enough to make sure your files get properly recognised by other people in the music industry?
    Thanks!

    • @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy
      @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy  Год назад +1

      You’re welcome! Proper song registration is the way to ensure that songs are properly matched to the correct owners. This is an added bonus with having internal metadata embedded within the song itself.

    • @mitiasmirnovmusic
      @mitiasmirnovmusic Год назад

      @@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy Hi! Thanks for the reply.
      Yes, I understand this and I am registered with all the PROs on my end. I just wanted to know if this particular software will make sure that the radio engineer (or whoever it may be) will definitely get all the relevant info on their end.
      Thanks again in advance!

    • @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy
      @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy  Год назад +1

      @@mitiasmirnovmusic again, you would need to be registered with the proper radio databases to ensure information is in the system. This does work for radio programmers who look for the information through software.

  • @doriangreyy7872
    @doriangreyy7872 Месяц назад

    How do you get your ISRC before submitting your music?

  • @gottech5601
    @gottech5601 2 года назад

    hello again I have a question the copyright I can put more than one person or company in that section correct? also do I have to put the percentage of who owns the copyright if so can you show me a example?

  • @TheusDjehuty
    @TheusDjehuty 2 года назад

    Thank you Queen 👸🏾

  • @QadirAbbasvlogs
    @QadirAbbasvlogs 4 года назад

    Hello
    If we change the metadata from video and audio
    Can we prevent the copyright ?

  • @djashanimusic4058
    @djashanimusic4058 4 года назад

    Thank you! Definitely gonna get grinder. I use iTunes to add metadata but this is definitely more info

  • @KimaliSmith
    @KimaliSmith 5 лет назад +1

    keep them coming

  • @NorfPhilthy
    @NorfPhilthy Год назад

    How do you add cover art to the material using this program ?

  • @gottech5601
    @gottech5601 3 года назад

    I have a question im doing a metadata on a song I filled everything out except the copyright section and the reason why I'm slightly stuck me and another artist own the copyright so how do I fill it out correctly on the copyright section on the metadata

    • @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy
      @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy  3 года назад

      Put both of your names

    • @gottech5601
      @gottech5601 3 года назад

      @@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy ok that's it?

    • @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy
      @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy  3 года назад

      @@gottech5601 the year of the copyright then the names... 2022. Name, Name

    • @gottech5601
      @gottech5601 3 года назад

      @@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy lastly the section where its says grouping if it's just me I usually one stop but because it's me and another artist what do I put down?

    • @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy
      @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy  3 года назад

      @@gottech5601 you don’t need to fill in every slot. The metadata is sufficient. Songwriter info, ISRC, copyright . The rest of that is not necessary. I showed you the most important things to include.

  • @gottech5601
    @gottech5601 3 года назад

    With sound grinder can I put in my isrc and UPC info

  • @LABlissMusic
    @LABlissMusic 4 года назад

    I used the BWF Meda Edit and filled all the info in. Do I export the file how do I get the new wav file with the metadata on it?

    • @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy
      @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy  4 года назад +1

      On the video after you enter in all of the information you want, at the bottom right you click on the CONVERT button, it exports it to your desktop, or wherever you chose your file from.

  • @NORFPHILLY
    @NORFPHILLY Год назад

    EXCELLENT!!

  • @andriamariakounna2217
    @andriamariakounna2217 3 года назад

    hello and thank you for sharing this. I just purchased SG and I did all of these but when I open my (converted) track on iTunes was still writing 'unknown Artist'. When I click in Get Info on desktop option I can see the metadata though. Do you have any idea why?

    • @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy
      @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy  3 года назад

      You’re welcome! What distributor did you use for distribution? The info shroud have transferred. No, unfortunately I don’t know why that happened.

    • @andriamariakounna2217
      @andriamariakounna2217 3 года назад

      I didn’t use any distributor. I just added some metadata info and I convert it but I can’t see my name as an artist on iTunes. What do you mean distribution ?

    • @andriamariakounna2217
      @andriamariakounna2217 3 года назад

      I actually tried it on a mp3 and it worked. Is it because it’s wav format?

    • @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy
      @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy  3 года назад

      @@andriamariakounna2217 perhaps I misunderstood you. Are you saying you opened the iTunes app to try to see the metadata? I thought you released the song. I was asking what digital distributor did you use to distribute to iTunes etc.

    • @andriamariakounna2217
      @andriamariakounna2217 3 года назад

      Thank you so much for your help xx

  • @cadbankster3349
    @cadbankster3349 3 года назад

    Great helpful video Mariea! Keep up the good work! I have question. I've got a song ready to go, got copyrights, registered with my PRO and I have an ISWC number generated but don't know what to do with the ISWC number after I have received it. Do I have to embed it into the WAV file of a song, like how you've done with ISRC in this video? If so then how is that supposed to be done because I don't see ISWC written anywhere for me to fill it in? I know the distribution takes care of ISRC (I have distrokid) and they automatically assign the ISRC so I don't have to worry about it.
    I also wanted to know if I am missing anything in terms of collecting all the royalties and such?
    - Got copyrights
    - Got registered with PR ( Socan, I live in Canada)
    - Next step is to launch the song through Distrokid. This is all I know so far.
    Am I missing anything else? Please let me know thank you so much!!

    • @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy
      @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy  3 года назад

      Thank you so much! Download my free checklist! If you own the masters, register with SoundExchange equivalent in your country (as featured Artist and/or Master Rights owner), or you can collect directly in the states, also with the MLC in the states (unless you have a publishing admin) when registering with these platforms, you'll be asked for the ISWC #. You do not need to embed that information.

    • @cadbankster3349
      @cadbankster3349 3 года назад

      @@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy Thank you so much for answering, I have downloaded the checklist. Very helpful, thank you!!

    • @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy
      @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy  3 года назад

      @@cadbankster3349 you’re welcome!

  • @mrbrightside5278
    @mrbrightside5278 4 года назад

    How do you add the producer of your work? Can't seem to work it out

    • @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy
      @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy  4 года назад

      Which software are you using? I believe Sound Grinder has an item for the producer. BWF edit has one for an engineer. Perhaps you can just change one of the tags. I would have to check into that.

    • @mrbrightside5278
      @mrbrightside5278 4 года назад

      @@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy
      I've got bwf, and a couple of others. Just trying to find the right one.
      Basically the issue is, the digital distributor (ditto music) doesn't seem to collect much information when my client uploads his songs; "producer" is one of the missing categories, although there are others, like "writers" for example. If all the relevant info is in the wav file, it will be better for my client and better for me. Any information would be helpful. Thanks

    • @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy
      @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy  4 года назад +1

      Stuart Thorpe the most important metadata is the writer/publisher info and the codes: ISRC, upc etc. they only distribute. That’s why the rest of the info is given in other registrations. Your other credits are done with your marketing and promotional efforts. When you copyright, that’s where the production credits are given. I wouldn’t over think it. Just be thorough each step of the way.

  • @francescagrignon5049
    @francescagrignon5049 3 года назад

    I'm assuming you would do this before you submit your song to your DSP, but if it is your first song you don't have an ISRC number yet. How does that work?

    • @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy
      @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy  3 года назад +1

      Your digital distributor can assign you your ISRC#. You don’t have to upload your song right away. When you put in your information you can wait until your number is assigned. If you want to embed the info, do i,t then upload the song to complete the process.

    • @francescagrignon5049
      @francescagrignon5049 3 года назад +1

      @@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy Thank you for the reply! I will try this and see how it goes!

  • @susandeanebeckles1253
    @susandeanebeckles1253 4 года назад

    Mariea - that was incredibly helpful. can you tell what mechanism you used to add the initial metadata you had entered (i.e before using Sound Grinder)?

    • @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy
      @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy  4 года назад

      Susan Deane Beckles BWF edit

    • @susandeanebeckles1253
      @susandeanebeckles1253 4 года назад

      Thanks!

    • @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy
      @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy  4 года назад

      @@susandeanebeckles1253 you're welcome!

    • @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy
      @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy  4 года назад

      @@susandeanebeckles1253 here's the link: BWF MetaEdit (Both PC and Mac) at mediaarea.net/BWFMetaEdit.

    • @susandeanebeckles1253
      @susandeanebeckles1253 4 года назад

      @@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy Just two more questions (I promise!): 1) Do you consider iTunes adequate for embedding basic metadata, and 2) is there any advantage to using Quicktime Player (instead of iTunes) to download mp3s?

  • @ollylove5727
    @ollylove5727 2 года назад

    Thank you 🙏

  • @infosyst6272
    @infosyst6272 3 года назад

    Thank you Sis

  • @AllHouseRecords
    @AllHouseRecords 4 года назад +1

    God Bless you. I will sub your channel

  • @newacidplanet
    @newacidplanet 3 года назад

    wow1 thank you so much VERY HELPFUL!

  • @michaelraytyler9678
    @michaelraytyler9678 4 года назад

    Hi Mariea. It's always great watching your videos. They are very helpful. I am a PC user so I am looking forward to trying the BWF metaedit. I was just curious. After I put in the information (ISRC codes mainly), when I save, will it still save it as a WAV file, and it will be the same, no degradation or less quality? My only other choice is to burn the audio files to a CD and put in the isrc codes using my CD burning software. Thanks for getting back to me. MRT. :)

    • @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy
      @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy  4 года назад

      Thank you, Michael. I always make a copy of my original wave file just in case something goes wrong. I haven't had any issues. Yes, it saves to a .wav file.

    • @michaelraytyler9678
      @michaelraytyler9678 4 года назад

      @@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy Ok. I suppose it would obviously be best to listen to the file after saving it to make sure it plays and sounds okay. Thanks Mariea. :)

    • @michaelraytyler9678
      @michaelraytyler9678 4 года назад

      @@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy One more question Mariea. Do the info stay embedded if you convert the saved WAV file to a mp3 file? I just had a special coincidence Mariea. When I typed in one more question, Perseus, in the original Clash of the Titans movie, said it right with me as he was saying it to the three old ladies with no eyes. That's unbelievable, and it happens to me all of the time. So something good is going to come of this. Wow. Thanks again. :)

    • @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy
      @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy  4 года назад

      @@michaelraytyler9678 yes! That’s what I do.

    • @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy
      @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy  4 года назад

      @@michaelraytyler9678 that’s a good question! I haven’t done that to know whether or not it will. I’ll have to check it out!

  • @jonniequezt9105
    @jonniequezt9105 3 года назад

    Thank you and God Bless You

  • @skylightmusicshowree
    @skylightmusicshowree 4 года назад

    Thank You!

  • @FlukeWayne
    @FlukeWayne 3 года назад

    This one is very interesting #HoodNews🗞

  • @gottech5601
    @gottech5601 3 года назад

    Thank you so much for this video I have a mac and I didn't know what software to use I'm still new with mac I'm a PC guy lol

    • @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy
      @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy  3 года назад +1

      I'm both! I use them according to my needs. Definitely MAC for all things music. Smile...

    • @gottech5601
      @gottech5601 3 года назад

      @@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy I would love to work with you do you draft up agreements?

    • @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy
      @TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy  3 года назад +1

      @@gottech5601 I used to! I just retired from doing that. So sorry.

  • @ericgattis2279
    @ericgattis2279 5 лет назад

    roughly 24,000 songs released a day.....