With CDBaby (and maybe other distributors) actually having a Content ID and then uploading the track to your own channel, so it to be detected, is helpful. It's going to allow you to claim your RUclips artist channel (or at least that's how CDBaby works). Their RUclips integration finds your youtube channel by name and Content ID of your released track. That's exactly how I successfully claimed my youtube channel and now it has the music icon 😉
In short, if you're the only one who posts your music on RUclips, don't use content ID because otherwise your royalties will be subject both to RUclips's and your distributor's fees. When there's thousand of streams from other channels, that might make more sense to participate in Content ID (still debatable cause not many people who have lots of views will use copyrighted music because of demonetization and it might be better in the long run to allow people to use your music for free if it brings more new listeners to you)
My music started getting fractured when one of my releases was rejected only by RUclips Music. No way to find out why. They just said it could be because of sampling. But I made everything myself. No samples and no stock loops. Months later my distro decided to stop delivering to 3 major stores for any future releases because they want to push me off their platform and on to their new DIY product. So now everything is a mess. I probably need to take all of it down and switch distros and start again.
i have a question. to get content id on distrokid, you have to pay a yearly fee and $5 to opt in. does this fee give you content id for every future track you upload, or is it a $5 fee for every individual track you upload?
How long does it usually take for the music to appear in the facebook/instagram list. It shows it was approved on Landr, but I can't find my instrumental music on the meta music catalog.
When I uploaded my own video to my Facebook page, it immediately got struck, and it was impossible to appeal. "You're getting paid royalties for those views." Uh... if Facebook takes down your upload, then no one's going to see it and you're not going to be paid any royalties. Also, if you're a small artist, and sites are taking down videos where other people use your songs, then they're not going to get any exposure, and you're going to stay a small artist. It's one thing if sites are keeping the videos up and giving the royalties to you. But when they're taking the videos down and warning your own account when you're the rights owner and you can't appeal... no, that's not good.
Yeah, facebook has a completely different content ID system. Thankfully RUclips doesn't seem to be taking down videos anymore. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Great video! Does Soundexchange or CMRRA collect content ID? Is there a conflict or I can still opt in and use cmrra for streaming sound recording royalties? Thanks!
I add RUclips content ID to all of my releases. I am signed to an independent label that uses Amuse distribution, but my label allows me to dispute a copyright claims on videos that I upload to my channel that features the music that is in the RUclips content ID system. And if I schedule out my RUclips video a month or so before the release and dispute it straight away, I don’t have any views when it comes out that I’ll be tracked by RUclips content ID.
I do it so that my channel is in good standing without copyright claims all over the place. Plus when I am able to apply for the RUclips partner program I want to be clear when RUclips is reviewing my videos, and I don’t want the fact that there is copyright claims on them to prevent me from Being accepted.
As a new artist shoulnd't I NOT use content ID? there's not much revenue to expect for it anyway right? Restricting people use of my music and having them pay for it would limit my exposure no? And the time to manage the flags. Just wondering if your opinion might be different if an artist is starting out and want exposure... Since most of the music is free out there and I myself expect music to be free, I find this counter intuitive. Wouldn'd I get more streamings anyway since the ISRC will be picked up by sound exchange since more people would stream it or use it if it's free? Thanks for your input!
I am an author I was told there was copyright claim on one of my videos for my own story I published with cdbaby I told them I was flattered but I was the one who wrote it they understood it was me and were ok.
(repost of comment to more current video hoping for reply thanks:))hey man love the videos, so helpful & informative. im not clear on one thing tho: if i select for my distribtor to handle the youtube content id collection, do i still use songtrust to collect royalties from youtube (since distributor & songtrust collect different types of royalties) or do i need to have songtrust not collect? and what happens if i already selected them both to collect from youtube thinking i was doing the right thing??:/
Does royalties from content ID equals the already monetized channel as per the views?,Also Does content ID claim videos distributed with Vevo?,How many types of royalties does a music video has on RUclips?.
Videos using copyrighted music can be monetized whether the channel is enrolled in the partner program or not. RUclips views generate performance and mechanical royalties since it's considered a micro sync.
I haven’t started distributing yet but my original YT channel is monetized and I’ve been told not to add Content ID if/when to distribute. You made a good point about it putting my name on my music if people used the track but I feel I promote more than the algorithm in some instances. In the past people have tried to use sounds and video clips from videos and I was notified. I wonder if this would be the same instance for audio. As I work in film/sound/animation by profession I was planning on releasing music videos and was wondering if i did do YT ID could I dispute the copyright claims on my own music? When working with other artists or using stock music i have purchased, usually the claim would lift after i showed the license provided by the client. Does Landr offer some sort of license valid for this or is the only option having them take a %? I’m fine with them taking a cut but not on my own channel if i can avoid it. Either way just came across your channel and after coming out of musical retirement after a lot of years your videos have been a great help on guiding me in modern music distribution.
Hi Ry, Thanks for the info. I thought there was a way to whitelist your own channel and get the RUclips revenue direct (?) Otherwise you wait longer for the content ID money through your distributor, I hear. I'm sure I'll find out as much when I finally jump in.
Some distributors do have a feature in their account dashboards that allow you to white list your RUclips videos when you have received a copyright claim from RUclips content ID on those videos. I would recommend researching to find out if your current distributor has this option and where it can be located in Your account dashboard. I know that DistroKid has this feature as I used to use them when I was an independent artist.
Same happened with CDBaby to me three years ago. I have not worked with a company like that since, I have a web page. I have the archive. And I am about to make a new YT channel for all of the accumulated work. Not expecting $$ from YT, that is generally not going to happen for virtually any people who are dedicated musicians, just for people who are YTers who sometimes make music. That is not what this is all about. If you think that it is, well I automatically don't care what else you think about it, so please don't bother. YT and music don't mix well? Gosh, whoda thunk it.
I've seen artists switch from doing Instagram content to doing only RUclips content and they get a lot more views, comments, and growth compared to social media posting. I realize that wasn't the case for you, but very artist is different and RUclips definitely has a place for certain musicians.
Hello. My Son has been creating original music for a few years and uploading to his youtube page. I'm just now learning about distribution platforms, I didn't know we could do this ourselves! Thank you for all your informative videos. I've been saving to get a LANDR studio pro annual subscription, but now that we can afford it, I'm hesitant because I don't know how or if it's even possible to use his music already on RUclips. All are original lyrics and music, with the exception of one cover (which is why I want to get LANDR). The vocals, guitar, and bass, he recorded himself, and the percussion he added with his music program. Do you (or anyone) have any suggestions on what to do. Can he use his old music, or is he SOL and need to start with fresh material. Any suggestions are appreciated. Also does anyone know if he can use it for his personal creations, and the music he creates with his band? Does he need separate subscriptions and do all the members need their own subscriptions to collaborate? Sorry for all the questions, I'm hoping to save up for your course next, he started his first year majoring in music at UMN, but he's not learning any of this info on your channel, thanks again:)
hey from our experience, he absolutely can submit the songs hes already put on youtube to a distributor. the fact he already has an established youtube channel with his music is helpful to make an "official Artist Channel" which u get when u get distributed (thru a distributor:P) AND hav your own personal channel (the stipulation being the name HAS to be the same, that is the name of the youtube channel and the name being distributed under) ..... for band projects i think it would be better to have a separate distribution account. theyre ease to set up so nota big deal....... also not knocking LANDR im sure its great but we went with Soundrop because there is no subscription fee, just 99cents per song to distribute & they get 15% of the royalties. solely beacuse if you dont renew your subscription your songs are taken off the platforms
my first song will be released on the 30th. landr already released it its just waiting on the date i set. youtube music says its pending because of content id. it is a cover song so I didn't expect to get paid. but will it still be on youtube music?
Yes it should still be on RUclips music even though cover songs are ineligible for content ID distribution (since you need to be the songwriter to claim).
@IndieMusicAcademy thank you! I was a bit worried about that. My plan is to do this song and then an alice in chains song then the first original. Trying to. Get some attention first. I'm hoping it works lol
With CDBaby (and maybe other distributors) actually having a Content ID and then uploading the track to your own channel, so it to be detected, is helpful. It's going to allow you to claim your RUclips artist channel (or at least that's how CDBaby works). Their RUclips integration finds your youtube channel by name and Content ID of your released track. That's exactly how I successfully claimed my youtube channel and now it has the music icon 😉
Fantastic! Thanks for sharing that! Such a good point
In short, if you're the only one who posts your music on RUclips, don't use content ID because otherwise your royalties will be subject both to RUclips's and your distributor's fees. When there's thousand of streams from other channels, that might make more sense to participate in Content ID (still debatable cause not many people who have lots of views will use copyrighted music because of demonetization and it might be better in the long run to allow people to use your music for free if it brings more new listeners to you)
RUclips keeps claiming ALL OF MY ORINGAL MUSIC. I also use LANDR. Neither company will respond to me. PLEASE HELP!
How long did it take for youtube to accept your music? I have been waiting for 4 days on my release and it still shows pending.
My music started getting fractured when one of my releases was rejected only by RUclips Music. No way to find out why. They just said it could be because of sampling. But I made everything myself. No samples and no stock loops. Months later my distro decided to stop delivering to 3 major stores for any future releases because they want to push me off their platform and on to their new DIY product. So now everything is a mess. I probably need to take all of it down and switch distros and start again.
Geez I’m sorry that happened. What distributor was this? Are you able to export or save a log of all your ISRC codes for when you switch?
REALLY useful. Thank you.
i have a question. to get content id on distrokid, you have to pay a yearly fee and $5 to opt in. does this fee give you content id for every future track you upload, or is it a $5 fee for every individual track you upload?
How long does it usually take for the music to appear in the facebook/instagram list. It shows it was approved on Landr, but I can't find my instrumental music on the meta music catalog.
When I uploaded my own video to my Facebook page, it immediately got struck, and it was impossible to appeal.
"You're getting paid royalties for those views." Uh... if Facebook takes down your upload, then no one's going to see it and you're not going to be paid any royalties.
Also, if you're a small artist, and sites are taking down videos where other people use your songs, then they're not going to get any exposure, and you're going to stay a small artist.
It's one thing if sites are keeping the videos up and giving the royalties to you. But when they're taking the videos down and warning your own account when you're the rights owner and you can't appeal... no, that's not good.
Yeah, facebook has a completely different content ID system. Thankfully RUclips doesn't seem to be taking down videos anymore. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Great video! Does Soundexchange or CMRRA collect content ID? Is there a conflict or I can still opt in and use cmrra for streaming sound recording royalties? Thanks!
I add RUclips content ID to all of my releases. I am signed to an independent label that uses Amuse distribution, but my label allows me to dispute a copyright claims on videos that I upload to my channel that features the music that is in the RUclips content ID system. And if I schedule out my RUclips video a month or so before the release and dispute it straight away, I don’t have any views when it comes out that I’ll be tracked by RUclips content ID.
Honest question: What is the benefit of doing this exactly?
I do it so that my channel is in good standing without copyright claims all over the place. Plus when I am able to apply for the RUclips partner program I want to be clear when RUclips is reviewing my videos, and I don’t want the fact that there is copyright claims on them to prevent me from Being accepted.
As a new artist shoulnd't I NOT use content ID? there's not much revenue to expect for it anyway right? Restricting people use of my music and having them pay for it would limit my exposure no? And the time to manage the flags. Just wondering if your opinion might be different if an artist is starting out and want exposure... Since most of the music is free out there and I myself expect music to be free, I find this counter intuitive. Wouldn'd I get more streamings anyway since the ISRC will be picked up by sound exchange since more people would stream it or use it if it's free? Thanks for your input!
I am an author I was told there was copyright claim on one of my videos for my own story I published with cdbaby I told them I was flattered but I was the one who wrote it they understood it was me and were ok.
(repost of comment to more current video hoping for reply thanks:))hey man love the videos, so helpful & informative. im not clear on one thing tho: if i select for my distribtor to handle the youtube content id collection, do i still use songtrust to collect royalties from youtube (since distributor & songtrust collect different types of royalties) or do i need to have songtrust not collect? and what happens if i already selected them both to collect from youtube thinking i was doing the right thing??:/
Does royalties from content ID equals the already monetized channel as per the views?,Also Does content ID claim videos distributed with Vevo?,How many types of royalties does a music video has on RUclips?.
Videos using copyrighted music can be monetized whether the channel is enrolled in the partner program or not. RUclips views generate performance and mechanical royalties since it's considered a micro sync.
I haven’t started distributing yet but my original YT channel is monetized and I’ve been told not to add Content ID if/when to distribute. You made a good point about it putting my name on my music if people used the track but I feel I promote more than the algorithm in some instances. In the past people have tried to use sounds and video clips from videos and I was notified. I wonder if this would be the same instance for audio. As I work in film/sound/animation by profession I was planning on releasing music videos and was wondering if i did do YT ID could I dispute the copyright claims on my own music? When working with other artists or using stock music i have purchased, usually the claim would lift after i showed the license provided by the client. Does Landr offer some sort of license valid for this or is the only option having them take a %? I’m fine with them taking a cut but not on my own channel if i can avoid it. Either way just came across your channel and after coming out of musical retirement after a lot of years your videos have been a great help on guiding me in modern music distribution.
Hi Ry, Thanks for the info. I thought there was a way to whitelist your own channel and get the RUclips revenue direct (?) Otherwise you wait longer for the content ID money through your distributor, I hear. I'm sure I'll find out as much when I finally jump in.
Some distributors do have a feature in their account dashboards that allow you to white list your RUclips videos when you have received a copyright claim from RUclips content ID on those videos. I would recommend researching to find out if your current distributor has this option and where it can be located in Your account dashboard. I know that DistroKid has this feature as I used to use them when I was an independent artist.
Same happened with CDBaby to me three years ago. I have not worked with a company like that since, I have a web page. I have the archive. And I am about to make a new YT channel for all of the accumulated work. Not expecting $$ from YT, that is generally not going to happen for virtually any people who are dedicated musicians, just for people who are YTers who sometimes make music. That is not what this is all about. If you think that it is, well I automatically don't care what else you think about it, so please don't bother. YT and music don't mix well? Gosh, whoda thunk it.
I've seen artists switch from doing Instagram content to doing only RUclips content and they get a lot more views, comments, and growth compared to social media posting.
I realize that wasn't the case for you, but very artist is different and RUclips definitely has a place for certain musicians.
Hello. My Son has been creating original music for a few years and uploading to his youtube page. I'm just now learning about distribution platforms, I didn't know we could do this ourselves! Thank you for all your informative videos. I've been saving to get a LANDR studio pro annual subscription, but now that we can afford it, I'm hesitant because I don't know how or if it's even possible to use his music already on RUclips. All are original lyrics and music, with the exception of one cover (which is why I want to get LANDR). The vocals, guitar, and bass, he recorded himself, and the percussion he added with his music program. Do you (or anyone) have any suggestions on what to do. Can he use his old music, or is he SOL and need to start with fresh material. Any suggestions are appreciated. Also does anyone know if he can use it for his personal creations, and the music he creates with his band? Does he need separate subscriptions and do all the members need their own subscriptions to collaborate? Sorry for all the questions, I'm hoping to save up for your course next, he started his first year majoring in music at UMN, but he's not learning any of this info on your channel, thanks again:)
hey from our experience, he absolutely can submit the songs hes already put on youtube to a distributor. the fact he already has an established youtube channel with his music is helpful to make an "official Artist Channel" which u get when u get distributed (thru a distributor:P) AND hav your own personal channel (the stipulation being the name HAS to be the same, that is the name of the youtube channel and the name being distributed under) ..... for band projects i think it would be better to have a separate distribution account. theyre ease to set up so nota big deal....... also not knocking LANDR im sure its great but we went with Soundrop because there is no subscription fee, just 99cents per song to distribute & they get 15% of the royalties. solely beacuse if you dont renew your subscription your songs are taken off the platforms
How would i go about claiming multiple spotify artist accounts through landr?
my first song will be released on the 30th. landr already released it its just waiting on the date i set. youtube music says its pending because of content id. it is a cover song so I didn't expect to get paid. but will it still be on youtube music?
Yes it should still be on RUclips music even though cover songs are ineligible for content ID distribution (since you need to be the songwriter to claim).
@IndieMusicAcademy thank you! I was a bit worried about that. My plan is to do this song and then an alice in chains song then the first original. Trying to.
Get some attention first. I'm hoping it works lol
How can we be assured that by submitting our music to YT for "fingerprinting" does not route it as fodder for AI training??
As of right now there doesn't seem to be any link between RUclips content ID and AI training. I believe those are separate programs at Google.
Thanks
Kool
I have this problem as well
As long as you are the rights holder, then that means you'll get paid when the music is used on RUclips.
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