CDbaby

My experience with CD Baby has been

My experience with CD Baby has been nothing short of a nightmare. The company not only took my hard-earned income from my music without any authorization but also shamelessly exploited my works on various platforms. It's like they're happily feasting on their own wrongdoing. To put it bluntly, CD Baby is a colossal scam. They lure you in to distribute your music, and once you start earning money through their platform, they swiftly close your account and vanish with all your income. For artists struggling to make a living from their craft, this is a devastating blow. CD Baby's actions can only be described as cultural sabotage. The most infuriating part is their complete lack of communication. They've severed all ties with me as a songwriter and with the label I represent. Despite numerous attempts to contact them, they remain elusive, continuing to unlawfully exploit our works on various platforms. I've even gone as far as providing evidence of content still online without authorization, but CD Baby seems impervious to any ethical considerations. Multiple emails requesting the removal of the content have fallen on deaf ears. The situation has escalated to the point where legal action is necessary to confront these unscrupulous individuals. It's disheartening to witness a company that claims to support artists engaging in such predatory behavior.

I've had the pleasure of releasing more

I've had the pleasure of releasing more than 30 albums with CD Baby, and I'm genuinely thrilled about continuing this collaboration for future projects. The distribution process has consistently exceeded my expectations, and I have nothing but positive remarks for their payout system and comprehensive stats. CD Baby Pro/Boost has been a game-changer for me. However, I do have a minor concern with the platform. Unfortunately, CD Baby doesn't currently support new arrangements of Public Domain works that result in a new recorded copyright, except for actual streams. This limitation is particularly frustrating for me, especially considering that in the UK, these works are entitled to royalties through PRS/MCPS. It seems perplexing that CD Baby doesn't extend support for this type of work. Nevertheless, I decided not to deduct a star from my overall rating, recognizing that not all artists delve into old traditional songs and hymns. For those who do, there are alternative avenues to earn royalties through other collection agencies. It's worth noting that I'm uncertain about how ASCAP and BMI handle Public Domain arrangements in the USA. Despite this minor hiccup, CD Baby remains a reliable platform for artists like me, even though it could improve in supporting a broader range of creative works.

My experience with CD BABY's

My experience with CD BABY's customer service has been extremely frustrating. I encountered a seemingly simple issue – removing one of our musicians from royalties collections. However, despite my efforts spanning over 9 months, the problem remains unresolved. The communication from CD BABY is abysmal; it's nearly impossible to get in touch with them. Their follow-through is nonexistent, with generic emails claiming they'll address the issue in 3-6 months, citing their overwhelming busyness. If they're truly that swamped, it's baffling why they haven't expanded their team. I've attempted to reach out through various channels – calls, emails, and chat – only to encounter a robotic response, leaving me without the opportunity to speak to a human. The emails I did receive were condescending and vague, adding to the frustration. While CD BABY is effective in distributing music and collecting revenue, their customer service is severely lacking. In line with other complaints, I echo the sentiment that CD BABY falls short when it comes to addressing problems, earning them a strong recommendation against using their services.

Primer pago me sorprendió

El primer reporte de regalías me cayó un viernes y vi YouTube y Spotify juntos en el panel. Me dio paz saber que todo aterriza ahí, sin perseguir plataformas.

Soporte correcto en picos

Abrí un ticket por retraso a tiendas. Tardaron dos días en responder, pero explicaron la inspección y aceleraron el envío. Comunicación por correo clara, aunque la cola desespera cuando estrenas.

Distribuir sin enredos

Subí mi EP en una tarde: metadata clara, splits fáciles y cobertura amplia. Activé monetización de video y empecé a ver reportes a la semana. Tuve una duda por un match de Content ID y, aunque la respuesta tardó, fue precisa. Me quedé tranquilo con pagos por PayPal y sin renovaciones anuales.

Subir mi sencillo fácil

El registro fue rápido y el dashboard te guía paso a paso. Lo único con curva fue ajustar territorios, pero la ayuda lo explica bien.

Precio claro y justo

Pagas una vez por lanzamiento y listo. La calidad del servicio se nota en la entrega a tiendas y reportes. Me sentí confiado.

Kiadás 1 óra alatt

Regisztráció sima, a dalmetadatok űrlapja egyértelmű. Az útmutatók jók, külön a borítóspec hasznos. Tanulási pont: az ISRC és felosztások beállítása elsőre lassabb volt, de a végén minden platformra került a trekk.

Első stream értesítés öröme

Megjött az e-mail, hogy az első lejátszás megtörtént Spotifyon. Megálltam a konyhában, és csak vigyorogtam a bögrém fölött.

Distribución sin complicarse

Subir el single fue sencillo y las instrucciones para metadatos me guiaron súper bien. Lo mejor: mantener regalías sin líos. El panel es amable para empezar.

Jó lefedettség, néha lassú

Feltöltöttem az albumot, a terjesztés listája lenyűgöző. A Help Center elég részletes. Viszont a YouTube Content ID ügyeimnél több nap volt a várakozás. Pénzkifizetés Payoneerre rendben ment, de a support válaszidő lehetne rövidebb.

Calidad buena con detalles

La calidad del servicio es sólida y me sentí confiado al ver reportes claros. Me incomodó un retraso en validación, pero la entrega a tiendas fue correcta.

Megnyugtató, profi disztribúció

A feltöltés után úgy éreztem, jó kezekben a zeném. Átlátható riportok, értesítések időben jönnek, és az elszámolásnál is minden stimmelt.

Kiadás menete logikus

ISRC és UPC igénylés pár kattintás, a metadat űrlap jól strukturált. A boltok kiválasztása és a megjelenés dátuma egy helyen. Nem volt meredek tanulási görbe.