Next ATL Beat Battle!!!

NEXT BEAT BATTLE - January 27, 2012 LOCATION: MINGLES 182 COURTLAND STREET, ATLANTA, GA 30303. This is the first ATL Beat Battle of 2013. Tickets are $50 with a $2.24 processing fee for both producers and songwriters. So be sure to check this out. Click the link below to sign up.

http://www.atlantabeatbattle.com/

Send Beats to Curren$y!

Spitta Andretti once stated he checks his email every morning, so get to sending your tracks. 
But make sure to include any and all contact info. 
And if at all possible, send mp3s instead of a bunch of links. A zip folder will help. Good fortune to you...

legalcrackmodena@gmail.com

A.U. The Audio Unit

(Tha Audio Unit, AKA, A.U.) in Columbus, Ohio on March 1, 1986. This super-producer knew early on in life what he wanted to do, “Music is my Life”. His production has helped create sounds out of this world “Welcome to wonderland” is what my music is taking you too, another level.

This 26 year old producer/DJ/engineer & A&R has been doing production for 14 years and is still learning. Au has produced for all the hottest talents from local & major acts. Au is also the C.E.O. of Audio Unit Music Group.

Au has produced, mixed and mastered for many up and coming acts including;.L.E - Polo On My Body,vol. 1 & 2, Scrape’s, Play My Shit, hosted by DJ Envy, and his smash single, I Got It, Philly P, The Substance & Phil Of The Future, Hodgie Street, Now or Never, and . The major acts he produced are; Jeremih,Cheri Dennis,MGK,Fabolous,Stalley,Ray Cash,Freeway,Curren$y,Willie The Kid to name a few. Also Been Nominated For Producer Of The Year 3 Years In A Row

                                                                         Au’s style has defined the new wave of music in Hip Hop, R&B, Rock, Crunk and Pop. All these styles are rolled up into one worldwide producer. Wonderland is the music, because with my music it makes you get away, like a different world. You can do anything you put your mind to if you stay disciplined and persistent and believe in what you do.

I Use FL Studios (Software)

ISRC CODES VS. BAR CODES

https://www.usisrc.org/

In addition to the music on your CD or digital file, there is certain information that travels with your music to identify your song, and provide a way to keep track of how many copies of your track or album have sold. This information is known as metadata. One of the most important pieces of metadata is your ISRC code. An ISRC (International Standard Recording Code) is a unique 12-character alphanumeric “digital fingerprint” that stays with an individual recorded track forever, regardless of any changes in ownership of the track.

   

ISRCs are added to the recording during the mastering stage, or at the encoding stage by whichever digital aggregator/distributor you are using to deliver your recorded content to the retailer. ISRC codes are used to trace sales of single tracks through digital distribution outlets like iTunes, as well as help to trace the owner of a recording who is owed royalties when their recording is used by Internet and satellite radio. A UPC (Universal Product Code or Barcode) represents the entire digital product, as opposed to just an individual digital track. UPC codes are also found on the back of the sound recording’s physical packaging, and are used by both brick-and-mortar retailers and online outlets to gather and track sales information for the entire product. 

   

Soundscan compiles UPC sales data from thousands of physical and digital retail outlets in the U.S. and Canada (as well as sales from artists on tour) to compile its weekly list of music sales. These reports are an important ingredient in the weekly Billboard charts, and also factor into many A&R departments’ decisions to sign an artist or not. ISRC registrant codes are allocated by national ISRC agencies to both corporations and individuals. Distribution companies and companies like SoundExchange use this data to monitor plays and streams of registered content.

   

The usual practice is to do this free of charge, but national agencies may make a reasonable charge to cover their costs. You are able to obtain an ISRC registrant code from the RIAA which allows you to use up to 100,000 codes per year. There is currently a $80 one time fee per applicant (and polices to follow) but you a can also become an ISRC manager if you meet certain criteria and adhere to their operations policies. One thing to keep in mind is you will also need software to encode the ISRC codes into the tracks before sending off to get mastered. But keep in mind that your Red Book mastering will include the embedding of ISRC codes if its being press to a cd but the digital technology has allowed for that process to happen even after you have recorded and mixed down and mastered your track. Though most services like Disc Makers includes the ISRC code in your tracks during the mastering process at no extra charge and their are ISRC managers who will sell you codes for as low as $2 a code.

If you are serious about your craft and you want to make sure you are properly represented, ISRCs should be at the top of you list of things to take care of before releasing your music.

What is iStandard?

iStandard has been an influential organization in the Music Production industry since 2005, helping bridge the gap between the up-and-coming producer and the music industry. TheiStandard Producer Showcase is the premier live event for producers to spotlight their music live in over 20 markets, and iStandardProducers.com has gained the attention of the industry’s elite, as well millions of viewers from over 100 countries around the world.

We are committed to providing the most up to date, direct to contact, prominent Music Industry TGPlacement Opps, keeping our community informed of breaking news in the production world, interviewing today’s key players & taste makers, and educating those who aspire to succeed within this ever-changing business.

This all happens in a city near you, and of course, right here on iStandardProducers.com

So… Producers, Artists, & Music Lovers alike; enjoy your journey through the iStandardProducers.com Experience – “Your Favorite Producer’s Favorite Producer Site!”


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