Embedding Your Music's Metadata Directly Into the Sound File!
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- Embedding your music's metadata (or song information) directly into the sound file is more important than ever before. With so much music being released, being able to identify who the music belongs to is essential in today's music business. This tutorial will show you how to encode and embed your song's information directly into the wave, mp3 or other file types! Tune in now!
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1. Soundgrinder at, www.monkey-too... (mac only)
2. BWF MetaEdit (Both PC and Mac) at mediaarea.net/....
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Having the ability to encode your own songs is fantastic! I hope you will take advantage of it! Let me know your thoughts!
Don't understand why your channel is so small, you're amazing! Thanks!
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.
You are the first person that has broken down how to input meta data
You are the only person on UA-cam 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.
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@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy Thank you sis you too!
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.
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@@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 !!
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Wonderful and massively helpful video. Thank you so much. Also, you have a wonderful speaking voice!
Thank you so much! I appreciate the feedback. 🤗
Wow! Major key alert fs ! Thank you and I’m late late late lol but now I know
You’re welcome!
Ty! I am sure there is a way to do this from the DAW but Sound grinder it is
Thank you maa''am. Very informative and empowering
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This is such a great tip, Mariea, you helped me with my album release.
Dan Kennedy, Piano oh wow! Thank you so much for your support!
Thank you very much ! Very easy tutorial to follow and everything worked out easily after installing BWF !
You’re welcome! So glad to hear that!
Thank you, Ms. Maria for your insight.
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Thank you! Definitely gonna get grinder. I use iTunes to add metadata but this is definitely more info
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EXCELLENT!!
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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.
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.
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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?
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.
@@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. ;)
@@AforismiDAutoreAD that will not stop payment if the song is properly registered.
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good job thanks for the share..
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
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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!
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.
@@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!
@@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.
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
I'm both! I use them according to my needs. Definitely MAC for all things music. Smile...
@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy I would love to work with you do you draft up agreements?
@@gottech5601 I used to! I just retired from doing that. So sorry.
Embedding the sound file with the codes and making them into videos(lyric videos) is the right way?
You definitely can do that!
Thank You!
skylightmusic showreel you’re welcome!
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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?
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.
@@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.
@@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.
@@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)
@@backpackingvillager1480 yes the metadata would be tied to that song. It may not be seen on the info but it will be attached yes.
What software would u suggest for pc users? Thanks. 😊
I listed the software in the description below the video.
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?
Yes you can out the owners or company if the company owns it. No, no percentages.
@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy ok thx
@@gottech5601 you’re welcome!
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)?
Susan Deane Beckles BWF edit
Thanks!
@@susandeanebeckles1253 you're welcome!
@@susandeanebeckles1253 here's the link: BWF MetaEdit (Both PC and Mac) at mediaarea.net/BWFMetaEdit.
@@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?
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!!
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.
@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy Thank you so much for answering, I have downloaded the checklist. Very helpful, thank you!!
@@cadbankster3349 you’re welcome!
What's the best music streaming avenue for an indie artist writing and publishing their own music in your opinion?
Do you mean platform? None of them pay that well, but Spotify and Apple Music are the two most popular.
@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy thanks so much for your quick reply! Would love a video covering using popular instrumentals for freestyles and possibly still collecting royalties. Great channel btw👍
@@wildlifexxxparties thank you so much!
How do you add cover art to the material using this program ?
I use iTunes to add cover art.
@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasythank you Miss Mariea ..cover added in iTunes before or after embedding the data on sound grinder?
@@user-tx9pp7mk2p I would do it after…
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?
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.
@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy Thank you for the reply! I will try this and see how it goes!
Hello
If we change the metadata from video and audio
Can we prevent the copyright ?
No. Copyright is done through the Library of Congress.
With sound grinder can I put in my isrc and UPC info
Yes!
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. :)
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.
@@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. :)
@@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. :)
@@michaelraytyler9678 yes! That’s what I do.
@@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!
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?
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.
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
Put both of your names
@@TheMusicBusinessMadeEasy ok that's it?
@@gottech5601 the year of the copyright then the names... 2022. Name, Name
@@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?
@@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.
How do you add the producer of your work? Can't seem to work it out
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.
@@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
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.
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 UA-cam official audio song a lyric video song. Will the songs from my distributor locate my stuff on UA-cam 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 UA-cam, 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 UA-cam using my distributor isrc? And for videos I already uploaded to my UA-cam it would be to late to try this method
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.
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
Lil Ed if you choose their administrative division like CD Baby Pro etc yes they will handle the registrations. You’re welcome.
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
Lil Ed Songtrust is good for your publishing admin info. You are set. If you use your distributor for UA-cam monetization, anything you personally upload UA-cam will discover through content ID. Watch my video on UA-cam strikes vs content ID. You are set up on.
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?
You’re welcome! What distributor did you use for distribution? The info shroud have transferred. No, unfortunately I don’t know why that happened.
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 ?
I actually tried it on a mp3 and it worked. Is it because it’s wav format?
@@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.
Thank you so much for your help xx
roughly 24,000 songs released a day.....