How Tagged & Untagged Beats Work

When you add a beat to your beat store, you will upload 2 or more versions of your beat.

#1. Tagged Beats

• These are audio preview versions of your beats that include your producer tag or voiceover.
• By including your tag, you protect your work from unauthorized use before a purchase.
• You must manually add your tags to your beats before uploading them. You can use software like Audacity to quickly add your tags.
• These are the files that will be streamed in your beat store’s audio player.

#2. Untagged Beats

• These are the high-quality, full versions of your beats without any producer tags.
• This is the file that the customer receives after successfully purchasing a license.
• Untagged beats are typically uploaded as high-quality MP3 or WAV files, often compressed in a ZIP file. Using ZIP files is highly recommended to help protect your server.
• When adding a beat for sale with multiple license options, you will upload the untagged beat file and then assign it to the correct license.
• Customers are redirected to a download page after purchase to access their untagged beat. They also receive an email with a download link.
• In the beat store settings (under the MISC tab), you can limit the number of times a download link can be clicked. The default setting is 3 clicks before the download link expires.

Once a visitor buys a beat, they are redirected to a download page to download the untagged beat. They are also sent an email to download the beat.

In the beat store settings under the MISC tab, you can limit the number of times a download link can be clicked. By default, the download link count is 3 times, then it expires.

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How to Add Tags to Beats in Audacity

Learn how to create a template to add your music producer tags or audio tags to your beats.

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Related FAQs

Can I use the same audio file for both the tagged preview and the untagged download?

No, you should use a version with your producer tag for the audio preview (tagged beat) and a clean version without the tag for the downloadable file (untagged beat). This allows customers to fully experience the beat after purchase.

What file formats should I use for my tagged and untagged beats?

For the tagged preview, MP3 is the required format as it offers a good balance of audio quality and smaller file size for streaming. For the untagged download, you should offer high-quality formats like WAV or high-bitrate MP3s, ideally packaged in a ZIP file. Offering both WAV and MP3 options can cater to different customer needs.

Do I need to manually send the untagged beat to the customer after they buy?

No, the Music Maker theme, in conjunction with Easy Digital Downloads, automatically handles the delivery of the untagged beat. After a successful purchase, the customer is redirected to a download page and receives an email with a download link to the untagged file. You just need to ensure you’ve uploaded the correct file to the beat when adding it to your store.

What happens if a customer’s download link expires, or they can’t download the file?

You can adjust the download limit in the Beat Store settings under the MISC tab. If a customer has issues, you may need to resend the purchase receipt. Encourage customers to check their spam folder if they don’t receive the email. You can also advise them to create an account during checkout (if enabled) to access their purchase history.

Can I offer different quality untagged files for different license types (e.g., MP3 lease vs. WAV exclusive)?

Yes, when you enable variable pricing for a beat, you can upload different untagged beat files and assign them to specific license options. For example, you can upload an MP3 for a basic lease and a WAV file for an exclusive license. Make sure to clearly label the file downloads so customers know what they are receiving.