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Publishing Beats

Learn how to publish your beats so they become available for artists to discover and purchase.

7 min
Updated July 2026
Publishing Beats

Overview

Publishing a beat makes it visible on your BeatMantra storefront and marketplace. Before publishing, ensure every part of the listing is complete and ready for customers.

Publishing Beats

Publishing Beats

Once a beat is published, customers can preview it, purchase licenses and instantly download their files after checkout.

Publishing Requirements

  • Beat title and description completed.
  • Genre and musical key selected.
  • BPM entered correctly.
  • Preview audio uploaded.
  • License pricing configured.
  • Payout settings completed.
Beats cannot be published until your payout information has been configured.

Recommended Before Publishing

  • Upload MP3 and WAV masters.
  • Upload stems for eligible licenses.
  • Add professional cover artwork.
  • Review collaborator splits.
  • Complete License Studio.

After Publishing

Your beat immediately becomes available on your storefront. Customers can search, preview and purchase available license types based on the pricing you configured.

Updating Published Beats

You can edit metadata, pricing, artwork and files after publishing. Updates apply to future purchases without affecting completed orders.

Best Practices

  • Review every listing before publishing.
  • Use high-quality artwork.
  • Keep pricing consistent.
  • Publish regularly to keep your store active.
  • Monitor sales performance after release.

Common Mistakes

  • Publishing with incomplete pricing.
  • Missing preview audio.
  • Incorrect collaborator percentages.
  • Forgetting to review License Studio.

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