How SoundGo Works
From account creation to royalty payment, here is exactly what happens at every step of the process.
Create Your Free Account
Sign up with your name and email. Creating an account is completely free and takes less than two minutes.
- No credit card required
- Instant account activation
- Choose your role: Songwriter, Artist, Publisher, Producer, Label, or more
Complete Your Profile
Tell us about your role in the music industry. Are you a songwriter, publisher, artist, producer, or label? Select all roles that apply.
- Multiple roles supported
- Helps us identify the right royalty types for you
- Define your territories of interest
Add Your Music Catalog
Enter your songs, recordings, and compositions. Include titles, co-writers, splits, ISRC/ISWC codes, and other metadata.
- Add songs one by one or in bulk
- Include songwriter splits and ownership percentages
- Add identifiers like ISRC, ISWC, and UPC codes
Upload Supporting Documents
Provide proof of ownership such as signed agreements, co-writer confirmations, distribution reports, or other documentation.
- Upload contracts, agreements, and distribution records
- Securely stored and encrypted
- Used to verify your ownership claims
Royalty Eligibility Check
SoundGo analyzes your catalog to identify which organizations may owe you royalties and where registrations might be missing.
- Cross-reference your catalog against global PROs and CMOs
- Identify uncollected royalty streams
- Highlight registration gaps
Sign Authorization Documents
Review and sign the authorization documents that allow SoundGo to act on your behalf with royalty organizations.
- Customized for each organization
- Defines scope: publishing, performance, mechanical, neighbouring rights
- Select territory and authorization term
Claim Preparation
SoundGo prepares claims formatted to each organization's specific requirements, including all necessary metadata and documentation.
- Organization-specific formatting
- Complete metadata packaging
- Quality review before submission
Claim Submission
Claims are submitted to the appropriate organizations on your behalf, either through direct submission portals or API integrations where available.
- Manual submission to organizations without API access
- Semi-automated submission where portals exist
- Full API integration for supported organizations
Organization Review
Organizations review your claims, verify ownership, and process registrations. This timeline varies by organization.
- Review timelines vary from weeks to months
- Organizations may request additional information
- SoundGo handles all follow-up communication
Track Status in Real Time
Monitor every claim's progress through your SoundGo dashboard. See exactly where each claim stands at any time.
- Real-time status updates
- Detailed tracking from draft to payment
- Notifications for important changes
Receive Your Royalties
When royalties are collected, SoundGo deducts a transparent 15% commission and pays you the remaining 85%.
- Clear commission breakdown for every payment
- No hidden fees or charges
- If no royalties are recovered, you pay nothing
Ready to Get Started?
Create your free account today and start organizing your catalog. There is no cost to sign up and no obligation.