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Selling downloads is one of the easiest ways for you to generate income as an independent artist. While major sites like iTunes carry millions of songs, their policies aren’t indie-friendly. Ours are: Not only can you can instantly sell downloads off your own website by linking directly to your DigStation music page, but DigStation is the only site that pays you 100% of the revenue generated from your music sales.
Currently, only artists who manufacture CDs with
one of our
replication partners can sell their music
on DigStation. If you want to make CDs and get
listed on DigStation, Click
here to see a list of our replication partners.
How
To Get Listed On DigStation:
 IT’S
EASY. Just let one
of our replication partners know that you
want to sell your tracks as downloads when you
order your CDs, and they’ll do all the work
for you: Set up your account, encode your music
to MP3 files (which are guaranteed to play on
every desktop and mobile device), create your
very own shop page, and digitize your liner notes.
They’ll also send you code to easily set
up a deep-link right to your download page from
your own website. It’s just like selling
downloads from your own site, yet all the ecommerce
and credit card processing is handled for you.
IT’S
INSTANT. There is no long wait
time to get your music to your fans. While it
can take as much as 6 months for your music to
get up on major sites like iTunes, with DigStation
your music will be online in just a few days.
NOBODY
PAYS MORE. DigStation is the only site that pays 100% of all download sales to you, the artist. You get every penny for every song or album sold on DigStation. Plus, we automatically send you a check whenever your balance reaches $30.
Click here to review our Terms & Conditions.
Ready to go? Call 1-866-534-3614
or email info@DigStation.com.
Artist FAQs
1. Who is eligible to sell music on DigStation?
Currently, only artists who manufacture CDs with
one of the disc replicators who partner with digstation can sell their music
on DigStation. However, once we streamline the
backend processes, we will roll this service out
to independent musicians everywhere. Click
here to be notified once we begin offering
this to non-replication customers.
2. How do I get listed on DigStation?
The
disc replicators who partner with DigStation make it very easy to sell your music on DigStation. Click here for more information on our partners.
3. How long does it take to get my music
on DigStation?
Your music will be available for sale on DigStation within 3 or 4 business days after you receive your replicated CDs.
4. Can I sell cover songs on DigStation?
Yes, although you need to take care of some legal
stuff first. Cover songs require a Mechanical
License that can be obtained from the publisher
of the music or the HFA at www.songfile.com.
Digital Permanent Download licenses are different
from the license you got to press your CD. You
will need to obtain all licenses before you can
sell your music on DigStation. Visit www.harryfox.com
to learn more.
5. Can I sell music that has samples
on it?
No. If you have any material in your
music for which you do not own the copyright —
no matter how short it is — you must either obtain
a license to use it or you must remove it from
your recording.
6. How do I get paid?
DigStation will pay you 100% of all download sales to you. Once your account reaches $30, DigStation will automatically send you a check. If you want to request a check before then, you can request one by emailing info@digstation.com. You’ll get complete information on how to access your account after you sign up.
7. How do I link from my site to my DigStation
Album page?
Please visit www.DigStation.com/links.aspx
for complete instructions on how to link to your
DigStation Album page from your own website.
8. Why do you use MP3 files? What bit rate are the MP3 Files on DigStation?
There is significant controversy about all the
various digital file formats and players available
today. Consumers are frustrated when files they
buy for one digital player cannot be transferred
to another. MP3 files are the only file format
guaranteed to play on every digital music player. The MP3 Files on DigStation.com are encoded at 192 KBPS CBR. We thought you might like that.
9. Are the MP3 files copy-protected?
MP3 files are an open format. They are not copy
protected, which means that they can be ripped
to a CD, moved to another player, emailed to a
friend, or put up on a web site for download.
We think that is a good thing. After all, your
CDs aren’t copy protected either. As an
independent artist, your main goal is to become
known to the widest audience possible. An open
format makes that easy.
10. Can my fans listen to samples of my
music before they make a purchase?
Yes, sample clips are automatically created for
any track that is over 1:30 in length when your
album is uploading to DigStation. Anyone can listen
to these samples before they purchase your music.
All tracks that are less then 1:30 will not received
a full sample clip; these setting are automated
by the server and cannot be adjusted.
11. Do I need ISRC codes to sell my music on DigStation?
No, ISRC codes are not required to sell your music on DigStation.com.
12. Can I sell hidden or bonus tracks on DigStation?
No, you cannot sell any additional track(s) on DigStation that are not on your physical album. Adding tracks to the digital download of your album creates a different album that requires its own UPC for reporting royalties and sales. On the other hand, you can sell tracks that are on your CD, but not listed your album’s artwork.
13. Can I prevent the sale of some of my tracks on DigStation?
Yes. Cover songs require addition licensing for digital distribution. If you have not purchased this licensing you cannot sell a digital copy of the track(s). You must login to your account and deactivate these tracks until the proper licensing has been purchased. Please see “Can I sell cover songs on DigStation?”
14. Will all of my albums be listed on the same page?
Yes, as long as they are all listed under the same artist name. Each artist will receive their own artist page on DigStation.com. Every new album will be added to your existing artist page.
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