Canadian Musician - July-August 2022 | Page 74

TECH TOOLS

Single Music is a direct-to-consumer ( D2C ) app for artists and creators . Built specifically for the Shopify platform , its white-labeled toolset makes it possible for artists and labels to turn their owned and operated digital storefronts into distribution hubs with NFT releases , digital music sales , live streams , video rentals , chart reporting , fan insights , and more . Instead of sending fans to third-party platforms across the web , Single Music says it empowers creators of all kinds to monetize their work and interact with fans on their own terms . The app exists behind the scenes so that artists can build direct relationships with their fans , while owning all their audience data in a single space . apps . shopify . com / single
Jammber has launched Mozaic , a new app that lets musicians pay collaborators , regardless of geographical location , local currency , or language . Mozaic ’ s fee structure allows transactions to be affordable and fast , and claims to be the lowest of all cross-border payment apps . With Mozaic , any creator working in the music industry can invite collaborators to the platform ; build contracts powered with split agreements , expense tracking and more ; import sales data ; and automate revenue payments , all in a matter of minutes and via a user-friendly interface . Available in English , Spanish , and French , Mozaic offers payment options in 135 global currencies in more than 199 countries . Mozaic will look for cross-border payment providers , then suggest which method has the lowest fees and best value for the payee ’ s local market . Mozaic is rolling out partnerships with major distribution platforms , vying to replace one-off systems like PayPal with its API . The creators say it will be integrated into widely-used entertainment industry enterprise software , as well as large DIY platforms . More partnerships , currencies ( fiat and crypto ), features , and options will be rolling out over the coming months . www . mozaic . io
TASOS FRANTZOLAS
Online beats marketplace Beatopia , founded by Tasos Frantzolas , has launched . Beatopia features an affordable subscription model and a single unlimited licence . Its library is filled with exclusive beats by producers with major credits . Beatopia ’ s roster has worked with the likes of Gunna , Kehlani , Katy Perry , The Jonas Brothers , Wizkid , Lil Pump , Ty Dolla $ ign , and more . Every track has been hand-picked and then mixed in-house by professional engineers . Each beat comes with the full quality WAV and the multitrack stems at no extra charge . Rappers and singers can use these beats , upload their tracks , and monetize via YouTube , Spotify , Apple Music , Instagram , or Soundcloud . There , they can rack up unlimited streams without having to worry about negotiating new licences . Beatopia ’ s monthly fee is $ 15 for the full rights to five beats , WAV files and stems included . www . beatopia . com
Singadaptive is an app that allows singers or aspiring singers to learn and practice by sharing video exchanges with a team of vocal experts . With asynchronous feedback , the online singing lessons allow users to work on their singing anytime they want . Over several exchanges , singers submit their goals and singing clips to the Singdaptive team . A singing instructor will then review the exchanges and respond with personal guidance , including recommended singing lessons and tasks . Singing teachers examine submitted clips and create more personal videos for users based on insights from Singadaptive ’ s multidisciplinary team . Singers can exchange videos with their instructors once a month with a standard plan , or more with the premium plan . www . singdaptive . com
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