Preview Audio

Setting up your tracklist

The first step to upload your audio files (sample audio, audio for pressing, and digital download) is to set up your tracklist properly.

To set up your tracklist, make sure to Login > Menu Bar (your icon) > Project Page > Setup > Tracklist

After setting up your tracklist, you may upload your audio files.

You can arrange the tracks by simply dragging them
Failure to set up your tracklist properly can result in delays in production for at least a week

Sample Audio

Tracks with uploaded sample audio will be available for listening on your project page.

To add sample audio: Project Page > Setup > Audio > Sample Audio

If you do not wish to make a preview song available, simply skip this step.

Uploading Tracks from SoundCloud

To add preview tracks using SoundCloud click: SoundCloud > Paste URL > Submit


Audio for Vinyl Production

Audio files uploaded in the vinyl audio will be used for pressing your records.

To upload you audio file for vinyl pressing: Project Page > Setup > Audio > Vinyl Audio

If you are experiencing issues uploading your audio, please submit your audio files in a single compressed folder (.zip or .rar) using file transfer services such as WeTransfer, Dropbox, or Google Drive. Please send the link to us in the project's Qrates messages.

In naming the audio files, clearly indicate their side and number (e.g., A1_Example.wav, B2_Sample.wav).
To read more about the requirements for your audio files, please consult the following help article, "What are the audio requirements for vinyl pressing?"

Audio for Cassette Duplication

Qrates accepts high-resolution, "Program Ready" digital audio files including WAV, FLAC, and AIFF.

The most optimal resolution and format is 44.1kHz/16-bit WAV files. For detailed audio submission guidelines please consult the following article.

Related articles:

Can I limit the streaming time?

What sound quality are the streams on Qrates?

Can I embed my music on blogs etc.?

Digital Download Bonuses

Digital Download Card Option

Preparing Data for Vinyl Pressing


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