United Masters REVIEW and FIRST IMPRESSION / Distrokid compared to unitedmasters

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  • Today I take a look at unitedmasters, a new digital distribution company. I found out about United Master while watch The Joe Budden Podcast with featured guest Steve Stoute. I did a quick review of united masters website and uploaded my instrumental EP (Baby Wipes & Lysol). I had somewhat of a difficult time uploading my tracks and artwork, but overall was a good experience. I enjoyed the interface and being able to strictly type a featured artist name, I also appreciate them acknowledging soundcloud. Is it better than Distrokid? only time will tell, I have more experience with Distrokid vs United Masters. I believe there is room for both Distrokid and unitedmasters, I will say the both of them are better than CD Baby and Tunecore.
    United Masters REVIEW and FIRST IMPRESSION / Distrokid compared to unitedmasters
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    0:00 Intro
    0:11 What We're Here For
    1:18 Browsing The Website
    2:52 Uploading Music
    5:14 User Interface
    6:32 My Opinion
    7:26 Outro
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  • @alexmathewmendoza
    @alexmathewmendoza 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    I found out about United Masters the same exact way, l liked the ideas that Steve Stoute was talking about. I currently use DistroKid and have for almost two years, United Masters seems interesting and definitely more artist-oriented, plus the interface looks a lot less utilitarian than DistroKid does, but I'll have to do some more research if I want to make a switch because DistroKid is pretty nice. Thanks for sharing this info!

    • @yochillsmith
      @yochillsmith  3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Eventually I want to try the paid version and use all the resources unitedmasters has to offer

    • @ThaBiGGDoGG
      @ThaBiGGDoGG 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      These are the videos #DistroKid didn't want you to see!!!
      DistroKid Warning:
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      The Truth About DistroKid:
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      DistroKid Sucks:
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    • @atrhsdfl867
      @atrhsdfl867 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ThaBiGGDoGG YO you can't sample anything you want! dudes are making sample packs and midi packs, YOU CAN'T USE THEM! YOU WILL GET A COPYRIGHT SMACK!

    • @ThaBiGGDoGG
      @ThaBiGGDoGG 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@atrhsdfl867 I don't use sample packs...

    • @atrhsdfl867
      @atrhsdfl867 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThaBiGGDoGG did you use any midi files or samples? from videos etc? can I hear the track is it out?

  • @SvenDzahov
    @SvenDzahov 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Great video bro. Notes the audio for the vox is panned far left and its weird lol. I think it was recorded in mono or something while the instrumental is in stereo. Throw the talking in stereo and pan central. I had to take off my right esr bud because its kinda awkward.
    But, I don’t believe in criticism without positivity as well. So super informational and basically covered everything we would be looking for without the super analytical stuff that is just fluff

  • @marksweeney5329
    @marksweeney5329 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Chillllll - good walk-through. Thanks man.

  • @1205Beast
    @1205Beast 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You dropped the follow-up video pertaining to this subject yet? Trying to see how well the results are compared to Distrokid

  • @Blukemet
    @Blukemet 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great vid! Checking back in to see how the drop/launch went for your project.

  • @rivetapp
    @rivetapp ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this video! Thinking about which service to use for musicians is really interesting.

  • @fiber40
    @fiber40 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thanks bro keeping it short and sweet

    • @yochillsmith
      @yochillsmith  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Best way to deliver information

  • @SoulPapiii
    @SoulPapiii 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    this was straight to the point real good
    im still considering whats up on united masters

    • @yochillsmith
      @yochillsmith  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Appreciate it 🙏🏾

    • @rivetapp
      @rivetapp ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey I loved this comment, choosing the right distribution service is something I’ve been thinking about a lot. I’m doing some research on how musicians weight the pros and cons of services tailored to help them. I’d love to buy you some lunch over a phone call to talk more about this!

  • @Kris_jellybeard
    @Kris_jellybeard 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    no follow up video... interested in the submission to playlists etc in the interface, and marketing tools (videos for IG, TokTol etc?) anytthing extra to promote?

  • @Jdmsavv
    @Jdmsavv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Respect for this video 💯💫

  • @Dexune
    @Dexune ปีที่แล้ว +1

    damn that switchup feel real good on my left ear

  • @iAMKAMARi
    @iAMKAMARi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    @chill smith do they have a way for you to upload your lyrics?

  • @patonne24
    @patonne24 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does anyone knows which Spotify promotions are good for investing.

  • @Rizzlyricist
    @Rizzlyricist 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I've only released 1 track through DK. I plan on not releasing anymore through them because of the annual add-ons. Also, another gripe is that they don't get you in all stores without paying extra (which adds up to your already annual subscription and other perks). One of those stores that I noticed that they don't really get you in on a basic level is Napster. I'm sticking to CD Baby, because United Masters tend to steal the exact latter monicker they go by.

    • @yochillsmith
      @yochillsmith  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It's been years since I've used CD Baby. That was the first disruption service I've ever used.

    • @Rizzlyricist
      @Rizzlyricist 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@yochillsmith For real? how did they treat you?

    • @yochillsmith
      @yochillsmith  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Rizzlyricist it was an ok experience, but this is around 10 years ago, then I went to Tunecore and now I'm pretty with distrokid.

    • @Rizzlyricist
      @Rizzlyricist 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@yochillsmith Ahhh, got ya. I started with DK. TuneCore is cool, but they charge annually. I also believe if you somehow fail to pay they will drop your music off of all platforms. The one thing I like with DK though is that they have the Legacy option. As far as CD Baby? I'm more hip to the one-time payment method they have going on for themselves. Either way, we're doing what we love 🔥

    • @yochillsmith
      @yochillsmith  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Rizzlyricist Absolutely , def respect that.

  • @brucehathcockmusic
    @brucehathcockmusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey brother thank,you so much f9r posting this.

    • @yochillsmith
      @yochillsmith  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for watching and commenting.

  • @izdirty9117
    @izdirty9117 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the 💎💎

  • @DKanee
    @DKanee 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    cant find splits section on this website, i have splits with artist but cant find it lmao

  • @MorebeatsTV
    @MorebeatsTV 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I’m more interested in the features. The upload time is not a big deal.

    • @yochillsmith
      @yochillsmith  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Upload time could be an issue for people, me included

    • @rivetapp
      @rivetapp ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey I loved this comment, choosing the right distribution service is something I’ve been thinking about a lot. I’m doing some research on how musicians weight the pros and cons of services tailored to help them. I’d love to buy you some lunch over a phone call to talk more about this!

  • @PaulJoseph
    @PaulJoseph ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I came here to hear that groovin' 2 bar rhythm track - since it's the only thing you can hear!

    • @yochillsmith
      @yochillsmith  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching anyway

  • @K.Sovereignson
    @K.Sovereignson 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Distrokid charges you for add-ons that are standard for other distributors

  • @redjet8244
    @redjet8244 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My left earbud enjoyed this video

  • @bambatacandt7921
    @bambatacandt7921 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Bro i though you were Royce Da 5'9 for a sec lol. Dope video too!

    • @yochillsmith
      @yochillsmith  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah I've heard that before lol, Royce is that nigga though.

  • @aaronstovall1627
    @aaronstovall1627 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video! Who do you use for your booking agent?

  • @neverknownsofmetronome9184
    @neverknownsofmetronome9184 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What about ISRC codes that go with each track?

    • @flowsy5294
      @flowsy5294 ปีที่แล้ว

      UnitedMasters will issue an ISRC for each of your sound recordings if you do not have one.

  • @lunarpleasant
    @lunarpleasant ปีที่แล้ว

    Where is the follow up video?

  • @themix3350
    @themix3350 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool broski 👑

  • @EmmxnSxvxgeonyt
    @EmmxnSxvxgeonyt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Will I be able to drop music only on TH-cam with United masters

    • @mudnocchio
      @mudnocchio 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No, United masters has the same amount of stores as distrokid except distrokid has a feature where every new music service or website used for streaming they’ll include your posted songs to those platforms which is why most prefer Distrokid because it appears that your name is buzzing but in reality those third party sites aren’t American nor they play your video/song. Those “added to new stores” notifications are simply backlinks to your video which may be restricted content in some countries via TH-cam

    • @tahree-amir
      @tahree-amir ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes you can

  • @Karlhto
    @Karlhto 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    hi so did u get youtube content id for the releases?

    • @yochillsmith
      @yochillsmith  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I did some digging, I was not given a TH-cam ID

    • @Karlhto
      @Karlhto 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@yochillsmith it happened to me too with a release I did on the trial. Seems like it doesn’t work on United masters

    • @yochillsmith
      @yochillsmith  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Karlhto Thats unfortunate :/

    • @Karlhto
      @Karlhto 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@yochillsmith try orfium for content id. It works under 2 hours. If u click on orfium maximum monetization and upload your song there it registers to content id. Then after two hours u upload to TH-cam and it works

    • @yochillsmith
      @yochillsmith  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Karlhto Wow, good looks!! thanks

  • @leonpressley6882
    @leonpressley6882 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like CDbaby they upload your music once you send it over they check it to see if it's properly produced and recorded then they upload it I like them yea you gotta pay them but at least you know they handling your music properly that's important to me and I get my checks it's nor much but I do music not to live off of I do it for the love of making it inspiration so that's the difference...im ok with CD baby plus all my music Is uploaded to all the internet spots to be distributed pandora spotify as many as you want or all of them once you send over your music you put in where you want it to be uploaded by or sold your still in control they just give you the choices where you want it be on ...

  • @georgetsampas
    @georgetsampas ปีที่แล้ว +1

    About Distrokid.
    If you do something wrong because you don't know it and get rejected by the stores they give you a general warning and then kick you out without be specific why this happening, they don't guide you and they don't trying to fix the problem!
    They beggan well and now is the worst..

    • @buddywireless9371
      @buddywireless9371 ปีที่แล้ว

      They have completely rejected my release for Apple Music and will not allow me to rectify or resubmit, which is super wack and they have ABSOLUTELY NO HUMAN on tech support I am switching service because they are just losing quality

  • @KillAZYN
    @KillAZYN ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Distrokid wiped my whole catalog clean with no explaination, due to editorial discretion. This can literally happen to anyone.

    • @yochillsmith
      @yochillsmith  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh wow! did you try to contact them?

    • @patonne24
      @patonne24 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How the fk can that happen ?

    • @ervobeats
      @ervobeats ปีที่แล้ว +2

      same with unitedmasters

    • @ccujohh
      @ccujohh ปีที่แล้ว +2

      same thing just happened today with me, do you have a new distributor?

    • @trippieres3959
      @trippieres3959 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lol same no response

  • @newstar350gt
    @newstar350gt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

  • @thegoatvillegas9059
    @thegoatvillegas9059 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    hey how did you adjust your file size from 32 to 16 bit?

    • @yochillsmith
      @yochillsmith  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I did it in my DAW

  • @freebby
    @freebby ปีที่แล้ว +1

    UnitedMasters released a song that uses my beat without permission and has been ignoring my request to remove it for a half of year.

  • @djsusan00
    @djsusan00 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Distrokid can be a pain sometimes with the user interface, but id rather pay the $20 a year and keep 100%

    • @yochillsmith
      @yochillsmith  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Same

    • @cade_barnes
      @cade_barnes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If I had the rack I’d probably go with cd baby but I’m fosho not about to start giving my art away just to get it on a dsp - and distrokid works fine for now

    • @clikappl
      @clikappl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Id rather pay 15 mor an put my music into business just saying , u guys using distrokid is the way to go u connect your music to your channel and evertime u upload u can upload to all your social media bam its on spotify , amazon , tiktok, youtube, Apple Music, intagram-facebook, snapchat u litterly dont need mor to get your music heard and go outside and sing for the public and make some money

    • @clikappl
      @clikappl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Remember U dont need to be famous, just make some money and live the way u want it to be, god sent u u can do what ever u want good or bad thats why u have a choice

    • @SMOVV__
      @SMOVV__ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      United masters gives you 100% for an extra 5$

  • @DonnyG19
    @DonnyG19 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Do you know where to upload the lyrics for the song and how to sync them???

    • @yochillsmith
      @yochillsmith  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I didn't notice anything that allowed me too, possibly because I'm using the free version and my EP doesn't contain lyrics.

    • @Kejasr
      @Kejasr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@yochillsmith no no THEY DONT HAVE THAT. Thats why im going to join distrokid

    • @yochillsmith
      @yochillsmith  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Kejasr oh! Noted ✅

    • @BxNcVsper777
      @BxNcVsper777 ปีที่แล้ว

      I use musicmatch

  • @Progressionmusic1
    @Progressionmusic1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Should a producer use both because the rapper can have either?

    • @yochillsmith
      @yochillsmith  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Since united masters is new I would wait to see how big it grows, most people I work with use distrokid so setting up splits have been easy.

    • @Progressionmusic1
      @Progressionmusic1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@yochillsmith is there a way the can add my distro kid info to United masters?

    • @yochillsmith
      @yochillsmith  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Progressionmusic1 This guy has a great video explaining the steps th-cam.com/video/ZXN5iZfMeFU/w-d-xo.html

    • @Progressionmusic1
      @Progressionmusic1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@yochillsmith thanks bro

  • @MusicProducerGameDeveloper
    @MusicProducerGameDeveloper ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i.m more of a producer so i hope they show love too us
    trying too get my beats sync with playstation

  • @MrJayBeatstv
    @MrJayBeatstv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    my right ear jealous

  • @demodeiowa
    @demodeiowa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Do they do master split payouts?

    • @Ddotsun
      @Ddotsun 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep

  • @LILCHAIN24
    @LILCHAIN24 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Can we get an update

  • @eLLBdotmusic
    @eLLBdotmusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Black-owned as in Black executives in position to make decisions OR Black-owned as in black face over marketing and promotion but no one black (not to be confused with people of color or 1st/2nd generation immigrants) in decision making ie exe positions? The opening of this video threw me off a little. LOL Let me keep watching...

  • @KwandrizzleGhost
    @KwandrizzleGhost 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Unitedmastered straight DistroKid you can only get it if you have an iPhone

  • @SlickPQTheGodfather
    @SlickPQTheGodfather ปีที่แล้ว +1

    U ever did the video #2

  • @rionvalet
    @rionvalet 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Is that the T8Vs?

  • @newstar350gt
    @newstar350gt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'll probably stick with distrokid yo

    • @ThaBiGGDoGG
      @ThaBiGGDoGG 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      These are the videos #DistroKid didn't want you to see!!!
      DistroKid Warning:
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      The Truth About DistroKid:
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      DistroKid Sucks:
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  • @LoonEamp
    @LoonEamp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thanks, not gonna try United masters lol

  • @CrystalReneeMusic
    @CrystalReneeMusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you hun

  • @RoashanVEVO
    @RoashanVEVO 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Man your voice is only heard in left!

  • @theyisnothere
    @theyisnothere 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I use United Masters Select 😅

  • @itslucasduh
    @itslucasduh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    bit depth does not equal how loud your track is lol

    • @itslucasduh
      @itslucasduh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      16 bit 44.1 khz is what most streaming platforms playback at btw

    • @yochillsmith
      @yochillsmith  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for clearly that up, I'll edit that.

  • @winstonmoneyjones
    @winstonmoneyjones 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yoo can you interview me brody

  • @treal2221
    @treal2221 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    16 is Standard for streaming services boss! You should of known that before you uploaded 32 bits. J/s Rookie Mistake 🎶💯

    • @yochillsmith
      @yochillsmith  11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Distrokid allows you to upload 32-bit home slice 🤷🏿‍♂️

  • @curlyhairguru
    @curlyhairguru 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    my right ear feels a little left out

  • @TiggerDaGreat
    @TiggerDaGreat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Can you interview me and do you need Beatz

    • @yochillsmith
      @yochillsmith  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, shot me an email chillsmithchill@gmail.com

    • @TiggerDaGreat
      @TiggerDaGreat 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Email me Javaughnbest072@gmail.com

  • @eternalvision6078
    @eternalvision6078 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cdbaby pro

  • @elijahworden219
    @elijahworden219 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Man distro just causes more issues each time I use it at the same time I don’t want to leave them

    • @yochillsmith
      @yochillsmith  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      One of my problems with Distrokid is the lack of responses to my emails.

    • @meachbeatsproductionsmbp2460
      @meachbeatsproductionsmbp2460 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Otw

    • @meachbeatsproductionsmbp2460
      @meachbeatsproductionsmbp2460 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Come here

    • @meachbeatsproductionsmbp2460
      @meachbeatsproductionsmbp2460 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just passed u

    • @rivetapp
      @rivetapp ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey I loved this comment, choosing the right distribution service is something I’ve been thinking about a lot. I’m doing some research on how musicians weight the pros and cons of services tailored to help them. I’d love to buy you some lunch over a phone call to talk more about this!

  • @calvindee1008
    @calvindee1008 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why play the music I'm trying to listen to you

  • @jimmyramirez7377
    @jimmyramirez7377 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Everywhere I find on TH-cam , they always shit on Distrokid

    • @yochillsmith
      @yochillsmith  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Really? Their costumer service is extremely slow but besides that I have no problems with Distrokid.

  • @cursedsavagee
    @cursedsavagee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Both apps sounds like shit but fuck it

  • @dinerkids8615
    @dinerkids8615 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Distrokid for me

    • @yochillsmith
      @yochillsmith  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Understandable.

    • @ThaBiGGDoGG
      @ThaBiGGDoGG 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      These are the videos #DistroKid didn't want you to see!!!
      DistroKid Warning:
      th-cam.com/video/Uvik-GAjg7E/w-d-xo.html
      The Truth About DistroKid:
      th-cam.com/video/nKQ1sYPGvV8/w-d-xo.html
      DistroKid Sucks:
      th-cam.com/video/f1GKIRcNjR4/w-d-xo.html

  • @v10-ACR-E
    @v10-ACR-E 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It let's you upload in a matter of 7-8 days lol distro kid on the other hand is paid and it's a month until the release

    • @yochillsmith
      @yochillsmith  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, I really like that about unitedmasters

  • @noslipups3657
    @noslipups3657 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I’m not gonna say united masters is the worst distribution company out there but there’s definitely way better distribution companies you can go to

  • @NeuriMercedes
    @NeuriMercedes 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stay away from UnitedMasters

  • @kitchmacc
    @kitchmacc ปีที่แล้ว

    UnitedMasters is 👎🏿

  • @chillsmith1242
    @chillsmith1242 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good to know