SoundSeam v1 Release — PayPal Payouts, Free-Download Email Capture, Playlists, Deep Analytics & More
July was the month SoundSeam grew up.
Our post-MVP sprint took the platform from clean interface that uploads beats to full-blown business engine for producers. Below is the complete breakdown of what shipped, why it matters, and how you can start using it today.
1. PayPal Payouts (Global, No Paperwork)
Most-requested feature, 100+ DMs & comments
- Add your PayPal email in Settings → Payouts
- Get paid instantly. No onboarding forms, no KYC maze
- Works in every country PayPal serves
2. Free Downloads + Email Marketing
Free value is the easiest conversion lever.
Now you can:
- Toggle “Free Download (Non-Profit)” on any beat
- Connect Mailchimp (more ESPs coming)
- Collect emails automatically at checkout
Run nurture sequences, drop exclusive packs, or simply say thanks—your list, your rules.
3. Deep Store-Level & Track-Level Analytics
Numbers don’t lie, so we gave you all of them.
| Metric | What it shows |
|---|---|
| Lease-type breakdown | Which licences actually sell |
| Revenue & conversions | Top-earning tracks + funnel health |
| Traffic sources & locations | Where buyers find you |
| Retention curves | Listener drop-off over time (industry first) |
The “minimum viable” charts you saw in June are history; these rival anything in the space.
4. Referral Program: Up to 5 Months of Pro
- Share your unique link
- Friend signs up and uploads one beat
- Earn 1 free month of Pro (stack up to five)
Affiliate payouts are next on the roadmap.
5. Playlists & Editor’s Choice
- Private playlists — organise ideas for specific artists
- Public playlists — showcase themed sets on your profile
- Editor’s Choice — curated by SoundSeam, featured on Explore
- Live curation streams coming soon
6. In-App Notifications
Sales, playlist adds, follows, payout events, get real-time updates and fine-tune which alerts matter to you.
7. Recommendation Algorithm v1
- More randomisation on Explore/Browse (fresh visibility)
- Extra weight on beats with strong average play time
- Track & playlist pages now surface “You Might Also Like” carousels
8. UI Polish & 100+ Micro-Tweaks
Things you’ll notice:
- Faster page loads
- Tighter spacing & typography
- Clearer hover states
- Dark-mode refinement
Things you won’t:
- Dozens of under-the-hood performance bumps
- Edge-case bug fixes, from spacing nits to rare upload errors
Why This Matters
One producer, one month, zero investors. We delivered features entire marketplaces still call “roadmap.” If your current platform ships slower than your inspiration, it’s time to switch.
Create your free SoundSeam account and try the new tools today.
Questions, wild ideas, weird bugs? Email or DM us. I read everything.
Have an amazing week,
CEO & Founder of SoundSeam, Daniel Nduwimana