Question 1

What is Kalmori?

Accepted Answer

Kalmori is an AI-powered music distribution service that helps artists, producers, and labels distribute their music to 150+ streaming platforms worldwide including Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, TikTok, and more.

Question 2

Who can use Kalmori?

Accepted Answer

Anyone involved in music creation and distribution. We serve three account types: Artists (who create and release music), Producers (who create beats and instrumentals for licensing), and Labels (who manage rosters of artists and their catalogs).

Question 3

How do I create an account?

Accepted Answer

Click "Get Started" on the homepage, fill in your details, and select your account type (Artist, Producer, or Label). You can start on the Free plan immediately with no credit card required.

Question 4

Can I switch my account type later?

Accepted Answer

Your account type (Artist, Producer, Label) is set during onboarding. If you need to change it, contact our support team and we will assist you.

Question 5

What plans does Kalmori offer?

Accepted Answer

We offer three plans:

Free Plan ($0) — Unlimited releases with no upfront cost. Kalmori keeps 10% of your streaming revenue. Includes basic analytics, standard support, and the ability to join collaboration invites.

Rise Plan ($24.99/release) — Pay per single release. Kalmori keeps only 5% of your revenue. Includes advanced analytics, fan analytics, beat marketplace, in-app messaging, collaboration management, goal tracking, and priority support.

Pro Plan ($499/year) — Albums and singles with unlimited releases. You keep 100% of your royalties. Includes AI Release Strategy, revenue exports, YouTube Content ID, Spotify Canvas, pre-save campaigns, release leaderboards, producer royalty splits, and a dedicated account manager.

Question 6

What does "Kalmori keeps 10%" mean on the Free plan?

Accepted Answer

On the Free plan, there is no upfront cost to distribute your music. Instead, Kalmori takes 10% of the streaming royalties your music earns. For example, if your song earns $100 in royalties, you receive $90 and Kalmori keeps $10. This allows anyone to start distributing music with zero investment.

Question 7

What does "pay per release" mean on the Rise plan?

Accepted Answer

On the Rise plan, you pay $24.99 each time you release a single. There is no monthly subscription fee. Kalmori only keeps 5% of your streaming revenue, so you keep significantly more of your earnings compared to the Free plan.

Question 8

Can I release albums on the Rise plan?

Accepted Answer

The Rise plan supports single releases only. If you want to release albums or EPs, you will need to upgrade to the Pro plan, which supports all release types (singles, EPs, and albums) with unlimited releases.

Question 9

What makes the Pro plan worth it?

Accepted Answer

The Pro plan is designed for serious artists and labels who want maximum control. You keep 100% of your royalties (Kalmori takes 0%), get unlimited album and single releases, AI-powered release strategies, revenue exports, YouTube Content ID, Spotify Canvas uploads, pre-save campaigns, release leaderboard access, producer royalty splits, and a dedicated account manager.

Question 10

Can I upgrade or downgrade my plan?

Accepted Answer

Yes! You can upgrade or downgrade at any time from the Pricing page. If you upgrade, you get immediate access to the new features. If you downgrade, you will retain access until the end of your current billing period.

Question 11

Is there a free trial for paid plans?

Accepted Answer

We do not offer free trials, but the Free plan lets you distribute unlimited music at no upfront cost. You can try the platform risk-free and upgrade when you are ready for more features and lower revenue share.

Question 12

How do I release my music?

Accepted Answer

Go to your Dashboard, click "New Release," fill in the release details (title, artwork, genre), upload your tracks, select which stores to distribute to, and submit for review. Our team reviews submissions within 24-48 hours.

Question 13

What streaming platforms does Kalmori distribute to?

Accepted Answer

We distribute to 150+ platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, TikTok, Tidal, Deezer, SoundCloud, Pandora, iHeartRadio, and many more.

Question 14

How long does it take for my music to go live?

Accepted Answer

After your release is approved by our team (24-48 hours), it typically takes 3-7 business days for your music to appear on all streaming platforms. Some platforms are faster than others.

Question 15

What audio formats are accepted?

Accepted Answer

We accept WAV and FLAC files at 16-bit/44.1kHz or higher quality. MP3 files are not recommended for distribution as they may be rejected by some platforms.

Question 16

Do I get ISRC and UPC codes?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Kalmori provides free ISRC codes for every track and UPC codes for every release on all plans. These are required by streaming platforms and we handle this automatically.

Question 17

Can I take down a release?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can request a takedown from your release dashboard. The removal process takes 3-7 business days across all platforms.

Question 18

How do royalties work?

Accepted Answer

When your music is streamed on platforms like Spotify or Apple Music, those platforms pay royalties. Kalmori collects these royalties and deposits them into your Kalmori wallet, minus the revenue share based on your plan (10% for Free, 5% for Rise, 0% for Pro).

Question 19

When do I get paid?

Accepted Answer

Royalties are typically processed monthly. Streaming platforms report earnings with a 2-3 month delay (this is standard across the industry). Once funds are in your wallet, you can withdraw at any time.

Question 20

What is the minimum withdrawal amount?

Accepted Answer

The minimum withdrawal amount is $25. You can withdraw via bank transfer or PayPal.

Question 21

Can I see detailed analytics of my streams?

Accepted Answer

Yes! All plans include basic analytics (total streams, earnings, daily breakdown). Rise and Pro plans include advanced analytics with fan demographics, geographic breakdown, platform comparison, and trending reports.

Question 22

How does the revenue calculator work?

Accepted Answer

The revenue calculator (available on Rise and Pro plans) lets you estimate your earnings based on stream counts across different platforms. It accounts for your plan's revenue share to show your actual take-home amount.

Question 23

What is the AI Release Strategy?

Accepted Answer

Available on the Pro plan, AI Release Strategy uses artificial intelligence to analyze your music and audience to recommend the best release date, target markets, playlist pitching strategies, and promotional tactics to maximize your reach.

Question 24

What is the Beat Marketplace?

Accepted Answer

The Beat Marketplace (Rise and Pro plans) is where producers can list beats and instrumentals for sale, and artists can browse and purchase beats for their projects. Producers earn revenue from each sale.

Question 25

How do Collaborations & Royalty Splits work?

Accepted Answer

On the Pro plan, you can set up royalty splits with collaborators on a release. When the release earns royalties, the earnings are automatically split according to the agreed percentages and deposited into each collaborator's wallet.

Question 26

What are Pre-Save Campaigns?

Accepted Answer

Pre-Save Campaigns (Pro plan) let you create a landing page where fans can pre-save your upcoming release on their preferred streaming platform. This helps boost your day-one streams and chart positions.

Question 27

What is YouTube Content ID?

Accepted Answer

YouTube Content ID (Pro plan) automatically identifies when your music is used in YouTube videos and claims revenue on your behalf. This ensures you get paid whenever someone uses your music in their content.

Question 28

What is Spotify Canvas?

Accepted Answer

Spotify Canvas (Pro plan) lets you upload short looping videos that play alongside your tracks on Spotify. This enhances the listener experience and can increase engagement with your music.

Question 29

How does In-App Messaging work?

Accepted Answer

In-App Messaging (Rise and Pro plans) lets you communicate directly with other artists, producers, and collaborators on the platform without needing to share personal contact information.

Question 30

How does the Label account work?

Accepted Answer

Label accounts can manage multiple artists under one roof. You can distribute releases for your artists, track analytics across your roster, manage royalty splits, and handle payouts all from a centralized dashboard.

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