Why BeatPass publishes the formula
Subscription payout systems can be confusing if a platform only says “fair revenue share.” BeatPass publishes the contribution logic so producers can understand what affects their share: recency, plays, and collaborator count. The formula does not guarantee a fixed payout. It explains how contribution value is calculated.What Builds Contribution Value
Time Since Upload
Newer tracks get a stronger recency factor, which decays over time with a 6-month half-life.
Play Activity
More plays increase the popularity boost, up to a maximum 3x multiplier.
Collaborator Count
Contribution is split equally across the producers credited on the track.
How Subscription Payout Share Works
- BeatPass takes the subscription base amount as the producer pool.
- All eligible track contribution values are summed.
- Your producer share is calculated from your contribution divided by the platform total.
- Eligible producers receive their share through the payout flow.
The platform fee (12% + $3.00 flat) is added on top of the base price at checkout. Producers receive 100% of their set price, and subscription checkout shows the fee before you confirm payment. Learn more →
Important Rules
Exclusive-Only Tracks
Tracks marked exclusive-only do not contribute to the subscription pool. They can still earn through direct sales, but their contribution value for subscription sharing is treated as zero.Ineligible Producers
If a producer is not payout-ready when a subscription split runs, their share can be excluded and redistributed among eligible producers.Periodic Refresh
BeatPass recalculates contribution values periodically (roughly every few hours) so new plays and time decay continue to affect upcoming payout calculations.Related
Earnings Formula
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Maximizing Earnings
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Trust Stack
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