Audio Recon is not a beat-finder for copying sounds
Audio Recon is a producer protection and review tool. It detects high-similarity matches so credited producers can review possible uses of their beats. It is not a permission system, not a claim that a match is infringement, and not a tool for artists to clone another producer’s sound.Who Can Use Audio Recon
Audio Recon scans run for tracks where at least one credited producer has a verified artist profile. This means:- The scan is gated on the artist being verified, not the individual user account.
- For collaborative beats, the scan can run when any one of the credited producers is verified.
- All linked producers on a matching track are notified — not just the verified one.
If you are credited on a track alongside a verified producer, you can still receive Audio Recon match notifications even if your own profile is not yet verified.
How It Works
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Your beat is fingerprinted
BeatPass fingerprints the track when it is uploaded or when the audio file is replaced.
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BeatPass scans on a monthly cycle
Audio Recon scans run automatically on a rolling monthly schedule for eligible tracks.
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High-similarity matches are stored
BeatPass records matches when streaming data is similar enough to your beat. Only matches above 80% similarity are surfaced.
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You review the result
BeatPass notifies linked producers and surfaces the match in the Audio Recon section on the track page.
Where Matches Appear
When BeatPass finds a match, it appears in the Audio Recon section on the track page. This section is intended for producers credited on the beat, not for listeners.Similarity Scores
BeatPass uses a higher internal similarity threshold (around 95%) to flag potential duplicates, and shows matches at 80% similarity or above to producers. Higher scores are stronger signals, but not proof of use.Notifications
When a new match is found, BeatPass notifies all producers linked to the track through your enabled notification channels:- In-app notifications
- Email notifications
How to Review a Match
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Listen to both recordings
Compare the matched song against your beat closely.
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Rule out common false positives
Shared sample packs, similar drum kits, and common sound design can all create high similarity.
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Check BeatPass licensing context
If the song uses your beat, compare it against your BeatPass licensing history and existing certificates.
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Escalate only after verification
If you believe the use is unauthorised, contact BeatPass support with the match details.
Covered Platforms
Audio Recon currently references:- Spotify
- YouTube
- Deezer
Common Questions
Can I trigger a manual scan?
Can I trigger a manual scan?
Not at the moment. Audio Recon runs automatically on a monthly cycle.
Why do I not see Audio Recon on my track?
Why do I not see Audio Recon on my track?
The track may not be eligible yet, the fingerprint may still be pending, no credited producer is verified, or no qualifying match has been found.
Does a match prove someone used my beat?
Does a match prove someone used my beat?
No. Audio Recon is for investigation, not automatic proof of infringement.
What if I am not verified?
What if I am not verified?
You can still receive notifications if a verified co-producer’s track matches. For your own tracks, complete the producer verification flow first.
Related
Get Verified
Audio Recon requires at least one verified producer on the track.
License Certificates
Use certificate records when you verify whether a suspected use was licensed.
Public Verification
Confirm whether a license certificate is currently active.
BeatPassID
Understand the fingerprint details that support certificate tools.
Trust Stack
See how protection review fits into BeatPass’s proof system.