Releases

Overview

The Revelator platform provides a flexible and dynamic interface to view and manage your releases. You can choose between different viewing modes and adjust the table settings to suit your preferences. This comprehensive guide covers how to efficiently manage releases, including viewing options, table adjustments, filtering capabilities, exporting catalog data, and best practices.

Who Is It For?

This section is designed for artists, managers, and rights holders who need to efficiently manage large catalogs of music releases on the Revelator platform.

• Real-World Scenario #1: An independent artist managing their own catalog who needs to regularly update metadata and track distribution status.

• Real-World Scenario #2: A label manager overseeing multiple artists who needs to filter releases by genre, status, and date for reporting purposes.

Key Benefits

• Enhanced catalog management with flexible viewing and filtering options.

• Quick access to distribution statuses and release details.

• Ability to export catalog data for offline analysis.

• Efficient release tracking with customizable table settings.

How It Works: Step by Step Guides

Viewing Modes

You can toggle between List View and Grid View by clicking on the respective icons at the top right of the catalog page.

• Grid View: Shows album covers and essential metadata in a visual layout, suitable for quick browsing.

• List View: Displays releases in a table format, useful for comparing metadata and tracking release dates.

Adjusting Table Settings

1. Click on the Settings Icon (usually represented by a gear or three dots) at the top right of the release list.

2. Select Table Options to customize your view:

   • Comfortable Mode: Larger row height for easier reading and navigation.

   • Compact Mode: Smaller row height to display more items on the screen.

   • Columns: Choose which columns to display, including Title, Artist, Release Date, Distribution Status, and more.

3. Save your preferred settings to ensure they are retained for future sessions.

Applying Filters

1. Navigate to the Catalog Dashboard where all your releases are listed.

2. Locate the Filter Options at the top of the release list.

3. Choose from the following filter criteria:

   • Distribution Status: Filter by the current distribution state, including:

     • Never Distributed: Releases that have not been published.

     • Processing: Releases currently being prepared for distribution.

     • Issues: Releases that encountered problems or errors.

     • Distributed: Successfully published releases.

     • Taken Down: Releases that have been removed from platforms.

   • Date Filters:

     • Release Date: Select a specific date range to view published releases.

     • Creation Date: Filter releases by the original creation date.

     • Quick Selections: Options include Last 3 days, Last 7 days, and Last 30 days.

   • Type Filters:

     • Choose between EP, LP, or Singles to narrow your search.

   • Additional Filters:

     • Genres: Quickly locate releases by genre.

     • Payees: Filter releases based on associated payees.

     • Metadata Language: View releases with metadata in a specific language.

     • Smart Links: Toggle to see releases with smart link integrations.

     • Artist: Filter by a specific artist to streamline management.

     • Platform Availability: See which releases are live on specific streaming platforms (e.g., Spotify, Apple Music).

     • Region: Focus on releases distributed to specific territories or countries.

Combining Multiple Filters

You can apply multiple filters simultaneously to refine your search. For example, you might choose Status: Published and Artist: John Doe to view all live releases from that artist. The filter results update dynamically, showing only the releases that match your criteria.

Saving and Managing Filter Presets

1. Once your filters are configured, click Save Preset to save the combination for future use.

2. Access saved presets from the Filter Presets dropdown for faster navigation.

3. To clear all filters and reset the view, click the Clear Filters button or manually deselect each criterion.

Exporting Catalog Data

You can export your entire catalog to CSV or XLSX by selecting the appropriate option from the Export Menu at the top right.

• Use this feature for offline analysis or maintaining records outside of the platform.

Best Practices for Managing Releases

• Regularly apply filters to maintain an organized view.

• Customize table settings to match your workflow.

• Use Grid View for visual inspection and List View for data analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I change the release status? Navigate to the Catalog Dashboard and click Edit Release to update the status.

• Why are my settings not saved? Ensure you click Save Settings after making adjustments.

• Can I revert to a previous release version? Yes, navigate to the Release History and select a prior version to restore.

Keep Reading

• How to Create a Release
• How to Edit Metadata

• How to Export Catalog Data

• Revelator Analytics Guide

Next Steps and Future Releases

• Stay tuned for enhancements to the filtering system, including multi-criteria filter presets.

• Upcoming support for custom tagging and bulk editing features.