Introduction
The Distro Addon in Royalti.io enables powerful features for music distribution management, specifically:
Allow Auto UPC Allocation - Automatically generate unique product codes
Allow Auto ISRC Generation - Automatically generate International Standard Recording Codes
ISRC Generation Details - Configure custom ISRC numbers for your releases
This article will guide you through setting up the Distro Addon and using its features when creating new products and assets.
Enabling the Distro Addon
To enable and configure the Distro Addon:
Log in to your Royalti.io account
Select your workspace
On the left sidebar navigation, select Settings
From the Settings page, select the Addon tab
Locate Distro in the list of available addons
Click the connection switch to enable the addon
Configuring Distro Addon Settings
Once connected, you'll need to configure the addon settings:
Click on the settings icon (gear icon) in the top right corner of the Distro addon card
Update the following settings according to your needs:
Allow Auto UPC Allocation - Enable to automatically generate UPC codes for new products
Allow Auto ISRC Generation - Enable to automatically generate ISRC codes for new assets
ISRC Generation Details - Enter your custom ISRC prefix or configuration details
Save your settings
Using Distro Addon Features
The Distro Addon features are available when creating new products and assets in your Royalti.io workspace.
Creating a New UPC
Head over to the UPCs in the catalog dropdown of the left navbar, this would take you to the UPCs page containing list of create UPCs with date they were created.
Click on the button at the top oof the page too add a new UPC.
add your UPC and click the save button.
Creating a New Asset with Auto ISRC
When Auto ISRC Generation is enabled, you can create assets without manually entering ISRC codes:
Navigate to the Dashboard page.
Click the + (plus) sign at the top right of the page.
Select New Asset from the dropdown.
A modal will appear with the following fields:
ISRC:
Automatically populated if Auto ISRC is enabled.
If disabled, manually enter the code in the "Enter ISRC" field.
Asset type: Select the type (e.g., Audio, Video) from the dropdown.
Explicit: Choose Explicit or Not Explicit for content classification.
Title: Enter the asset’s title in the "Enter Title" field.
Version (Optional): Specify a version in the "Enter Version" field, if applicable.
Display Artist: Input the publicly visible artist name.
Artist:
Use the "Search to add artist" field to find and add artists.
Designate one as Primary using the checkbox.
Click + Add Artist to include additional collaborators.
Once all fields are completed, click Create Asset to finalize.
Creating a New Product with Auto UPC
When Auto UPC Allocation is enabled, you can create products without manually entering UPC codes:
Navigate to the Dashboard page.
Click the + (plus) sign at the top right of the page.
Select New Product from the dropdown.
A modal will appear with the following fields:
UPC:
Automatically populated if Auto UPC is enabled.
If disabled, manually enter the code in the "Enter UPC" field.
Catalog: Input catalog details in the "Enter catalog" field.
Status: Select a status (e.g., Live, Draft) from the dropdown.
Product Type: Choose the type (e.g., Audio, Video) from the dropdown.
Explicit: Toggle between Explicit or Not Explicit.
Release Date: Select a date using the mm/dd/yyyy date picker.
Title: Enter the product title in the "Enter title" field.
Version (Optional): Specify a version in the "Enter version" field.
Artist:
Use "Search to add artist" to find and add artists.
Mark one artist as Primary using the checkbox.
Click + Add Artist to include more collaborators.
Display Artist: Enter the name to be displayed publicly.
Additional Actions:
Click + Add Asset to link existing assets to this product.
Once completed, click Create Product to finalize.
Benefits of Using Distro Addon
Time Saving - Eliminate manual entry of UPC and ISRC codes
Error Prevention - Avoid duplicate or invalid codes
Standardization - Ensure all your products and assets follow proper coding conventions
Streamlined Workflow - Simplify the creation process for new products and assets
Troubleshooting
If you encounter issues with the Distro Addon:
Ensure the addon is properly connected (check the connection switch)
Verify your ISRC Generation Details are correctly formatted
Check if you have the necessary permissions in your workspace to use addon features
Contact support if auto-generation isn't working as expected
For additional assistance with the Distro Addon, please contact our support team.