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Audio Encoding

The process that preserves your audio data from streaming platform processing, preventing distortion and loudness issues.

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Audio Encoding

The process that preserves your audio data from streaming platform processing, preventing distortion and loudness issues.

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Apple Digital Masters

The Apple Music certification delivering cutting-edge audio resolution in streaming.

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Apple Digital Masters certification
Enhanced audio resolution on all platforms
Distinctive badge in your track credits
Unlimited encoding included
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TOOLS

Encoders

Three professional-grade tools included with your subscription.

EC.Pro4 ©
Multi-Platform Encoding
Optimized for all streaming platforms
Releases in enhanced audio resolution
Unlimited access
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AM.Pro2 ©
Apple Digital Masters Encoding
ADM certification + Badge
Releases in enhanced audio resolution
Unlimited access
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EM.Pro2 ©
AI-Powered E-Mastering
Advanced AI mastering engine
Three smart presets
Unlimited access
PRICING

Annual Plan

Everything you need to deliver professional audio, all year long.

Annual Plan
$2.17/mo
Billed annually — $26/year
Apple Digital Masters Encoding
Encoding for all platforms
AI-powered mastering tools
Unlimited access all year
Apple Music Playlist submission
Dedicated technical support
Keep your current distributor (Distrokid recommended)
Unlock your sound's full potential, all year long.
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Why encoding matters

Encoding plays a key role in preserving your music's sound quality on streaming platforms. By working with a certified encoding house, your audio data stays untouched and uncompromised during streaming.

With Skills and Gears, your sound remains clear, powerful, and true to your creation. Say goodbye to distortion and weak loudness. Deliver an optimal listening experience and boost audience engagement.

Invest in your sound quality. Your talent and work deserve it.

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Annual Plan
$26/yr
$2.17/month

Activate your membership and enjoy the same benefits as our top artists, including ADM certification in your credits — without changing your distributor.

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Audio Encoding Modules

Precision tools included in your plan. Click to access.

UTILITY

Resources

How does it work?

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Import your music into the desired encoder
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Download your mastered or encoded music
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Send your music to your distributor

Partner Activation

Distrokid Apple Digital Masters Activation
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Activate the feature on Distrokid
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Activate your Skills & Gears account
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Encoded releases automatically certified on streaming

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Import an audio file

Click to import (.wav, .mp3, .flac)
Clipping loss
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Data noise
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Verify.mini analyzes your audio file to detect clipping distortion and data noise — two quality issues that affect streaming loudness and audio fidelity. Import any .wav, .mp3 or .flac to get an instant diagnostic.

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EM.Pro2 · Free AI-Mastering Token ×1

After your encode, unlock all modules for $26/year.

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