AirTrax guide
Choose music management software around the work you need to do.
Music management software can mean contact management, release planning, asset organization, distribution, or royalty accounting. Start by naming the problem. AirTrax combines an industry contact directory, academy, growth playbooks, monetization guides, and curated resources with campaign, calendar, asset, and note tools.
By AirTrax · Independent artist workflows
Separate the jobs before comparing tools
| Job | What to evaluate | AirTrax fit |
|---|---|---|
| Manage music contacts | Categories, relationship context, and follow-up workflow | Contact directory with status and notes |
| Coordinate a release | Tasks, deadlines, contacts, and asset links | Campaign boards and calendar |
| Organize deliverables | File versions, retrieval, and sharing permissions | Asset workspace; retain separate backups |
| Deliver music to streaming services | Service coverage, terms, delivery times, and support | Use a separate distributor |
| Collect or account for royalties | Rights coverage, statements, and reconciliation | Use dedicated services; AirTrax offers educational guides |
| Manage a shared team | Roles, permissions, approvals, and shared records | AirTrax currently centers on individual account workspaces |
Try a real task before moving everything
Choose one upcoming release and a small contact shortlist. Create the campaign, add the people involved, organize the approved files, and record a next action. Check whether you can find the relevant context a week later without searching old messages.
A spreadsheet can be a good choice when your process is simple. A dedicated artist workspace is more useful when the same contacts, assets, and deadlines need to stay connected across projects. Evaluate the work saved instead of comparing feature counts alone.
Ask about limits that are easy to overlook
- Does “email outreach” mean message drafting or automatic delivery and reply sync?
- Does “royalty management” mean guidance, statement imports, or actual payment collection?
- Can collaborators access a shared workspace with separate permissions?
- What happens to files and records if you stop using the service?
- Is the published price current, and what does the offer include?
Where AirTrax fits today
AirTrax suits independent artists who want learning, career resources, industry contacts, and practical workspace tools in one platform. It does not replace a label’s financing, a manager’s relationships, a distributor, or an accountant. Its public pricing page currently describes a $0 early-adopter offer; review that page for the current terms.
This guide is published by AirTrax and describes our product alongside general tool categories. It is not an independent ranking or a claim that one product is best for every artist.
Is every contact directory right for every artist?
No. The right choice depends on your contact volume, release workflow, collaboration needs, and whether you need automated email or reporting integrations. Test the jobs you need it to do.
Does using AirTrax change my existing music contracts?
No. An organizational tool does not change an agreement with a label, distributor, publisher, or collaborator. Review those agreements when assessing your rights and obligations.