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TOPLINEBASE GUIDE

Everything you need to know about using ToplineBase - from getting started to advanced features.

Contents

Platform Overview

ToplineBase is a premium marketplace connecting songwriters with producers and publishers. Our platform enables musicians to collaborate, create deals, and build careers through a secure, verified community.

For Songwriters

Upload toplines, pitch to producers, and earn revenue from your creations.

For Producers

Browse toplines, pitch your music, and discover collaboration opportunities.

For Publishers

Manage catalogs, create pitches, and reach high volumes of creators.

User Roles

Songwriter

Creates and uploads toplines. Can pitch to producers and manage deals.

Producer

Browses marketplace, purchases toplines, and creates collaborative deals.

Publisher

Can manage multiple accounts, create bulk pitches, and has higher quotas.

Core Features

Topline Management

Upload unlimited toplines with full metadata support:

  • Detailed metadata (BPM, Key, Genre, Mood)
  • Automatic waveform visualization
  • AI verification scanning
  • Set custom pricing
  • Highlight toplines for visibility (optional premium feature)
Playlist Builder
Create and organize custom playlists of toplines from the marketplace to curate collections and easily share with collaborators.
Favorites System
Save your favorite toplines for quick access and track artists you love.
Interest Dashboard
Track incoming interest on your toplines and manage producer engagement in real-time.
Stories & Achievements
Share your journey and celebrate milestones on the platform. Gain visibility through achievements and XP points.

Marketplace

Deal Structure

Original Songs

  • • Vocal Fee: Set by songwriter
  • • Master Rights: 50% songwriter / 50% producer
  • • Publishing: 50% songwriter / 50% producer

Cover Songs

  • • Vocal Fee: Set by songwriter
  • • Master Rights: 50% / 50%
  • • Publishing: 0% (original rights holders)

Cover songs cannot be released as original works. ToplineBase is not liable for copyright claims.

Pitch Quotas by Tier

Different subscription tiers get different monthly pitch allowances:

TierPitches/Month
Free2
Pro10
Elite50
Publisher Elite500

Pitch System

Pitch your original music to specific producers or by genre. Pitches count against your monthly quota based on your subscription tier.

Direct Pitches

Send music directly to a specific producer's inbox.

Genre-Based Pitches

Pitch to all producers interested in a specific genre.

AI Demo Pitches

Pitch AI-generated demo versions while keeping original toplines human-verified.

Pitch Status Flow

Draft→Sent→Viewed→Interested

Origin™ AI Detection

Hybrid Detection System

Origin™ uses a proprietary hybrid detection system that combines two powerful methods to verify audio authenticity:

Spectral Analysis

Analyzes frequency patterns and spectral artifacts in the audio. This method detects characteristic signatures left by AI generation processes, including telltale frequency patterns and anomalies that are difficult to replicate in human-created music.

Machine Learning Classifier

Trained on thousands of verified human and AI samples. The ML model learns subtle patterns and characteristics that distinguish AI-generated audio from human-created music. The model continuously improves as more verified training samples are added.

How it works: Both methods analyze the audio simultaneously. Their results are intelligently combined with dynamic weighting based on confidence levels, producing a unified detection score that is more accurate than either method alone.

Model Accuracy

Track the real-time accuracy of our hybrid detection system:

Detection Reliability: See current accuracy statistics on the Origin™ page

Both detection methods improve continuously as more verified samples are analyzed and added to the training dataset

Usage

Origin™ is used automatically when uploading toplines to the marketplace to ensure 100% human creation. You can also use it directly on the Origin™ page to analyze any audio file. Each analysis costs 1 credit.

Audio Watermarking

Protected Audio Technology

Preview audio streams on ToplineBase are automatically embedded with unique, traceable watermarks to protect against theft and unauthorized distribution. Purchased files are delivered clean without watermarks.

How It Works

  • Invisible Embedding: Watermarks are inaudibly embedded using spread-spectrum technology during preview streaming
  • User-Specific IDs: Each user receives a uniquely watermarked preview tied to their account
  • Robust Protection: Survives audio format conversion, compression, and most editing
  • Traceable: If leaked preview audio is found, we can identify the source account

What's Protected

Preview Streams

All marketplace audio previews include traceable watermarks

Purchased Files

Downloaded stems and full tracks are delivered clean, without watermarks

Pitch Submissions

All pitch preview audio includes protection during evaluation

Demo Versions

Demo previews include watermarks until purchase is completed

For Songwriters

Your audio previews are automatically protected the moment you upload. This means:

  • If someone leaks your preview, we can trace it back to their account
  • Your intellectual property is protected from theft during the preview phase
  • Buyers receive clean, unwatermarked files after purchase

For Producers

Watermarks ensure accountability and trust in the marketplace:

  • Preview audio securely with accountability for all users
  • Purchased tracks are delivered clean and ready for production use
  • Creates a safer ecosystem for all creators

Dashboards

Songwriter Dashboard

Manage your toplines, track pitches, view interest from producers, and monitor revenue.

Producer Dashboard

Browse the marketplace, manage purchases, track active deals, and monitor collaborations.

Publisher Dashboard

Create bulk pitches, manage multiple accounts, access advanced analytics, and track catalog performance.

Pricing & Tiers

Subscription Tiers
Choose the plan that fits your needs

Free

€0

Forever free

  • Unlimited uploads
  • 0 pitches/month
  • Basic visibility
Most Popular

Pro

€4.99/mo

  • 10 pitches/month
  • Advanced analytics

Elite

€49.99/mo

  • 50 pitches/month
  • Priority placement
Publisher Elite
For music labels and publishers

€950/mo

  • 500 pitches/month
  • Bulk account management
  • Advanced analytics & exports
  • Dedicated support

Payouts

You receive earnings from topline sales (songwriters) and referral earnings. The same bank or PayPal details in Payment Settings are used for all payouts. How and when you receive funds depends on your payment method.

Bank Details

Automatic payout. Funds are transferred directly to your bank account within 1–2 business days. No action required.

PayPal

Manual payout. Earnings stay pending until you click "Request payout" in Settings → Billing. After requesting, funds arrive in your PayPal within 7–10 business days. Minimum €10 to request.

Summary

  • Bank: Automatic, direct payout within 1–2 business days
  • PayPal:No automatic payout; you must click "Request payout"; funds within 7–10 business days after your request

Deals & Contracts

When interest turns into collaboration, create legally binding contracts directly on ToplineBase.

Deal Creation

Songwriter and producer agree to terms (master %, publishing %, advance).

Contract Signing

Both parties digitally sign the contract agreement.

Deal Management

Track deal status, view signed contracts, and manage ongoing collaborations.

Deal Statuses

Pending SignatureActiveCompleted

Identity Verification

ToplineBase uses Stripe Identity verification to ensure all users are legitimate creators. This protects the community and prevents fraud.

Verified ✓

User has passed identity checks. Fully trusted member.

Pending

Verification in progress. User can continue using platform.

100% Human Policy

We Don't Accept AI-Generated Toplines

ToplineBase is committed to supporting human creativity. Every topline on our platform is verified to be 100% human-created using our Origin™ AI detection technology.

Why Human-Only?

We believe human creativity is irreplaceable. AI-generated content lacks the emotional authenticity that makes great music.

Community Protection

All uploads are scanned with Origin™ to ensure we maintain 100% human-created standards.

ToplineBase

The premium marketplace for exclusive toplines. Connect songwriters with producers worldwide.

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