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๐Ÿ’ปWhat Is a DSP (Digital Service Provider)?

A DSP, or Digital Service Provider, is an online platform that allows users to access, stream, download.

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Written by Ivan Parrales
Updated over 4 months ago

What Types of Services Do DSPs Offer?

DSPs provide one or more of the following services:

  • ๐Ÿ” Streaming: Music is played in real time without downloading (like Spotify or Deezer).

  • โฌ‡๏ธ Digital downloads: Users can purchase and save tracks to their devices (such as iTunes Store or Amazon Music).

  • ๐Ÿ“บ Music videos and visuals: Some DSPs offer video streaming, visual content, and interactive experiences (like YouTube Music or Tidal).


Global Distribution on +250 Digital Music Platforms

Your music isn't just available, it's everywhere . We distribute to an international network of over 250 DSPs (Digital Service Providers), including global leaders, key regional services, specialized platforms, and high-impact social networks.

Global reach. Unlimited audience. Real impact.

Among the main destinations for your music are:

Complete List of Included Platforms

Principales DSPs Globales:
Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Amazon Music, Amazon Music Unlimited, YouTube Music, Deezer, TIDAL, Napster, Qobuz, Boomplay, Pandora, Audiomack, Anghami, iMusica, Claro Mรบsica, JioSaavn, AWA, Joox, KKBOX, Melon, Genie (KT), Bugs, Soribada, Mnet, MOOV.

DJ and electronic music platforms:
Beatport, Juno, Traxsource, Bleep, Dance All Day, Hardstyle.com, Volumo.

Redes Sociales y Plataformas de Video Corto:
TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Messenger, Threads, WhatsApp, Meta Creator Music, YouTube Shorts, Capcut, IGTV, Lasso, Snap, Kuaishou, Kwai, Snack Video, Douyin, WeSing, Xiaoying.

Creator and sync platforms:
Canva, Audiojungle, Lickd, MusixMatch, LyricFind, Reward the World, Soundtrack Your Brand, Fan Label, Turntable, Feelment, BackSound, Coda Music, Lucid, Traxsource, Songtradr, TunedGlobal.

Audio recognition and monitoring:
Shazam, Soundhound, Soundmouse, BMAT, Pex, Jaxsta, Audible Magic Fingerprinting, Audible Magic Database, SoundExchange, ACRCloud.

Interactive and immersive content platforms:
Peloton, Supernatural, Oculus, Quest, Horizon, Meta SparkAR, Flipagram, MicDrop.

Streaming regional y telecomunicaciones (Asia y LATAM):
Huawei Music, Xiaomi Music, Line Music, Taiwan Mobile, Asia Pacific Telecom, CH Mobile, Docomo, Softbank, Smartone, Singtel, Starhub, 3HK, 3MO, Maxis, Au, CHT, UtaPass, J:Com, Naver, Daum, Kakao, CMHK.

Plataformas alternativas, nicho y regionales:

Jazzed, Global Radio, Grandpad, MyMelo, Electric Jukebox / ROXi, NEC, ViaPath, JPay, Keefe Group, Turnkey Corrections, FNAC, MediaMarkt, Saturn, HMV, ExLibris, CDON, Technics Tracks, Onkyo, Prodigium/Infogo, Pono, Psonar, Open Live, Pulselocker, QNX CAR, Sainsbury's, Maxis, Medion, Lenovo Music, Lenovo Sound, HTC One, Acer, Huawei (Hi-Res & Middle East), Huawei South Africa, B612, Changba, Coolvox, Douban Music, Dragonfly FM, Himalayan FM, Koala FM, Kuyin Ringtone, Love Music, Mach by Mariposa, Me2U Music, Mixpixie, Mixette, Mixup Digital, Moi Mir, Netease, Odnoklassniki, Pubbles, ROK Mobile, Stellar, TDC/T Star, Technics Tracks, The Overflow, Triplay, Tunewiki, Tuzhan, U-Mobile, Vibe, VUE, Walkgame, Wasu TV, Weibo Music, Weltbild DE, We Sing, WEYV, Xiumi, Xiutang, Yiqixiu, Jeou Tai, Jinli Music, La Musica, Lizhi FM, Lequ Music, Maxis, FETnet, Forest Incentives, CTS Eventim AG, iFeng, IAM+ Dial.

Special Sync and Licensing Platforms:
Songtradr, Pex, Soundmouse, LyricFind, BMAT, ACRCloud, SoundExchange, YouTube Content ID.

Plataformas para presos (US carcelario):
JPay, ViaPath (GTL), Keefe Group, Turnkey Corrections.

Popular Examples of DSPs

๐ŸŒ DSP

๐Ÿ’ก Type of Service

Spotify

Music streaming

Apple Music

Streaming + digital downloads

Amazon Music

Streaming + downloads

YouTube Music

Streaming + music videos

Deezer

Streaming

Tidal

HiFi streaming + video content

iTunes Store

Direct music downloads

Beatport

Downloads for DJs (electronic music)


๐Ÿค How Do DSPs Work with UMW Recordings, Inc.?

When you distribute your music through UMW Recordings, Inc., your content is automatically delivered to multiple DSPs based on your selected distribution plan. UMW acts as an aggregator, ensuring:

  • ๐ŸŒŽ Your music is available globally

  • ๐Ÿ“Š Streaming data and royalty reports are tracked accurately

  • ๐Ÿ“„ Metadata and formatting follow the DSPs' official guidelines


๐Ÿ“Œ In Summary:

Key Concept

What It Means ๐Ÿ“Œ

๐ŸŽง DSP

A platform that distributes music digitally

๐Ÿ“ฒ Service types

Streaming, downloads, video

๐Ÿค Connection to UMW

Receives and showcases your music worldwide

๐Ÿ’ฐ Royalties

Generated from streams or purchases by listeners

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