Maximizing The Smart SplitSheet

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Summary:

Split sheets are the boring part of the music business—but they protect your hard work. Without a completed split sheet, your music is at risk of lost money and missed opportunities. For example, your song could be passed over for a commercial sync deal simply because your paperwork isn’t in order.

This problem is common. Many artists skip split sheets because they’re:

• Time-consuming

• Tedious

• Easy to overlook

• Not clearly explained

  
  

That’s what inspired me to create the Smart SplitSheet—a faster, simpler way to complete split sheets without friction. Click here to demo this app now.

What's the Smart SplitSheet?

The Smart SplitSheet helps you:

• Complete split sheets quickly

• Capture contributor signatures on-site

• Export a clean PDF for your records

• Secure exports with cryptographic fingerprinting

It’s built to remove friction from a necessary part of the music business.

How It Works (3 Steps)

1. Input Your Track & ISRC

Your ISRC is a unique ID used to track where your music is played and monetized.

You can get your ISRC from your distributor, such as UnitedMasters.

2. Add Contributors

Add each person who contributed to the track and enter:

• Name

• Email

• PRO

• IPI number

• Publishing percentage

• Master percentage

• Role on the track

Once their information is complete, have them sign the agreement. If a contributor is remote, you can use a third-party app to collect their digital signature.

What's a PRO?

A Performing Rights Organization (PRO) represents your rights as a music creator when your work is performed publicly.

PROs:

• Assign you an IPI number

• Collect and distribute performance royalties

• Require ISRCs to track usage accurately

Popular PROs include:

• ASCAP

• BMI

• SongTrust

Signing up is free, and it’s an important step before releasing music.

Important Notes:

• You still need a split sheet even if you created the track solo

• Proof of ownership is required for publishers and commercial sync opportunities

• Every contributor must sign the agreement

• You can export without a signature, but all signatures must be collected

This protects everyone involved.

3. Export Your Agreement

Review your split agreement carefully, then export a copy for your records.

If any signatures are missing, collect them via:

• Print

• Third-party digital signature apps

It’s standard practice for every contributor to sign.