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Use RMS to manage releases, search your own samples, rip audio CDs or combine PDFs on Windows.

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01 / I run a label.

Label Edition

Manage releases, artists, contracts, files and promo. Choose Pro for royalty accounting, mastering and reporting.

02 / I release my own music.

Artist Edition

Plan your releases, build press kits and track your label contacts.

03 / I work with samples.

SampleLink

Search and audition the sounds on your computer, then drag them into your Ableton session.

04 / I want to merge PDF files.

Blackbox PDF Merger

Arrange, preview and combine PDFs locally on Windows. One-time purchase for €5.99.

05 / I want to rip audio CDs.

Blackbox Ripper

Read audio CDs, retrieve album details and save organised music files in your chosen format. Free for Windows.

USING RMS WITH YOUR EXISTING TOOLS

You do not have to replace every tool.

You may already have tools for promo or accounting that work well for you. RMS keeps your release records together and does not require a change of distributor.

01

Beyond a promo campaign

Keep artist information, contracts and release status connected to campaign activity.

02

Beyond a folder of files

Store artwork, audio and track details with the release they belong to.

03

Beyond a royalty spreadsheet

With Label Pro, connect imported royalty data to the wider release and catalogue workflow.

PUBLIC COMPARISON

Specialist tools compared with the Blackbox release operation.

Many music-business tools are excellent at one job. Blackbox RMS is built to keep the jobs around a release connected. Public pricing and features can change, so each comparison includes a direct link to the provider.

RELEASE OPERATIONS

Blackbox Label Pro

Pricing context
€99/month or €990/year. Label starts at €59/month and Artist starts at €19/month.
Primary focus
Release planning, artist data, contracts, promo, files, reminders, royalty imports, reports, ISRC tools and mastering workflow.
Where Blackbox differs
Blackbox puts the release at the centre, keeping the work around it connected instead of split across separate systems.
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PROMO DELIVERY

Inflyte

Pricing context
£44, £99 or £220/month, with pay-as-you-go options.
Primary focus
Branded promo campaigns, tastemaker delivery, feedback, pre-saves and campaign monitoring.
Where Blackbox differs
Blackbox connects promo activity to the artist, contract, release files, reminders, archive and royalty workflow.
Source: Inflyte

CATALOGUE AND ROYALTIES

Reprtoir

Pricing context
Professional is $129/month. Business is $299/month. Enterprise is $999/month.
Primary focus
Catalogue, assets, metadata, release building, contracts, royalty accounting, analytics and publishing workflows.
Where Blackbox differs
Blackbox is focused on the daily label desk, carrying a release from planning through delivery preparation, promo, royalties and archive.
Source: Reprtoir

RELEASE PLANNING

ReleaseLoop

Pricing context
See the provider for current public pricing.
Primary focus
Release planning, tasks, calendars, budgets, EPKs, contacts, royalty imports and artist statements.
Where Blackbox differs
Blackbox carries planning into artist intake, contracts, promo, mastering checks, release files, royalty imports and archive follow-through.
Source: ReleaseLoop

DISTRIBUTION-BACKED SERVICES

Label Engine

Pricing context
Label Services is $49/month or $499/year. Its distribution service uses a revenue-share model.
Primary focus
Distribution-backed accounting, promotion, demo management and label services.
Where Blackbox differs
Blackbox RMS is distributor neutral and takes no share of label revenue, so labels can keep their distributor and their own release-control layer.
Source: Label Engine

CATALOGUE AND SHARING

DISCO

Pricing context
Artist from $10.80/month, Plus from $16.99/month and Pro from $26.99/month, billed annually.
Primary focus
Catalogue management, playlists, music sharing, inboxes, protected links, playlist statistics and metadata tools.
Where Blackbox differs
Blackbox extends beyond a music library into release administration, contract status, artist data, reminders, royalty readiness and lifecycle decisions.
Source: DISCO

DISTRIBUTION-BACKED SERVICES

Proton SoundSystem

Pricing context
No recurring software fee. Distribution operates on a commission model.
Primary focus
Electronic music distribution, release setup, store delivery, royalty splits and label-side release management.
Where Blackbox differs
Blackbox separates release-management software from distribution, giving labels control of their internal workflow and distributor choice.
Source: Proton

DISTRIBUTION-BACKED SERVICES

LabelWorx

Pricing context
Distribution is commission based. Terms vary by label and the services used.
Primary focus
Distribution, royalty accounting, label management, marketing, UGC rights, promotion and demo management.
Where Blackbox differs
Blackbox gives the label its own control desk for release admin, contracts, assets, promo, reminders and royalties.
Source: LabelWorx

PROMO DELIVERY

HAULIX

Pricing context
See the provider for current subscription pricing.
Primary focus
Secure pre-release promotion, promo pages, sharing, collaboration, email delivery, contacts and campaign reporting.
Where Blackbox differs
Blackbox keeps promo activity within the wider release record, alongside artist, contract, files, archive and royalty status.
Source: HAULIX

PROMO DELIVERY

DropTrack

Pricing context
Free plan available. Artist Pro is $49/month and Label Pro is $99/month.
Primary focus
Music promotion, release tools, campaigns, contacts, analytics and roster-level reporting.
Where Blackbox differs
Blackbox connects promotion to release metadata, artist details, contracts, assets, reminders, archive status and royalties.
Source: DropTrack

PROMO DELIVERY

Promoly

Pricing context
See the provider for current public pricing.
Primary focus
DJ promo mailouts, feedback collection, engagement tracking, smart links and pre-save campaigns.
Where Blackbox differs
Blackbox includes promo within the wider label operation, keeping release status, artist intake, contracts, files and royalty readiness connected.
Source: Promoly

ROYALTY ACCOUNTING

Curve

Pricing context
See the provider for current record-label pricing.
Primary focus
Royalty accounting, sales ingestion, contract terms, artist dashboards, analytics and statement generation.
Where Blackbox differs
Blackbox brings royalty readiness upstream, so missing splits, contracts and statement settings can be addressed before accounting begins.
Source: Curve

ROYALTY ACCOUNTING

Roster Royalties

Pricing context
See the provider for current public pricing.
Primary focus
Royalty accounting, CSV imports, collaboration administration, split sheets and signed records.
Where Blackbox differs
Blackbox ties royalty work back to release cards, artist records, contract status, reminders, distributor imports and archive status.
Source: Roster Royalties

Comparison updated 11 September 2026 from publicly available provider information. Prices exclude taxes and may vary by billing term, currency, usage or negotiated service level. Always check the linked provider page before purchasing.

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