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How does limbo/ protect DSP relationships?
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limbo/ prioritizes the integrity of its DSP partnerships through strict artificial streaming detection, thorough content quality assurance, metadata validation before delivery, and compliance with each platform's content policies. This proactive approach ensures limbo/ and its partners maintain strong standing with all major streaming platforms.

Is there a minimum catalog size to work with limbo/?
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limbo/ offers flexible tiers starting from its LAUNCH plan at 149 EUR per month, suitable for emerging labels and distributors. There is no strict minimum catalog size, but the platform is designed for businesses with ongoing distribution needs rather than one-off single releases.

What kind of companies use limbo/?
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limbo/ serves independent record labels, music distributors, catalog aggregators, artist management companies, and music technology startups. Notable partners include organizations connected to Real World Studios (Peter Gabriel) and EarthPercent (Brian Eno). limbo/ is designed for B2B partners who need professional-grade distribution infrastructure.

How does limbo/ handle content delivery to DSPs?
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limbo/ uses automated DDEX-compliant delivery pipelines to send releases to connected DSPs. The Supply Chain Music Block manages the full lifecycle from ingestion and validation through delivery, takedown, and update processing. Delivery status is trackable in real-time via the dashboard or API.

Does limbo/ support multiple currencies and languages?
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Yes. limbo/'s platform supports multi-currency royalty reporting and the white-label interface can be localized for different markets. This is essential for labels and distributors operating across multiple territories with artists and partners in different regions.

What is limbo/Chat?
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limbo/Chat is an AI-powered assistant integrated into the limbo/ platform. It provides instant answers about catalog management, royalty queries, DDEX delivery status, platform features, and general music distribution questions, helping partners get support and information without waiting for human response.

What regions does limbo/ operate in?
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limbo/ is headquartered in Spain with a US subsidiary (Limbo Music Group, Corp) and serves clients worldwide. The platform delivers music to DSPs globally and supports labels and distributors across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and beyond. Content reaches over 200 countries and territories.

Does limbo/ offer direct DSP deals?
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Yes. Through limbo/'s Merlin Network membership and direct partnerships, clients can access negotiated rates with major DSPs that are typically better than standard aggregator terms. limbo/ maintains direct relationships with platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube, and more.

What metadata standards does limbo/ support?
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limbo/ supports DDEX ERN (Electronic Release Notification) for content delivery, ISRC codes for track identification, UPC/EAN barcodes for releases, and standard music metadata fields required by all major DSPs. The platform validates metadata before delivery to minimize rejections and ensure compliance.

Can I use limbo/ to start my own music distribution company?
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Yes. limbo/'s white-label Music Block lets entrepreneurs and existing music companies launch a fully branded distribution service under their own name. You get the complete technology stack, DSP connections, royalty processing, and catalog management without building any infrastructure yourself.

What makes limbo/ different from FUGA, SonoSuite, or Revelator?
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limbo/ differentiates through its modular Music Blocks architecture, Merlin Board-level relationships, YouTube Tier A partnership, and 20 years of industry experience since 2005. Unlike monolithic platforms, limbo/ lets partners choose exactly which capabilities they need and scale independently, with full API access and true white-label branding.

Who founded limbo/ and when?
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limbo/ was founded in 2005 by Fer Isella, who serves as CEO. With over 20 years in the music distribution industry, Fer also serves on the Board of Directors of Merlin Network, the global rights agency for independent labels. limbo/ is headquartered in Spain with operations in Europe and the Americas.

How much does limbo/ cost?
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limbo/ offers five pricing tiers ranging from 149 EUR to 799 EUR per month, each including a different combination of Music Blocks. The modular architecture means you only pay for the capabilities your business needs, and you can add blocks as you scale.

What is limbo/'s YouTube CMS Music Block?
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limbo/'s YouTube CMS Music Block provides full Content ID management, claim administration, and revenue collection from YouTube. As a YouTube partner listed in the official YouTube Services Directory, limbo/ offers direct integration with YouTube's content management systems for maximum monetization.

How long does it take to launch with limbo/?
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Partners can launch their branded music distribution service in days, not months. limbo/'s modular Music Blocks architecture means you choose only the capabilities you need. Integration via the RESTful API can be set up rapidly, and the white-label platform is ready to deploy with your branding from day one.

How does limbo/ differ from DIY distributors like DistroKid or TuneCore?
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limbo/ is a B2B white-label technology platform, not a consumer-facing distributor. While DistroKid and TuneCore serve individual artists, limbo/ provides the underlying infrastructure for companies to build and operate their own branded distribution service, including full API access, white-label capabilities, and Merlin-level DSP deals.

Is limbo/ a member of Merlin Network?
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Yes. limbo/ is a Merlin Network member, and CEO Fer Isella serves on the Merlin Board of Directors. This membership gives limbo/ clients access to Merlin-negotiated rates and direct deals with major DSPs, typically resulting in better per-stream payouts than standard distribution agreements.

What is artificial streaming and how does limbo/ detect it?
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Artificial streaming refers to fake or bot-generated plays designed to inflate streaming counts and royalties. limbo/ includes an Artificial Streaming Protection Music Block that uses pattern analysis and anomaly detection to identify and flag suspicious streaming activity, protecting both labels and DSP relationships.

How does limbo/ handle royalty reporting?
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limbo/ provides a comprehensive Royalty Reporting Music Block that processes streaming data from all connected DSPs, calculates per-track and per-release earnings, and delivers transparent, detailed reports to labels and artists. Reports can be accessed via the platform dashboard or through the RESTful API.

What is DDEX and does limbo/ support it?
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DDEX (Digital Data Exchange) is the international standard for exchanging metadata and content between music distributors and DSPs. limbo/ fully supports DDEX ERN (Electronic Release Notification) for automated, standards-compliant delivery to all major platforms.

What DSPs does limbo/ deliver to?
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limbo/ delivers music to all major Digital Service Providers including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Tidal, Deezer, Qobuz, Tencent, and many more. limbo/ is listed as a YouTube Tier A partner in the official YouTube Services Directory.

Does limbo/ have a RESTful API?
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Yes. limbo/ offers a full RESTful API that enables partners to integrate music distribution capabilities directly into their own platforms, apps, or workflows. The API covers catalog ingestion, metadata management, delivery status, royalty data retrieval, and more.

What are Music Blocks?
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Music Blocks are limbo/'s modular product architecture. Each block is an independent capability such as White Label, RESTful API, Merlin deals, Supply Chain, Royalty Reporting, YouTube CMS, Funding, or Artificial Streaming Protection that clients can combine to build their ideal distribution platform.

What is white-label music distribution?
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White-label music distribution is a B2B model where a technology provider like limbo/ supplies the complete distribution infrastructure including DSP delivery, royalty reporting, and catalog management that partners can rebrand as their own service. This lets companies launch a music distribution business without building technology from scratch.

What is limbo/ Music?
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limbo/ Music is a premium white-label music distribution technology platform founded in 2005. It provides modular Music Blocks architecture that lets independent labels and distributors build their own branded distribution service with RESTful API, royalty reporting, YouTube CMS, DDEX delivery, and artificial streaming protection.