Registration Grid™

A central registration engine, built for CWR 2.1, 2.2, and beyond

RegistrationGrid™ is Sound Credit’s standalone engine for global music registration. It generates fully spec-compliant CWR 2.1 and 2.2 files, and delivers clean, validated registrations across multiple PROs and CMOs from one unified, secure system. No guesswork. No partial data. No malformed files.

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One submission. All the data.

Every registration includes complete metadata: roles, shares, publishers, territories, and any available IPI or PRO information. Credits can be entered directly or pulled from Sound Credit’s verified profiles, making it easier for creators to submit clean data, and easier for PROs and CMOs to receive it without unnecessary rework.

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Deliveries that work the first time

Every registration passes through a multi-layered validation engine, checking not just CWR 2.1/2.2 spec compliance, but real-world data issues the spec doesn’t catch. From share sums and duplicate territories to malformed IPIs and writer/publisher logic, RegistrationGrid™ catches it all before delivery, reducing customer service load for PROs and CMOs.

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One connection, global coverage

RegistrationGrid™ routes CWR files to the correct PRO or CMO automatically, based on each party’s affiliation, no custom mapping or destination-specific setup required. Its centralized delivery matrix allows us to add new PRO destinations quickly, often within hours, so registrations start flowing with minimal lift. The system is designed to scale globally, making it easy for any CWR-recognizing society to come online and begin receiving clean, structured data with full traceability.

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Traceable, auditable, and API-ready

Every registration is logged, timestamped, and backed by a RESTful API for delivery acknowledgment and audit trails. You know where the file came from, what it included, and when it was delivered—down to the record level.

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Frequently asked questions

We're here to help with any questions you have about plans, pricing, and supported features.

What makes RegistrationGrid™ different from other CWR submission tools?

RegistrationGrid™ isn’t just a CWR formatter—it’s a centralized, creator-integrated delivery engine designed to reduce friction for both senders and recipients.While most systems rely on isolated data entry or partial share submissions, RegistrationGrid™ pulls structured, verified metadata directly from Sound Credit projects—where creators, publishers, and admins already manage credits, splits, IPI numbers, and PRO affiliations across international collaborators. This means you receive more complete registrations, with fewer missing links or mismatched roles.Each CWR file is generated using strict version-aware validation (2.1 or 2.2), routed to the correct PRO or CMO based on affiliation, and delivered in spec—with territory mapping, O-record support, and audit logging included.It’s already routing to ASCAP, BMI, and SOCAN, with GEMA, PRS, and STIM onboarding soon. And because our delivery matrix is managed centrally, adding new destinations doesn’t require any technical work or integration changes on your end.

The result?

Fewer bounced submissions. Less time spent fixing formatting errors. And stronger metadata integrity—delivered to you directly from the source.

Who is RegistrationGrid™ built for?

RegistrationGrid™ is purpose-built for Performance Rights Organizations (PROs), Collective Management Organizations (CMOs), and other CWR-recognizing entities that receive and process registrations. Sound Credit built it as a standalone system, separate but fully integrated with Sound Credit’s creator platform, and is designed to deliver clean, structured CWR files that require minimal manual review. Delivery is fully spec-compliant and routed by party affiliation, with centralized control for destination updates.

Can other organizations use RegistrationGrid™?

Yes. While our focus is on serving PROs and CMOs, the underlying engine behind RegistrationGrid™ is one of the most advanced CWR generation and delivery systems in the industry. We’re open to exploring integrations or licensing with publishing administrators, distributors, or other platforms that require robust, scalable CWR tooling. If you need custom workflows, bulk submission infrastructure, or high-fidelity CWR output—get in touch. We’re open to expanding what’s possible.

Will we have to train staff on a new system?

No. This isn’t a new frontend. It’s a delivery engine. You receive clean CWR files through the same channels you already use.

Where does the data come from?

From Sound Credit’s credit and identity system—where writers and publishers already manage their profiles, ISNIs, IPIs, and splits. The system handles territory mapping, O-record logic, and sender code usage automatically.

Does this support CWR 2.2?

Yes. Fully compliant with both CWR 2.1 and 2.2. RegistrationGrid™ supports OPU, OPT, OWR, OWT, and PWR records where applicable—and falls back cleanly when required.

Will this increase support volume?

No. Quite the opposite. Sound Credit’s internal validation suite catches most errors before a file ever reaches your system. That means fewer malformed files, fewer rejections, and fewer support tickets.

What about acknowledgments and auditing?

Every delivery and acknowledgment is tracked. Our system supports real-time status visibility and can expose receipt tracking to your backend via API.

Can we test this before going live?

Yes. We provide full test harnesses, sandbox endpoints, and simulated acknowledgment flows for internal validation before production delivery.

Can RegistrationGrid™ assign an ISWC before the recording is released?

Yes. This is one of the most exciting parts of the system.When a CWR file is submitted through RegistrationGrid™, the acknowledgment returned from the PRO often includes the official ISWC for the composition. RegistrationGrid™ captures that ISWC and writes it directly back into the original Sound Credit project—where the creators, publishers, and producers are already managing the recording’s metadata.This means the ISWC can be attached to a song before it’s delivered to DSPs like Spotify or Apple Music—bridging the gap that’s long existed between publishing and distribution. It’s a major step toward solving the industry's “holy grail” problem: delivering a recording that already knows what song it’s based on.

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