Vandall is a music collaboration platform designed for artists, producers, engineers, and label managers. It simplifies file sharing, project organization, and metadata management, ensuring that all contributors have access to up-to-date information. Whether you're finalizing a single, an album, or a demo, Vandall centralizes all your project needs in one place.
Login
Signing In and Account Setup
Accessing Vandall: Open app.vandall.com on your browser or download the Vandall app from the App Store or Google Play.
Logging In: Sign in using Google or Apple authentication. (Email login coming soon.)
Initial Setup: After logging in for the first time, you'll go through a brief onboarding where you can set up your profile.
Main dashboard
Understanding the Main Dashboard
Once logged in, you’ll land on the Project Dashboard, which provides an overview of all your active projects. Here’s what you’ll see:
Project List: Displays all the projects you are part of.
Create New Project Button: Start a new project instantly.
Search Bar: Quickly find a project by name.
Notifications Icon: View project updates and file activity.
User Profile: Access account settings.
Project screen
2. Managing Projects, Files & Sharing
Creating a Project
Click Create New Project at the top right.
Enter a project name (you can change this later).
Choose whether to add files or members immediately or do it later.
Adding and Managing Files
Drag & Drop: Easily drag files from your computer or even your DAW directly into Vandall.
Paste in mobile: Copy any file and paste it into the Write message box.
Batch Upload & Zipping: Upload multiple files at once; Vandall will zip them automatically for convenience.
File Organization: Files appear in the Files Tab within each project.
Adding members
Sharing Files and Adding Members
Invite via Email: Assign specific roles (Owner, Contributor, Viewer).
Share via Link: Generate a link to allow multiple users quick access.
Permissions: Owners & Contributors can upload/download; Viewers can only preview files.
Removing Members: If a collaborator no longer needs access, they can be removed in Project Settings.
3. Metadata: Preparing Your Project for Release
Metadata is critical for ensuring correct crediting and seamless distribution. Vandall makes it easy to define and manage metadata for each project.
Metadata
Accessing Metadata
Open a project and navigate to the Metadata Tab.
Select a section and begin filling in details.
Key Metadata Fields
Track Name: Avoid adding featured artists, years, or extra info.
Artist Name: Ensure consistency with distribution requirements.
Genre Selection: Choose from Billboard chart-recognized genres.
Language & Explicit Content: Define the song’s language and mark explicit lyrics if applicable.
Credits & Roles: Assign roles to project members (Songwriter, Producer, Engineer, etc.).
Set credits by tapping the project member and the credits that belong to them.
We are working on rollling out support for non-member credits, right now best solution is to write their credits in project description field.
Additional Metadata Details
Song BPM & Key: Define tempo and key (future updates will support sharps/flats).
ISRC & UPC Codes: For professional distribution.
Lyrics & Additional Notes: Include these for reference or publishing purpose.
Release package
4. Creating & Sharing a Release Package
Once a project is ready for distribution, you can compile all assets into a Release Package.
Creating a Release Package
In a project, tap on the top bar that has the cover art and release name.
Ensure the audio, metadata, and artwork are to your specifications.
Click Publish draft on web.
Publish settings
Publishing and Sharing the Release Package
Draft Mode: The package is unpublished by default.
Publishing: Click Publish Draft to generate a public link.
Copy link: You can then copy and share the link that will show your release package.
Downloading the Package: The final package is available as a ZIP file, containing all audio files, metadata, and supporting documents.
Future Enhancements
We're working hard to keep pushing out new features to improve your experience. Get in touch with your ideas and suggestions so we can make Vandall better for your needs.
Agreements & Contracts: Soon, Vandall will support split agreements for releases.
Advanced Metadata Management: More flexibility in crediting external collaborators.
Need Help?
If you have any feedback or need assistance, visit Vandall Support or reach out directly in the app.
By following these tutorials, you’ll be able to collaborate efficiently, manage your music projects, and prepare for professional releases—all within Vandall.
