Music Business Software?

atticus · 25th October 2005

I know this way more boring then arguing about which DAW is better, but I was wondering what software you all are using for the business side of things. I am looking for some software to handle accounding, customer service, and all of the nuts and bolts of running a studio/label. I use the Mac platform so if you all have any cool little apps that help you out in this regard I'd sure appreciate it if you'd let me know. Thanks!

Randy · 25th October 2005

Check out Quick Books Pro. You can set it up for any kind of business and it can handle a lot of task. Not sure about mac though.

cajonezzz · 26th October 2005

I can't say enough about Ibiz. elegant , easy , perfect Mac integration.

i've set up categories for everything conceivable for a producer/muso/ studio rat.

It could easily be configured for a label. Toggles timers on specific projects too.

Awesome, and there is a demo you can try: http://www.iggsoftware.com/ibiz/

I'm about to set the companion program " ibank" for my new biz venture as well.

cz

jdg · 26th October 2005

ibiz user too.

it intergrates iCal and the Address Book nicely

SoundChances · 27th October 2005

I've been meaning to post here and ask if there is any interest in software geared towards the music industry and I think this thread has finally kicked me into gear!

I was once a programmer by day and I've built some tools for myself that help me track projects, clients, time and billing and I've often wondered if I clean it up, and distribute it, would anybody use it? Would anybody pay for it? Even in the low $20-$30 shareware range?

So tell me, would you?

atticus · 27th October 2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoundChances

I've been meaning to post here and ask if there is any interest in software geared towards the music industry and I think this thread has finally kicked me into gear!

I was once a programmer by day and I've built some tools for myself that help me track projects, clients, time and billing and I've often wondered if I clean it up, and distribute it, would anybody use it? Would anybody pay for it? Even in the low $20-$30 shareware range?

So tell me, would you?

I would.

Johns · 27th October 2005

I have been using Studio Suite by Altermedia for quite a few years. It works very well for most all types of studios.

Dave Martin · 27th October 2005

Quickbooks Pro here, too. though they really don't have a business template geared to studios...

picksail · 27th October 2005

Yep, Craig turned me onto iBiz a while ago and I've been very happy with it.

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atticus Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,581 Thread Starter	Music Business Software? I know this way more boring then arguing about which DAW is better, but I was wondering what software you all are using for the business side of things. I am looking for some software to handle accounding, customer service, and all of the nuts and bolts of running a studio/label. I use the Mac platform so if you all have any cool little apps that help you out in this regard I'd sure appreciate it if you'd let me know. Thanks! __________________ David Seymour Analog Audio Works 330-354-1576

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cajonezzz Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2002 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,765	I can't say enough about Ibiz. elegant , easy , perfect Mac integration. i've set up categories for everything conceivable for a producer/muso/ studio rat. It could easily be configured for a label. Toggles timers on specific projects too. Awesome, and there is a demo you can try: http://www.iggsoftware.com/ibiz/ I'm about to set the companion program " ibank" for my new biz venture as well. cz __________________ http://recordingdrummerproducer.com http://socaldrumsociety.com http://ProCraftMedia.com ----------------------------------------------------------------- Watch your thoughts, for they become words. Watch your words, for they become actions. Watch your actions, for they become habits. Watch your habits, for they become character. Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.

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Dave Martin Moderator emeritus Joined: Jun 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 3,152	Quickbooks Pro here, too. though they really don't have a business template geared to studios... __________________ Dave Martin Java Jive Studio www.javajivestudio.com Nashville, TN

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25th October 2005	#2
Randy Gear maniac Joined: Aug 2003 Location: Tennessee Posts: 167	Check out Quick Books Pro. You can set it up for any kind of business and it can handle a lot of task. Not sure about mac though.

26th October 2005	#4
jdg Lives for gear Joined: Aug 2005 Location: seattle, WA Posts: 2,540	ibiz user too. it intergrates iCal and the Address Book nicely

27th October 2005	#5
SoundChances Gear nut Joined: Sep 2004 Location: DFW Posts: 97	I've been meaning to post here and ask if there is any interest in software geared towards the music industry and I think this thread has finally kicked me into gear! I was once a programmer by day and I've built some tools for myself that help me track projects, clients, time and billing and I've often wondered if I clean it up, and distribute it, would anybody use it? Would anybody pay for it? Even in the low $20-$30 shareware range? So tell me, would you?

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Johns Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2004 Location: CT Posts: 585	I have been using Studio Suite by Altermedia for quite a few years. It works very well for most all types of studios.

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