mixmi Upload System

Documentation of the content upload process, metadata collection, and attribution configuration for the mixmi platform.

Overview

The upload system provides two modes for content submission:

• Quick Upload: 4 steps, ~2 minutes, solo creators
• Advanced Upload: 7 steps, ~5-7 minutes, detailed attribution

Both modes support various content types: 8-bar loops, loop packs, songs, and EPs.

Upload Modes

Quick Upload Mode

Target Users: Solo creators, simple uploads
Time to Complete: ~2 minutes
Attribution: 100% to uploader

Step 1: Basic Information

// Required Fields
content_type: '8-bar-loop' | 'loop-pack' | 'song' | 'ep'
title: string (conditional based on content_type)
artist: string (with autosuggest)
version?: string (optional remix identifier)

// Content-specific fields
pack_description?: string (Loop Packs only)
loop_category?: 'instrumental' | 'vocal' | 'beat' | 'stem' | 'other'
tell_us_more?: string (required if stem/other)

// Technical metadata
bpm?: number (required for loops/packs, optional for songs)
key?: string (optional, hidden for EPs)

Step 2: File Uploads

// Cover Artwork
cover_image_url: string (upload or URL input)
imageInputType: 'upload' | 'url'

// Audio Files
audio_url?: string (single file for loop/song)
loop_files?: File[] (2-5 files for loop pack)
ep_files?: File[] (2-5 files for EP)

// Auto-detected
duration: number (from audio analysis)
bpm?: number (if not manually specified)

Step 3: Licensing & Pricing

8-Bar Loop:

• allow_remixing: true (required)
• remix_price_stx: 1 STX (fixed)
• allow_downloads: boolean (optional)
• download_price_stx: number (if downloads enabled)

Loop Pack:

• allow_remixing: true (required per loop)
• remix_price_stx: 1 STX per loop (fixed)
• allow_downloads: boolean (optional)
• price_per_loop: number
• download_price_stx: auto-calculated total

Song:

• download_price: number
• price_stx: same as download_price

EP:

• price_per_song: number
• price_stx: auto-calculated total

Step 4: Review & Submit

• Read-only summary of all entered data
• Edit buttons for each section
• Final submission

Advanced Upload Mode

Target Users: Collaborations, detailed attribution
Time to Complete: ~5-7 minutes
Attribution: Customizable splits

Steps 1-4: Same as Quick Upload

Step 2 (Advanced): Composition Splits

// Who wrote it? (up to 3 contributors)
composition_split_1_wallet: string (auto-filled from uploader)
composition_split_1_percentage: number

composition_split_2_wallet?: string
composition_split_2_percentage?: number

composition_split_3_wallet?: string
composition_split_3_percentage?: number

// Must sum to 100%

Step 3 (Advanced): Production Splits

// Who recorded it? (up to 3 contributors)
production_split_1_wallet: string (auto-filled from uploader)
production_split_1_percentage: number

production_split_2_wallet?: string
production_split_2_percentage?: number

production_split_3_wallet?: string
production_split_3_percentage?: number

// Must sum to 100%

Step 4 (Advanced): Industry Identifiers

isrc?: string // International Standard Recording Code

Steps 5-7: Continue with file upload, licensing, and review

Location Tagging

Available in both modes, added during submission:

User Input

locationInput: string // User's search query
selectedLocations: string[] // Array of location names
selectedLocationCoords: Array<{
  lat: number,
  lng: number,
  name: string
}>

Database Storage

location_lat: number // Primary latitude
location_lng: number // Primary longitude
primary_location: string // Main location name
locations: Location[] // All location objects
tags: string[] // Auto-appended with "🌍 {location}"

Database Schema

ip_tracks Table Structure

Basic Fields

id UUID PRIMARY KEY
title VARCHAR
artist VARCHAR
wallet_address VARCHAR -- Uploader's wallet
version VARCHAR -- Version/remix identifier
created_at TIMESTAMP
updated_at TIMESTAMP

Content Type Fields

content_type VARCHAR -- 'loop' | 'loop_pack' | 'song' | 'ep'
loop_category VARCHAR -- For loops only
pack_description TEXT -- For loop packs
tell_us_more TEXT -- Additional description

File Storage

audio_url TEXT -- Single audio file URL
cover_image_url TEXT -- Cover art URL
loop_files JSONB -- Array of loop file URLs (packs)
ep_files JSONB -- Array of song file URLs (EPs)
duration INTEGER -- Duration in seconds

Technical Metadata

bpm INTEGER
key VARCHAR
tags TEXT[] -- Array of tags
notes TEXT -- Internal notes

Attribution Fields (7 slots each)

-- Composition splits
composition_split_1_wallet VARCHAR
composition_split_1_percentage INTEGER
-- ... up to composition_split_7_*

-- Production splits
production_split_1_wallet VARCHAR
production_split_1_percentage INTEGER
-- ... up to production_split_7_*

Licensing Fields

allow_remixing BOOLEAN
allow_downloads BOOLEAN
remix_price_stx DECIMAL(10,2)
download_price_stx DECIMAL(10,2)
license_type VARCHAR -- 'remix_only' | 'remix_external' | 'custom'
license_selection VARCHAR -- 'platform_remix' | 'platform_download'

Location Fields

location_lat DECIMAL
location_lng DECIMAL
primary_location VARCHAR
locations JSONB -- Array of location objects

Remix Tracking

remix_depth INTEGER DEFAULT 0
source_track_ids UUID[]
generation INTEGER

Future/Inactive Fields

-- Currently in database but not active
open_to_commercial BOOLEAN
open_to_collaboration BOOLEAN
commercial_contact VARCHAR
commercial_contact_fee DECIMAL
collab_contact VARCHAR
collab_contact_fee DECIMAL
uploader_wallet_override VARCHAR -- Temporary cleanup field

File Handling

Audio Files

• Formats: MP3, WAV, AIFF, FLAC
• Max Size: 50MB per file
• Processing:
  • BPM detection
  • Waveform generation
  • Duration calculation
  • Format normalization

Cover Images

• Formats: JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP
• Max Size: 5MB
• Processing:
  • Resize to standard dimensions
  • Generate thumbnails
  • Optimize for web

Storage Strategy

// Upload flow
1. Upload to Vercel Blob (temporary)
2. Process and validate
3. Move to Supabase Storage (permanent)
4. Update database with URLs
5. Clean up temporary files

Validation Rules

Title Validation

• Required for all content types
• Max 100 characters
• No special characters except: - _ ' " &

Attribution Validation

• Percentages must sum to exactly 100%
• Wallet addresses must be valid
• Maximum 3 contributors in Quick mode
• Maximum 7 contributors in Advanced mode (future)

Pricing Validation

• Minimum price: 0.1 STX
• Maximum price: 10,000 STX
• Remix price fixed at 1 STX per loop
• Download price must be > 0 if downloads enabled

File Validation

• Audio file required
• Cover image required (or default assigned)
• Loop packs: 2-5 loops
• EPs: 2-5 songs

API Endpoints

Upload Initiation

POST /api/upload/start
Response: {
  uploadId: string,
  uploadUrls: {
    audio: string,
    cover: string
  }
}

File Upload

POST /api/upload/audio
Body: FormData with audio file
Response: {
  url: string,
  duration: number,
  bpm?: number
}

Metadata Submission

POST /api/upload/metadata
Body: {
  ...all form fields
}
Response: {
  trackId: string,
  success: boolean
}

Upload Status

GET /api/upload/status/:uploadId
Response: {
  status: 'uploading' | 'processing' | 'complete' | 'failed',
  progress: number,
  trackId?: string
}

UI/UX Considerations

Progress Indicators

• Step counter (1 of 4 or 1 of 7)
• Progress bar
• Save draft capability
• Back navigation

Form Behavior

• Auto-save to localStorage
• Field validation on blur
• Clear error messages
• Contextual help text

Mobile Optimization

• Responsive forms
• Touch-friendly inputs
• Camera access for cover photos
• Simplified location picker

Error Handling

Common Errors

• File too large: Show size limit, suggest compression
• Invalid format: List accepted formats
• Network timeout: Auto-retry with exponential backoff
• Validation failure: Highlight specific fields
• Server error: Save draft, allow retry

Recovery Mechanisms

1. Save form state to localStorage
2. Allow resume from draft
3. Retry failed uploads
4. Contact support option

Future Enhancements

Planned Features

• Bulk upload for multiple tracks
• Template system for frequent uploaders
• Auto-fill from previous uploads
• Collaborative upload sessions
• AI-assisted metadata extraction
• More granular licensing options

Attribution Expansion

• Support for 7+ contributors
• AI attribution fields
• Community attribution
• Place/venue attribution (beyond TBD wallets)

Integration Improvements

• Direct DAW upload plugins
• Mobile app with offline capability
• API for third-party tools
• Batch processing system

Testing Checklist

Critical Paths

1. Quick Upload: Solo loop upload
2. Advanced Upload: 3-way collaboration
3. Loop Pack: 5 loops with metadata
4. EP Upload: 5 songs with pricing
5. Location Tagging: Multiple locations
6. Draft Recovery: Interrupted upload

Edge Cases

• Exactly 100% split calculation
• Maximum file sizes
• Special characters in titles
• Network interruption mid-upload
• Duplicate file detection

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Note: This documentation reflects current upload system. Features marked as "planned" or "future" are not yet implemented.