Creator & Artist Technical Tutorials
Step-by-step master upload guidelines, AI disclosure requirements, lyric synchronization, and 14-day appeals.
How to Upload 16-bit MP3 & Lossless FLAC Files
Exact technical audio specifications for master uploads, broadcast loudness (-14 to -18 LUFS), and fake-upscaling rejection.
11. Audio Encoding & Sample Rates
Upload masters in uncompressed WAV (preferred), Lossless FLAC, or true 320 kbps CBR MP3. Minimum sample rate is 44.1 kHz (CD standard) or 48.0 kHz (broadcast/video standard) at 16-bit or 24-bit depth.
22. Loudness Standards & Ceiling Headroom
Our automated Python Audio QA Worker measures Integrated Loudness. Ensure your master is mastered between -14.0 LUFS and -18.0 LUFS with a strict maximum True Peak of -1.0 dBTP to avoid digital clipping.
33. Spectrogram QA & Fake-Upscaling Check
Our engine executes high-frequency spectral energy checks. Files converted from low-bitrate 128 kbps YouTube rips or fake upscales cut off sharply at 16 kHz and are automatically rejected with a Level 1 notice.
44. ISRC & Metadata Tagging
Sifa Play automatically issues free Ugandan ISRCs (format: UGA1B26XXXXX) if you do not supply an existing ISRC. Enter exact track title, composer, producer, and musical work accounting codes.
How Tier A, B & C AI Disclosures Work
Mandatory AI creative taxonomy, stem breakdown, strict voice-clone prohibition, and reciprocal No-AI training protections.
How to Sync Lyrics & Credit Bible Translations
Formatting time-synced LRC files for church screens, crediting Scripture versions, and opt-in for Livestream-Safe status.
How User-Centric & Pro-Rata Royalties Work
The 30-second qualified stream rule, double-entry financial ledger, transparent statements, and Mobile Money cashouts.
How to File a 14-Day DAW Verification Appeal
Step-by-step procedure to submit project session screenshots, multitrack stems, and studio links if flagged for AI or audio issues.
Sifa Gospel Awards Voting, Supporter Boosts & 70/30 Split
Understand the 35/25/20/20 scoring model, 1 free vote limit per device, and how paid MTN/Airtel boosts credit 70% direct royalties to artist wallets.