What platforms does Amuse exclude for AI music?
Amuse explicitly excludes two platforms for AI-generated content:
- Meta (Facebook and Instagram): AI content will not be delivered to Meta's music library. This means no Instagram Reels monetization or Facebook video sound matching for AI tracks.
- YouTube Content ID: AI tracks will not be fingerprinted through YouTube's Content ID system, so you cannot claim ad revenue from user-generated videos that use your AI music.
AI content still goes to Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and other platforms not listed in the exclusions. The Meta exclusion is notable because Amuse has specific guidance warning that using or imitating a real artist's voice on Meta can trigger penalties for your entire catalog.
What are the volume limits?
Amuse caps AI releases at 10 per rolling 7-day period. Each release can include one or more AI-generated recordings, determined at Amuse's discretion. This limit applies unless Amuse expressly permits higher volume for your account.
Warning Amuse identifies AI content at their discretion, not based on creator disclosure. Even if you do not flag your content as AI-generated, Amuse may detect it and apply restrictions automatically.
What are the penalties for violations?
Amuse's terms of use outline aggressive enforcement. Actions for violations may include temporary or permanent removal of your account and recordings, withholding earnings attributable to the content, and freezing your account. These actions may occur without notifying you.
For Meta-specific violations (delivering ineligible AI content to Meta), consequences escalate: track removals, loss of monetization, catalogue-wide penalties, blocking future uploads, and loss of Meta monetization access entirely.
Does Amuse require AI disclosure?
Amuse's approach differs from distributors like LANDR and Symphonic, which require explicit disclosure during upload. Amuse's terms focus on their own discretionary AI identification rather than a creator-provided disclosure field. Operationally, you should assume AI content may be detected regardless of whether you disclose it, and certain stores will be excluded automatically.
How does Amuse compare to other distributors?
| Feature | Amuse | RouteNote | DistroKid | LANDR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accepts AI | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Meta delivery | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| YouTube CID | No | No | Not specified | No |
| Volume limit | 10 releases/7 days | None stated | None stated | 12 songs/month |
| Free tier | No | Yes (15%) | No | No |
Amuse occupies a middle position. It is more permissive than TuneCore (which rejects 100% AI content) and CD Baby (which bans all AI content), but more restrictive than DistroKid on platform reach. The Meta and Content ID exclusions limit social media monetization, and the lack of a free tier means you need a paid plan to start. For creators whose strategy depends on broad platform reach including social media, DistroKid or RouteNote may be better fits.