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velvet-static-ep.zip
48.2 MB · Sample pack + stems · 9 actions enabled
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any file typeup to 100 MBcover artpassword optional
Feature · Download Unlock Gate

Turn downloads
into followers.

Gate your file downloads behind social actions. Fans follow on Spotify, subscribe on YouTube, join Discord, or follow on Instagram before accessing your file. You grow real followers with every download.

Unlimited gates
Free forever
No card
/ 01 · The loop

A fan takes one small action.
You gain a real follower.

Download gates work on a simple principle: fans get something valuable in exchange for a quick social action. The exchange feels fair to fans because the content is genuinely free, and rewarding for you because every download translates into a real, engaged follower who is more likely to stream future releases.

1
Artist uploads
File + cover art + actions
2
Gate URL goes live
Share anywhere instantly
3
Fan lands & follows
Quick, guided social actions
4
Instant download
Presigned secure link
5
Follower for life
Streams future releases
/ 02 · Supported actions

Nine ways to
ask. One tap to unlock.

Mix and match any combination. Add, reorder, or remove actions per gate - fans complete them in a clean step-by-step wizard.

Spotify Follow

Turn every download into a Spotify follower who gets your future releases in Release Radar.

~78% convert

Instagram Follow

Grow your IG count with fans who actually care about your music - not bot followers.

~82% convert

YouTube Subscribe

Build your YouTube audience with subscribers who came for the track and stay for the videos.

~71% convert

Discord Join

Build a tight community around your project. Discord members stream 3x more than casual fans.

~64% convert

Facebook Follow

Reach older demos and event-driven listeners who still live on Facebook.

~58% convert

TikTok Follow

Tap into TikTok's for-you engine with followers who already vibe with your sound.

~74% convert

SoundCloud Follow

Perfect for underground and beatmaker scenes. Reposts from followers compound fast.

~69% convert

Twitter/X Follow

Direct line to press, tastemakers, and DJs who discover new music on X daily.

~61% convert

Email Signup

The most valuable action - you own the relationship forever. No algorithm between you and your fans.

~52% convert
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/ 03 · Build a gate

Four screens,
two minutes flat.

No engineering, no coding, no developer tickets. Everything happens in a guided wizard - you'll ship your first gate before your coffee gets cold.

01
Upload
drop file here
or click to browse
cover.jpg
1:1 · 1400px
Upload your file
Any format. Add cover art, title, and a short description for the unlock page.
02
Actions
Spotify Follow
Instagram Follow
YouTube Subscribe
+ add Discord
Pick the actions
Toggle platforms on, paste your profile URLs, set the order fans complete them.
03
Branding
Preview
Accent color
Brand the page
Customize colors, artwork, and style so the gate feels like your release - not like us.
04
Publish
bettergate.co/velvet
Publish gate
Live in seconds
Share everywhere
Get a short link you can drop in bios, stories, and emails. Track everything from day one.
/ 04 · Built-in analytics

See what your
gate is doing
right now.

Every gate ships with a real-time dashboard. Visits, conversion rate, top-converting action, and a live feed of who unlocked - no third-party analytics required.

  • Track visits, unlocks and conversion %
  • See which action converts best
  • Live unlock feed as fans download
  • Export to CSV anytime
Gate analytics
velvet-static-ep
live
4,821
Visits
+38%
3,270
Unlocks
+41%
67.8%
Conversion
+4.2pt
Last 14 days
visits · unlocks
Top action
Spotify Follow
78.4% complete
Recent unlocks
maya_ferns
Spotify + Instagram
2m
j.kawa
Spotify + YouTube
6m
lu.neighbour
Spotify + Discord
11m
/ 05 · Use cases

What you can
gate today.

Any file your fans want - upload it once and watch downloads turn into real audience growth. Here are the eight most common setups.

Unreleased single

Leak your next track early to true fans and collect followers before release day.

Stems pack

Let producers remix your track. Every download is a remixer who will credit you.

Preset pack

Serum, Vital, Diva. Give away your sound design and grow your beatmaker audience.

Sample pack

Drums, one-shots, loops. Perfect for producers who want to build a reputation.

Remix parts

Run an official remix contest by gating the acapella and instrumental parts.

Artwork

High-res covers, wallpapers, tour posters. Fans love free art they can actually use.

Email pack

Combine an email signup action with any file. Build the mailing list you actually own.

VIP drop

Exclusive releases for superfans. Add password protection for an extra layer of magic.

/ 06 · Trust & safety

Your files stay
under your control.

Password protected

Add an extra layer of control with optional password protection on any gate.

Expires on date

Set a lock date and your gate closes itself - perfect for pre-releases and limited drops.

Unique URLs

Every gate gets a short, shareable URL. Custom slugs available on all plans.

Geo-restricted

Limit downloads to specific countries or regions when you need territory-specific drops.

/ 07 · Pricing

Free forever.

No setup fees, no hidden charges, no premium tiers. Unlimited download gates for every artist.

Unlimited gates
All 9 action types
Full analytics dashboard
Password protection
Custom branding & colors
/ 08 · Questions

Everything you
need to know.

Q.01

Is it really free, or is there a hidden catch?

100% free forever. No credit card, no trial, no feature gates. Ads on the public site keep the lights on - your gate pages themselves stay clean for your fans.

Q.02

How does the social action verification work?

Fans click through to follow on each platform in a guided step-by-step wizard. They complete each action one by one, then instantly access the download. We don't ask for their passwords - ever.

Q.03

What file types and sizes are supported?

Any file type: audio (WAV, MP3, FLAC), zip archives for stems and sample packs, images, PDFs, presets. Upload limit is 100 MB per file - plenty for most releases and stems.

Q.04

Can I see which actions convert the best?

Yes. The built-in analytics dashboard shows visits, downloads, conversion rates, and which social actions perform best - so you can optimize which combination you use next time.

Q.05

Can I customize the look of my download page?

Absolutely. Customize the page with your brand colors, artwork, and style. Make it feel like it belongs to your release - not like a generic third-party tool.

Q.06

Can I password-protect a gate in addition to social actions?

Yes. Add an extra layer of control with optional password protection on any download gate. Perfect for exclusive releases, VIP drops, or label-only previews.

/ Ready when you are

Start gating your
first track.

Create your first download gate for free. No credit card required. You'll be live in about two minutes.

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