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ARTALYX COMPLETE WALKTHROUGH v16.0.47
Every Feature, Step-by-Step with Real Scenarios
Updated: May 2026 | Total Time: ~2.5 hours
Welcome! This comprehensive interactive guide covers every feature in Artalyx with real-world scenarios and step-by-step instructions. Check off each step as you complete it — your progress saves automatically in your browser. Click any image to view full-size.
What Artalyx Includes:
- Complete campaign and contact management
- Gmail OAuth integration — no Google Cloud setup required
- Full royalty statement system with professional printed output
- Financial Hub with revenue, expense, and merch tracking
- Newsletter system with subscriber management
- Hub Mode — clean app-style card navigation
- Two-way Google Calendar sync
- 9 comprehensive reports
Quick Jump to Key Sections:
Get Started5 minutes - Initial setup & configuration
Your First Artist10 minutes - Complete artist record
First Release15 minutes - Album setup with all details
Launch Campaign20 minutes - Budget tracking & tasks
Email Outreach20 minutes - Drafts, scheduling, analytics
Royalty Statements15 minutes - Professional printed statements
Financial Hub15 minutes - Revenue, expenses & merch
Analytics & Reports10 minutes - 9 comprehensive reports
1. INITIAL SETUP & CONFIGURATION ~5 minutes
SCENARIO: You just installed Artalyx and need to set up your label
Step 1: Activate the Plugin

Step 2: Enter Your License Key
Step 3: Choose Your Interface Mode
Interface Modes:
- Classic Mode (default): Standard WordPress sidebar and admin bar. Good if you need regular access to other WordPress features like themes and plugins alongside Artalyx.
- Hub Mode: Clean app-style card navigation. The WordPress sidebar is hidden and Artalyx's Main Hub becomes your starting point. Recommended for daily use. Switch back to Classic at any time with no data loss.
Step 4: Choose Your Operating Mode
Operating Modes Explained:
- Label Mode: Full record label operations (releases, royalties, manufacturing, contracts)
- Promotions Mode: PR/promotional services only (campaigns, contacts, email, press)
- Full Mode: Everything (Enterprise tier only)
Step 5: Configure Basic Branding
Step 6: Set Up Email Sending (CRITICAL)
Choose One Method:
Method 1: Gmail OAuth (RECOMMENDED) P
Artalyx is Google Verified. You do NOT need to create a Google Cloud project, generate API keys, or enter a Client ID or Client Secret. OAuth credentials are built into the plugin.
‰ OAuth Auto-Refresh!
Tokens auto-refresh during normal use. You will not need to re-authorize under normal circumstances. If you ever see "Token Expired" status, use "Clear Tokens & Retry" on the Google Services tab.
Tokens auto-refresh during normal use. You will not need to re-authorize under normal circumstances. If you ever see "Token Expired" status, use "Clear Tokens & Retry" on the Google Services tab.
Method 2: SMTP (Alternative)
Email Configuration Screenshots
SMTP Tab (top row) and Google Services Tab (bottom row) - Click to enlarge
Step 7: Google Calendar is Already Connected
Step 8: Enable Workflow Automation (OPTIONAL)
Setup Complete! You now have:
- License activated
- Interface mode and operating mode configured
- Company identity filled in (prints on royalty statements)
- Email system working and tested
- Ready to add your first artist
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Start Your Free Trial →2. DASHBOARD OVERVIEW ~2 minutes
Your Dashboard shows:
At-a-Glance Metrics:
Quick Actions:
Activity Feed & Deadlines:
3. ARTIST MANAGEMENT ~10 minutes
SCENARIO: Signing a new artist "Shadow Dance" (goth rock band)
Step 1: Create Artist Record

Step 2: Add Basic Information
Step 3: Add Contact Information
Step 4: Add Social Media & Streaming Links

Step 5: Upload Artist Photo
Step 6: Set Contract Details (Label Mode)
Step 7: Upload Contract Files
Step 8: Add Internal Notes & Save
Artist Created! You can now:
- Link releases to this artist
- Create campaigns for this artist
- Generate royalty statements for this artist
- Grant artist Client Portal access
Managing Multiple Artists?
Artalyx scales with your roster. Import from CSV, assign teams, track royalties.
See All Features →4. RELEASE MANAGEMENT ~15 minutes
SCENARIO: Shadow Dance is releasing their debut album "Eternal Night"

Key Features Covered: Tracklist with ISRCs, Multiple formats (Digital/CD/Vinyl/Cassette), Distribution tracking, Manufacturing orders, Credits & splits, Streaming links
Essential Steps:
5. CAMPAIGN SYSTEM ~20 minutes
SCENARIO: Creating promotional campaign for "Eternal Night" album

Campaign Setup Steps:
Revenue Entries & Royalties: Every revenue entry you add to a campaign (digital streaming, physical sales, sync fees) can be pulled into a royalty statement later. Always fill in the Item / Track field so artists can see exactly which song or format generated each dollar on their printed statement.
See Artalyx in Action
Over 20 modules working together seamlessly. No more spreadsheets and chaos.
Get Started Today →6. INDUSTRY CONTACTS DATABASE ~10 minutes

7. EMAIL SYSTEM & ADVANCED FEATURES ~20 minutes
Email Templates & Sending
Email Drafts
Scheduled Emails
Email Tracking & Analytics
Pro Tip: Use Email Drafts to prepare multiple pitches ahead of time, then use Scheduled Emails to send them at optimal times. Tuesday through Thursday, 10am to 2pm consistently delivers the highest open rates.
9. MEDIA PITCHES ~10 minutes
10. PRESS RELEASE TRACKING ~8 minutes
What This Module Does: The Press Releases module is a tracking tool. You write your press release in your preferred tool (Word, Google Docs, etc.), then create a record in Artalyx to log distribution details, track which outlets you sent it to, and record coverage results that come back. It keeps your PR history organized alongside your campaigns.
Creating a Press Release Record
Logging Distribution
Tracking Results
Professional Label Management
Everything you need to run a record label or promotion company in one platform.
Explore All Features →11. ROYALTY STATEMENTS ~15 minutes
Label Mode Only: Available in Label Mode or Full Mode.
Configure Royalty Settings First
Create a Royalty Statement
Printing Statements
Royalty Statements Report
Quarterly Schedule: Q1 statements due April 30 | Q2 due July 31 | Q3 due October 31 | Q4 due January 31

12. FINANCIAL HUB & EXPENSE TRACKING ~15 minutes
Financial Hub Overview
Revenue Tracking
Expense Tracking
Recurring Expenses
Expense → Payment Reminder Task
Merch Manager
Financial Reporting
Pro Tip: Set up recurring expenses for software subscriptions, hosting fees, and studio retainers. With payment reminder tasks enabled, you will never miss an invoice deadline.
13. COMMUNICATIONS HUB ~5 minutes
14. MARKETING HUB ~15 minutes
The Marketing Hub contains all promotional tools beyond email:
Review Requests
Influencer Tracking
Social Analytics
Facebook Groups
Competitors
Milestones
Podcast Bookings
Playlist Submissions
EPKs
Social Posts
15. LABEL OPERATIONS HUB ~12 minutes
Label Mode Only: Available in Label Mode or Full Mode.
A&R Pipeline (Prospects)
Contract Management
Manufacturing
Sync Licenses
16. LIVE EVENTS HUB ~10 minutes
Label Mode Only: Available in Label Mode or Full Mode.
Venue Database
Tour Management
Complete Business Intelligence
From A&R to tour accounting — every aspect of your music business in one dashboard.
Start Free Trial →17. TASK MANAGEMENT ~12 minutes
Basic Task Management
Recurring Tasks
Bulk Edit Tasks
Task Sync
Recurring Task Examples:
- Weekly social media posts (every Friday)
- Monthly royalty statement generation (1st of month)
- Quarterly financial reviews
- Annual contract renewal checks
18. CALENDAR INTEGRATION ~5 minutes
19. REPORTS & ANALYTICS ~10 minutes
9 Comprehensive Reports:
1. Campaign Performance
2. Release Timeline
3. Financial Summary
4. Royalty Statements
5. Artist Roster
6. A&R Pipeline
7. Press Coverage
8. Radio Airplay
9. Task Productivity
20. IMPORT/EXPORT ~8 minutes
Importing Data
Exporting Data
Sample Data
21. USER ROLES & CLIENT PORTAL ~10 minutes
6 Specialized User Roles:
Setting Up Artist Client Portal Access:
Client Portal is available at Pro tier and above in both Label Mode and Promotions Mode.
22. ADVANCED FEATURES ~8 minutes
Explore Advanced Capabilities:
You Have Mastered Artalyx!
Ready to transform your music business? Start your free trial today.
Get Started Now →CONGRATULATIONS!
You Now Have Complete Knowledge Of:
- Initial Setup — interface mode, operating mode, email, Google OAuth
- Artists — complete roster management with contracts and portal access
- Releases — catalog tracking with all metadata
- Campaigns — budget tracking, tasks, and revenue entries
- Contacts — industry database with filtering and history
- Email System — templates, drafts, scheduling, and tracking
- Newsletter System — subscriber management and sending
- Media Pitches — press outreach tracking
- Press Release Tracking — distribution logging and coverage results
- Royalty Statements — full AJAX-loaded statements with professional print output
- Financial Hub — revenue, expenses, merch, and payment reminders
- Communications Hub — complete email history and tracking
- Marketing Hub — all promotional tools
- Label Operations — A&R, contracts, manufacturing, sync licenses
- Live Events — venues and tour management
- Tasks — recurring tasks and bulk editing
- Calendar — Google two-way sync
- Reports — 9 comprehensive analytics reports
- Import/Export — data management and sample data
- User Roles — team permissions and artist client portal
- Advanced Features — saved filters, global search, automation
GETTING HELP:
- Quick Start Guide: In Artalyx menu → Quick Start
- User Manual: In Artalyx menu → User Manual
- This Walkthrough: Bookmark this page
- Video Tutorials: artalyx.app/tutorials
- Support: artalyx.app/contact
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