[New Feature] TuneCore Japan Launches One-Stop Service for Spatial Audio Distribution and Creation

TuneCore Japan (operated by TuneCore Japan Inc., Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Ichiichiro Noda, hereinafter TuneCore Japan), a music distribution service for independent artists, has launched two services that support 3D sound (spatial audio) with Dolby Atmos/Sony 360 Reality Audio: the 'Spatial Audio Distribution Service' and the 'Spatial Audio Creation Service'. This will make it easier for independent artists to adopt spatial audio, which previously required arranging specialized studios and engineers.

These services have been officially released following a beta period, based on requests and feedback from artists. They aim to deliver the appeal of music to listeners with more immersive sound, while also supporting artists in increasing their revenue.

These services are available with the 'Unlimited Pro Plan' and 'Unlimited Enterprise Plan' among the music distribution plans.

Music Distribution Plan List: https://www.tunecore.co.jp/pricing

*Some accounts that were using this feature during the beta period can continue to use it as is.

What is Spatial Audio?

Spatial audio is a next-generation technology that realizes an immersive sound experience by placing sound in a three-dimensional space, enveloping the listener from 360 degrees. By adding channels to traditional stereo, it enables a three-dimensional music experience where sound can be heard from all directions, allowing artists to deliver the 'world of sound' they envisioned exactly as intended.

Features of Spatial Audio

Streaming services that support spatial audio distribution (as of June 2026)

Supports Dolby Atmos: Apple Music, Amazon Music, TIDAL

Supports Sony 360 Reality Audio: Amazon Music

Streaming services that support spatial audio distribution (as of June 2026)

About the 'Spatial Audio Distribution Service'

This service allows you to distribute your spatial audio sound sources to supported stores. Simply upload the sound source file when registering your release, and distribution will begin at each store in as little as 2 days. It is also possible to add spatial audio sound sources to releases already in distribution. Revenue from distribution will be returned to the artist as before.

1 Expanding Expressive Possibilities

It creates emotions that cannot be conveyed with stereo through an immersive experience where vocals float in front of you and instruments surround you. Support for spatial audio itself becomes an expression of your attitude towards creating your work, increasing your presence among listeners.

2 Revenue Increase (Up to 10% Bonus)

On Apple Music, for songs that support spatial audio, an amount up to 10% higher than for songs that do not support it is paid as sales revenue. This bonus is paid regardless of whether the listener played the song on a spatial audio-compatible device. It applies to streams of songs distributed as spatial audio-compatible, including stereo playback. (As of June 2026)

Reference: Apple Music for Artists (https://artists.apple.com/ja-jp/support/5477-elevate-sound-spatial-audio-dolby-atmos)

About the 'Spatial Audio Creation Service'

Even artists who do not have spatial audio sound sources can start producing their sound sources immediately by using this service, without the hassle of finding their own spatial audio engineers. The request is completed simply by filling out a dedicated form and uploading stem data, reducing the cumbersome communication involved when arranging it personally.

It can be used by a wide range of artists facing various challenges, such as 'I don't know how to implement it,' 'I have no contact with specialized engineers,' or 'I want to simplify the communication during production.' Please note that delivery may take several days to 3 weeks, depending on the workload.

Service Overview

Spatial Audio Distribution Service

Usage Fee: 2,200 yen (tax included) per file/year

How to Use: Upload from the song registration screen

Details: https://www.tunecore.co.jp/features/immersive-audio

Spatial Audio Creation Service

Usage Fee: 66,000 yen (tax included) per file (Lite Plan)

How to Use: From the dedicated application form

Application Form: https://www.tunecore.co.jp/member/wanted/immersive-audio

Details: https://www.tunecore.co.jp/features/immersive-audio-mixing

Details on each spatial audio standard

Dolby Atmos: https://professional.dolby.com/

Sony 360 Reality Audio: https://www.360rasounddive.sony.net/

Please try this unprecedented new music experience with your songs.

TuneCore Japan will continue to develop and provide new features to assist artists.

【TuneCore Japan】

A music distribution service that allows anyone who is a user to sell their self-made songs on distribution stores worldwide (over 185 countries). Service began in Japan in October 2012, and the total amount returned to artists has exceeded 71.1 billion yen. The company is actively expanding its business by continuously adding music distribution stores and new features where artists can sell their songs both domestically and internationally.

http://www.tunecore.co.jp/

【Company Profile】

Company Name: TuneCore Japan Inc.

Established: February 2012

President and CEO: Ichiichiro Noda

Capital: 45 million yen