What's New

Contact Form Spam Protection

The contact form now blocks automated spam with layered defenses: a honeypot trap, submission timing checks, link and content screening, strict rate limiting (3 messages per 10 minutes), and Cloudflare Turnstile verification when keys are configured. Spam attempts are silently discarded without notifying the spammer.

Admin System Status Now Reports Accurately

The admin System Status panel was incorrectly showing the Resend and HighLevel integrations as erroring even though both were working. The health checks now test the actual API scopes in use, so green means green.

• Resend check accepts restricted sending-only API keys
• HighLevel check reads from the connected location instead of an agency-level endpoint

Producer Pro Plan in Admin User Management

The admin Users page can now filter and assign the Producer Pro plan, matching the Producer role's upgrade path and the subscriptions panel.

Admin Insights Shows Real Project Counts

The admin Insights widget was showing 0.0 average projects per user and 0% of users with projects because per-user project counts were never populated. It now counts projects live from the database.

Roadmap Page Launched

New public roadmap page — follow what has shipped and what is coming next, all in one place.

• Shipped timeline with major platform milestones
• "Up next" section previewing what is on the way
• Your feedback can shape the roadmap — reply to any update email

Dedicated Support Inbox

support@mixshowcase.com is now a real, monitored inbox. Contact form submissions (including Technical Support bug reports) route straight there.

• Full mailbox at support@mixshowcase.com
• Contact form Technical Support reports land directly in the support inbox
• Faster, more reliable support responses

Platform Audit — Branding, Marketplace, & Producer Polish

Comprehensive platform audit fixing branding consistency, adding marketplace legal terms, improving producer onboarding, updating SEO structured data, and correcting feature gate pricing across all plan tiers.

• Branding consistency — "Mix Showcase" (two words) enforced across all user-facing text, emails, 2FA, webhooks, and notifications
• Homepage genericized — appeals to all music professionals, not just engineers; dedicated landing pages per role
• Terms of Service expanded with Marketplace & Seller Terms, Stripe Connect & Payouts, Platform Fees, Beat Licensing, and Refunds & Disputes sections
• FAQ updated with 5 new questions covering selling beats, payments, platform fees, Stripe Connect, and license types
• Structured data now includes Service schema for marketplace (mixing, mastering, beat production) — improves Google Rich Results
• Feature gate upgrade messages now show correct plan pricing ($14.95 Artist Pro, $14.95 Producer Pro, $14.95 Engineer, $29.95 Studio)
• Feature gate badges and lock overlays now correctly display all plan types including Artist Pro and Producer Pro
• Producer onboarding wizard now shows a revenue path roadmap (Upload Beat → Set Licenses → Connect Stripe → Start Selling)
• Sitemap updated with /studios, /artists/song-shares, and /marketplace routes
• Fixed FeatureComparison URL from mixshowcase.io to mixshowcase.com

Launch Ready — Full Platform Audit & Polish

Comprehensive platform audit to ensure every feature is production-ready. Fixed all admin panel functions, removed beta language, and hardened the entire system for public launch.

• Email Campaigns now fully functional — compose, AI-generate, preview, and send to segmented audiences
• All admin panel API calls now properly authenticated (campaigns, SEO, growth, content calendar)
• Feature flag system now refreshes app-wide instantly when toggled in admin settings
• Removed all beta/early access language — platform is live and production-ready
• Contracts removed from admin navigation (streamlined workflow)
• SEO admin panel fully operational — manage per-page metadata, global settings, and schema markup
• Growth Dashboard and Content Calendar fully connected to backend
• Complete TypeScript audit — zero compilation errors across entire codebase
• Firebase security rules deployed and verified

Paid File Delivery & Delivery Messaging

Engineers can now deliver files with payment gates — clients pay before downloading. Plus, delivery pages now always allow messaging between clients and engineers.

• Paid File Delivery — lock files behind a Stripe payment gate
• One-click "Paid Delivery" button on the Bookings page
• Clients can always message engineers on delivery pages (even when files are locked)
• Standalone Messages section on delivery pages for project communication
• Engineers can reply to client messages from admin File Delivery panel
• Delivery messaging works independently of file access / payment status
• Comment system on audio files remains available regardless of lock state

Song Shares, Merch Storefronts & LinkHub

Artists can now share 60-second song previews with custom branding, sell merch through Printify-powered storefronts, and build a LinkHub bio page to centralize all their links.

• Song Share pages with 60-second preview and waveform player
• Custom branding on share pages — artist photo, name, and streaming links
• Merch storefronts powered by Printify integration (t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, etc.)
• LinkHub bio page template — one link for all your music, merch, and socials
• Products page with live preview and direct links
• Storefront product links to public profile pages
• AI-powered marketing copy generator with full platform context

SEO & Discoverability Overhaul

Major improvements to search engine visibility, structured data, and Google AI compatibility — so artists can find engineers more easily across the web.

• Server-side rendered /engineers page for Google indexing
• Location and service landing pages (e.g., mixing-engineers-in-atlanta)
• PersonSchema structured data on all public profiles
• FAQSchema on FAQ page for Google rich results
• ArticleSchema on all blog posts
• Blog seeded with 6 long-form SEO articles
• Updated robots.txt and sitemap.xml for full crawlability
• Optimized for Google AI Overviews and featured snippets

Growth Guides & Streamlined Navigation

In-app growth guides to help engineers build their business, plus a redesigned navbar with quick actions and better workflow.

• In-app Guides page with 10+ articles organized by Revenue Roadmap stage
• Redesigned navbar — slimmer, faster, smarter
• Command Palette with ⌘K keyboard shortcut
• Quick-action "New" button for projects, invoices, and contracts
• Live notification bell with real-time alerts
• Plan badge and upgrade CTA in profile dropdown
• Collapsible Revenue Roadmap with mini pipeline view
• Team management in navigation for Studio plan users

Artist Storefronts & Feature Sessions

Artists can now sell music and book paid features directly from their own storefront — 4, 8, 12, or 16-bar verses, hooks, and digital downloads.

• Artist storefronts with custom URLs and branding
• Sell 4-bar, 8-bar, 12-bar, and 16-bar verse features
• Hook & bridge session bookings
• Digital downloads — singles, EPs, beat packs, stems
• Stripe Connect instant payouts for artists
• Only 5% platform fee on all artist sales
• Artist Pro plan at $14.95/mo
• Tabbed pricing page — For Engineers / For Artists
• Featured artist profiles on /engineers page
• Admin marketing materials library & AI copy generator

Template Marketplace

Sell your mixing templates and earn passive income. You keep 95% of every sale.

• Create and publish mix templates for sale
• Support for Pro Tools, Logic, Ableton, and other DAWs
• Automatic payment processing via Stripe Connect
• Buyer reviews and ratings system
• Display templates on landing pages and public profiles

Public Profile Pages

Beautiful public profile pages at /u/yourname showcasing your work.

• Customizable profile with bio, photo, and social links
• Display your projects with A/B comparison player
• Sell templates directly from your profile
• Client reviews and testimonials
• Calendar booking integration

Booking Calendar System

Let clients book sessions directly based on your availability.

• Set your weekly availability
• Clients pick available time slots
• Email confirmations for both parties
• ICS calendar export
• Booking management dashboard

Invoices & Contracts

Professional invoicing and contract management.

• Generate PDF invoices
• Stripe payment integration
• Digital contract signatures
• Contract templates library
• Payment tracking and reminders

Magic Link Client Portals

Clients can access everything without creating an account.

• Send a single link for full access
• Listen, comment, and approve
• Real-time messaging
• No signup friction for clients

Mix Showcase Launch

Welcome to Mix Showcase! Present your mixes like a professional studio.

• A/B comparison player for before/after
• Timestamped comments on waveform
• Share links with custom branding
• Client messaging system
• Embeddable audio player