Testing
A radio that pays by listening time
musen is testing time based, user centric royalties. Uploads and payouts are not generally available. Join the waitlist if you want in on the next test group.
The tech is already running
Checkmate is live as a parallel experiment. Value follows listening time on a per listener basis, not a global pool. Every listener is treated as if they paid a subscription. Payments are not on.
The experiment computes three subscription prices side by side: $9.99, $14.99 and $19.99 per month.
This document describes a conceptual and architectural framework. It does not constitute a commitment or guarantee regarding feature availability, economic outcomes, or regulatory classification.
Upload is a closed test
musen streams radio. It does not list a store catalogue. musen itself does not generate music. In the test, declared AI assisted or AI generated uploads are allowed. User uploads are not used to train generative models unless a creator later opts in.
If you upload, musen receives the limited rights necessary to host, stream, and process the audio within the platform.
FAQ
Are you paying artists today?
No. Checkmate is a live parallel experiment. Every listener is treated as if they paid a subscription. Payments are not on, and there is no launch date.
What do I grant if I upload?
Upload is a limited test. musen receives the limited rights necessary to host, stream, and process the audio within the platform. Rights outside musen stay with the creator.
Does musen generate music?
No. musen itself does not generate music. In the test, declared AI assisted or AI generated uploads are allowed. User uploads are not used to train generative models unless a creator later opts in.
When can I upload?
There is no launch date. The artist program is in testing. Join the waitlist and we will write when a new test group opens.
