Hey Andrew, one never knows how one will fare with any large music library. Sorry you had a bad experience.
If the tracks you pulled were non-exclusive, why would you pull them? I've had some non-exclusive libraries where it took 2-3 years before I started getting placements. It's the old numbers game using non-exclusive libraries; more possibilities with more libraries working for you. However, I understand if you were using their exclusive option with no results over a 2-3 year period.
"Other members on MusicLibraryReport were pretty shocked at how they acted, actually" - AndrewAll the reports I've read on Music Library Report had nothing but praise for Audio Sparx and Barbie.
"AudioSparx is a big dumping ground. Anyone can upload basically anything - Andrew Actually some composers on Music Library Report reported not being accepted on Audio Sparx. Yes, after the initial acceptance, one can load tracks without further review.
"For the "privilege" of being crammed on a website full of ads, you lose over half your royalties and you have to do ALL the work with tagging, descriptions, etc. - AndrewIf you're referring to licensing fees, yes, at least on their third party sites. PRO royalties are split the same as any other library (100% writer's share for writer, 100% publishing share for publisher). Also you can opt-out using Audio Sparx as the publisher.
I like doing the descriptions on Audio Sparx. It's nice having that control. However, Barbie's been wonderful with adding descriptions and polishing up the pitch. She's giving me much of her time. And always responds to my emails quickly.
I have music with Pump Audio and Crucial Music as well. Both are fine. Audio Sparx is just another avenue like them.
One disadvantage with using large libraries is the large amount of competition. For every search a client makes a thousand results come up.
I hope you don't have anymore bad experiences in the music library business Andrew. I've had a couple myself. Always a bummer.
John