Configure memberships

Configure memberships

Memberships allow you to sell recurring access to beats, downloads, exclusive drops, and private content.

With Banaslap Studio, you can build a beat store that does more than sell one license at a time. You can create a private member area, offer VIP access, and generate recurring revenue directly from your own WordPress site.

What memberships can be used for

Memberships can be used to offer:

• monthly beat downloads;
• VIP Early Access;
• Private Drops;
• member-only beats;
• exclusive catalog access;
• discounts for members;
• premium customer experience;
• recurring revenue.

This is useful if you want to build a long-term relationship with artists instead of relying only on one-time beat sales.

Before you start

Before creating memberships, make sure you have:

• installed Banaslap Studio;
• activated your license;
• connected Stripe;
• created at least one beat;
• decided what members should receive;
• prepared your membership pricing.

Step 1: Plan your membership offer

Before creating the plan, define exactly what the member receives.

For example:

• number of downloads per month;
• file types included;
• access to VIP beats;
• access to Private Drops;
• discount percentage;
• early access duration;
• whether unused downloads reset or carry over.

A clear offer is easier to sell and easier for customers to understand.

Step 2: Create a membership plan

In your WordPress dashboard, open Banaslap Studio and go to the membership settings area.

Create a new membership plan and define:

• plan name;
• price;
• billing interval;
• download limits;
• access rules;
• included file types;
• member benefits.

Use a simple name that clearly communicates the value.

Examples:

• Producer Club;
• Studio Vault;
• VIP Early Access;
• Monthly Beat Pass.

Step 3: Configure member downloads

Member downloads control what a member can access without buying each beat individually.

Depending on your setup, you can define:

• how many downloads are included;
• which files can be downloaded;
• whether downloads are limited by license type;
• whether downloads reset monthly;
• whether some beats are excluded.

Make sure download rules match what you advertise on your pricing or membership page.

Step 4: Configure member-only access

You can decide which beats are available to members.

A beat can be:

• public;
• available to all customers;
• available early to members;
• available only to selected members;
• part of a Private Drop.

This gives you more control over how your catalog is released.

Step 5: Use VIP Early Access

VIP Early Access lets selected members access a beat before the public release.

This is useful when you want to reward members and create urgency.

For example:

• VIP members get access 48 hours before public release;
• new beats are available to members first;
• public visitors can see the beat later.

Step 6: Use Private Drops

Private Drops are exclusive releases available only to selected users or members.

They can be used for:

• limited beat packs;
• premium subscribers;
• private campaigns;
• artist-specific drops;
• exclusive catalog sections.

Private Drops make your store feel more curated and valuable.

Step 7: Connect memberships to Stripe

Memberships usually require recurring payments.

Stripe handles the recurring billing, payment methods, failed payment handling, and subscription status.

Banaslap Studio uses the subscription status to decide whether a member should keep access.

Step 8: Customer dashboard access

After subscribing, customers can access their membership from the customer dashboard.

The dashboard can show:

• active membership;
• downloads available;
• purchases;
• license documents;
• member-only content;
• account status.

This gives customers a clear place to manage their access.

Failed payments and access

If a membership payment fails, access may be paused or restricted until the payment issue is resolved.

When the subscription becomes active again, access can be restored according to the customer’s account status.

Starter and Pro

Memberships are included in both Starter and Pro.

Starter includes the membership system with basic analytics and a 10% Banaslap commission on membership sales.

Pro includes the membership system with advanced analytics, 0% Banaslap commission on membership sales, and a 1% service fee per successful transaction, excluding Stripe processing fees.

Best practices

Start with one simple membership offer.

Avoid creating too many plans at the beginning.

A strong first membership should answer one clear question:

“What does the customer get every month?”

Good membership offers are clear, valuable, and easy to understand.

Troubleshooting

If a customer cannot access membership content, check that:

• the customer has an active subscription;
• the payment was successful;
• the membership plan is active;
• the beat is assigned to the correct access level;
• the customer is logged in with the correct account.

If downloads are not available, check the membership download rules and file access settings.

If Stripe shows the subscription as incomplete or past due, the customer may need to update their payment method.