How to Search for Tracks in the SIAE Catalog: A Practical Guide
In brief:
- The SIAE (Italian Society of Authors and Publishers) catalog contains millions of musical works with a unique work code, author, and publisher.
- Manual searching is complicated because titles often do not match those in DJ software.
- Common issues: capitalization, translated titles, remixes with different codes.
- EasyBordero performs searches automatically using fuzzy matching (success rate >95%).
How the SIAE Catalog Works
The SIAE catalog is the database containing all musical works registered in Italy. Each track has:
- Work code: unique identifier in the SIAE catalog
- Title: the official registered title (may differ from the commercial one)
- Author(s): names of composers and lyricists
- Publisher: the publishing house that manages the rights
Common Search Problems
| Problem | Example | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Different capitalization | "Don't Stop" vs "DONT STOP" | Search in uppercase |
| Special characters | "Don't" vs "Dont" vs "Don`t" | Try without apostrophes |
| Translated title | "Gira il mondo" vs "Around the World" | Search both versions |
| Different remix | "Song (Club Mix)" | Search for the original title without the remix |
| Artist vs. Author | DJ playing the track ≠ author | Search by author, not by artist |
How EasyBordero Solves the Problem
EasyBordero uses a fuzzy matching engine that:
- Normalizes the title (removes capitalization, special characters, remix suffixes)
- Searches the SIAE catalog with tolerance for typos
- Compares artist and author to disambiguate homonyms
- Success rate: over 95% of tracks are automatically identified
Untracked tracks (less than 5%) are flagged for manual verification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find the SIAE catalog online?
The catalog is accessible on the SIAE portal after authentication. There is no public catalog available without credentials.
Does a remix have the same work code as the original?
No. Remixes are registered as separate works in the SIAE catalog, with a different work code and often additional authors (the remixer).
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