How to Buy Tracks Online for the First Time
Check the best options to get beats that fit your budget and make profit from it
Take the leap to the next level. How to buy tracks online for the first time
Are you starting your music career and want to get serious about it, but don't have enough money to pay a producer and are thinking about buying a track online?
Do you no longer want to use free music downloaded from a website? Or maybe you've reached a level where you need that track you downloaded to be properly "licensed" for your project. In either case read the following article carefully:
The truth about free tracks
Producers offer tracks online to capture the attention of artists, at first it can be a great tool to create your songs, but its commercial use is limited and conditioned by the producer, who can remove the track whenever he wants.
The idea is to allow the artist to test if his voice goes well with the beat, to generate feedback from the public and to evaluate if buying the license would be a good investment.
How to buy a track online
When you buy a track, you are buying the original copyrighted audio files from the producer. This is called buying a License Agreement, which can be "exclusive" or "non-exclusive". The "non-exclusive" license can be sold to several artists based on different terms and conditions, the "exclusive" is only granted to one artist. For the moment we will refer only to the "non-exclusive" license.
Licensing Options
There are many licensing options available online. We offer you four. Here are their types and some of their characteristics:
- Basic 3.0$. MP3 files. You can use it for 1 video. Maximum 2000 streaming.
- Premium 50$. mp3 and Wav files. Use for 1 video. More than 100.000 streaming. You can upload it to spotify, Itunes, Apple Music etc.
- Diamond $100. mp3 and Wav files. 500.000+ streaming. You can upload it to different music platforms, including 2 radio stations and sell more than 10.000 copies.
- Unlimited 200$. mp3 and Wav files. You can use it to make 1 video. unlimited streaming. Unlimited radio use. Use on all music platforms and monetization on Youtube.
Maybe the cheaper license is enough for you, however, keep in mind that the cheaper license will have less audio quality. If you believe in your music you will want to have the highest level of sound and playback possibilities. However, I give you the option to upgrade your basic license when your economy allows it.
I have already purchased my license, do I have royalties?
Yes, you will be able to copyright the lyrics of the song. 50% or writer's share and 50% or publishing shares. Depending on the type of license you purchase, you may be able to commercially exploit the work.
What happens if someone else buys the exclusive rights to the track?
Do not worry, this will not affect you immediately, your "non-exclusive" license will remain valid. No expiration time, it will be valid until the number of streams and/or copies sold are reached, after that time you must purchase a new license.
Buy securely tracks online
The most important BeatStores are:
Beatstars (what I'm using)
Airbit
Soundee
When you complete your payment, the page will redirect you to the download area where you will be able to download the files securely. You will also receive an order confirmation to your email. Before purchasing a theme. Don't forget to check the license terms and agreements.
Babi
Music Producer / Engineer