Beat Licensing Guide
Choose the license that fits your release. Every Soul Chemist beat offers clearly defined options based on the audio files and level of control you need.
Choose the right level for your release.
The exact terms supplied with your purchase govern your license. This guide helps you understand the practical differences between each option before checkout.
Basic
Lease
The entry option when you need the beat as an MP3 and a straightforward license for your project.
- MP3 beat file
- Basic Lease documentation
- Non-exclusive licence
Premium
Lease
A stronger option for finished releases when you want both MP3 and full quality WAV files.
- MP3 beat file
- WAV beat file
- Premium Lease documentation
Trackouts
Built for artists and engineers who want maximum control during recording, mixing and mastering.
- MP3 and WAV beat files
- Individual stems / trackouts
- Non-exclusive Trackouts licence
Exclusive
Rights
Designed for artists who want the highest level of rights available for a specific beat. Availability and exact terms are shown before purchase.
- Exclusive rights for the beat*
- Full files as specified in agreement
- Exclusive licence documentation
The MP3 beat file, plus a full-quality WAV.
The MP3 and WAV files, plus separate stems for mixing.
The key upgrade is the licensing rights for the specific beat, subject to its written agreement.
Every level. Side by side.
Compare the file delivery and type of licence. For Exclusive Rights, confirm the exact files and conditions before purchase.
| INCLUDED | BASIC | PREMIUM | TRACKOUTS | EXCLUSIVE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MP3 beat file | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Full delivery files*Confirm exact formats in agreement |
| WAV beat file | — | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Individual stems / trackouts | — | — | ✓ | |
| Licence documentation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Licence type | Non-exclusive | Non-exclusive | Non-exclusive | Exclusive* |
| Best suited to | Writing & demos | Finished releases | Recording & custom mixes | Exclusive beat rights* |
* Exclusive Rights depends on availability and the exact agreement supplied for that beat. A beat's exclusive licence does not automatically make third-party or previously licensed source sounds exclusive.
Every license option is subject to the exact written terms supplied with the purchase. This guide is an overview, not a replacement for your licence agreement.
Start with how you plan to finish the record.
Choose your beat
Preview the track and make sure it fits the record you want to create.
Choose your files
MP3 is the simplest option. WAV offers full quality. Trackouts give you individual stems.
Read your license
Review the exact license terms supplied with the option you purchase before releasing your music.
Your license is part of your release documentation.
Keep your order confirmation and license information together. They provide the record of which beat and license option you purchased.
Need more detail?
Everything you need to understand your files, manage Content ID and change your licence later.
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