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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.

MP3 / WAV / TRACKOUTS / EXCLUSIVESOUL CHEMIST ©
01 — THE LICENCE LINEUP

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.

01 / BASICENTRY

Basic
Lease

The entry option when you need the beat as an MP3 and a straightforward license for your project.

WHAT YOU GET
  • MP3 beat file
  • Basic Lease documentation
  • Non-exclusive licence
INCLUDED AUDIOMP3
NEXT LEVEL → PREMIUMAdds full-quality WAV
02 / PREMIUMHIGH QUALITY

Premium
Lease

A stronger option for finished releases when you want both MP3 and full quality WAV files.

WHAT YOU GET
  • MP3 beat file
  • WAV beat file
  • Premium Lease documentation
INCLUDED AUDIOMP3 + WAV
NEXT LEVEL → TRACKOUTSAdds individual stems
04 / EXCLUSIVEHIGHEST RIGHTS

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.

WHAT YOU GET
  • Exclusive rights for the beat*
  • Full files as specified in agreement
  • Exclusive licence documentation
INCLUDEDEXCLUSIVE LICENCE + FULL FILES*
IMPORTANTAvailability and conditions vary by beat
01 → 02Basic to Premium

The MP3 beat file, plus a full-quality WAV.

02 → 03Premium to Trackouts

The MP3 and WAV files, plus separate stems for mixing.

03 → 04Trackouts to Exclusive

The key upgrade is the licensing rights for the specific beat, subject to its written agreement.

COMPARE / AT A GLANCE

Every level. Side by side.

Compare the file delivery and type of licence. For Exclusive Rights, confirm the exact files and conditions before purchase.

Files and rights included with each beat licensing tier
INCLUDEDBASICPREMIUMTRACKOUTSEXCLUSIVE
MP3 beat file✓✓✓Full delivery files*Confirm exact formats in agreement
WAV beat file—✓✓
Individual stems / trackouts——✓
Licence documentation✓✓✓✓
Licence typeNon-exclusiveNon-exclusiveNon-exclusiveExclusive*
Best suited toWriting & demosFinished releasesRecording & custom mixesExclusive 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.

NOTE / 001

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.

02 — THE RELEASE WORKFLOW

Start with how you plan to finish the record.

01

Choose your beat

Preview the track and make sure it fits the record you want to create.

02

Choose your files

MP3 is the simplest option. WAV offers full quality. Trackouts give you individual stems.

03

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.

03 — REFERENCE DESK

Need more detail?

Everything you need to understand your files, manage Content ID and change your licence later.

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