Which beat license is best for me?
MP3 – Start a fan base!
The MP3 License is great for artists who are starting to build their fan base.
WAV – Make money with your music!
The WAV license gives you better audio quality with the WAV file and sets you up to make a solid return on your investment via digital music outlets.
Stems – Next level audio quality, radio, and shows!
The Stems license can make you even more money and gives you the best audio quality with “trackouts” or “tracked out stems.” Trackouts give you the ability to make adjustments (like panning and volume, etc.) to the individual sounds of the beat. This will help mix your vocals to the beat! This license also permits artists to get their songs on (terrestrial) radio stations, as well as get paid from live shows. If your budget allows, this is a great option for you and your fans!
Unlimited – I got fans and a marketing plan!
The Unlimited license gives you the quality audio of the trackouts without any limits on how many monetized streams and downloads you can have and the ability to monetize your song on your YouTube channel. (ContentID is still not permitted as that system causes a lot of issues.) Even though this license has no cap on the permitted usages (streams/downloads/radioplay), the license does expire after 10 years. So, to get the most out of this license, it’s best to already have a fan base as well as a solid budget for marketing and promotion.