Music is one of the most important aspects to consider when making a video. While there are plenty of websites that offer royalty-free music, it’s not always easy to find the right track for your project. Royalty-free music libraries have been around for a long time now, largely due to the digital revolution that has democratized independent filmmaking and brought the elusive content creation world to people everywhere. The music industry is a tough business with lots of players and lots of options. There are many different platforms for creators to choose from when it comes to licensing their creative content, each with its own benefits and drawbacks. For instance, some platforms offer low prices, but only allow the creator’s project or film to feature that company’s song. Other platforms may not be as affordable but will give you more freedom over what you can do with your work once it has been licensed.
Creators need to carefully consider the pros and cons of every license they’re considering because each platform is uniquely tailored towards creatives who have specific needs in mind – whether those needs are budget-friendly pricing or the ability to use any part of a track in your work. Here are the important things to remember about the two biggest royalty-free music platforms: AudioJungle and PremiumBeat:
- Music Licensing
For both platforms, you will have the choice between a regular monthly subscription, with a certain number of “free” downloads. Alternatively, you can buy the music on an occasional basis, if your projects are spaced out over time. However, you have to be careful with the use of this music for your projects. If it is a commercial project, you will have to pay more for the rights of use, because it is a video that you will monetize.
- Music Search
Depending on the platform, you will have the music organized in different categories: Genre, Mood, Beats per minute, Duration, Instruments, Lenght, Vocals… Filters help you to get the most out of your favorite royalty-free music platforms. Consider all of the available options and find the one that works best for you!
- Music Quality
It’s hard to compare one royalty-free music platform to another. They all have different ways of defining quality and of bringing it to their libraries. By learning about what these platforms think is quality and how they want to deal with users, you’ll be able to see what kind of relationships each wants!
