Saturday, July 27, 2013

How To Buy Beats And Instrumentals: Lease Vs. Exclusive

By Delroy Wilkins


There is no doubt that technology has made a giant leap on its progress over the past century. Nowadays, record producers have already ditched the analog method of recording and now prefer the faster and more streamlined digital method. Buying different beats and instrumental beats won't require you to visit your nearest local record stores. You can now find your favorite sounds - as well as some new and interesting ones - on various online stores all over the internet!

The choice of whether to go by the exclusive or non-exclusive tracks is very vital. There is a big difference between the two copyright concepts and the difference is manly distinguished by the agreements between the buyer and the producer.

For instance, if a track is considered non-exclusive, it means that the buyer is not the full owner of the track. The producer can also allow other buyers to purchase and use the track as he (the producer) sees fit. Generally, there is also a limit on how many copies of the tracks can be used, reproduced, and sold, as determined by the producer. As the buyer, it is important that you are well-are of this. The advantage of purchasing tracks like this is that they are generally cheaper than most exclusive tracks. So if you are a newbie who does not have much money to fund your career, you may want to try buying non-exclusive tracks at first.

So let us start with non-exclusive rights. Non-exclusive rights mean that you as the buyer do not have the entire ownership of the track. In other words, the track is not exclusively yours as the producer may also choose to sell it to other artists or companies that create sound tracks for video games, films, or even TV commercials. As a buyer, you must also be aware that there might be a limit on the number of copies of the tracks that you may re-sell and this limit depends entirely on the producer. The up side on this kind of agreement is that for the most part, it is affordable - especially for up-and-coming artists who don't have enough financial resources to acquire tracks with exclusive rights.

One disadvantage of buying exclusive rights to a beat is that the producer can change just a few elements like tempo on the sound and then make it available for resale online. Always look for reputable online stores to buy your sounds. The exclusive tracks are more expensive and are suitable for already established artists.

The verdict here is clear: it is more advisable for upcoming artists to invest on non-exclusive beats and work on them, while established artists who have the skills, experience, and the know-how should purchase exclusive tracks. Just make sure that you are aware of every little detail that the contract has before finalizing the purchase.




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