OK, you jumped on board, purchased a bunch of Podcasting equipment, setup a Podcast blog, created a couple of Podcasts, and now you need to polish your new creation, and make it sound like a real broadcast. Ahh... but using music in a Podcast without paying royalties is very costly, (fines, court costs, time, etc.) paying for a license is expensive, and asking permission to use for free, is very time consuming. (Ask and see the hoops you have to jump through)
If you as a Podcaster cannot afford to pay large licensing agreements, how then can you utilize music in your Podcast without infringing on the rights of the artist(s) concerned? And, further where can you obtain the music for use in your Podcast? Podcaster worry not!! There is an answer. You want what?s called ?Royalty Free?, ?Podsafe? or ?Creative Commons Licensed? music. Royalty Free Music and Creative Commons License are used in lieu of today?s popular music. Meaning you don?t have to pay $20,000 a year in royalties for using someone?s song in your production.
There are several companies across the Internet that can help facilitate your needs. Today we'll look at two companys: Unique Tracks (www.uniquetracks.com) and Royalty Free Music.Com(
) With these companies, you can purchase music from every genre to fit into whatever category your Podcast fits into.
Unique Tracks (www.uniquetracks.com)
When you purchase a package from Unique Tracks (I will deal with the packages a little later on) the ?information? that comes on the CDs, should you choose that package, will be licensed to you. Yes, you will be a license holder, but please be aware that the copyright has not been sold to you. Again, it will be licensed to you, thereby allowing you to utilize the music in your Podcast and also in other multimedia avenues, legally.
Packages: There are a variety of options for you to choose from at this company:
? If you are looking for single tracks to download to your MP3 player, this package will be perfect for you. There is also an entire album package that you can purchase for your MP3 player.
? There is also the choice of having more than one volume on CD. Or, if you prefer, there are also the individual volumes on CD.
In addition to the packaging options, there is also a numerous range of music to choose from. There is Rock, Blues, Jazz, New Age, and more. When you make a purchase of the packages that are available here, they also come with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Therefore, if the quality of the music is not to your satisfaction, you can return the package and your money will be refunded.
Royalty Free Music (
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At Royalty Free Music.Com you will also be given Direct Licensing. As the name of the company suggests, you do not have to worry about paying any royalties whenever you use the package of music that you purchase here. Direct Licensing means you have been given permission to use an artist?s work without having to reimburse that artist a percentage of the profit you might make through the utilization of their music in your Podcast.
A word of caution, however. The permission to utilize the music for a Podcast, does not extend to you the right to make multiple copies of what you have purchased and sell it to others. The artist is still the copyright holder. Royalty Free Music affords you the opportunity to listen to a sample of what you will be purchasing from their company. Are you interested in wedding music, children?s music or classical? Whatever your needs, there is a vast selection to choose from. More than 7000 tracks are available.
Music suitable for infomercials and comedy is accessible as well. Both single tracks, as well as completed CDs are reasonably priced.
Subscriptions
Subscriptions are available from both companys on a month-to-month or annual basis. Payments can be made via your PayPal account or by Credit Card.
Every purchase via the Internet is transacted securely. You have the option of downloading music in the WAV or in the MP3 file format so that you can readily utilize the music.
When you sign up for their newsletters, they will also keep you up-to-date and informed with the latest news that is taking place in their company as it relates to you.
In addition to these two companies, there are also a few other organizations that deal with the legal implications of using copyrighted music in Podcasts. They educate us users so that we stay strictly legal concerning this issue.
Going this route will definitely meet your requirements at a fraction of the cost, while protecting the interests of the artist(s) involved.
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