What Is an Exclusive License?
When someone buys exclusive rights to your beat:- Only they can use it commercially — No one else can license that beat
- The beat is removed from subscription downloads
- You receive the full purchase price (minus platform fee)
- Terms are what you configured — Publishing split, territory, usage rights, etc.
Why Offer Exclusive Licenses?
Higher Earnings Per Beat
Exclusive licenses typically sell for significantly more than the cumulative non-exclusive revenue. Set prices based on the beat’s quality, your reputation, and market demand.Premium Positioning
Offering exclusive options signals that your beats have value. Serious artists looking for unique sounds will pay for exclusivity.Artist Relationships
Exclusive sales often lead to ongoing relationships. Artists who buy exclusively may return for more beats or recommend you to others.Licensing Type Options
When uploading or editing a beat, choose from:| Option | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Non-Exclusive Only | Subscription downloads only, no exclusive option |
| Exclusive Only | Only available for exclusive purchase — blocked from subscription downloads |
| Both Options | Available for both subscription downloads AND exclusive purchase |
Setting Up Exclusive Licenses
License Configuration
Configure publishing splits, territory, and usage rights.
Setting Prices
Price your exclusive licenses effectively.
License Presets
Save and reuse configurations across beats.
What You Can Configure
Publishing Rights Split
Determine how publishing royalties are divided:| Party | Default |
|---|---|
| Producer (you) | 20% |
| Licensee (buyer) | 80% |
Territory
Where the license applies:- Worldwide (default)
- United States
- Canada
- United Kingdom
- Europe
- Regional options (North America, Asia, etc.)
Usage Rights
What the buyer can do:- Distribution copies — How many copies they can distribute
- Audio streams — Streaming platform plays
- Music videos — Both monetized and non-monetized
- Video streams — YouTube, TikTok, etc.
- Broadcasting — Radio, TV
- Live performances — For-profit and non-profit
Files to Deliver
What files the buyer receives:- WAV (Uncompressed)
- WAV (Tagged)
- MP3 320kbps
- Stems (Separated Tracks)
- MIDI Files
- Trackout/Multitrack
Additional Options
- Broadcasting Rights — Allow TV and radio broadcast
- For-Profit Performances — Allow paid concerts and events
- Content ID Registration — Allow the buyer to register with Content ID
- Producer Royalty — Ongoing percentage from buyer’s exploitation
When Someone Buys Exclusive
- Payment processed — Through Stripe Connect to your account
- License certificate generated — With your configured terms
- Files delivered — Buyer receives the files you specified
- Beat status changes — Marked as “Exclusively Licensed”
- Beat removed from downloads — No new non-exclusive licenses
Contact Option
You can add a contact email for exclusive inquiries. This lets potential buyers reach out before purchasing to discuss terms or ask questions.Next Steps
1
Learn configuration options
Read about license configuration to understand each setting.
2
Create a preset
Save your preferred terms as a license preset for easy reuse.
3
Set your price
Learn about setting prices effectively.