When buying or selling beats many artists are trying to make the choice between exclusive and non-exclusive beats. There is a huge difference in the two.
Non-exclusive beat means that you are leasing use of the track. This means that others may also be leasing use for that same track. This is why it's called non-exclusive. Why would anyone use a non-exclusive beat? Because they are cheap, usually a non-exclusive beat will sell for about $20 to $100. They are usually targeted to underground or up and coming artist who does not have a lot of money to spend. It is a quick and easy way to get a beat for your project. Buyer beware there are usually some constraints on the number of copies you can sell with no exclusive beats. Some allow 2000 and others may allow up to 20,000, it depends on the producers. Non-exclusive tracks can be used for other projects such as film, TV commercials, video games and many other uses.
Exclusive tracks means that you are the only one to use the beat. This does not mean that you are buying the copyright to the beat. For example, there could be a time limit on how long you could use the beat exclusively. The producer may resell the beat in one or two years. It is important to look at the website or company policy when buying an exclusive beat. The copyright owner can change the tempo, the drum track or something very minor about the beat and call it a different beat. This means that producer can sell the beat again. Exclusive beats can cost anywhere from $200, to $200,000 depending on how established the producer is. Usually only more established artist will buy exclusive tracks because they have already made some money.
Which one is better? For a producer it is more profitable in the long run to sell non-exclusive beats. The producer can make a good living off of a catalog of 50 to 100 beats with this method. For the rapper or singer exclusive instrumental are better if you have the money. If you don't a non-exclusive instrumental is OK. Remember you can alter the form of the beat if you have the skill. Either way the online producer has help lower the bar for many aspiring rappers and singers. Online beat buying is a win/win for both artist and producer.
Non-exclusive beat means that you are leasing use of the track. This means that others may also be leasing use for that same track. This is why it's called non-exclusive. Why would anyone use a non-exclusive beat? Because they are cheap, usually a non-exclusive beat will sell for about $20 to $100. They are usually targeted to underground or up and coming artist who does not have a lot of money to spend. It is a quick and easy way to get a beat for your project. Buyer beware there are usually some constraints on the number of copies you can sell with no exclusive beats. Some allow 2000 and others may allow up to 20,000, it depends on the producers. Non-exclusive tracks can be used for other projects such as film, TV commercials, video games and many other uses.
Exclusive tracks means that you are the only one to use the beat. This does not mean that you are buying the copyright to the beat. For example, there could be a time limit on how long you could use the beat exclusively. The producer may resell the beat in one or two years. It is important to look at the website or company policy when buying an exclusive beat. The copyright owner can change the tempo, the drum track or something very minor about the beat and call it a different beat. This means that producer can sell the beat again. Exclusive beats can cost anywhere from $200, to $200,000 depending on how established the producer is. Usually only more established artist will buy exclusive tracks because they have already made some money.
Which one is better? For a producer it is more profitable in the long run to sell non-exclusive beats. The producer can make a good living off of a catalog of 50 to 100 beats with this method. For the rapper or singer exclusive instrumental are better if you have the money. If you don't a non-exclusive instrumental is OK. Remember you can alter the form of the beat if you have the skill. Either way the online producer has help lower the bar for many aspiring rappers and singers. Online beat buying is a win/win for both artist and producer.
Hiram Kirkendall is the CEO of Urban Audio
http://www.urbanaudiotracks.com
http://www.urbanaudiotracks.com
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