Buying a vocal,
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Common questions from producers about licensing, royalties and release. The full terms are on the licensing page.
What is the difference between exclusive and non-exclusive vocals?
An exclusive vocal is sold to one customer only and is then no longer available to anyone else. Non-exclusive vocals are licensed to multiple customers, so the same vocal may also be used by other producers.
Are these royalty-free vocals?
Exclusive vocals are not royalty-free. Master income and the songwriting/publishing share are each split 50/50 between the customer and the vocalist. The royalty and usage terms for each non-exclusive product are stated on its product page before purchase.
Who owns the master recording of an exclusive vocal?
You receive 100% ownership of the master recording of the finished track. Income generated from the master recording is split equally, with 50% payable to you and 50% payable to the vocalist, subject to any applicable agreements with distributors, labels or other contributors.
Can I release my track commercially?
Yes. You may release the finished track on platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube and Beatport, and submit it to record labels, distributors, publishers and sync companies.
Do I have to credit you?
Tobias is included in the songwriting credits for the composition. Appearing as a Main Artist or Featured Artist is not automatic and must be agreed before the track is released.
Can I edit, chop or tune the vocal?
Yes. The vocal may be edited, processed, chopped, rearranged, layered and tuned as part of your finished production. It may not be sold or distributed on its own, or used in a sample pack, vocal pack or loop library.
Can the vocal be used to train AI or clone a voice?
No. The vocal may not be used to train or improve an AI or machine-learning model, or to create an AI voice clone or synthetic replica of Tobias's voice.
Can I commission a custom topline or cover vocal?
Yes. Bespoke vocals are written and recorded specifically for your track, and cover vocals are recorded for your chosen song. Get in touch through the Bespoke Vocals page to discuss your project.
Can I get a refund?
Because these are digital products, purchases are generally non-refundable once the files have been made available or downloaded, except where required by applicable consumer law. If you bought the wrong product or have a problem with your files, get in touch as soon as possible.