Not a member yet? Join APRA AMCOS

Already started a Writer Member application? Continue

Registering and selling your beats

Selling beats directly to artists

Many producers prefer to sell their samples and beats directly to artists. In this context, a producer can fully control pricing and the terms of use for the sample or beat. Generally, you would be selling exclusive rights to the beat – meaning nobody else can use it for their song. Exclusive licenses tend to be more expensive than non-exclusive licenses. Check out this useful article.

Earning royalties from third-party platforms

If you want to earn songwriting royalties through your beats you’ll need to make sure it’s written into the platform’s terms and conditions. These T&Cs will spell out if those who use your beats or samples must credit you - both on the public release of the track and the data provided to music rights organisations like APRA AMCOS.

This way your name, IPI number and writer share will be included on the song registration and your royalties come back to you via APRA AMCOS.

For help with contracts or understanding terms and conditions contact The Arts Law Centre of Australia.

Your beats in live performance

You can also earn performance royalties if your beats or samples are used in live performance. If an artist includes your work in their live show, they should include it in their own PRO’s performance report, or you can submit a performance report yourself in the writer portal.

Top