These are frequently asked questions about licensing Model Electronic’s music. Hopefully, you will refer to our tutorial and guide pages as well. If you have any further questions after reading those guides, feel free to ask us via the contact page (as long as they are related to our music and licensing service).
How to Obtain a License to Use Our Music
Licensing Guide (Knowledge Base)
How to Deal with PRO
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- 1. What’s the difference between your catalog and the others?
- 2. For what kind of media projects can we use music from your catalog?
- 3. Are these tracks 100% pre-cleared for licenses?
- 4. I’d like to use your music for my monetized video on Youtube. Do I have to get permission from you?
- 5. Do you license your music for personal use such as background music of my (sports, motivational, wedding, etc.) videos?
- 6. Do you do additional/custom edits for these pre-existing tracks?
- 7. Do you have a rate card?
- 8. How can I use your music for a sample/beat of my new song legally?
- 9. As a professional licensing agent, how can I have a non-exclusive sync representation deal with you?
- 10. Do you possibly hire outside composers or accept their submissions for your catalog?
What’s the difference between your catalog and the others?
As a record label, we prioritize creating music for commercial/public releases digitally and physically distributed to a general market. However, we have also been involved in music production and licensing business for media projects such as advertising campaigns, films, and video games.
For almost two decades, through our original music, we have been committed to helping our clients tell their stories and messages to their customers. From the B2B point of view, we have spent a lot of time building a “hybrid catalog” optimized for professional music licensing needs. For example, we always stock an abundance of alternative mixes, edits, and stems of the original releases.
Unlike production music and stock music libraries, we never aim to hoard thousands of tracks from outside composers. Instead, we are dedicated to providing more creatively challenging, well-structured, quality music you would never hear in ordinary music libraries. Our focus on creativity ensures our clients have access to music that inspires and excites them.
At our record label, we have a creative edge and business flexibility. We have mastered the art of balancing the best of traditional record labels and music libraries, ensuring that we can adapt to our clients’ unique needs. This adaptability gives our clients the confidence that we can meet their specific requirements.
For what kind of media projects can we use music from your catalog?
While we focus on so-called “Sync Licensing,” we handle a wide range of licenses like the examples below. We strongly recommend you look at the Licensing Guide page as well to understand the basics of music licensing.
– Synchronization Uses –
Films
TV Programming (Shows, Documentaries, Dramas, News, etc.)
TV Advertising Campaigns (Commercials)
Film Trailers & TV Promos
Corporate Productions (Theater, Competition Video/Slide, etc)
Video Games and Software
Internet Websites, Webisodes, Flash
Products and Toys
Video Packages (Music for Video, DVD or CD-ROM)
– Non-synchronization Uses –
Radio Programming and Advertising Campaigns (Commercials)
Audio Projects
Music Compilation (CD, PC Audio)
Public Space (Live Events, Restaurants, Trade Shows, Retail Spaces)
Ringtones (Master/Pre-Recorded Ringtones)
Are these tracks 100% pre-cleared for licenses?
[Newly-Launched] Model Electronic Records Catalog for Professional Licensing
Yes. All the tracks in our catalog have been registered to PRO/MRO regarding performing and mechanical rights. We, Model Electronic, own their master rights as well. We provide a one-stop resource so that we can serve your musical needs quickly and bring you a hassle-free license deal.
If your request involves a performance license, such as a broadcasting use, you will need to submit a report/cue sheet and pay (or have someone pay) appropriate performing royalties. But don’t worry—we understand the nuts and bolts of music licensing and could address the specific needs of your project.
I’d like to use your music for my monetized video on Youtube. Do I have to get permission from you?
Yes. Whether you advertise something in your video or not, monetizing through your video on video-sharing websites such as YouTube and Twitch TV is supposed to be regarded as a profit-earning use, i.e. commercial use/license. You are required to contact us via the License Form to obtain a license to use our music and pay the license fee. Please note that we don’t grant any license to use our pre-released tracks for a project whose music budget is low (less than $100). Thanks for your understanding.
Do you license your music for personal use such as background music of my (sports, motivational, wedding, etc.) videos?
Unfortunately, our music license is unavailable for non-commercial, non-profit videos and personal/private or student productions on any media. We handle only commercial licenses with a specific budget. Please note that we don’t provide anyone with formal authorization to use our music for free. When it comes to using our music for your “monetized (ad-driven)” YouTube videos, please refer to the Q4.
Any inquiries for these non-commercial uses will not be answered since we don’t have the resources to reply to all of them. Thanks for your understanding.
Do you do additional/custom edits for these pre-existing tracks?
Yes. We can meet your needs by providing additional production and custom edits of our pre-existing tracks, but this would charge you extra fees in addition to the basic license fees. As we already have many alternative mixes and edits/stems of our music, we will try to find out how you could use them lest they exceed your budget’s capacity.
Do you have a rate card?
As license fees vary according to how you use our music, we concluded that generalizing license rates and automating the licensing process too much could work against our goal.
We do not aim to be a “music delivery service” or a “supermarket of music licensing” just to achieve as many placements as possible. Our priority is to offer a quality music licensing service.
We are committed to understanding your needs, providing appropriate music at rates that are fair and reflective of the value our music brings, and building a long-term relationship with our clients. This commitment to quality and client relationships is at the core of our business.
How can I use your music for a sample/beat of my new song legally?
To avoid the complexity and possible troubles of sampling clearance and agreements, we basically do NOT permit other artists to sample our master recordings for their new works (unless they work with experienced A&Rs and attorneys who can address the legal process and payment responsibly). This includes derivative works/acts such as singing or rapping a new song on any part of our masters, of course.
Please understand and look for other easy-to-clear sampling sources. Many royalty-free music services outside are available to you. Thanks for your interest!
Reference: “When You Need Permission to Sample Others’ Music” (Nolo)
As a professional licensing agent, how can I have a non-exclusive sync representation deal with you?
Feel free to ask us via the Contact page. We would appreciate your interest. Please note that we are not seeking a (sub-)publishing deal and an exclusive representation.
Do you possibly hire outside composers or accept their submissions for your catalog?
No, we don’t plan to hire outside composers.