License
Please review the agreement below before completing the License Form Request.
Agreement Overview
This License Agreement (the "Agreement") is effective upon the download or use of ABT Sounds' digital products (the "Products") by the user (the "Licensee"). By downloading or using the Products, Licensee agrees to the terms and conditions outlined below.
Definitions
"Sample": A single sound or loop used in music production, including one-shots, hits, instruments, or sounds.
"Presets": Predetermined settings for digital synthesizers like Xfer Serum, Dive, or Sylenth1.
"Project File": Digital music projects for Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic...
Copyright Ownership
The copyright of the Products remains with ABT Sounds (the "Licensor"). The licensor may restrict Product usage if the Licensee violates this Agreement.
Usage Terms
Samples: Royalty-free for commercial use in original productions. It cannot be used in Licensee's own sample packs or sound libraries.
Presets: Royalty-free for commercial use in original productions. It Can not be used in Licensee's own sample packs or sound banks, nor distributed without permission.
Project Files: Intended for educational use only. Licensee may not distribute or commercially exploit the files or any portions thereof.
You can not simply take the project files as they are and release them (on a record label or independent) under your name.
What can I do, and what can I not do?
You may not:
- Release the project files as they are (on a record label or similar) under your name.
- Directly or indirectly license, sub-license, sell, resell, or redistribute the project files, even for free.
- Register the copyrights of the project files under yourself or a company.
Failure to comply with this restriction may result in legal consequences.
You may use the project files to:
- Learn music production techniques, as the templates are designed for educational purposes.
- Reverse-engineer the music production process and use it as a foundation for your own productions.
- Use the sounds, presets, and samples in your own productions.
- Incorporate parts of the project files in your own tracks.
- Use parts of the files for non-profit videos.
- Use the files in live or radio DJ sets.
- Incorporate sound elements from the templates/project files into your own tracks/compositions, provided you significantly alter the melodies and chord progressions (
Disclaimer
Licensee agrees that Licensor shall not be liable for any damages to hardware, software, equipment, or health resulting from the download and use of the Products. Licensee acknowledges that continuous listening to loud music through earbuds and headphones can cause hearing loss.
Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which the Products were downloaded or used.
Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings, and agreements between the parties.
IN WITNESS OF WHICH, the parties have executed this Agreement on the date first above written.
ABT Sounds
Copyright 2024
FAQs
Are ABT Sounds Packs royalty-free?
ABT Sounds preset packs, sound banks, and sample packs are 100% royalty-free, allowing you to use them for commercial work and releases. However, rendering project files (or templates) and releasing the exact songs as your own original content is strictly prohibited.
You are welcome to use the samples, presets, loops, melody parts, etc., included in the project files for your productions.
Redistribution of the sound banks and packages is also strictly prohibited.
If you have any questions or need further clarification on this license, copyrights, or royalties, please email us at support@abtsounds.com
Where can I get the certified license for my samples?
You can generate your certified license by completing the License Form below.
Our team processes each license manually, which may take up to 48 hours. We’ll notify you once your license is ready.
Will a certified license prevent my music from being flagged by content recognition systems?
While we can’t guarantee that your tracks won’t be flagged, this certified license provides all the proof you need to legally use the sample. It will help you dispute any claims and get your music released as smoothly and quickly as possible.
Why would I need a certified license?
A certified license serves as legal proof that you have the right to use specific samples or sounds in your music. It helps protect you against potential copyright claims or content recognition flags. You may also need a license to show labels or distributors that you have the rights to use certain samples. Having this license ensures you can confidently release your music without legal complications and quickly resolve any disputes that may arise.
What can I do, and what can I not do?
You may not:
- Release the project files as they are (on a record label or similar) under your name.
- Directly or indirectly license, sub-license, sell, resell, or redistribute the project files, even for free.
- Register the copyrights of the project files under yourself or a company.
Failure to comply with this restriction may result in legal consequences.
You may use the project files to:
- Learn music production techniques, as the templates are designed for educational purposes.
- Reverse-engineer the music production process and use it as a foundation for your own productions.
- Use the sounds, presets, and samples in your own productions.
- Incorporate parts of the project files in your own tracks.
- Use parts of the files for non-profit videos.
- Use the files in live or radio DJ sets.
- Incorporate sound elements from the templates/project files into your own tracks/compositions, provided you significantly alter the melodies and chord progressions (
License
Our team processes each license manually, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. We take up to 48 hours. To generate your license, please provide the following information: