Beat licence matrix
Can I sell the beat on, or let another artist use it?
Trackout / Stems licence
On the Trackout / Stems tier, resell or transfer the beat is not permitted as these agreements are ordinarily written. A licence is granted to you and is not transferable. Even exclusive rights normally forbid onward sale of the instrumental itself.
The trap
Holding the stems feels like ownership and is not. Passing stems to another artist is a breach on every standard tier.
What to check in your agreement
The assignment and transferability clause.
The same question on every other tier
| Licence tier | Resell or transfer the beat |
|---|---|
| Free (tagged) | Not permitted |
| Basic (MP3) | Not permitted |
| Premium (WAV) | Not permitted |
| Unlimited lease | Not permitted |
| Exclusive rights | Not permitted |
What this tier is
You get the separated stems, so you can genuinely mix it. Rights are still a lease and still non-exclusive. Typical price: $80–200.
Scope limit. This models the STANDARD form of each tier. Any individual agreement overrides it. Where a cell says 'depends', the answer is genuinely contract-specific and no general resource can resolve it.
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Last reviewed 2026-08-12.