You’ll need permission to use someone else’s composition.
Lots of our RouteNote artists use backing tracks in their releases – there’s no problem in doing this!
Please just be aware that we may have to refer the release back to you to check you’ve got the appropriate permissions to use the backing track within your release.
Click on the question below to find out more:
Can I use a free to use backing track in my release?
Can I use a purchased backing track in my release?
Can I use a backing track for my release if I have an agreement with the producer?
Copyright content in backing tracks
Sometimes, beats leasers use content that’s under copyright in their backing tracks. We find this is most common with free backing tracks; someone’s used samples from a high profile record to make a beat they’ve put together for fun, then they’ve put it on YouTube and said anyone can use it. In cases like this, we understand that people who’ve downloaded and used that backing track won’t know that there’s copyright content in it, but we won’t be able to accept the release.
Check out the full RouteNote Style Guide here!
If you have any further queries, feel free to get in touch with us!
See also:
How do I prove a watermark belongs to me?
Can I use samples in my track with RouteNote?
What is the difference between free for profit and free beats?