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👨‍⚖️ Sample Library Licensing Trends Composers Need to Know

I found 5 common sample library license trends across multiple developers including Spitfire Audio, EastWest, & Cinesamples!

Robert Rodriguez ·

I know that license agreements may seem daunting but they actually contain some important information about your rights and obligations as a software user!

I found 5 common trends across multiple sample developers including Spitfire Audio, EastWest, & Cinesamples! So in this video we go over:

  • 🔐 The distinction of ownership over your sample libraries

  • 🔎 What are non-exclusive rights and what does that mean for you?

  • ⏩ Why composers need to transform and integrate samples for distribution

  • 🖥️ How many copies of a single library are composers allowed to make?

  • 🫡 What is your responsibility when agreeing to this license?

I’m incredibly grateful for the response I’ve gotten to this video! It’s a reminder that not everyone has the same level of experience or field knowledge!

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