Cleared for Sampling

BigTimeJulie 9 May 2017 08:10
When I upload a song or composition and add tag words and a description to it, et cetera, if there was no other party involved in the making of this piece, then what answer should I put where it says, "Cleared for Sampling"? If I answer "yes", does that mean that I used some music or sound from a third party and have had to get their permission to use it in my piece? Thanks!
RichardPrinceMusic 19 May 2017 10:33
Hi Julie - Yes - If you have used a sample of someone else work within your own, then you have to confirm that your use of the sample(s) has been 'cleared' by the owner. Regards!
matt_gerry 19 May 2017 19:12
wait what? I thought that cleared for sampling meant the person who purchases the track can sample it.
Mike 19 May 2017 20:37
Hey guys,

To clear up any confusion, "cleared for sampling" means that you're allowing your track to be used in the creation of a new musical work. Essentially, you're giving the buyer the rights to sample your track in their own music.

Hope this helps!
matt_gerry 19 May 2017 21:48
Thanks mike.
johnmlangley 31 May 2017 18:47
So, if I have initially designated my tracks as NOT cleared for sampling and I'd like to change that, how is that done? There seems to be no way of doing that.
DouglasEddy 1 Jun 2017 12:48
RoshamBeaux, submit changes on the detail page for your tracks, then click "save changes"