A step-by-step workflow to deliver beats that marketplaces, artists and labels can approve in minutes, no legal headaches, no takedowns.
Selling EDM instrumentals on platforms like BeatStars, Airbit or TrakTrain is easier than ever, but a single licensing dispute can wipe out your store reputation overnight. Follow the checklist below to export technically solid audio files, attach transparent royalty-free documentation and price your licences like a pro.
Export specs that meet every marketplace’s standard
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24-bit / 44.1 kHz WAV masters
• Wide compatibility and enough headroom for buyers who want to tweak the mix. -
-3 dB true-peak headroom
• Prevents inter-sample clipping when the buyer converts to MP3 or streams on YouTube. -
Instrumental & STEMS bundle
• Main mix, drums-only, bass-only, synth-only and FX-only WAVs. • Zip everything into one folder namedTrackName_174BPM_KeyAm. -
Preview MP3 @ 320 kbps
• Watermark it if the platform allows, to deter piracy.
Include a “Source Samples.txt” for royalty-free validation
Buyers and labels love transparency. A simple text file listing every third-party sample library proves your beat is 100 % royalty-free and broadcast-safe.
Track: Skyline_128BPM_F#min Producer: YourName Date: 2025-04-16 SAMPLE SOURCES (all royalty-free): • Kick_Punchy_03.wav — Samplesound EDM Essentials • Snare_Wide_07.wav — Samplesound EDM Essentials • Vox_Chop_F#_1.wav — Original recording (producer owns master + publishing) • Lead_Synth_Stack.mid — Original MIDI
Tip: Place Source Samples.txt inside the main ZIP. Many beat marketplaces now provide a “Licensing Documents” upload field, use it!
Structure tiered licences & pricing
| Licence | Rights granted | File delivery | Typical price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | MP3 only, 50 000 streams, no radio | 320 kbps MP3 + PDF licence | $29–$39 |
| Premium | WAV + STEMS, 500 000 streams, 1 music video | 24-bit WAV master, STEMS, Source Samples.txt | $79–$99 |
| Unlimited | Unlimited streams, radio, live shows, paid ads | All files + tracked-out project if requested | $149–$199 |
| Exclusive | Full ownership transfer, publishing split | Same as Unlimited + signed contract | $500+ |
- Match rights to file quality. STEMS belong in Premium and up; MP3 alone is never “Unlimited.”
- Automate licence PDFs. Most platforms let you upload a template once and attach it to every sale.
- Upsell wisely. Offer a discount on future beats when someone buys an Exclusive licence.
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Final checklist
- ✅ 24-bit WAV master at −3 dB
- ✅ STEMS zipped & labelled by part
- ✅
Source Samples.txtproving royalty-free status - ✅ PDF licence matching your pricing tier
- ✅ Marketplace tags: genre, BPM, key, mood
Package your beats this way and buyers will instantly trust the quality—and the paperwork. See you on the charts!
