All about Royalty Free Vocals

Hello friends, I’m Anatolii Vered, the founder of I am Ghost Producer, and in this article I will try to cover the topic of Royalty Free Vocals.
So, let’s look at how world stars use such vocals in their songs in a short and to the point manner.
I’ll tell you about my own experience and answer the main questions about this topic.

 

What are Royalty Free Vocals?

These are vocal recordings, a cappella, samples, etc. The buyer pays for them once and can use them in their works. The main advantage is that in the future you do not need to pay a commission from the income received (for example, from the sale of your track).

In other words, you can use these vocal recordings in your projects (for example, in compositions, promotional videos, etc.) without paying the authors a fee,
because you paid a fixed amount for this vocal and under the license you have the right to use it many times.

How famous Djs, Artists & Producers use Royalty Free Vocals in their tracks

In this video You will be able to watch examples of using Royalty Free Vocals by famous djs and artists.

 

Where are Royalty Free Vocals sold?

They are usually sold in online stores where music authors and vocalists post their works for sale. For example, such stores as: Splice, Loopmasters, and so on.

 

Is Royalty Free Vocals exclusive?

No, it is not exclusive. It can be used by many users. Anyone can purchase such vocals.

 

Can Royalty Free Vocals be used anywhere?

Usually, 99.9% of such vocals can be used without restrictions. But before that, it is important to read the licensing terms carefully. This will help to avoid misunderstandings and conflicts in the future regarding the ownership of music content.
Our producers, before purchasing such vocals, read the terms and conditions to make sure that they are 100% royalty free and that they can be used without restrictions.
But you’d better go to the “Vocal Info” folder, which comes after you purchase the song along with other files. There you will find the link where the vocal was purchased. Click on it and read the terms and conditions. If it says in the description that this vocal is 100% royalty free, then you don’t have to worry, everything is fine. You can also always write to the support team (the developers of this vocal) and ask them about the license.

 

I purchased a track that uses Royalty Free Vocals. Can this vocal be used in songs by other artists?

Yes. Such vocals are not exclusive, and you can hear them in other songs. By the way, if the track is vocal, we always send the buyer an instrumental version of the track (without vocals), just like with tracks available on our platform.

 

Is it normal for many artists and producers to use the same vocals in their songs?

Yes, this is absolutely normal in the music show business (especially when it comes to electronic dance music). Even famous DJs and artists use Royalty Free Vocals.

 

Can I sign and release a track with Royalty Free Vocals on a label?

You can release tracks with such vocals on record labels and play them anywhere. When a record label asks about the vocals, you tell them that they are from the vocal library. You also show them the credits (where it came from). You have all the information about your vocals in the “Vocal Info” folder in your files. You have to understand that anyone who bought this vocal can also release their own track with this vocal.
In my 10-year career as a music producer, I have never received any comments from Record Labels about using Royalty Free Vocals. When they asked me where the vocals came from, I sent a link to where they were purchased. As for our platform, we provide such information.

 

Can other producers from your platform use the same vocals that are in my purchased song?

Yes. Anyone who bought this vocal or a vocal library can use it. Royalty Free Vocals were used in 99% of the vocal tracks that are available on our website. This is a normal phenomenon.

 

Why don’t you use exclusive vocals when writing songs?

We use exclusive vocals, but rarely. Because the vocalist’s services are equivalent to the cost of the track. Accordingly, the prices on the site would be twice as high. Not everyone would be able to afford it. And the process of writing a composition would take a lot of time. Because you need to involve vocalists, and they, in turn, need to write lyrics for the vocals and use the services of recording studios. This makes the process much more complicated.

 

Is it possible to receive royalties and profit from a track where Royalty Free Vocals were used?

Such vocals are not exclusive, and you do not own them. But you are allowed to use it for commercial purposes and make a profit.
Usually, when you use Royalty Free Vocals in your music, you are not obliged to pay royalties for the use of these vocal recordings.
However, the licensing terms of different providers may differ. Therefore, it is important to read the rules for using vocals carefully to avoid possible violations.

 

Do you provide a license certificate for the vocal sample used in the song I purchased?

No. We recommend that you purchase these vocal samples from the supplier of this vocal (it’s about 10-15 dollars). And you can get a certified license with your name on it.
Some platforms (for example, Splice) ask you to provide your first and last name to obtain a license. It will be granted to the person who filled out the form.
Of course, it’s not correct for us to do this and provide our data.
You need to register it for you so that you can show this certificate if necessary (for example, a record label).

This is instruction how to get a certified license for your vocal samples at Splice

 

Is it necessary to indicate “feat” (the name of the vocalist) in the track title if it is Royalty Free vocals?

Usually, you don’t need to specify it. But just in case, re-read the terms and conditions specified in the description of this vocal on the supplier’s page.

 

How can I get lyrics to a purchased vocal track?

Lyrics to vocals are not available. We are not able to write lyrics for every musical composition.
You can hire any freelance copywriter. They will listen to the vocal track and write lyrics (lyrics to the vocal). Send him a vocal sample (it is in the “Vocal info” folder along with other track files).

 

Can I take the lyrics from Royalty Free Vocals and sing them with my own voice or hire a vocalist to do it?

Usually, you can use the lyrics of these vocals in your own recordings, including for singing with your own voice. However, it’s always best to check the licensing terms and conditions and, if necessary, contact the support where the vocals are sold. This way you will get additional advice on copyright and licensing.

 

Can we prohibit our producers from using Royalty Free Vocal, which has already been used on the site before?

No, we can’t. First of all, it won’t solve anything. Since everyone who has purchased this vocal will be able to use it. Secondly, it would be unfair to the producers. Since they bought this vocal for their own money, spent time writing the track and have all the legal rights to publish and sell it. Thirdly, you should understand that using Royalty Free Vocals in your songs is absolutely normal. Even famous artists and DJs do it.

 

My experience with Royalty Free Vocals.

I have been composing music for almost every day for 10 years. During this time, I’ve created about 100 tracks. Almost all of them were created using Royalty Free Vocals, and only one of them I wrote with a vocalist. Imagine, only 1 track out of 100 had exclusive vocals.

And now let’s talk about the results:

• I managed to sign and release tracks with Royalty Free Vocals on quite famous record labels;
• the track “Bigelow” won a competition from the world-famous electronic dance music label Spinnin Records;
• played these songs at concerts, parties and festivals;
• published on various music platforms and social networks;
• the music was played on various global music radio stations.

The use of Royalty Free Vocals gave my career a boost. My songs were played by world famous DJs such as: Armin van Buuren, Nicky Romero, Don Diablo, Dash Berlin, Lucas & Steve, Yves-V, R3hab, Giuseppe Ottaviani and many others.
Royalty Free Vocals were used in all these tracks. This did not prevent me from playing my music at various performances, even at such large music events where the legendary Paul van Dyk performed.

For example, my successful track “Barocco” was also written using Royalty Free Vocals. Although hundreds of producers used this vocal before me, it didn’t stop me from signing a contract with a record label. At the time, this track became popular among the Trance community. Many top artists played it on their radio shows. Armin van Buuren (at that time the #1 DJ in the world) played this track in his program “A State of Trance”. Armin and other artists had heard the vocals, of course, but it didn’t affect their decision to play it. After that, my career took off. I got a manager who started financing me. I had my first performances in different cities of the country. I was invited to the island of Ibisa, which is the center of electronic dance music. World-famous DJs and nightlife lovers come there. I didn’t perform as a DJ on Ibiza, but I had a great time in the music environment.

Conclusion

There are many advantages of using Royalty Free Vocals. There have been no disadvantages in my career. On the contrary, it is precisely because I was able to use Royalty Free Vocals in the music industry that I was able to succeed.

Your fans are not interested in where you got this or that vocal. The main thing for them is the emotions they get when listening to a song.
So, you can safely use Royalty Free Vocals and not worry about it. Good luck and good emotions to everyone!