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Thanks so much! I was JUST thinking about this for the last 2 weeks! I'm working for a major network making cues for a new TV series in pre- production. They knew of a docudrama I scored and asked me to make some custom cues for the show and also I will be supervising all of the rest of the music going into the show. Your channel is helping a lot. Thanks again and have a Happy New Year! 🎉😘
I looooove this video. I'm so happy that I decided that I wouldn't use any melodic loops or drums that I didn't create myself. I will use loops for inspiration or a few one shots for drums to give my snare a little more snap, but that's it. I'm semi-new to the production world and I approach it with an old-school idea of doing things so that I don't get caught up in any lawsuits or even worse UNEMPLOYED.That's so much Jesse for the breakdown.
Finally someone has covered this topic. Thank you! I was just struggling with whether or not to use content from loop/sample libraries for sync. Really good point on not being able to swap out instruments on entire loops.
Thank God for this we have been having this conversation for a few weeks now I totally agree with everything you said. Helped us understand a bit more. Thanks
with drum loops; this happened to me years ago. I had a publisher ask me to lower the kick drum and there was no way that I could. I lowered the whole track, just a hair and got very lucky. From that point, I never used drum loops again; to create drums. It is so risky!! It really is so much better to build your own drums and have much more control. I never would have gotten away with this twice. Whether you feel that they are wrong or not, just give them what they want. 👍👍 This is so true
what kind of drum loops were you using that they weren't royalty free? I've only found it to be a problem in the pop music world when using things like amen breaks or other breaks from 70s tracks
That sounds like a close call. These days there are a lot more tools available too, like for that situation regroover could break out each instrument of the drum loop so you could mix/level them individually
You can take snares out of loops, you can side-chain a compressor to a new snare which will essentially take the original snare out of the loop and replace it with a new one. Also in Ableton Live Suite you can take any melodic or percussion loop and turn it into MIDI in seconds. Now a days... anything is possible.
I chop, screw, and rearrange loops I get from splice and other reputable sites. I wouldn't just throw a loop as it is in the track. You gotta make it your own. But sure seems something like this can get sticky in this business. Seems like if you can get midi files with loops would provide that flexibility needed if the library needed changes very quickly. Midi should be King right?
Hi Jesse, first of all, thank you for yet another great, informative video. When I'm composing I use Cakewalk Producer and Sibelius. Am I allowed to use the sounds that are supplied with these commercially. I usually create my own loops, but using the samples supplied with Cakewalk and Sibelius.
what about single hit drum samples? lifted from other band/artists works? i use a lot of drum samples cut from master track files off the "rock band" and "guitar hero" games.. you can download all the master track files and cut out drum samples from all the stems.. would you be in any trouble for using these? since they aren't loops and ultimately can't be identified in a mix as being from any other existing work..
If you're taking samples from any tracks that don't explicitly allow you to use them for use in commercial projects, you're in jeopardy of copyright infringement.
Not likely unless you're using those preset sequences with a built-in melody. Those could also easily be used by other producers so that could open you up to problems.
Chill. Go back and do a deep dive into how many people redid an original in their own style. Skip to the 60s and figure out how many musicians(bands) stole old style music. Stones, Beatles? Now, review how many lawsuits are happening because of exact beats and chords copyrights! It's become common for many artists to steal a song, then pay the original composer a royalty or fee or lawsuit....because it's easier to get a hit song. It simply becomes an 'expense', known before the song comes out. Unless it's not found out and then all profits go to the cheater. Worth the risk? Must be! So, in short, Fck Off about your loop problem. Do what you do and love it! Millions would love to hear what you can hear and use it to make others happy.
The point is to not piss off the libraries, which can hurt your success with them...and in general. For artists, I can see your point, but for sync licensing you want to keep things running smoothly for the library. It's not about making whatever you want musically but rather doing what is necessary to grow your sync career while doing what you love. There are so many guidelines to follow for sync licensing that using properly vetted samples should be the least of anyone's holdups.
@@MartinWeeksmw I use Output Arcade. I love it. It's a lot of fun. And you can manipulate the loops beyond total recognition.. AND in the Groove 3 tutorial, the instructor says they're totally legal.
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Thanks so much! I was JUST thinking about this for the last 2 weeks! I'm working for a major network making cues for a new TV series in pre- production. They knew of a docudrama I scored and asked me to make some custom cues for the show and also I will be supervising all of the rest of the music going into the show. Your channel is helping a lot. Thanks again and have a Happy New Year! 🎉😘
Congrats on the gig! Sounds like you're doing great!
Thank you for further explaining loops and their impact.
Happy holidays
I looooove this video. I'm so happy that I decided that I wouldn't use any melodic loops or drums that I didn't create myself. I will use loops for inspiration or a few one shots for drums to give my snare a little more snap, but that's it. I'm semi-new to the production world and I approach it with an old-school idea of doing things so that I don't get caught up in any lawsuits or even worse UNEMPLOYED.That's so much Jesse for the breakdown.
Glad this was helpful for you!
Finally someone has covered this topic. Thank you! I was just struggling with whether or not to use content from loop/sample libraries for sync. Really good point on not being able to swap out instruments on entire loops.
Thank God for this we have been having this conversation for a few weeks now I totally agree with everything you said. Helped us understand a bit more. Thanks
with drum loops; this happened to me years ago. I had a publisher ask me to lower the kick drum and there was no way that I could.
I lowered the whole track, just a hair and got very lucky. From that point, I never used drum loops again; to create drums. It is so risky!! It really is so much better to build your own drums and have much more control.
I never would have gotten away with this twice. Whether you feel that they are wrong or not, just give them what they want. 👍👍
This is so true
what kind of drum loops were you using that they weren't royalty free? I've only found it to be a problem in the pop music world when using things like amen breaks or other breaks from 70s tracks
That sounds like a close call. These days there are a lot more tools available too, like for that situation regroover could break out each instrument of the drum loop so you could mix/level them individually
Damn blue eyes i wasnt ready
You can take snares out of loops, you can side-chain a compressor to a new snare which will essentially take the original snare out of the loop and replace it with a new one. Also in Ableton Live Suite you can take any melodic or percussion loop and turn it into MIDI in seconds. Now a days... anything is possible.
Thank you Jesse !! A much needed Video !! 🤔
Is there a website where you can check sample clearance detection in a track? Or content ID ? besides youtube
This is a good one
I chop, screw, and rearrange loops I get from splice and other reputable sites. I wouldn't just throw a loop as it is in the track. You gotta make it your own. But sure seems something like this can get sticky in this business. Seems like if you can get midi files with loops would provide that flexibility needed if the library needed changes very quickly. Midi should be King right?
I would certainly recommend you stick MOSTLY with your own MIDI creations - it will just keep you out of trouble in the long-term.
@@SyncMyMusic Also some good sound design that's easily adjustable if needed with the midi.
Sync My Music, what about loops from logic? I know you use that program. GarageBand won’t let you use loops for commercial use.
When producing instrumentals for tv, the only sample I will use are impact hits and risers, sometimes atmospheres, but all from Splice.
Hi Jesse, first of all, thank you for yet another great, informative video.
When I'm composing I use Cakewalk Producer and Sibelius. Am I allowed to use the sounds that are supplied with these commercially. I usually create my own loops, but using the samples supplied with Cakewalk and Sibelius.
Rather than ask me, you should read the End User License Agreement from the companies whose sounds you are using in your works.
what about single hit drum samples? lifted from other band/artists works? i use a lot of drum samples cut from master track files off the "rock band" and "guitar hero" games.. you can download all the master track files and cut out drum samples from all the stems.. would you be in any trouble for using these? since they aren't loops and ultimately can't be identified in a mix as being from any other existing work..
If you're taking samples from any tracks that don't explicitly allow you to use them for use in commercial projects, you're in jeopardy of copyright infringement.
Thanks for info I will just make everything original from the start.
What if the sample is change up? Like if I reverse it and pitch it down, it won't be recognisable right?
Hi Jesse the samples that come with logic can these be used in a commercial project ? Thanks for video happy Christmas from Ireland
yes
@@SyncMyMusic thanks Jesse
Jesse could you recommend a company to get sound packs from
I use Splice.com
7:35 actually you can convert it to a midi
What if you chop the loops in grid and rearrange each individual note of a loop into a different melody?
That's certainly better than using the original loop.
What about if you're using bought library for commercial use? Say an instrument or vst? Can you still get sued for it?
Not likely unless you're using those preset sequences with a built-in melody. Those could also easily be used by other producers so that could open you up to problems.
@@SyncMyMusicThat totally makes sense after all, the library was bought for a reason.
hey can i use loops from splice or looperman ..
neeraj singh if they’re completely royalty-free. Gotta read the fine print that comes with it.
Using a melody loop, I would be more concerned that the Library or publisher heard the melody already.
Why use samples in the first place. Write your own material and arrangements.
Chill. Go back and do a deep dive into how many people redid an original in their own style. Skip to the 60s and figure out how many musicians(bands) stole old style music. Stones, Beatles? Now, review how many lawsuits are happening because of exact beats and chords copyrights! It's become common for many artists to steal a song, then pay the original composer a royalty or fee or lawsuit....because it's easier to get a hit song. It simply becomes an 'expense', known before the song comes out. Unless it's not found out and then all profits go to the cheater. Worth the risk? Must be! So, in short, Fck Off about your loop problem. Do what you do and love it! Millions would love to hear what you can hear and use it to make others happy.
The point is to not piss off the libraries, which can hurt your success with them...and in general. For artists, I can see your point, but for sync licensing you want to keep things running smoothly for the library. It's not about making whatever you want musically but rather doing what is necessary to grow your sync career while doing what you love. There are so many guidelines to follow for sync licensing that using properly vetted samples should be the least of anyone's holdups.
I suggest " Be Original " don't remake something that has already been done .. Become Loop-less. ♻♻
Unless your making a Remix ect.. of course.
@@MartinWeeksmw I use Output Arcade. I love it. It's a lot of fun. And you can manipulate the loops beyond total recognition.. AND in the Groove 3 tutorial, the instructor says they're totally legal.
@@MartinWeeksmw I just realized....your post was from a year ago. I'm almost sure you've dabbled with Arcade by now.
Don't be discouraged to use loops especially in hip hop flipping loops is the norm