A license is needed if you want to use the music for anything else than just listening for your pleasure. Typical uses are
freestyling over a beat
licensing music for use in TV or for a movie
remixing or use audio samples
What are the license options and what are the differences between those?
We offer up to 5 license templates (Basic, Premium, Track Out, Unlimited, Exclusive) and it's up to the artist which ones he/she wants to make available. Each license comes with different perks. In general, the higher the price, the better the perks.
You can click on each feature on the left side of the comparison chart above to learn more about each one.
When will I get the track I purchased?
You can download all related files immediately after your purchase. We also email you a one-time download link for a download later.
How can I remove the audio tag from the track?
A "tagged beat" is a demonstration version of an instrumental that contains distinct audio watermarks that typically play throughout the entire track. The purpose of a producer tagging his/her instrumental is to prevent piracy and to encourage serious recording artists to purchase a license.
To get a tag-free audio please make sure you purchase a license which features "untagged audio".
I purchased a $1 download, why is the beat still tagged?
Beats purchased for $1 in our store are meant for streaming and demo use only, just like downloads from iTunes store or Amazon music.
To license a beat without audio tag and to use in a professional manner please buy a license from this page. Usually those are $25 and up.
What is a stem / trackout file?
A Stem file is an audio file that contains a track split into several musical elements: A drums stem, a bassline stem, a harmony stem, and a lead stem for example.
The Stem file also usually includes the original stereo master of the track for standard playback.
Why would I need a stem / trackout file?
A trackout file gives you much better control. Imagine you rap over a beat and you realize the percussions take the focus away from your vocals. With a trackout file
you can simply tone down the percussion and the focus is now on the vocals. With a trackout file you have much more flexibility and a whole different level of control.
Steve Caustrita is a lifetime musician who, at an early age expressed his love for performing music. A Southern California Native American, whose family is descendants of the California Mission Indians. His parents recognized that desire to play an instrument, bought Steve a new Olds Ambassador Trumpet, and began his formal studies at eight. A music director soon noticed that Steve could score music for a concert band with only his trumpet, and later a Sears Silvertone Organ he saved to buy from a local theater. Don Williams and John F. Hausey continued guiding Steve's talents during his Jr. High and High School years.
Throughout his musical career he played and recorded with many popular Los Angeles bands and orchestras, but in the 90s left performing to raise a family. Late into the night the music writing never stopped, Steve began rediscovering that music after his children completed their studies and left home, scoring for short films and music videos soon after. In 2021 with the help of the Smoke Cloud Entertainment family of musicians and vocalists, Steves second album was released. His third album was released in 2024. An eclectic collection of the music genres he enjoys and knows you will too.
