Music reproduction can be one of the following applications:
1.) Reproducing music in CD/DVD/Blue ray/Cassette tape, etc for sale.
2.) Reproducing music in CD/DVD/Blue ray/Cassette tape for personal use.
3.) Replicating music in Karaoke or videoke machines.
4.) Replicating music in other physical forms such as in video cassette/video tape.
5.) Reproduction of music in film strips for sale.
6.) Duplicating music for the use of toys, gadgets, cell phone ringing tone , etc.
When do you apply for a music reproduction license?
1.) You need to apply if you are using copyrighted music in your projects whether it is a commercial or non-commercial application.
2.) You need to get a license from the music publisher if your music projects falls in either of the 6 categorical applications for the license (see list above)
What is not included in the music reproduction license?
Another name of music reproduction license is called “mechanical” license (Read: “What is a mechanical license agreement” ). This right only allows you to “reproduce” copyrighted music in different forms (see the 6 application list above) but NOT including:
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Music licensing is a complex form of licensing. It is because of so many associated rights that music users should understand. Unlike in software licensing, where users needs only to secure a single license and pay a single fee, things are confusing in music licensing.
This short guide will elaborate the different types of music licenses that every music users should know in order to minimize the confusion associated with music licensing. As a rule of thumb, every music rights have a specific license associated to it.
So to better illustrate the types of music licenses, lets illustrate the rights that are possibly to be exploited as well as its associated licenses:
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Before you can use any copyrighted songs, you must know and understand the terms outlined in a music licensing agreement. This short guide will aimed to educate first time music licensees on typical licenses they can see when using music.
First important item: The name of the music publisher
Rule: It is important that before you signed the agreement; you are entering an agreement with a music publisher. Music publisher is mandated by law to issue music licenses in behalf of the songwriters involved. You need to ensure that the company is a registered music publishing company if you need to conduct business with a legally accepted entity.Other things to check are the catalog of the music publisher. If the music publisher is ASCAP affiliated, you can checked the registered songs in ASCAP and make sure that the songs you are licensing has been registered by them.
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