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Beats F.A.Q.

What format do the beats come in?
All the beats on our site are direct downloads sampled at 160k or higher MP3 format. Also, you will have the option to get your beats in professional formats delivered on CD. Popular formats include, wav and aif which are compatible with most major software programs like Acid, Pro Tools, Qbase, and more.

Can I use these beats on my album? Demo? Mix-tape? Website?
Definitely, when you purchase from 20DollarBeats.com you are purchasing the non-exclusive rights to that track.

Can I pay by Check or Money Order?
Yes! We accpet checks and money orders. To get the mail in form, go here!

Can I sell the song(s) I make with these beats?
No. Only exclusive beats are available for reselling or major distribution Click here for exclusive beats.

Do these beats use samples or contain any copyrighted material?
All of our beats are 100% original, and 100% sample free. However, some clients wish to use samples for custom production and they will be responsible for clearing any and all samples used with respective copyright owners. Please contact us about any beat/loop/track in question.

Do I have to worry about clearing samples?
Yes, while most of our beats do not contain any copyrighted sample material so you don’t need to worry about it, but in some cases samples are requested by people wanting custom production work. They may need permission to duplicate in a commercial environment. Please contact us about any beat/loop/track in question.

Do I have to pay Royalties? Publishing Fees? Mechanical Rights?
Nope, all our non- exclusive beats and sounds are 100% royalty free. Please read our agreements regarding selling our music for profits or visit our Exclusive Beats section.

Do I get exclusive rights to these beats/instrumentals?
No. The only way to get exclusive rights to a track from 20dollarbeats.com, is to sign an exclusive rights agreement with us. We have 2 different forms. Non-Exclusive, means you can use our beats in demos, samples or whatever you want, as long as you do not resell our beats, or do not sell commercially. The exclusive agreement, means you can own rights to the track. Please read our agreements regarding selling our music for profits or visit our Exclusive Beats.

How long are the beats?
Our "Just Loops" section: are either 4-6-8 measures long. This is so you can download loops and create your own mixes or versions of the beat.

Our "Non Exclusive Beats" section: has full length prearranged tracks. These tracks vary in length, however they are all over 3:30 each. You can edit them how ever you like to get the right time for your demo.

Our "BreakBeats" section: has 3:00 minute versions of each track. This section will be expanded in the near future to include hyped tracks for cheerleaders. Visit us again soon to find out more.

Our "Exclusive Beats" section: has full length prearranged tracks. These tracks vary in length, however they are all over 3:30 each. You can edit them how ever you like to get the right time for your demo. When you buy an exclusive beat, you will receive all the tracks on CD in wav format separated and unmastered on a CD and a downloadable mp3 file to get started. This will give you the ultimate in flexiblity for creating your "own" unique version of the mix.

Our "Battle Beats" section: has 1 min beats for doing online or school battles. These beats are ready for download and sent to you as mp3 in high quality.

Can I extended/shorten any of these beats?
Of course, you can customize the beats however you like. If you are unable to do it yourself, 20dollarbeats.com will rearrange it shorter or longer if you like for a nominal fee. If you prefer it on CD, we will mail it out to you as well as give you the direct download option. There is a $5.00 shipping fee on all CD requests.

Who makes these beats?
All tracks, beats, sounds, melodies and loops are created in our studio. All beats are created from the ground up and we do not use pre-bought or other companies' loops in any of our beats. We are currently adding more beat producers to expand our music selection.

Do you guys buy beats from other producers?
We currently do not accept beats from other producers, but we are looking into branching out to make our library of beats larger and more versatile for all users and artists.

What equipment do you use to make these beats?
We use PC based work stations, Pro Tools, Reason, Acid, Sound Forge, Midi keyboards, VST Plug-Ins (virtual synthesizers, virtual instruments), as well as turntables and a collection of vinyl dating back to early 1970.

What kind of beats do you make?
We make mostly club type bangas, however, we do produce other styles and we will make custom beats as well. Click here to view our custom beats production pricing and terms.