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@MichaelL: yes,i upload from another computer.I decided to keep my “studio” pc as clean from bugs/viruses etc as i can.But still,i wouldn’t rely just on that,i have 2 clone back-ups and thinking of having a 3rd one soon.Your idea of having a back-up in a safe,outside the house is very good btw.

@Art: ouch!!!that’s a sad story.I don’t want to experience such thing,a real nightmare!
A downside of an offline pc is what M.Nicholas said;some of the softwares demand online registration/updates.And the offline registrations are sometimes a bit of a headache.

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super-scary stuff!My main pc where i produce music is not connected to the internet,i have 2 anti-virus softwares on it and 2 external hd for back-ups (also never connected these HDs to the internet).
Still,i use flash discs to get stuff from one pc to another so,i wouldn’t say i’m completely safe from such things.
Having multiple clone back-ups is the best way to keep you calm in case Cryptowall finds you!

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Very encouraging post.You’re doing very well Alan,i’m sure you’ll exceed the $20K+ mark very soon.From my brief experience so far (started in 2012 with an RF site and had my 1st contract with an exclusive library in January 2013)i get that there are no shortcuts in this biz.

My short story so far:

2012 = $300 (RF)
2013 = $2,400 ($1,300 sync fees + $500 upfront + $600 RF)
2014 = $9,600 ($4,200 PRO + $3,200 sync fees + $2,200 RF)

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i also check the “no” box.

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Happy Holidays to all!

“The MLR Fmaily”:sounds like a chronic syndrome!

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yes,they do accept instrumentals but they’re very selective (specific styles) and not as many as vocal tracks.
You can use MLR’S search engine and find hundreds of libraries accepting instrumental music.
If you need some more help pm me.

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excellent idea!

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I’m less than 2 years in this biz so,i’m not sure i can answer this yet.
With that said,i found a NE music publisher last December (through a paying service) and since then he’s placing my tracks (around 100 tracks without edits) in a daily show.They use 1-4 of my cues in (almost) every episode.
The payments are around $25-30 per cue but they add up to $1,300 per month,according to my last statement.
He’s also registering the cues of 2Q of 2014 to my BMI account and from what i’ve seen so far,i’m guessing the payments in January will be the same,more or less.This is like 60% of my income from music right now.
Most of the other NE or exclusive libraries i’ve signed contracts with,started placing my music around May-June so,i don’t know what to expect from these yet.

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thanks MichaelL,i really enjoyed the Eduardo Tarilonte products.
For now i’ll go with either RA or Silk but i’m pretty sure i’ll do a little investment in Eduardo’s packs in the near future.

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thanks guys,seems like East West is very popular and of high quality.

@LMFAO: i noticed the “Silk” and “RA” versions too.Since i’m not necessarily looking for the rarest instruments in the world but for good quality and detail (as close to a real instrument’s sound as i can get from a VST),i’m guessing it’s better to get the “Silk” pack,if i’m going with East West (+ its price is at $300,which is on budget).

I’ll check the rest,thanks again!

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that’s a good question Michael,i agree that your signature should be enough since everybody will get his percentage but since some companies demand all of the writer’s signatures there must be a reason for doing so.In the event you have only a few hours to secure the deal though and the co-writers are on skydiving lessons in Tibet,this practice could cost you (and your co-writers) a good deal of money.

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@Advice: that’s very informative,thanks a lot!The template seems pretty simple and to the point,i like it.In general,i wouldn’t sign a doc with a co-writer i trust but on the other hand,a contract keeps things simple and tidy.

Also,you’re so right about the last thing you said,i haven’t thought of this situation.Sometimes a company/agency wants to clear a license within 24 hours,i can’t imagine the agony of having to reach the other co-writers and getting no sign of them!Thanks for mentioning this 😉

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thanks for the link Michael,interesting stuff in there.
I guess a written agreement helps you keep everything neat and clean.

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quite similar experience here; i tried the free,50-tracks,service and uploaded 5 tracks that have placed in the same show and same period (1st Q of 2014).
Only 1 was detected.
Thankfuly i was paid for all 5 of them according to my BMI statement!

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