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There was this discussion at the Gearslutz forum about the wording in Splice’s contract which made it seem like you were creating a derivative work with Splice’s samples instead of using them royalty free: https://www.gearslutz.com/board/music-for-picture/1245209-composers-do-not-use-splice-public-service-announcement.html
I think eventually Splice changed the wording of their agreement.
Then there were also some instances of sample packs appearing that included loops ripped straight from Heavyocity’s Damage and other sample packs!
I’m not using Splice myself but I thought that some people on here might want to know about this.
Ha! JP surely must have an internal fingerprinting/watermarking system in place that can detect these loops! 🙂
It seems like they’re offering construction kits, I wonder if it’s from songs in the JP catalog (music done in house?) or if it is content especially created for Splice.
Hi Carles,
Are you still looking for co-writers with some more experience on the sounddesign/synth side? Here’s a trailer album of mine that was released recently to get an idea of what I do: https://searchmusic.twistedjukebox.com/#/album/TJ0125/caa558f489e9b180
Let me know if you’re interested!
Haha, like many here E.M. also immediately came to mind! But usually mine got greenlit after the first revision only occasionally I had to do a second and maybe a 3rd revision. They have gotten me some OK placements over the years though.
(Btw, I’m a different Tim than the one above me!)
Thank you Art! I’ll try that link.
Is it still possible to create an account on the Competitrack/Numerator website? I couldn’t find anything about that on the site…
If your financial situation allows it you could give them back the advance and take the songs elsewhere. Yes it was a verbal agreement but that was based on their previous business model, they changed their minds so you can as well in my opinion.
Hi Mdeman,
I’m also based in the Netherlands, you only have to pay income taxes on royalties, not VAT, see these links: https://mediafederatie.nl/veelgestelde-vragen/zijn-uitbetalingen-van-royaltys-belast-met-btw/ and https://www.belastingdienst.nl/wps/wcm/connect/bldcontentnl/belastingdienst/zakelijk/btw/tarieven_en_vrijstellingen/vrijstellingen/vrijstelling_voor_componisten_schrijvers_cartoonisten_en_journalisten
Welcome Amanda!
Do you also sing/record vocals?
Tim
Don’t know what country you are from but I’m from the Netherlands and I fill in the following:
Article nr.: 13
Rate: 0%
Type of income: royaltiesI don’t fill anything in at “Explain the reasons…”.
No, not that I know of. But maybe it’s best if you would e-mail them at info @ bumastemra.nl they answer pretty quickly and are quite helpful!
You can notify Buma of the usage (via your online account or e-mail) and they will communicate this to Gema.