The Epidemic Sound API: Built for modern soundtracking

We’ll cover:

• Where the Epidemic Sound API fits
• Soundtracking workflows that feel modern
• Licensing that scales safely
• Learn how the Epidemic Sound API keeps users safe
• Why this is different from just another music API

Where the Epidemic Sound API fits

Here’s a quick overview of where the Epidemic Sound API fits.

On-platform content creation

• One-click “add music”: Picks music based on the content type and mood, from a catalog of more than 55,000 world-class tracks.
• Auto-soundtracking: Based on text prompts, such as “upbeat, summer, playful, 15 seconds.”
• Search by reference track: Users type a famous track they like, then pick from similar tracks in the Epidemic Sound catalog.

Traditional and AI-based video editing

• Timeline-friendly workflows: Featuring search, audition, swap, trim, and re-cut to length.
• Smart suggestions: Based on project type, genre, tempo, energy, and length.
• Video prompts: Music suggestions that match the pacing, vibe, and intent of video content.
• Sound effect layering: Builds and edits in a way that feels natural, based on a catalog of more than 250,000 Hollywood-grade sound effects.
• Smooth AI workflow: Music and sound effects can be automatically placed in a studio-style workflow — perfect for users who just need to get it done.

Soundtracking workflows that feel modern

A search field isn’t enough for modern users. They want products to match how they think, how they feel. Here’s how the Epidemic Sound API meets users where they’re at.

1. Auto-soundtracking from a text prompt

Your platform sends the prompt and constraints, such as track length, genre, and tempo. Then, the Epidemic Sound API gets back with the results.

Here are a few prompt examples that’ll work a treat:

• “Dreamy, slow, cinematic, 30 seconds”
• “High-energy, sporty, clean beat, loopable”
• “Cozy, morning vlog, light, warm”

2. Next-level video prompts

Your platform uses what it already knows about the video, like pacing, transitions, style, and intent. Then, it asks the Epidemic Sound API for tracks that match.

This removes a lot of guesswork, making the music discovery process feel instant.

3. Build a studio experience with AI soundtracking

Users don’t need to manually find tracks and place sound effects within their editing timelines. Not anymore. Instead, the Epidemic Sound API lets users build a studio experience. This means they can:

• Automatically choose a track that fits video content
• Place and layer sound effects in the right spots
• Handle timing, levels, and basic structure to make the results feel studio-quality

As a result, users receive polished, soundtracked video without needing to master editing, mixing, or music curation.

4. Find similar tracks, safely

Music licensing is complicated and expensive. If users want a famous track that’s not available via your platform, they can request a similar track through the Epidemic Sound API. They’ll then receive a set of similar-sounding tracks to choose from.

5. Playlists based on real user behavior

Soundtrack what’s trending, not just what sounds good. Epidemic Sound’s music features in nearly 3 billion daily views across YouTube and TikTok. Based on these usage signals, the Epidemic Sound API offers playlists and tracks based on what actually performs.

Licensing that scales safely

If you ship music inside a platform or product, you’ll know that rights risk becomes product risk.

The Epidemic Sound API is built around safe usage, keeping your platform and users out of legal trouble. Sublicensing for users is supported, or onward to other platforms in your workflow if needed.

This is possible because Epidemic Sound owns all the rights to the music in its catalog, giving you and your users the freedom to build and soundtrack the way you want.

Learn how the Epidemic Sound API keeps users safe

The Epidemic Sound API gives platforms and users peace of mind. Here’s how.

Enterprise-grade safety, built into the platform

Platforms integrating music need to assure users that it’s safe, reliable, and scalable. One uncleared track could lead to takedowns, legal issues, and the real risk of losing paying customers’ trust and patronage.

The Epidemic Sound API protects users’ content through a process called safelisting. This lets platforms like YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitch, and more know that the music has been licensed correctly.

Creator monetization is protected

The risks detailed above can hinder creators’ monetization rights and access to ad revenue. Safelisting removes that barrier. Once users safelist their content and channels through the API-connected platform, they’re good to go.

Watertight licensing in a new landscape 

Some platforms use AI-generated music. In most instances, this music can’t guarantee the same copyright safety at scale, as there’s no rights holder to clear claims, nor a system to safelist channels and content.

The music in Epidemic Sound’s catalog is created by real artists and is fully licensed. The integrated API handles safelisting across every major platform, helping platforms and users avoid copyright issues.

Why this is different from just another music API

There are plenty of music APIs out there, most of which help you find new tracks. The Epidemic Sound API is different.

• AI-first discovery, supporting prompt-based, video-based, and suggestion-based queries.
• Studio-style automation, picking and placing music and sound effects like a pro.
• Instant results, removing the time-suck and unpredictability of AI music generation.
• Trending playlists, keeping users on the cutting edge.
• World-class music and sound effects, created by real artists.
• Legal safety, cutting the cost of traditional licensing and the risk of AI-generated music.

The speed of AI paired with the quality, quantity, and legal safety of Epidemic Sound will boost your platform’s potential. Check out the Epidemic Sound API below.

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