How to get started with Epidemic Sound
Ready to soundtrack your stories, but not sure where to begin? Epidemic Sound’s step-by-step guide will get you started in no time.
1. Create a free Epidemic Sound account
First things first: create a free Epidemic Sound account. This unlocks more than 50,000 tracks, 200,000 sound effects, and previews for world-class features like stems and AI voiceovers. However, you can’t download anything without subscribing.
It’s time to find the right plan for you.
2. Choose a plan that suits you
Step two is subscribing to a plan that covers your needs. You can learn more about Epidemic Sound’s plans and kick off your 30-day free trial here.
Looking for something bigger? Explore the Enterprise solution.
3. Connect your channels to your account
Once you’ve created your account and subscribed to Epidemic Sound, you’ll need to keep your content safe from legal issues, demonetization, and takedowns. You can do this by connecting your channels to your account. This is called safelisting.
Check out this guide to safelisting if you want to learn more.
Creating content for others? No worries. You can smoothly safelist client productions in your Epidemic Sound account.
4. Start browsing and downloading
Let the fun begin! Use Epidemic Sound’s next-level music discovery tools to find the perfect tracks and sound effects.
Want to customize your sound? Download music in stems and build your soundtrack from the ground up. To further streamline your soundtracking, dive into Epidemic Sound’s smart tools and features, plugins, and mobile app.
5. Monetize your content, worry-free
When the above is done and dusted, you can publish and monetize your content, worry-free and worldwide. All the content you’ve soundtracked during an active subscription will stay cleared forever, even if you decide to leave Epidemic Sound.
Want to learn more about monetizing your content? Read our guide here.
Frequently asked questions
How does the trial work?
You can access a free trial for both the Creator and Pro plan. During that trial, you can download as many tracks and sound effects as you like to use in videos and podcasts.
How do I download Epidemic Sound music?
If you’re playing an Epidemic Sound track or hovering on one in the player, you should see a pop-up command bar with multiple buttons, including “Download”. Choose the format (WAV or MP3) and whether you want the full mix or just the stems. The download should start right away.
Make sure you have an Epidemic Sound account before downloading. If you don’t, create one for free here.
How does the Community Program work?
The Community Program is an affiliate program with three levels: Referrer, Ambassador, and Brand Ambassador.
Referrer: Any creator with an Epidemic Sound subscription can be a Referrer and earn subscription discounts for every new paying subscriber.
As a Referrer, you can now share your unique referral link through a playlist. Your audience can listen to your favorite music and sign up in one step. Simply navigate to the Community Dashboard, select the playlist you'd like to use, and generate a new sharing link with the selected playlist.
Ambassador: If you refer several new paying subscribers, you can become an Ambassador and get a free subscription and cash payout for every new paying subscriber.
Brand Ambassador: Selected high-performing Ambassadors will be invited to become Brand Ambassadors. These creators can take part in Epidemic Sound collaborations and other exclusive benefits. They will be invited to collaborate closely with us on creatively boundary-pushing and globally distributed campaigns and paid opportunities. They will be the faces of the Epidemic Sound brand and have their own dedicated point of contact.
What Epidemic Sound plugins are available?
Learn more about our plugins here.
Need more help?
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