Royalty-Free Stock Music
Whether you are looking for happy, epic, funny or creepy stock music Epidemic Sound is the place for you. Epidemic Sound provides creators with a subscription-based catalog of 55,000+ high-quality, royalty-free stock music tracks and 250,000+ sound effects, enabling the legal and safe use of music in any digital content.
High-quality Stock Music for creators
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Create free accountHow it works
Step 1
Try for free
Create a free account to browse for free then activate your free trial inside and download your stock music and stock sound effects. Our licenses cover content that you publish anywhere online.
Step 2
Connect your channels
After signing up, you'll be able to connect your channels. All connected channels will be cleared, which means you can publish content with our music without worrying about copyright.
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Start creating
Now it’s up to you and your imagination. What will you create and soundtrack? Download music and sound effects to play with different soundtracks for your content.
What is royalty-free stock music and how does it work?
Royalty-free stock music is a type of license that allows you to pay a single price, typically through a subscription, for the right to use a piece of music multiple times in your own creative projects without paying ongoing fees (royalties) for each use. This model contrasts with traditional music licensing, where fees are often required per view or per project.
With an Epidemic Sound subscription, you gain a license to use our entire catalog in your content for as long as your subscription is active, offering a cost-effective and legally simple solution for creators.
What are the benefits of using royalty-free stock music for content creation?
The benefits of using royalty-free music include significant cost savings, protection from copyright claims when your channels are properly safelisted, and access to a high-quality, diverse library of music and sound effects. By eliminating the risk of demonetization or legal penalties associated with using unlicensed popular music, you can enhance your production value with professionally produced tracks. This allows you to create a more engaging experience for your audience safely and affordably.
Make your YouTube videos pop with great stock music
Stock music can be a game-changer for YouTubers looking to add an extra dimension to their content. Incorporating the right music into your videos can help grab the viewer's attention, increase engagement, and ultimately drive more views and subscribers.
Stock music is also a cost-effective way to add high-quality music to your productions without the hassle of composing and recording original music. Whether you are creating a promotional video, a tutorial, or a vlog, the right music can help take your content to the next level.
So, if you want to make your YouTube videos stand out, consider adding great stock music from Epidemic Sound to your next production.
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Frequently asked questions
What genres and moods are available in the Epidemic Sound stock music catalog?
Epidemic Sound's music catalog includes more than 55,000 tracks & 250,000+ sound effects and variations across a vast spectrum of genres and moods, from cinematic, epic, and happy to hip-hop, electronic, and acoustic. Our catalog is updated with new music and sound effects every week, ensuring you always have fresh, authentic tracks for your content. You can easily find the perfect track by filtering for specific genres, moods, themes, and even musical characteristics like BPM.
What is stock music?
Stock music or royalty-free music refers to pre-existing music tracks that are licensed for use in various media productions, such as films, television shows, commercials, video games, and online videos. Stock music is often used by media producers who need affordable, high-quality music for their projects but do not have the budget to commission original music or the time to create it themselves. Epidemic Sound offers a wide variety of music themes, genres, and moods, making it easy for you to find the right music to fit your project.
Stock music is also commonly used by content creators on platforms like YouTube and social media, who need to license music that is cleared for use without fear of copyright infringement.
How can I use Stock music?
You can use stock music as background music for videos on platforms like YouTube, Vimeo, Instagram, TikTok, and more. Other common media projects where you can use our royalty-free stock music are on websites in various projects, as background music in all sorts of games, mobile apps, presentations, and more.
Is Stock Music Copyright free?
Not all stock music is copyright-free. Stock music may be subject to copyright protection, which means that the composer or owner of the music has exclusive rights to use, reproduce, and distribute it. However, some stock music is available under royalty-free licenses, which allow users to pay a one-time fee for the right to use the music in their projects without additional fees or restrictions. It is important to carefully review the licensing terms and conditions before using any stock music to ensure that you have the necessary permissions to do so. When buying a subscription from Epidemic Sound you have the complete right to use the music as you wish on any platform.
How do I make sure that I have the right to use Epidemic Sounds Stock music?
When buying a subscription from Epidemic Sound you have the complete right to use the music as you wish on any platform.
If using another royalty-free music provider make sure to read the licensing agreement carefully before using the music for any projects. This agreement will specify the terms and conditions under which the music can be used.
Are there any limitations to using royalty-free stock music with Epidemic Sound?
Our music is forbidden to be used with explicit or illegal content. Other than that our music has no limitations as long as you have a valid subscription.
Do I need to give credit to the artist when using stock music?
It depends on the terms and conditions specified by the license provider. Some royalty-free stock music providers may require you to give credit to the artist, while others may not. Epidemic Sound does not require subscribers to give credit to any artists, although it’s highly appreciated.