How does Beatsuite.com work?
How do I search for music?
About the advanced search
What styles of music do you have?
How do I play music?
Does music streaming require high speed Internet?
Do I need any software to use the website?
What format are the music previews?
How do I save my selections?
Can I share my music samples with colleagues/clients?
About the New Music Podcast
About the Free Music section

Downloading and Purchasing Music Files

How do I purchase music?
Can I download a test sample or a music preview to my desktop?
Using Paypal and Worldpay
About International Currencies on our website
How do I get my music after purchase?
I did not receive a download email
About the Order History
What format is the music when I download it?

Music Licensing Questions

What is Royalty Free Music?
What is Production Music?
What can I use the music for?
How long does the license last for?
How many times can I use the music?
Can I use the music for different media formats, such as video, websites or Podcasts?
What if I need to duplicate for CD-A, CD-ROM or DVD?
What about music used in Public Places?
Can I use music on my website or client?s website?
Can I use music as part of a download?
Can I use music in TV or Radio Broadcast?
Can I use music for advertising?
Other types of music use
What is a Cue Sheet?
What are PRS, ASCAP and BMI?

About Our Products

What are Flash Music Loops?
What are Audio Logos?
What are Audio Idents?
What Are Stings?
About our Music Tracks?
What is a Blanket License?
Do we provide music on CD/DVD?
Information on Custom Music Production
Do you have durational edits of your music?
Prices and Cost

About Our Website

Why become a member at Beatsuite.com?
User Account information
Using the Project Manager
The Newsletter
Browser Support

Music Providers

About our composers and production teams
Become a composer

General Business

Do you share my private details with anyone?
Is your website secure?
Do I get an invoice?
About VAT
About Returns and Refunds
Help and Support

How does Beatsuite.com work?
We have designed our website to be easy and user-friendly to ensure that you have an enjoyable, worthwhile and successful visit. We want you to use the website and purchase music with ease and confidence. To view a flash video of just How It Works, please click here

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How do I search for music?
Music has been categorised by genre and mood. All music categories and genres are visible at all times on the left hand side of the site. View our Flash Tutorial for more info. If you cannot find what you need then try our Music Search. Many of our products pages have been tagged with keywords and cross-links to help you navigate and find music easier

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About the Advanced Search
Unlike the standard search, our Advanced Search allows you to filter out types of products such as a Flash Music Loops, Music Tracks, Stings, Audio Idents or CD?s. This is a great way of finding the audio you need in the format you need. You can also limit the search to specific categories to pick out keywords or instruments

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What styles of music do you have?
We aim to provide a comprehensive collection of music suitable for all types of application. Music styles and genres range from slow moving Acoustic Guitar, to fast paced Metal, Suspense, Hip Hop, Jazz, Chill Out, Children?s Music, Classical Music Collections to Euphoric Trance and much more. New music is added to the library, usually every month. For the latest music releases download the New Music Podcast

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How do I play music?
Simply select a music category from the left column of the site. The results will be displayed in the centre column of the page. Each music track features its own Preview button. The Preview button works through Flash Player and you will not need any software. Most browsers have the Flash Plug-in already installed. If you do not see the Preview button or, if it is not working then be sure to have the latest version of Flash Player Plug-in installed. Its Free for Mac and PC

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Does music streaming require high speed Internet?
On most Broadband connections the music preview will play instantly, though on slower connections please allow a few moments until the audio is streamed from the server. We aim to broadcast high quality music and it is recommended that you have high speed internet to enjoy our library to its full potential, after all, it can be much faster than traditional CD libraries

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Do I need any software to use the website?
Provided your Internet Browser is up to date, you do not need any software whatsoever to enjoy Beatsuite.com. Our website is optimised to work in all major browsers such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla, Firefox, Safari and Netscape. If you experience any difficulties viewing the website, please let us know

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What format are the music previews?
The previews you hear when sampling music online are compressed, reduced quality MP3 files and are watermarked with a voiceover to prevent unauthorised use. Purchased files are not compressed, reduced in quality or watermarked. All previews can be downloaded by registered users. For more info on opening compressed files, click here

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How do I save my music selections?
Our music library is your music library and we want you to enjoy it. If you Create an Account and if you like the sound of any particular tracks you hear, you can add them to your basket. You can use our unique Project Manager to save and collect music and even share it

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Can I share my music samples with colleagues/clients?
Of course! After all, the Internet was designed to share information. Once you have a music selection in your basket or project, you can use the Project Manager to email your collection to people. To do this you must have a User Account. More info on the Project Manager in the Flash Tutorial. You can also download previews to your desktop.

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About the New Music Podcast
Each month we release a new podcast episode, which is a mix of some of the newest music from Beatsuite.com. The Podcast links you directly back to any music that you hear. It?s a great way of checking out new content. To download and listen to our podcast you will iTunes Music Software. ? It is FREE and available for both PC and Mac. The New Music Podcast is Free and easy to download. Click here for more about the podcast

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About the free music section
Everyone likes something for free. We know it; you know it so why resist it? Try out music from Beatsuite.com without having to pay a penny or put up with a watermarked preview. We?ve put together a selection of tracks that you can use completely FREE

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Downloading and Purchasing Music Files

How do I purchase music?
Using the music files Preview button, simply click Add. This will save the file to your shopping basket. Simply select Checkout. To purchase music files from us you must have a User Account, if you do not have one the website will prompt you to Create one

Once at the checkout, you will need to select the kind of license you need to cover your use of our music. More on Music License Terms. Once you have selected your license type you can proceed to the payment pages either through Worldpay or Paypal

We can process all major card payments including MasterCard, Visa, Visa Delta, Visa Electron, Visa Purchasing, JCB, American Express, Solo and Switch. We also accept payments via Paypal. If these payment options are unsuitable please Contact Us to arrange an alternative method of payment such as Cheque or BACS transfer

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Can I download a test sample or a music preview to my desktop?
Of course! Registered Users can download any preview file to their desktop. Try out projects or audition music to clients before any purchase is made. For more info on the previews and downloading, click here

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Using Paypal and Worldpay
Worldpay is a payment provider that processes all card payments at Beatsuite.com. If you have a major credit or debit card you can make a purchase as you would at any online store. We have also incorporated Paypal so that you can purchase tracks with a Paypal account, whether you have a Paypal account or not it?s easy

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About International Currencies on our website
Beatsuite.com caters for multiple currencies including U.S. Dollars, Pound Sterling, EURO, Australian Dollars and Canadian Dollars and YEN. You can view all prices in any of these currencies. Simply use the currency selection tool at the top right corner of the website. Note ? this is a rough guide only to current exchange rates. For an accurate real time currency converter try XE.com

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How do I get my music files after purchase?
After you have completed a successful transaction you will receive an email to confirm the successful purchase from your payment provider (Worldpay or Paypal) and then a second email from downloads@beatsuite.com with your download instructions

You can also download your files from your account. Simply click My Account at the website and click Order history. This displays what tracks were purchased, when and the price. You can download these tracks by clicking the title

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I did not receive a download email
Download emails are sent from downloads@beatsuite.com. We   advise you to add this address to your safe list or address book to ensure it is not filtered as SPAM or JUNK mail. This email is automated and can be subjected to filters blocking it, preventing it from reaching your Inbox. If you do not receive your download email within a few minutes of purchase, please check your SPAM/JUNK folder. You can also download your files from your User Account in your Order History

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About the Order History
All tracks purchased are recorded in your account Order History. Simply click My Account click Order History. This displays what tracks were purchased, when and the price. You can download these tracks by clicking the title. This feature is useful for multiple colleagues that require access to material in separate studios etc

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What format is the music in when I download it?
All music tracks are supplied as Broadcast Quality Mp3 at 44 kHz, 320kps, 16-bit, Stereo Sound MP3 files. This is an accepted standard format by all major broadcasters such as the BBC. All Flash Music Loops are provided as uncompressed WAV 44.1 kHz, 16 Bit, Stereo Sound Files

More about Audio Formats
Recommended Software
What is WAV?
What is MP3?

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Music Licensing Questions

What is Royalty Free Music?
Royalty Free Music is a term that is commonly given to music that can be paid for once and used again and again without recurring royalty payments. More on Royalty Free Music

This is true at Beatsuite.com where music can be licensed and used again and again. However if you intend to use our music for any Mass Production onto physical media, As part of Public Performances, Broadcast or advertising then you will need to purchase a license for these kinds of use

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What is Production Music?
Production Music is a term used to describe non-commercial music that has been composed usually in defined moods and genres such as Suspense, Calm, Mystery, Upbeat, and many others. It was originally created so that TV and Radio producers could easily find music to fit the mood they wanted to create

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What can I use the music for?
We offer 3 main types of Music License. Our Standard License allows you to use our music for most general uses such as websites, videos, podcasts, in-store music, music on-hold and much more. If you need to duplicate more than 500 copies of music for CD-A, CD-ROM, DVD or download then you will need a Mass Production License. If you need to use the music for Broadcasting such as TV or Radio or Advertising then you need to Contact Us to arrange a license. More on License Types

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How long does the license last for?
Once you have purchased the music and used it in your project it can be used in perpetuity. The music license lasts for 50 years after the death of the composer ? so no worries there!

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How many times can I use the music?
You can use the music as any times as you like, provided you do not exceed the License Terms

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Can I use music for different media formats, such as video, websites or Podcasts?
If you license music from us you can use it across all of your different media formats such as promotional videos, website, podcast, CD-ROM, DVD or other platforms providing it does not exceed our License Terms

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What if I need to duplicate music for CD-A, CD-ROM or DVD?
If you need to duplicate in excess of 500 copies on ANY media (including downloads or templates) then you need to purchase a Mass Production License to cover it. We will issue you with a License Certificate once the license has been purchased. It is a requirement by Law that duplication houses will ask for proof that you have the rights to duplicate the music

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What about music used in Public Places?
If you are using music in places where the general public will be attending such as Museums, Visitor Centres, Attractions and other similar then you need to purchase music under the Public Performance License. Check our License Terms for more info

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Can I use the music on my website or on a client?s website?
Yes, under the Standard License you can use our music on your website as background music or suchlike. It must be in a streaming format rather than downloadable otherwise you may be required to purchase the Mass Production License

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Can I use music as part of a download?
Music can be used as part of a media format that is downloadable (Video, Podcasts) providing that you do not exceed more than 500 downloads. If so you may need to purchase a Mass Production License

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Can I use music in TV or Radio Broadcast?
Yes, we have a superb collection of music and we want you to use it. Please Contact Us to discuss your needs and we will provide a cost. We will always beat standard MCPS Music Rates

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Can I use music for advertising?
Yes, simply Contact Us to let us know what you need and we will provide a cost based on your requirements

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Other types of music use
If you have any requirements for our music that you are unsure of then please Contact Us to discuss. We are a very friendly and flexible company and are here to help you

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What is a Cue Sheet?
A Cue Sheet is a simple form that lists the sounds and music cues used in TV and Radio shows. The Cue Sheet is then sent by the broadcasters (such as a TV channel) to the Performing Rights Organisation like PRS (UK) or ASCAP (USA).

The Cue Sheet enables Performing Rights Organisations (PRO?s) to calculate royalty fees for their members (Music Composers, Publishers, Music Libraries).

Cue sheets are very simple - see our online Cue Sheet

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What are PRS, ASCAP and BMI?
PRS (UK), ASCAP (USA) and BMI (USA) are all Performing Rights Organisations and are responsible collecting royalties for music composers, publishers and music libraries.
PRS is a non-profit organisation for music composers, publishers and artists. PRS is known as a collecting society because its primary role is collecting royalties from music users in the UK who every day publicly perform, broadcast and include music in public performances. PRS also collects royalties from around the world for its members through reciprocal agreements with collecting societies overseas. PRS collects the royalties by issuing a licence to the music user (usually charged on an annual basis). In order to then make royalty payments to its members, PRS needs to know what music is being played. Major users, such as the BBC and large concert venues, give PRS detailed reports of the music they play. For many other venues including commercial discos, clubs and pubs, PRS sends researchers to obtain first hand information. They give out licenses to pubs, clubs, hotels, bars and restaurants that play music to the public, whether it is via radio, CD or other media. They also pay royalties to the composers or artists whose music is played whether on TV, radio or other publicly performed area

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About Our Products

What are Flash Music Loops?
Flash Music Loops are basically short pieces of music that have been created so that they can be looped by software such as Adobe Flash. The music plays continuously as one seamless music piece. They were originally developed as way of using music for websites where slow connection speeds meant that file sizes had to be reduced

Loops are also very handy for Video Production, DVD Menus and Podcast Production where music loops can be stretched to fit your timeline. They are flexible and effective when used in sets

Flash loops at Beatsuite.com vary in length from 4-25 seconds in length. Some of our Flash Loops come in sets so that when you purchase a loop you will get several variations to give you some flexibility. We also offer a CD collection of Flash Loops with over 120 loops on each CD

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What are Audio Logos?
Audio Logos are short sound/music pieces that are often used as signature sounds for company logos/start-up screens and other uses. Think of the Windows start-up sound or the Intel chime. Click here for an example of an Audio Logo

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What are Audio Idents?
Audio Ident's are really just another name for Audio Logos. They are short Music/Sound pieces that are used to represent a logo/brand/image/product. Click here for an example of an Ident.

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What are Stings?
Musical Stings are bursts of music. They were originally used in TV and Radio where music was used to bump together different sections and chapters of a show. Today?s music user can be very flexible with Stings; they are ideal for websites, loading pages, DVD menus, Podcasts as well as other Media. Listen to Stings

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About our Music Tracks
Our Music tracks now come bundled with 30 and 60 second edits where possible. We also provide you with all of the Loops and any Stings of that particular track where possible

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What is a Blanket License?
A Blanket License is simply a one-off annual payment that can give you complete access to our entire music library. They are highly suitable for situations where you need access to lots of music without making payments. We have a range of licenses to suit all kinds of companies from Small Video Production Companies, Post Production Houses to corporates, TV Channels and others. Contact Us now for a price. They are more affordable than you might think

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Do we provide music on CD/DVD?
We can accommodate almost any music need. If you want to create your own CD that simply make your selection and email it to us. We will then provide all of the music you need, in whichever format you require. Postage will be FREE

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Information on Custom Music Production
Our team of music composers, production teams and musicians are nearly all available for Custom Music jobs. We have specialists for nearly every style of music and can help to deliver a bespoke solution to you

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Do you have durational edits of your music?
Yes, most of our music tracks now include 30 and 60 second edits for your convenience meaning you can be more flexible in the way you use music

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Prices and Cost
If you would like to see our prices and costs simply visit out Rate Card

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About Our Website

Why become a member at Beatsuite.com?
Setting up a Beatsuite.com user account is free. If you set up a free account you can download free music files as well as download previews to your desktop. Also to purchase any music you must have an account. The Project Manager is also available to account holders as well as our free monthly newsletter.

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User account information
As a registered user of Beatsuite.com you have the benefit of many advanced features such as Project Manager, Shared Music, Downloadable Previews, Free Content and more.

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Using the Project Manager
The Project Manager enables users to save music by creating, managing and sharing projects. To use the Project Manager you must have a User Account. This is a very handy tool for collecting music for different projects and sharing it with clients and colleagues. Click here to view a demonstration

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The Newsletter
We send out a monthly newsletter to all of our members. The newsletter contains information on new music releases, new user features, podcasts and more. You can also subscribe to the newsletter or unsubscribe using the newsletter sign-up tool on the website; it is visible at all times on the right side column of the site.

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Browser support
Beatsuite.com is optimised to work in all major browsers such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla, Firefox, Safari and Netscape ? both Mac and PC. If you experience any difficulties viewing the website, please let us know

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Music Providers

About our composers and production teams
Beatsuite.com music library features music from composers, musicians, production teams and performers from across the globe. Many are suited to certain styles and genres whilst others are more flexible. Almost all of our composers are available for Custom Music Projects. More on Custom Music Services

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Become a composer
If you think you have music that would be suitable for us then we would love to hear from you. Please visit the Become a Composer page for more info

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General Business

Do you share my private details with anyone?
We do not share any of your information with any 3rd party company, persons or organisations whatsoever apart from the payment providers Worldpay and Paypal. Your information will in no way be shared, sold or passed on to any other third party. We value your details very much and take care to protect it from any kind of exposure

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Is your website secure?
Beatsuite.com is hosted on high security servers that utilise the best anti-virus and security software. All financial transactions are handled by Worldpay and Paypal. All of our files are thoroughly checked with up to date anti-virus software and our website is also kept up to date with the latest security issues

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Do I get an invoice?
You will receive a receipt from Worldpay or PayPal once your transaction has been completed. Although legally the email will state that it is not a tax receipt, it is acceptable proof of purchase both for your accounts and also for any future correspondence with us. Please keep this order confirmation safe in case you should need to Contact Us. If you require any further invoice then please Contact Us

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About VAT
We are a UK based VAT registered company. Our Vat number is GB 797 2853 67. Please make sure to set your correct COUNTRY when registering an account with us, as this will be used to determine whether or not you are charged VAT. For more info on VAT please visit Customs and Excise

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About Returns and Refunds
Since all of our music can be previewed and even downloaded before a purchase is made we do not give refunds. However should you find that any of our files do not work or are corrupted in any way we will endeavour to provide you with working versions as soon as possible! Refunds are given at the manager's discretion

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