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Why you should go beyond royalty-free music for your business

Want to find a simple, safe music license for your business? Epidemic Sound’s got you covered. Learn how to take your enterprise beyond royalty-free and keep your content safe.

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The Sound of Gamers: Music trends in gaming content

The role of music in gaming content on YouTube is critical – learn which trends and genres are making waves with content creators in this report.

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Just need one track? Use our Single-Track License

At Epidemic Sound, we don’t just offer subscriptions. With TrackShop, you can license individual tracks to suit personal projects, client work, and more.

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Video-to-video AI: What is it and how do you use it?

Video-to-video AI became a hot-button topic in mid-2023. But what is it, how do you use it, and is it right for you?

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3 camera accessories & pieces of gear you should own

Camera accessories and gear are essential add-ons to make your footage pop and bring out the best in your shots. Learn about the top three accessories today.

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Camera lens quality: 6 things to look out for

Camera lens quality is a tough topic to crack. Let’s discuss what to look for so you can understand which camera lens is right for you.

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How to export in Final Cut Pro: A step-by-step guide

Ever wondered how to export from Final Cut Pro to YouTube, MP4, and more? Learn all about that today with our pro ambassador, Meredith Marsh.

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How to clean camera lenses: Pro tips & cleaning solutions

Want to know how to clean camera lenses? Learn what the best way is, if you should clean with alcohol, how to clean an iPhone camera lens, and more.

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How to nail suspense in your video content

Suspense can take your content to nail-biting new highs. Learn how to create suspense in film & video content, & find some of the best tracks for the job.

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The best small cameras for travel content

Want to know what the best travel cameras are? Let’s look at which are the cheapest, which are the smallest, and which will get you the shot you need.

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The Future of the Creator Economy Report 2023

Trends in earnings, monetization, music, and AI in the creator economy.

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How to use sound effects and why they’re important

Find the best sound effects, learn how to edit them effectively into your footage, and make your content shine with Epidemic Sound.

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7 things an attorney recommends brands to consider when using music in content

If you think using music in branded content is confusing, you’re not alone — it can be. We chatted to a legal expert to explain best practices and find the right solutions for you.

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How to nail audio mixing for video

Learn how to mix audio for video, which apps to use, what the perfect audio levels for video are, and more.

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What are stems in music production?

Ever heard the term ‘stems'? If you have, you might want to learn more, and if you haven’t, you’re probably curious about this mysterious term. Let’s get into it.

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How to download TikTok videos

Want to save a specific TikTok? Learn how to download any TikTok video, with or without a watermark.

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What is SnapTik and how does it work?

SnapTik is a popular way to save TikTok videos with no watermarks. But is it OK to use & is it free? Read the full guide to SnapTik here!

Epidemic Sound product updates

New plans for even better content creation

Everything you need to know about the revamped Personal and Commercial plans.

Music trends articles

Grammys, grandmas & Afroblues: A chat with Ebo Krdum

Ebo Krdum is a Sudanese-Swedish self-taught singer, guitarist, artist, actor, and activist. He creates contemporary political Afroblues & Afrobeat music – learn all about his new album, his Swedish Grammy win and more.

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How to make your video content pop with cinematic music

Classical music is far from old-school – it’s the fastest-growing genre in the world right now. If you want to give your content a cinematic feel, check out these tips and tricks.

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Sound of the Internet 2022: The music most loved by creators this year

At Epidemic Sound, we believe music is one of the most important elements of video production. Let’s dig into the music that creators loved in 2022.

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Epidemic Sound Presents: Behind the Sound

At Epidemic Sound, we care about our artists. After all, without them, we don’t exist. They’re the lifeblood of our company, and as such, we spotlight them as often as possible. Here’s our latest celebration: our YouTube series, ‘Behind the Sound!’

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Adobe Premiere Pro vs. After Effects: Which is better?

What's the difference between Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects, and when should you use which software? Let's get into the nitty-gritty of Adobe's two frontrunner post-production apps.

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How the soundtrack can make or break your content

Music is one of life’s greatest joys. It soundtracks big-budget movies, video games, TV commercials, social media videos, digital ads… music is everywhere and everything, but what role does it play in content creation? Spoiler alert: bad music kills good video.

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How to use copyrighted music on Instagram

If you’ve ever wanted to use copyrighted music on Instagram, you’ve likely struggled to find the facts. Today, we’re giving you all the rules and requirements to use copyrighted music on Instagram.