FAQ

Below are questions that we at MalekBeats are frequently asked. To save you time, we wanted to provide you with answers for these questions in one location. If you don’t find your question below, please contact us.

When will I get my beat(s) after I complete my purchase?

You will receive an e-mail immediately after your purchase is complete with a download link to the beat(s).

NOTE: If you purchase the Tracked Out license, you will receive an mp3 version of the beat immediately and the Tracked Out version within 24 hours of your completed purchase.

Will the beat I purchase be removed from the site?

No. A lease is similar to a rental and you do not purchase the rights to the beat but rather the right to use the beat. Therefore, when a non-exclusive lease is purchased the beat will remain on the website available for others to purchase. In the event that you purchase exclusive rights, the beat will be permanently removed from the website.

Why are there vocal tags on the preview beats on the website?

The vocal tags are only on the previews of the beats for protection. The tags will be removed after completed purchase of the beat(s).

How do I purchase beats?

1.) Browse the Beat Store, and click the name of the beat you want.

2.) Select which Buy Option you want and click Add to Cart to add the beat to your cart. If interested in more than one beat, click Continue Shopping and repeat this step.

3.) Hit Checkout or click the cart at the top right of the site, and pay through your preferred method of payment.

4.) You’ll receive a download link for the purchased beat(s) immediately after making your purchase.

What can I use the beat(s) for after I make my purchase?

All beats here at MalekBeats.com are for non-exclusive leasing rights only. That means you can use them for independent albums, mixtapes, performances, and demos. However, exclusive rights are available as well. You can find more information here.

LEASING RIGHTS

MP3 License: You will immediately receive an encoded MP3 file digitally delivered of the untagged beat upon completed purchase. The song file will be delivered digitally. Leasing rights allow you to use the beat (or song) for ONE commercial recording or broadcast. This recording can then be distributed at your price for up to 2,000 copies. Selling more than 2,000 copies means you must acquire a new lease or exclusive rights. You may also use the beat for non-profit promotional use or demos. You have full rights to record to the beat/song in any shape, way, or form. You are strictly prohibited from re-selling the beat. In the event that someone buys exclusive rights to the beat you have leased, your rights shall stand and the beat is still yours to use. You may also acquire new leasing rights if you sell more than 2,000 copies since your contract predates exclusive sale. The seller will not receive a royalty from the sale of records or downloads. You must however give full credit for the production of the beat as follows: Malek for MalekBeats.com on all commercial recordings. Upon purchasing leasing rights, the seller still owns the beat(s) and the seller is able to resell the beat(s) to any other party until exclusive rights have been purchased.

WAV License: You will receive an encoded MP3 file digitally delivered immediately after purchase AND a WAV file of the untagged beat within 24 hours after purchase. Leasing rights allow you to use the beat (or song) for ONE commercial recording or broadcast. This recording can then be distributed at your price for up to 4,000 copies. Selling more than 4,000 copies means you must acquire a new lease or exclusive rights. You may also use the beat for non-profit promotional use or demos. You have full rights to record to the beat/song in any shape, way, or form. You are strictly prohibited from re-selling the beat. In the event that someone buys exclusive rights to the beat you have leased, your rights shall stand and the beat is still yours to use. You may also acquire new leasing rights if you sell more than 4,000 copies since your contract predates exclusive sale. The seller will not receive a royalty from the sale of records or downloads. You must however give full credit for the production of the beat as follows: Malek for MalekBeats.com on all commercial recordings. Upon purchasing leasing rights, the seller still owns the beat(s) and the seller is able to resell the beat(s) to any other party until exclusive rights have been purchased.

Tracked Out License: You will receive an encoded MP3 file digitally delivered immediately after purchase AND studio quality WAV audio files (16 bit, 44.1 kHz) of the beat mixed and tracked within 24 hours after completed purchase. Leasing rights allow you to use the beat (or song) for unlimited commercial recordings or broadcasts. This recording can then be distributed at your price for an unlimited number of units. You may also use the beat for non-profit promotional use or demos. You have full rights to record to the beat/song in any shape, way, or form. You are strictly prohibited from re-selling the beat. In the event that someone buys exclusive rights to the beat you have leased, your rights shall stand and the beat is still yours to use. The seller will not receive a royalty from the sale of records or downloads. You must however give full credit for the production of the beat as follows: Malek for MalekBeats.com on all commercial recordings. Upon purchasing leasing rights, the seller still owns the beat(s) and the seller is able to resell the beat(s) to any other party until exclusive rights have been purchased.

How do I give credit to the music producer?

Credit for each beat purchase on this site should be given as such: “Produced by Malek for MalekBeats.com”.

Are exclusive rights available for the beats on the website?

Yes, exclusive rights are available. Prices for exclusive beats are negotiable. Exclusive rights give the purchaser full rights to the beat, royalty-free, with session files included in wav format. After exclusive rights are purchased, the beat will be removed from the site. If you are interested in purchasing exclusive rights to a beat, please contact us.

Do you offer mixing and mastering services?

Yes, we do offer mixing and mastering services. The base rate for mixing and mastering is $50 per track. If you are interested, please click on the “Contact” tab and send us a message.

What equipment do you use?

  • 3.06 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo iMac
  • M-Audio FireWire Solo recording interface
  • Yamaha HSM50 studio monitors
  • Korg TR-61
  • Roland Fantom X6
  • Yamaha Motif rack
  • Mo’Phatt rack
  • Bluebird Condenser Studio Microphone
  • Logic Pro 9
  • Native Instruments Komplete
  • Spectrasonics Omnisphere
  • …and many other virtual instruments!