Get your music played in video games with UnitedMasters SELECT

If you're an artist looking to license your music for sync, there are a few things you should consider:

Ownership of the music: In order to license your music, you need to own the copyright for the composition and the sound recording. If you've written and recorded the music yourself, you likely own both. However, if you've collaborated with other artists or used samples from other songs, you may need to obtain permission from those artists before you can license your music.

Music publishing: You should ensure that your music is properly registered with a PRO and your local CMO collecting mechanical royalties, as they can ensure that you're getting paid for the use of your music, including backend sync royalties from television broadcast placements. Track registration also facilitates a quicker verification process for our vetting team.

Music genre and style: The type of music you create will determine the types of shows and movies that are a good fit for your music. For example, if you create instrumental music, you may have a better chance of licensing your music for use in television shows and movies that need background music. Typically, creating non-explicit versions of your tracks (when applicable) is another way of setting yourself up for greater sync success.

UnitedMasters is a music distribution and marketing platform that provides sync licensing and placement opportunities for independent artists.

In terms of licensing, UnitedMasters helps artists secure sync licenses for their music in movies, television, commercials, video games and other media. This includes identifying and securing placement opportunities, negotiating deals, and collecting royalty payments on behalf of the artists.

UnitedMasters also works with brands and music supervisors directly to find the right music for their projects. We have partnerships with companies like Bose, Pepsi, State Farm, and Diageo, which allow us to provide placement opportunities to our artists.

Getting your music played in video games, movies and TV shows can be a great way to increase your exposure and reach a wider audience. Here are some steps you can take to increase your chances:

SELECT Yourself: Start your 14-day free trial of UnitedMasters SELECT to start taking your career to the next level.

Create Your Account: After upgrading to SELECT, you'll want to create or link your artist profile to start distributing music.

Distribute Your Music: When you're ready, you can release your music from the mobile app or on web.

Submit For Exclusives: Now that your music is up on streaming platforms, you're ready to submit for music. Navigate to the 'Exclusives' tab in the app to browse currently-live sync opportunities.

Licensing and Royalties: Make sure you understand the licensing and royalty requirements for using your music in video games. Obtain the necessary licenses and permissions from all collaborators and 3rd party music sources.

Be Persistent: Getting your music placed is a competitive process, so be persistent and keep submitting your music. It may take time, but with hard work and determination, you can increase your chances of landing your music in video games.

These are some steps you can take to increase your chances of getting your music placed in video games. It's important to remember that getting your song selected is a challenging process, but with hard work and persistence, you can increase your chances of success.

Yes, game studios typically pay royalties for the music they use. The amount of these royalties is determined by several factors, including the type of music used, how it's used in the game, and the specific agreement between the game developer and the music copyright owner. For example, in some cases, game developers may need to secure a license for a particular song or piece of music, which would typically come with a fee or royalty payment. In other cases, the game may use original music created specifically for the game, and the composer or musician would receive a commission fee or royalty for their work. It's important to note that the use of music in video games is subject to copyright law, so it's important for game developers to ensure that they have the necessary permissions and licenses in place before using any music in their games.

Artists typically get paid when their songs are played in video games. In most cases, a game developer will pay the intellectual property owners (or a 3rd party, like UnitedMasters) an upfront fee to license the music for video game usage.

UnitedMasters makes it easy to license your music for use in video games. Their sync licensing team can help connect you with opportunities with game developers.

It's important to note that not all music is suitable for use in video games, and game developers may have specific requirements for the type of music they are looking to use. However, if you're interested in selling your music for use in video games, you can start by uploading it to UnitedMasters and making it available for licensing by subscribing to UnitedMasters Select. From there, you can actively promote your music and work with UnitedMasters to help connect you with potential customers in the video game industry.

UnitedMasters can help artists get their music in video games in several ways:

Licensing Services: UnitedMasters can assist artists with obtaining the necessary licenses and permissions to use their music in video games, movies, TV shows and more. This includes negotiating and securing synchronization licenses, which are required to use music in timed relation with visuals.

Royalty Collection: UnitedMasters can also help artists collect royalties for the use of their music in video games. By collecting sync royalties on behalf of the artist, UnitedMasters can ensure that the artist is properly compensated for the use of their music.

Music Promotion: UnitedMasters can promote an artist's music to music supervisors, who are responsible for selecting and licensing music for use in games. By highlighting an artist's music to music supervisors, UnitedMasters can help increase the chances of the artist's music being chosen.

By offering these services, UnitedMasters can help artists navigate the complex world of music licensing and increase the chances of their music being used in video games. However, there are no guarantees that an artist's music will be used, as the final decision on what music is used is typically made by the music supervisors and producers.

UnitedMasters is making it easier than ever for independent artists to land their music in video games.

1. SELECT Yourself: If you don't already have a UnitedMasters SELECT account, you'll need to create one. This can be done through the UnitedMasters website or mobile app.

2. Upload Your Music: Once you have an account, you can upload your music to the platform. UnitedMasters accepts a variety of file formats, including MP3, WAV, and AIFF, but encourages higher fidelity filed like WAVs.

3. Submit For Sync: UnitedMasters has partnerships with various brand clients and music supervisors who are constantly looking for new music. You can submit your music for consideration through the UnitedMasters mobile app or on desktop.

4. Wait for feedback: Once you've submitted your music, you'll need to wait for feedback from brands and music supervisors. This process can take several weeks or even months, as there are many factors that go into selecting the right music for a video game, movie, TV show or commercial.

5. Get Paid: If your music is selected for use, UnitedMasters will handle all of the licensing and royalty collection on your behalf. You'll receive compensation for the use of your music, which will be paid out to you on a regular basis.

Note that getting your music into video games is a competitive process, and there is no guarantee that your music will be selected. However, by partnering with UnitedMasters, you'll have access to a wider network of music supervisors and production studios, increasing your chances of success.

With UnitedMasters SELECT, you can access exclusive sync opportunities at no additional cost.

Start your 14-day free trial of UnitedMasters SELECT to start taking your career to the next level.