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YouTube Credits Copyright Changes
Creative Commons
Shane

YouTube Credits Copyright Changes

There’s some important changes to the way crediting works on YouTube.

Basically, you must now add credits to the video description.

This only applies to users of the Creative Commons license option. Read on for more detail…

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Collections
Shane

Royalty Free Lo-Fi Music

I’ve crafted this collection for those moments when your content needs to drift along that delightful boundary between vintage imperfection and contemporary clarity. A bit like discovering a particularly well-curated vinyl collection in a thoroughly modern apartment with a nice espresso machine.

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The Confusing World of Music Licensing
Creative Commons
Shane

Understanding Music Licensing: What’s Actually The Difference?

Hey there! So you’re looking for music for your project, and you’ve probably seen terms like “royalty-free”, “copyright-free”, and “Creative Commons” being thrown around everywhere. Let’s clear up what these actually mean, because – spoiler alert – they’re not the same thing!

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STEMS! How to use 'em
Video Editing
Shane

The Power of Stems: Get More From Your Track!

Many tracks on Silverman Sound Studios come with “stems” when you purchase the Pro License, but what exactly are stems? In the crazy world of content creation, flexibility and creative control are key to achieving professional and dynamic results. Not to mention making your life easier! This is where stems come into play. If you’ve come across the term “stems” in the context of music but aren’t quite sure what it entails or why it’s beneficial, this article will clarify everything you need to know. Plus, we’ll explore specific examples of how you can leverage stems in your projects!

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Reviews
Shane

The PDP MUM-6: The best two-way monitor in the world?

I’ve been lucky enough to try out some new monitors. But these are something a bit special.

When it comes to small studio spaces, mine is about as small as they come. So finding a monitoring system that is top class, but still physically fits in the space is a real challenge.

How do the MUM-6s measure up?

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The Amazing List of (Actually) 100% Free Music!
Free Music Resources
Shane

The Amazing List of (Actually)100% Free Music!

So here I aim to gather all of the totally free music resources in one list. For a site to make the list, it must offer tracks that are not only free to use but also cleared for commercial purposes. No strings attached, no hidden costs.

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BPM to FPS calculator
Tools
Shane

BPM to FPS Calculator

Welcome to the BPM Calculator for Video Editors! This calculator is designed to help you synchronize your video footage to the beat of a music track. It calculates the frames and seconds per beat and per bar for a given BPM and beats per bar, based on a specified frame rate. It also generates a download link for a visual guide file that can be imported into your video editing software to help you visually see the beat.

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Collections
Shane

The Best Free Music for TikTok

I’ve assembled this collection for creators who understand that in the realm of TikTok, every millisecond must sparkle rather like a particularly enthusiastic disco ball. These tracks have been precision-engineered for that curious space where 15 seconds needs to feel simultaneously like a lifetime and a rather delightful accident.

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Collections
Shane

Top Royalty Free Hip-Hop Tracks

I’ve crafted this collection for those moments when your content needs to lean back into something rather sophisticated, but still with a bit of an edge. Hip-Hop is a crazy big genre – here’s some of mine…

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