Resources

Splice

Millions of royalty-free samples, presets, and rent-to-own plugins. If you produce music, you probably already use this. If not, start here.

Plugin Boutique

One of the biggest plugin stores online. Regular sales, bundles, and exclusives on everything from synths to mastering chains.

Loopmasters / Loopcloud

Huge sample library with a subscription option. Solid for producers who go through a lot of sounds.

Native Instruments

Kontakt, Maschine, Komplete. Industry-standard tools for any genre.

Waves

Mixing and mastering plugins used on basically every major release. Their sales are hard to beat.

EastWest / Sounds Online

Premium orchestral and cinematic sample libraries. Worth it if you produce film scores, trailer music, or anything cinematic.

LANDR

AI-powered mastering that's actually usable. Upload your mix, get a master back in minutes. Also does distribution.

eMastered

Another solid AI mastering option. Simple interface, good results for quick masters.

DistroKid

The fastest way to get your music on Spotify, Apple Music, and every other platform. Flat yearly fee, unlimited uploads.

TuneCore

Another major distributor. Keeps 100% of your royalties. Good for artists who want detailed analytics.

CD Baby

Distribution plus publishing admin. Been around forever, solid reputation.

BeatStars

The biggest beat marketplace. If you're a producer selling beats alongside buying vocals, this is where your beats should be.

Airbit

Another strong beat marketplace with good tools for producers. Competitive pricing and solid storefront features.

Easy Song Licensing

Need a mechanical license for a cover song? Easy Song handles it. We work with them directly and recommend them for any cover or remix licensing.

Songtrust

Publishing administration. Collects your royalties from around the world so you don't have to chase them.

Tracklib

Want to sample a real song legally? Tracklib lets you browse, license, and clear samples from real recordings. No lawyers needed.