A master-use license permits the licensee to use a copyrighted sound recording in a new project. Typically, licensees are seeking to use recordings in audiovisual projects, as a sample in a new audio recording, or for distribution. By obtaining a master-use license, the only rights being granted are to the sound recording. This means that any copyrighted composition embodied in the recording must be licensed separately.

What Should You Look For In A Good Mastering Engineer?
If you’re in the music biz, then you need good mastering before you launch your records. But, what should you look for in a good mastering engineer?
