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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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Illustration of a ticking time bomb constructed from musical notes and copyright symbols, representing the legal uncertainties and risks of AI-generated music for content creators
Composition
Shane

AI Music Copyright: The Legal Time Bomb Ticking Under Your Content

AI music generators promise free, unlimited tracks. But their legal foundations are crumbling under billion-dollar lawsuits, and content creators could be left holding the bag. As a composer with 20+ years experience, I’ve watched this car crash develop. Here’s what you need to know before that AI track lands your channel in trouble.

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A vibrant visualization where acoustic waveforms metamorphose into CC licensing symbols, illustrating the transformation of creative restriction into collaborative freedom through purple and teal geometric harmonies.
Creative Commons
Shane

The Complete Creator’s Guide to Creative Commons Music Licensing

After a decade of providing Creative Commons music and witnessing countless copyright catastrophes, I’ve distilled everything creators need to know about CC licensing into this definitive guide. From decoding the six license types to platform-specific attribution strategies, this isn’t just another legal explainer – it’s your roadmap to confidently using free music without the 2 AM copyright panic attacks. Because frankly, you’ve got better things to do than decode licensing legalese whilst your channel hangs in the balance.

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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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