Specifically a mix that has someone else's copyrighted music in it...
If I make a mix available for free mp3 download on Soundcloud is that piracy?
What about selling some of my transitions to other DJ's? Like they used to do on yourremix? Assuming that's wayy illegal...
Not really looking to profit but just help some other guys out...
there's this thing called a cease and desist order.
if the owner of the music didn't give you permission to use it, even in a non-commercial fashion. you risk getting one, and put yourself out there for further legal action. worst case, if the music is owned by a corporate giant, you will have a lawsuit placed against you.
as far as indie artists go, it's still a gray area if you don't have permission. and really, if you don't own the rights to the music, it shouldn't be out there for consumption. but, again, all gray area stuff.
Last edited by Jason Cerna; 02-06-2012 at 01:08 PM.
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good question -- great answer!
DJ MC is a Sacramento Wedding DJ who specializes in non-cheesy reception and private events.
good question -- great answer!
DJ MC is a Sacramento Wedding DJ who specializes in non-cheesy reception and private events.
Is it legal? Probably not
Should you worry about it? Probably not
Absolute worst case scenario, it gets removed from soundcloud.
Originally Posted by DJWhoQE
After 2 years, DJWhoQE has challenged me again. It's all going to kick off over here.
i sell mixtapes at shows, as do many others that I know. not much $, but it pays for the CDs and materials. maybe illegal, but w/e.
claim the price of the mixtape is for the cover art, printing the cover art and like nick said, the cost of the CDs
the music is free
I'm pretty sure distributing mixes, free or not, is illegal... but most labels don't care enough to go after people.
If you start getting money, you should license the samples and stuff you use.
I would think sharing it for free wouldn't be a problem .
Selling it on the otherhand .
Even giving it away for free is illegal.
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