Music sampling platform Tracklib has unveiled a brand new feature providing royalty-free loops and one-shots.
This new addition, called Sounds, complements Tracklib’s existing library of song samples, creating a one-stop shop for music producers subscribed to Tracklib’s service.
Previously only offering a sample clearance service, Tracklib has streamlined the process of sourcing samples for both independent artists and industry giants like Drake, J. Cole, and Kendrick Lamar, whose work has featured samples sourced through Tracklib. The company’s Tracklib Sample Breakdown format boasts over 100 million views.
Sounds expands Tracklib’s reach as producers can now access a diverse collection of recorded, royalty-free loops and one-shots, covering everything from the booming sounds of an 808 drum machine to the soulful vocals of a forgotten 70s gem. The feature is available as part of Tracklib’s subscription plan.
“This is a pivotal moment for Tracklib and our customers. Not only can music makers access hundreds of thousands of incredible songs, but we’ve now entered the royalty-free sound space, making Tracklib the one-stop platform for music production.”
Andreas Ahlenius, Tracklib
Tracklib offers three subscription tiers: Lite ($8.99/month), Premium ($13.99/month), and Max ($19.99/month). Sounds and unlimited sample clearance come standard with Premium and Max subscriptions. Users can also opt for annual plans, saving two months’ worth of subscription fees. A three-day free trial is also available.
Tracklib recently dropped the license fee for most subscription tiers, allowing unlimited sample clearance. Since then, the company says it has witnessed a threefold increase in samples cleared through its platform.
“We maintain that music should remain a human process; everything you hear in our library has been created and curated with care by real musicians – it’s all about having the right sounds as opposed to the most sounds,” said Tracklib Chairman Andreas Liffgarden.
Andreas Ahlenius, Tracklib’s CEO, said, “This is a pivotal moment for Tracklib and our customers. Not only can music makers access hundreds of thousands of incredible songs, but we’ve now entered the royalty-free sound space, making Tracklib the one-stop platform for music production.”
“We maintain that music should remain a human process; everything you hear in our library has been created and curated with care by real musicians – it’s all about having the right sounds as opposed to the most sounds.”
Andreas Liffgarden, Tracklib
The launch of the new feature comes as an estimated 15-20% of Billboard‘s top 100 songs incorporate elements from previously released tracks, said Tracklib. This ensures the longevity of the world’s greatest music, allowing artists to pay homage to their influences while creating their own unique sounds.
Founded in 2018, Tracklib boasts a library exceeding 100,000 songs from 400 labels and publishers. This spans genres and eras, from the classical masterpieces of Debussy to the soulful sounds of Isaac Hayes, Brazilian rhythms, reggae beats, and more.
Tracklib’s latest offering comes over two years after it struck a licensing deal with BANDAI NAMCO to bring anime music samples to producers.
In late 2021, Tracklib raised $12.2 million in investment from a group of investors including former NBA player, actor and music producer Baron Davis, and existing investors Sony Innovation Fund, WndrCo and Jörg Mohaupt’s Bridford.
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