Q. Do I need to be a member in order to purchase beats/instrumentals on this site?
A. No


Q. How do I purchase a beat?
A. Click the "Add To Cart" button with is located to the far right of the song name. After that, you can either add more songs to your cart or proceed to checkout. To finalize your order, click on the "Checkout" button. 


Q. What forms of payment(s) are accepted on this site?
A. Currently, PayPal is our only accepted form of payment. If you don't have a paypal account, head over to www.paypal.com to easily set one up.


Q. Is this website Paypal Verified?
A. Yes. Click Below.

Q. Do any of the beats on this site use samples from other songs? Must I get anything cleared before I can use the beat/instrumental?
A. No, we do not sample anything from other songs. Everything you get is 100% original/legit.


Q. Am I allowed to use the beat(s) that I purchased for my demo / mixtape / album / etc?
A. Yes. Check below for info on licensing restrictions.


Q. Are there any restrictions for using a beat I've purchased?
A. See below:

-If you are an upcoming/independent artist, film maker, broadcaster, etc., and/or not a member of ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, or any other performing rights organization, the restrictions are as follows:

For a Non-Exclusive license, you're allowed to sell up to 2500 CDs or commercial recordings. Once the limit is reached, you must re-lease the beat. For an Exclusive license, there are no restrictions to the amount of CDs/recordings you can sell.

-If you are an established/major artist, film maker, broadcaster, etc., and a member of ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, or any other performing rights organization, the restrictions are as follows:

For a Non-Exclusive license, you're allowed to sell an unlimited amount of CDs/commercial recordings, with 35-50% of the writer/composer royalties being paid to Sean B.; For a Exclusive license, you're allowed to sell an unlimited amount of CDs/commercial recordings, with 50% of the writer/composer royalties being paid to Sean B.

Note: If you are not sure which category you fall under, send an email to customerservice@sbtracks.com. All restrictions are negotiable.


Q. What are Non-Exclusive and Exclusive licenses?
A. A Non-Exclusive license means that a beat can be sold to more than one person. An Exclusive license means only one person can use the beat. Under BOTH licenses beat/instrumental credit must be given to Sean B.


Q. How do I distinguish between a Non-Exclusive and Exclusive license when purchasing a beat?
A. At the end of each song name, you'll see either an [NE] or [EX]. [NE] means Non-Exclusive license and [EX] means Exclusive license.

Example A: Beat #1234 (Genre: Hip Hop/Storytelling) [NE] [2:15] = Non-Exclusive license since it has a [NE].

Example B: Beat #5678 (EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS) (Genre: Hip Hop/Dirty South) [EX] [4:18] = Exclusive license since it has an [EX].


Q. Where can I find the Exclusive Rights beats/instrumentals?
A. At the end of the "Buy Beats" page, there is a category called "Exclusive Rights Instrumentals." All EX rights listed beats will be listed there.


Q. Can I purchase a Non-Exclusive beat with an Exclusive license?
A. Unfortunately, almost all Non-Exclusive beats posted on this site have been sold at least twice, which cancels out exclusivity.


Q. Is SBtracks.com affiliated with ASCAP, BMI, or SESAC?
A. Sean B. is registered with Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI) as a writer/composer.


Q. I bought a beat from here, but I would like to have the format changed (ex. - Change the current 8 bar hooks to 16 bar hooks). Can this be done?
A. Yes, after purchasing the beat, just send us a message under "Contact Us," or email customerservice@sbtracks.com and tell us what you need and it'll be done within 24 hours free of charge.


Q. Can I get a separated/tracked out version of a beat compatible for mixing in Pro Tools, Adobe Audition, Cubase, Etc.?
A. Yes. For an additional $14.99, you can get a complete tracked out version of any beat purchased here. Just add the "Tracked Out Wave Files" item shown below and the beat you want from "Buy Beats." After the transaction, the beat itself will be available for instant download in a single .mp3 format file. Within 48 hours, a link containing the tracked out waves files session will be sent to your email address. Please note that the tracked out wave files are packed into either a .7z or .zip file (your choice) for easier uploading/downloading. 

Q. I downloaded the .7z / .zip file containing the tracked out .wav files for a beat I've purchased. How do I extract the files so I can use them in Pro Tools, Adobe Audition, Cubase, Etc?
A. To extract the folder containing the waves from the .7z / .zip file, please follow the steps below:

1. Download 7-Zip (it's free) from www.7-zip.org
2. Install 7-Zip.
3. Right click the .7z or .zip file containing the tracked out files.
4. Select 7-Zip -> Extract Here.
5. Done. You should now have a folder containing all the wav files.


Q. If I have any questions or comments on a purchase or anything else I encounter on this site, how can I contact you?
A. Simply send a message to customerservice@sbtracks.com and we will get back to you ASAP.


Q. Are all beats on this site copyrighted?
A. Yes, we copyright all of our beats through www.copyright.gov.


Q. Can I copyright a song that was made with a beat purchased from this site?
A. Yes. We maintain beat credit and you maintain song/vocals/mix/etc credit. Head over to www.copyright.gov for more info.