Are the Apple loops copyrighted? Can I sell my garageband music?

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Are the Apple loops copyrighted? Can I sell my garageband music?

I have been making some songs with the garage band loops, artists and recording studios want to purchase them from me. Is it legal for me to sell them?

imac g5, Mac OS X (10.4.5)

Posted on Mar 9, 2006 12:23 PM

Answer 1

HangTime

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Mar 11, 2006 5:46 PM in response to Ben Knaus

They are NOT copyright free. They are royalty free. Apple owns the copyright to the loops, and licenses you to use them as you see fit to create something.

Answer 2

Ben Knaus

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Mar 11, 2006 5:42 PM in response to HangTime

I asked this exact question in a training hosted by Apple. Both of the reps said that all loops are copyright free and you can sell your music.

Answer 3

Ben Knaus

Level 1

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Mar 11, 2006 6:03 PM in response to HangTime

Correct! Sorry...

The trainer said "copyright-free." However, they do own the copyright and give "permission" to use them in any way.

Answer 4

HangTime

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Mar 11, 2006 11:07 PM in response to Ben Knaus

No worries. It's a subtle difference, but if they were Copyright Free, then you could repackage the loops and resell them. That is really the only restriction that Apple has placed on their loop collections, you may not distribute the loops as loops in any way.

Answer 5

WarriorAnt

Level 4

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Mar 12, 2006 8:46 AM in response to Ben Knaus

I asked this exact question in a training hosted by
Apple. Both of the reps said that all loops are
copyright free and you can sell your music.

Sometime I think anybody from off the street is used for those training.....

I won't say it. Didnt say it.

Answer 6

Mar 9, 2006 12:35 PM in response to jonestown19

I am pretty sure they are royalty free, so yes you can. Fatboy slim made a song entirely from Garageband loops, but don't take my word for it, check with others about the copyright.

Answer 7

WarriorAnt

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Mar 9, 2006 1:40 PM in response to jonestown19

You may use the Apple loops in a composition and sell that composition. You cannot sell the loops by them selves, or in a package by them selves. So as long as you use them in a composition your ok.

Answer 8

HangTime

Level 9

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Mar 9, 2006 3:13 PM in response to jonestown19

Both above posts are correct. If you'd like to see the relevant part of the license agreement it is in the FAQ:

http://thehangtime.com/gb/gbfaq2.html#releasesongs