Why are compositions using Garageband loops and samples not eligible for royalty collection by Tunecore on YouTube videos?
I have composed a track using some samples and loops from Garageband as well as my own instrumentation that is, in my opinion completely original, however, Tunecore state that these are ineligible for royalty collection on youTube:
Ineligible: You cannot submit tracks to YouTube for revenue collection that:
- Contain public domain clips or speeches
- Contain any audio library samples, sound effects, or production loops (such as GarageBand loops)
- Contain any third party content that you do not have exclusively licensed (such as samples you do not have exclusively licensed)
- Are karaoke versions or sound-a-like cover versions
- Are part of a compilation/various artists' albums
Apple state:
The GarageBand software license agreement says:
"GarageBand Software. You may use the Apple and third party audio loop content (Audio Content), contained in or otherwise included with the Apple Software, on a royalty-free basis, to create your own original music compositions or audio projects. You may broadcast and/or distribute your own music compositions or audio projects that were created using the Audio Content, however, individual audio loops may not be commercially or otherwise distributed on a standalone basis, nor may they be repackaged in whole or in part as audio samples, sound effects or music beds."
So don't worry, you can make commercial music with GarageBand, you just can't distribute the loops as loops.
Mac Pro, OS X Mavericks (10.9.4)