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Dale Workman · September 25th, 2010, 10:27 PM

I am looking to purchase a library of stock music. I know alot of people here have been recommending stock20. - Which looks quiet good to me. I just want some type of library to work with so I dont have to search and buy individual tracks all the time.

I was just wondering if anyone here has any experience with wavtracks? I couldnt find anything in these forums about the company - but 1400 tracks for $179 seems worth it to me. At the very least I could format the hard drive they send.

Anyone know if the quality of this stuff is any good? When they say everything is totally royalty free, no strings attachd (Except it has to be part of a production) - is this actually believable?

Thanks,
Dale W

Dale Workman · September 25th, 2010, 10:34 PM

One thing that concerns me is they have a song called "Black Orchid" - which is very very similiar to the White Stripes Blue Orchid. And they had another song that was like a ripoff of ACDC.

Does anyone know the rules on this? I am a bit concerned that in a worst case scenario I pick a song from the library that isn't familiar and I get sued for copyright infringement.

Andrew Smith · September 27th, 2010, 12:20 AM

For the difference between the way-crazy $179 price and whatever you might spend with Stock20, it's not worth the potential for grief ... no matter how easily you feel you can extract yourself from a legal vice.

Go with Stock20 and rest easy, concentrating on the creative stuff instead.

Andrew

Steve House · September 27th, 2010, 04:06 AM

I'm partial to the Smartsound library and their SonicFire Pro software that lets you remix it, adjust cuts to length, etc.

Greg Kiger · October 18th, 2010, 08:30 PM

I don't share Andrews concern for grief but certainly agree with his call - IMHO the Wavtracks stuff sounds cheap and synthetic. Stock 20 sounds way more like something you could really use.

Anyone have other fave music sites on par with Stock20 ?

thanks

Ben Tolosa · October 23rd, 2010, 12:50 AM

Anybody tried Royalty Free Music & Audio: Search Stock Samples, Loops & Tracks | iStockphoto.com ??

I am considering it, but no experience with them...

Thanks for any input!!

Les Wilson · October 23rd, 2010, 09:10 AM

I have several collections from Royalty-Free Music for use as Production Music, Hold Music and More

When purchased as a collection, you get a decent quantity and quality for the dollar. The ones I selected are acoustic instruments not synth. You can audition every track in the collection before purchasing. Sometimes they have a buy 2 get one free deal.

Jeff Anselmo · October 23rd, 2010, 11:46 AM

Hi Dale,

I actually bought some wavtrack CDs off ebay years ago. It was our first stock music purchase, and they had a great deal back then. And we actually used quite a few tracks for our commercials and promo/training DVDs.

With that said, I've since bought and used stock20 music. I ended up buying the entire collection, knowing that I can buy additional new tracks for a significant discount. I feel their quality of music is top notch for the value. Plus, their customer service is excellent.

At work, we use FirstCom and have a year long license. It's expensive, but the music quality is pretty amazing.

Best,

September 25th, 2010, 10:27 PM	#1
Dale Workman Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chatham Ontario Posts: 31	Stock Music I am looking to purchase a library of stock music. I know alot of people here have been recommending stock20. - Which looks quiet good to me. I just want some type of library to work with so I dont have to search and buy individual tracks all the time. I was just wondering if anyone here has any experience with wavtracks? I couldnt find anything in these forums about the company - but 1400 tracks for $179 seems worth it to me. At the very least I could format the hard drive they send. Anyone know if the quality of this stuff is any good? When they say everything is totally royalty free, no strings attachd (Except it has to be part of a production) - is this actually believable? Thanks, Dale W

September 27th, 2010, 04:06 AM	#4
Steve House Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,742	I'm partial to the Smartsound library and their SonicFire Pro software that lets you remix it, adjust cuts to length, etc. __________________ Good news, Cousins! This week's chocolate ration is 15 grams!

October 18th, 2010, 08:30 PM	#5
Greg Kiger Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 134	I don't share Andrews concern for grief but certainly agree with his call - IMHO the Wavtracks stuff sounds cheap and synthetic. Stock 20 sounds way more like something you could really use. Anyone have other fave music sites on par with Stock20 ? thanks __________________ Greg Kiger St Louis Mo www.GreenBridgeFilms.com Sony EX1 / Canon 5Dm2 / Cool Lights / DP1x / Marshall / Oktava / Sanken / Kessler

October 23rd, 2010, 11:46 AM	#8
Jeff Anselmo Major Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 566	Hi Dale, I actually bought some wavtrack CDs off ebay years ago. It was our first stock music purchase, and they had a great deal back then. And we actually used quite a few tracks for our commercials and promo/training DVDs. With that said, I've since bought and used stock20 music. I ended up buying the entire collection, knowing that I can buy additional new tracks for a significant discount. I feel their quality of music is top notch for the value. Plus, their customer service is excellent. At work, we use FirstCom and have a year long license. It's expensive, but the music quality is pretty amazing. Best, __________________ --JA

September 25th, 2010, 10:34 PM	#2
Dale Workman Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chatham Ontario Posts: 31	One thing that concerns me is they have a song called "Black Orchid" - which is very very similiar to the White Stripes Blue Orchid. And they had another song that was like a ripoff of ACDC. Does anyone know the rules on this? I am a bit concerned that in a worst case scenario I pick a song from the library that isn't familiar and I get sued for copyright infringement.

September 27th, 2010, 12:20 AM	#3
Andrew Smith Equal Opportunity Offender Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 3,018	For the difference between the way-crazy $179 price and whatever you might spend with Stock20, it's not worth the potential for grief ... no matter how easily you feel you can extract yourself from a legal vice. Go with Stock20 and rest easy, concentrating on the creative stuff instead. Andrew

October 23rd, 2010, 12:50 AM	#6
Ben Tolosa Major Player Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Hartford, VT Posts: 201	Anybody tried Royalty Free Music & Audio: Search Stock Samples, Loops & Tracks \| iStockphoto.com ?? I am considering it, but no experience with them... Thanks for any input!!

October 23rd, 2010, 09:10 AM	#7
Les Wilson Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 3,014	I have several collections from Royalty-Free Music for use as Production Music, Hold Music and More When purchased as a collection, you get a decent quantity and quality for the dollar. The ones I selected are acoustic instruments not synth. You can audition every track in the collection before purchasing. Sometimes they have a buy 2 get one free deal.