Athoven.com | A-THOVEN BEATS

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FAQ

Obataining Music, Licenses, etc.

Mixing + Mastering

Hardware / Software

Music Credits / Legal

  1. Do you have a music publishing company? Which Performance Rights Organization (PRO) are you a member of?

    Yes. All beats © A.Fulton,Jr. | New Drew Music (ASCAP).

  2. I used your beat(s). How should I list it in my project's production credits?

    Variations of any of the following are acceptable:

    • Music by Akil Sharp for A-Thoven Beats
    • Beats by Akil Sharp for Athoven.com
    • Production by Akil Sharp for Athoven.com
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Sound File Formats

  1. Beats are in what file format?

    Free beats are 128 kbps mp3 files. Non-Exclusive beats are 320 kbps mp3s. Exclusive Rights & Custom-made beats will be delivered in wav format with the individual tracked-out sounds in a zip file folder.

  2. Are other formats available other than mp3 & wav files?

    Yes. Aiff files are available for Mac users. Other formats suchs as wma, rm, ogg are available upon request. Simply let us know your prefered format in the "instructions to seller" or "buyer notes" when checking out.

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Obataining Music, Licenses, etc.

  1. Can I receive my purchases on CD in addition to instant download as a backup?

    Yes. This is a good idea in case your hard drive crashes after your download links have expired. Simply input the physical address you would like your disc sent to in the "instructions to seller" or "buyer notes" when checking out. There is no extra charge for this service.

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Mixing + Mastering

  1. How come beats are not mastered?

    Mastered beats may incur sound issues when loaded into various audio applications. Consider purchasing Exclusive Rights so you can manipulate (mix, EQ, pan) each sound file individually.

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Hardware / Software

  1. What equipment do you use?

    Software:

    • Sony ACID Pro 7, Steinberg Cubase LE, Fruity Loops, Adobe Audition
    • Abelton Live, energyXT 2.5
    • iZotope Ozone 4
    • Sound Forge


    Hardware:

    • AKG K240, Focusrite VRM Box, M-Audio Studio Montiers
    • MixMan DM2
    • Zoom R24, Zoom HD16, Zoom MRS-1266CD
    • Yamaha DJX-II, Yamaha PSR-E223, Yamaha PSR, Alesis Q49
    • Mogami MXL V63M, CAD Mics, Boss VT-1
    • Numark T1600s
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