Question 1

Are Selekt samples cleared for commercial use?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every sample on Selekt is sourced from public domain recordings. They are 100% cleared for commercial use in beats, songs, films, games, and any other creative project — no additional licensing or royalties required.

Question 2

What does "cleared samples" mean?

Accepted Answer

Cleared samples are audio recordings that have been verified as free from copyright restrictions. On Selekt, all samples come from public domain sources, meaning the original copyright has expired or been waived. You can use them without worrying about clearance, royalties, or takedown notices.

Question 3

Do I need to credit Selekt when using samples?

Accepted Answer

No. Since our samples are public domain, no credit or attribution is required. However, we always appreciate a shout-out if you want to share the love.

Question 4

Can I sell beats made with Selekt samples?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. You can sell beats, songs, or any derivative work made with Selekt samples. They are cleared for commercial use with no restrictions on resale or distribution of your finished works.

Question 5

How are samples analyzed on Selekt?

Accepted Answer

Every sample is processed through our AI pipeline which detects key, BPM, genre, mood, era, and instrumentation. We also perform automatic section analysis to identify intros, verses, choruses, and breaks, and stem separation to isolate vocals, drums, bass, and other elements.

Question 6

Is Selekt free to use?

Accepted Answer

Selekt offers a free tier that lets you browse, stream, and download samples. A Pro tier is available with additional features like unlimited downloads, advanced stem separation, and priority access to new drops.

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