Free tool
Copyright check — screen any audio against 150M+ recordings
Before you release a beat or sample-based track, find out whether it matches a known commercial recording. Selekt's copyright check fingerprints any audio — a sample, a loop, or your finished mix — against an industry database of 150M+ commercial recordings (the same class of recognition behind Shazam), and hands you a cryptographically signed, independently verifiable audit log of the scan. Run it in the Workshop.
How it works
1. Add your audio
Drop in any track in the Workshop — a sample, a loop, a beat, or a full mixdown. Your audio stays private to your account and is processed on isolated GPU instances.
2. Fingerprint & match
The audio is converted to an acoustic fingerprint and matched, segment by segment, against an industry database of 150M+ commercial recordings. You see whether — and exactly where — any part matches a known release.
3. Get a signed, verifiable record
Every scan produces an Ed25519-signed, timestamped audit log with a public verification URL. Hand it to a distributor, label, or sync supervisor — they can verify it themselves against Selekt's published key, no account needed.
Why producers and composers use it
- Catch a sampled or interpolated recording before a distributor or Content ID does.
- Attach a signed scan record to a sync submission or distribution as documented due diligence.
- Settle a dispute with a timestamped, independently verifiable receipt rather than “trust me.”
- Screen anything — it isn't limited to Selekt catalog material; bring your own mix.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check if audio is copyrighted?
Open the copyright checker in the Selekt Workshop and add any audio — a sample, a loop, a beat, or your finished mix. It fingerprints the audio and matches it against an industry database of 150M+ commercial recordings (the same class of audio recognition behind Shazam, Deezer SongCatcher, and Musixmatch). You get back a per-segment result showing whether — and where — any portion matches a known commercial recording.
What database does the copyright check use?
An industry-standard acoustic-fingerprint database of 150M+ commercially released recordings. The check converts your audio to a compact fingerprint and looks for matches across that catalog — the same core technology streaming and rights services use to identify songs.
What do I get back?
A clear pass/match result with a per-segment timeline, plus a cryptographically signed (Ed25519), timestamped audit log of the scan. That record gets a public verification URL anyone — a distributor, label, sync supervisor, or client — can open and re-verify against Selekt’s published key, with no account. It’s evidence you ran the check, on a specific date, that you can hand to anyone reviewing your release.
Is the copyright check free?
You can run it in the Workshop; new accounts get free credits to try the GPU-backed tools with no card required. Browsing and streaming the cleared catalog is always free.
Is a copyright check the same as legal clearance?
No. A copyright check is screening evidence — it documents that you fingerprinted the audio against a large commercial database and what it found, on a specific date. It is highly accurate but not infallible, and it is not a legal clearance opinion or a guarantee. You remain responsible for confirming rights before commercial release.
Got flagged anyway? Read why royalty-free samples still trigger Content ID claims and copyright strikes and how documented sourcing speeds up the dispute.
Check a track now
Screen any audio against 150M+ recordings and walk away with a signed, verifiable record.
