Music can have a decisive influence on the atmosphere of your videos. It has the power to arouse emotions and increase viewer loyalty. But where can you find the right music that you are legally allowed to use? In this guide, you will get to know various high-quality sources to obtain music and effect sounds for your videos. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced videographer, I'm sure this information will help you.
Key takeaways
- YouTube offers an audio library with royalty-free music.
- Epidemic Sound is a paid but comprehensive source of music and sound effects.
- Audio Jungle offers a large selection, but at individual license prices.
- Sound effects are important to spice up videos and can be found on both YouTube and Epidemic Sound.
Step-by-step guide
Dealing with music and sound effects in your videos can quickly become complex. Here's a structured guide to help you use the best music sources effectively.
Using the YouTube audio library
First of all, you should take a look at the YouTube audio library. This offers you a large selection of music tracks that you can easily use in your videos. You can find the media library at youtube.com/audiolibrary.
Here you can search for specific moods or genres. You have the option of filtering the music to find funk or electronic sounds, for example. Click on the desired mood and browse through the list of available songs.
Another advantage of the YouTube audio library is that you can monetize the selected music. This means you can use this music in your video and generate revenue through advertising at the same time. Note, however, that if you use a specific piece of music, you may need to credit the artist in the video description to comply with the license terms. This includes mentioning the artist, the license type and the source.
Discover Epidemic Sound
If you're looking for an even wider selection of music, Epidemic Sound is an excellent choice. This platform offers a monthly subscription service for around 13 euros, including a 30-day trial. Epidemic Sound has a user-friendly interface and a wide selection of music and sound effects.
Here you can filter by genre, mood or even specific music styles. It is important to note that the use of this music is not entirely free; however, you must tell Epidemic Sound that you are using the soundtrack on your YouTube channel in order for the music to be properly licensed.
Audio Jungle for individual pieces of music
A variant that is recommended for more specific projects is Audio Jungle. Here you will find an almost infinite selection of music that you can browse through as you wish. Keep in mind, however, that each license must be paid for individually - prices can vary greatly and are often around 30 dollars per track, depending on the popularity and complexity of the piece.
Audio Jungle is particularly beneficial if you are looking for a very specific sound or a unique piece of music that is not commonly used. However, one of the challenges is the variety of options, which can make finding the right piece time-consuming.
Sound effects for your videos
Just as important as the music are the sound effects that can support the mood in your videos. You can find a wide range of sound effects in both the YouTube audio library and in Epidemic Sound. Make sure that you contribute the effects in accordance with the license terms.
YouTube has a large selection of sound effects. Even if the user interface doesn't always work perfectly, you can find some really good effects here that you can use for your projects.
Quality of the sound effects
The sound effects can help to improve transitions in your videos. "SFX" or sound effects are listed on the internet and there are countless ways to add an extra dimension to your videos. For targeted sound effects that may not be present in your original recordings, these additions are vital.
Summary - Guide to finding effective music for your videos
To find musical material for your videos, start by using the YouTube audio library. For an advanced search, Epidemic Sound is a good choice, while Audio Jungle is suitable for specific pieces of music. Remember to also integrate sound effects to make your videos even more appealing.
