Pros & Cons of Using Royalty Free Music in Games

Music in games is really important, yet it can also be one of the hardest areas to get right.  For those starting out it is also important to be able to find suitable music that will enhance gameplay, but also work on a budget. 

One of the options available is to look for royalty free music. What is this exactly? Well, royalty free music essentially refers to music that is licensed to you in a way that lets you pay for it once, but use it as many times as you like and for as long as you like.  The royalty free element refers to the fact that you will not need to pay any ongoing royalties for using a piece of music.  

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How to Choose a Composer for Your Game

The music for your game is a crucial part to its success. If you don't have the right music, it can mean that all of that hard work you spent on creating the game may be wasted, as your user may not get the best experience that they could if you haven't chosen the music well. Finding the right composer to work with can be a challenge, which is why I've highlighted some key steps and points to help you make the right choice! 

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Welcome to Ninichi’s Music Composer Blog

Here I hope to offer a range of interesting and useful content for music enthusiasts and anyone using music either commercially or for their own projects.  This blog will try to introduce:

  • Thoughts & advice on how to get the most from the music in your games, film and other commercial projects
  • Interviews & insights from some of the games and film industry’s newest and most exciting and talented game developers & filmmakers
  • New music & the latest news from me & my talented collaborators

If you would like to be featured on my blog (i.e. if you are a filmmaker or games company / games developer or mobile app developer) – feel free to contact me and please follow me on Twitter @ninichimusic.

If you would like to work with me or to collaborate on a project – I would be delighted to hear from you and to explore working with you - contact me now and follow me on Twitter @ninichimusic.