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Beyond licensing — into ownership

Own a Share of Real Master Recordings — and Earn the Royalties

Buy 1–10% of a master produced at Abbey Road Studios with the London Symphony Orchestra, and earn your share of worldwide streaming and sync royalties. Fractional music ownership from €69.90 — pay by card in €, $ or £.

1,000+ real masters · 500M+ streams · Max 20 shares per master · Capital at risk

What does it mean to invest in music royalties?

Investing in music royalties means buying a share of a song’s master rights so you earn a slice of the money it makes — from streaming, from sync placements in films and ads, and from YouTube’s Content-ID pool. It turns music from a cost into an income-producing asset, and unlike most asset classes it keeps paying for the master’s 70-year copyright life.

Most royalty investments start in the thousands and lock you out unless you’re an institution. Artyfile opens it up: from €69.90 you can own 1% of a real recording made at Abbey Road Studios with the London Symphony Orchestra — the same masters behind a catalogue with 500M+ streams. You pay in normal currency, your ownership is a numbered entry in Artyfile’s register documented by a certificate, and you can sell or gift your share whenever you like via Artyfile. Your capital is at risk and returns aren’t guaranteed — but it’s the only master ownership you can also drop straight into your own film.

Masters You Can Own a Share Of

Real-orchestra recordings from the Artyfile catalogue — license a track, or own a piece of it.

Violin Concerto No. 2: 2. Largo Con Dolore

Violin Concerto No. 2: 2. Largo Con Dolore

London Symphony Orchestra

cinematicpoignantmelancholic
License from €299.90 →
Violin Concerto No. 2: 1. Moderato Giocoso

Violin Concerto No. 2: 1. Moderato Giocoso

London Symphony Orchestra

orchestralpassionatetriumphant
License from €299.90 →
Violin Concerto No. 2: 3. Allegretto con Spirito

Violin Concerto No. 2: 3. Allegretto con Spirito

London Symphony Orchestra

orchestraldramaticenergetic
License from €299.90 →
Little Paradise

Little Paradise

Artyfile

cinematichopefulinspirational
License from €29.90 →
Brahms: Waltz in a Flat

Brahms: Waltz in a Flat

Brahms

classicalromanticnostalgic
License from €29.90 →
I'll be there

I'll be there

Artyfile

cinematicintrospectivehopeful
License from €29.90 →
Still, still, still

Still, still, still

Bläserkreis Hippach

Classicalsolemnreverent
License from €29.90 →
Without You

Without You

Artyfile

cinematicmelancholicpensive
License from €29.90 →
Let Her Go (E-Piano Version)

Let Her Go (E-Piano Version)

Artyfile

cinematicmelancholicreflective
License from €29.90 →

1,000+

real master recordings — no AI, no loops

500M+

streams across the catalogue

LSO · Abbey Road

real-orchestra masters, not AI

Max. 20

shares per master — a strictly limited edition

How you own — and how you get paid

  1. 1

    Buy a numbered master share

    Pick any track and buy 1–10% of its master — from €69.90 per 1%. Pay by card in Euro, Dollar or Pound, and Artyfile keeps the register. Each master is capped at 20 shares, so every edition is genuinely limited.

  2. 2

    Your share is entered in the ownership register

    Artyfile keeps the ownership register — like a fine-art publisher keeps the edition register of a numbered print run. Your share is entered under your email the moment you buy, and your personal ownership certificate (PDF) documents it. It’s not speculative digital art: each share is backed by a real master recording, performed by real musicians — including the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios on the orchestral catalogue.

  3. 3

    Receive your share of the royalties

    You participate in what the master earns worldwide — streaming, sync placements in films and ads, and the YouTube Content-ID monetization pool. A bonus of ownership, not a promised return: royalties depend on real usage and may be zero. Payouts are made quarterly once your balance passes €50, with statements in your account.

  4. 4

    Use the music — or pass your share on

    Every share includes the full lifetime, worldwide sync licence, so you can use the music in your own films and videos. And your share stays transferable: sell, gift or bequeath it anytime — Artyfile support handles the register transfer for you.

Once all 20 shares of a master are taken, its edition closes forever.

Own it from €69.90

Fractional master ownership at roughly a fiftieth of the usual entry point — own a piece of premium music for the price of a nice dinner, not a five-figure cheque.

The only investment you can use

Every share includes the full lifetime sync licence, so you can put the music you co-own straight into your own films, ads and videos. Earn from it and use it.

Backed by real masters

Not a speculative JPEG — each share is backed by a genuine Abbey Road / London Symphony Orchestra recording with a documented rights chain and a 70-year earning life.

Illustrative estimate

What could a share earn?

You would own 1% of the masterYou invest €69.90

Estimated royalties per year

If the track is…StreamingSyncYour share / yr
Quiet€1.20€0.50€1.70
Typical€7.50€1.50€9.00
A strong performer€24.00€3.75€27.75

Typical → strong range
€9.00€27.75

Royalties accrue for the master’s 70-year copyright life — and every share includes a full lifetime licence to use the music yourself.

Illustrative only — not a forecast or a promise. Real royalties depend on how much the track is streamed and licensed, and may be zero. This is not investment advice. Capital is at risk.

Artyfile vs. other ways to own music royalties

Artyfile Limited EditionRoyalty marketplacesStreaming subscriptions
Minimum to start€69.90 (1% share)Usually thousands— you never own anything
Underlying assetReal LSO / Abbey Road mastersBack-catalogue royalties (varies)None — rented access
Can you also use the music?Yes — full lifetime sync licenceNoOnly while you keep paying
Earn royaltiesYes — streaming + sync + Content-ID (not guaranteed, may be zero)YesNo — a pure cost
Proof of ownershipNumbered register entry + personal certificatePaper contractNone
Sell / exitAnytime — Artyfile handles the register transferPlatform resale (varies)Just cancel
How you payOnce, by card in € / $ / £Bank transfer / platform accountRecurring card subscription

The only master ownership you can also drop into your own film — backed by real orchestral masters, starting at the price of a nice dinner.

License it — or own it

Artyfile Basic

29.90 per track

  • Lifetime worldwide sync license
  • 44.1kHz/24-bit WAV download
  • YouTube, cinema, broadcast cleared
  • No subscriptions or recurring fees
  • Use the music — but you don’t own it
License music

Artyfile Limited Edition

69.90 per 1% share

  • Everything in Basic included
  • 1–10% ownership of the master — max 20 shares per master
  • Earn streaming, sync & Content-ID royalties (not guaranteed)
  • Numbered register entry + ownership certificate
  • Sell, gift or bequeath anytime via Artyfile
  • Pay by card in € / $ / £
Own a share

Honest about the risk

Owning music rights carries risk: your capital is at risk. The royalties a share earns depend on how much the music is streamed and licensed — they can go down as well as up, and may be zero. Any figures on this page are illustrative, not a forecast or a promise of returns. Artyfile does not provide investment, tax or legal advice; please consider your own circumstances. Your ownership is entered in Artyfile’s ownership register and documented by your personal certificate; transfers are handled by Artyfile support.

Read the full terms

Frequently asked questions

How do I invest in music royalties on Artyfile?+

Pick any track in the catalog and buy a Limited Edition share — €69.90 for 1% of that track’s master rights, up to 10%. You pay by card in Euro, Dollar or Pound. Your share is entered in Artyfile’s ownership register under your email and documented by your personal certificate — and from then on you receive your share of the track’s worldwide streaming and sync royalties, paid quarterly (not guaranteed — they depend on real usage).

How much can I earn from a share?+

It depends entirely on how much the track is streamed and licensed — there is no guaranteed return, and a quiet track may earn very little. As a rough guide, a typical track might generate a few euros per 1% share per year from streaming plus a share of any sync placements; a strong performer earns more. Royalties keep accruing for the master’s 70-year copyright life. Figures shown in our calculator are illustrative, not a promise.

Is investing in music royalties safe? Is it a scam?+

Music royalties are an established asset class, but your capital is at risk and returns are not guaranteed. What makes Artyfile different is that every share is backed by a real master recording performed by real musicians — including the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios on the orchestral catalogue — and your ownership is a numbered entry in Artyfile’s ownership register, documented by a certificate, with each edition capped at 20 shares. We don’t promise returns and we’re not financial advisers — read the risk note and terms before you buy.

How do I pay, and where is my ownership recorded?+

You pay by card in normal currency (€ / $ / £), exactly like any other online purchase. Your share is entered in Artyfile’s ownership register under your email, documented by your personal certificate, and held in the register for you — like a numbered print in a publisher’s edition register.

Can I sell my share later?+

Yes. Your Limited Edition share can be sold, gifted or bequeathed at any time — Artyfile support handles the register transfer for you. There is no public secondary market, so resale value and speed are not guaranteed.

Can I also use the music I own a share of?+

Yes — and this is unique to Artyfile. Every share includes the full lifetime, worldwide sync licence, so you can use the track in your own films, videos, ads and broadcasts while also earning royalties when others license it. It is the only music investment you can also put in your own work.

What is the difference between Artyfile Basic and Limited Edition?+

Artyfile Basic (€29.90) is a lifetime, worldwide sync licence — everything you need to use a track legally. Artyfile Limited Edition (from €69.90) includes that same licence plus 1–10% ownership of the master as numbered register shares, so you also earn a share of streaming and sync royalties (not guaranteed).

Is this investment advice or a regulated product?+

No. Nothing on this page is investment, tax or legal advice, and Artyfile makes no representations about future value. A Limited Edition is a fractional ownership of master rights with the right to earn royalties — please assess your own situation and read our terms.

Start with a single share

Own a piece of real orchestral music from €69.90. Earn royalties, use the music, sell anytime. Pay by card — capital at risk.