Real recordings · Lifetime license · Music you can own
Royalty-Free Music for YouTube Videos
Royalty-free means you pay once and use the track permanently, with no per-view royalties — it does not mean free of charge. Artyfile licenses real recordings for YouTube for €29.90 per track, worldwide and for the life of your channel; the orchestral catalog is recorded by world-class ensembles and musicians at world-class studios like Abbey Road Studios. A Content ID claim may appear, but it is never a copyright strike. Or own a share of the master with Limited Edition and share pro rata in its revenue — not guaranteed, may be zero.
Curated by Paul Lorenz — composer, arranger & conductor · his Violin Concerto No. 2 recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios · Vienna State Opera
500M+ streams · Gold & Double Platinum · Instant download · Lifetime worldwide license
Royalty-Free Music for YouTube Videos: hand-picked & sync-ready
Listen, then license: €29.90 per track, one-time · worldwide, for life · instant WAV download
Will Artyfile music get my YouTube video struck or taken down?
No. Every Artyfile track is an original Artyfile recording with sync and master rights managed directly by Artyfile, so the rights chain sits with a single party. That means your video is never hit with a copyright strike — a Content ID claim may appear, but your video stays online and your channel stays safe, in any country, for the life of your channel. You hold one clean, documented licence you can show YouTube if a dispute ever arises.
How Content ID actually works with Artyfile
Here is the honest part most libraries will not spell out. Artyfile registers its catalogue in YouTube's Content ID — not to penalise you, but to manage the music platform-wide. So you should expect a monetisation claim, not a strike or a block:
- Copyright strike: never. Your channel stays in good standing.
- Video blocked, muted or removed: not for regular videos. YouTube Shorts follow the same claim logic — since 24 September 2026, Shorts of one to three minutes with an active claim are no longer blocked automatically.
- Content ID claim on the track: yes — Artyfile's claim runs the ads on the music, and that ad revenue flows into a global royalty pool.
With an Artyfile Basic licence (€29.90), the ad revenue on that music is collected by Artyfile via Content ID rather than paid to your channel. In return you get a bulletproof, lifetime, worldwide sync + master-use licence and a studio-grade 44.1 kHz WAV — ideal when the video itself is the product: brand films, business channels, intros, documentaries and client work.
Own the music and get paid when others use it
This is what no subscription library can offer. With Artyfile Limited Edition (€69.90 per 1% master share) you own 1–10% of the master recording, entered as a numbered share in Artyfile’s ownership register — so instead of *paying* for the ad revenue, you *earn* from it. You receive a pro-rata share of the global Content ID pool, plus streaming and sync revenue, whenever any creator uses that track — not just your own video. That revenue depends on actual usage, is not guaranteed and may be zero; Limited Edition is not an investment product. Explore ownership →
Why real orchestras beat royalty-free loops
Subscription and "free" libraries recycle the same MIDI and loop stems across thousands of tracks — which is exactly what triggers false Content ID matches and a generic sound. Every Artyfile track is a real recording by professional musicians — a unique master with no duplicate anywhere. Artyfile's orchestral catalog is recorded by world-class ensembles and musicians at world-class studios like Abbey Road Studios. Curated by composer Paul Lorenz (500M+ streams, Gold & Double Platinum).
- License a track: browse the catalogue → — €29.90, lifetime & worldwide
- Own a share: Limited Edition → — €69.90 per 1% share
- Compare licences: pricing →
Why Artyfile
Real Orchestras, Not AI
Recorded with real orchestras — including the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road — and produced to film-score standard, never AI-generated stock.
Fully Cleared
Sync & master rights managed directly by Artyfile, for life & worldwide. No extra GEMA fees, YouTube Content ID rules apply.
Beyond Licensing
With Limited Edition you own a share of the master and earn streaming & sync royalties.
Instant Download
Studio-grade 44.1 kHz WAV, the moment you buy. No subscription.
Frequently asked questions
Will Artyfile music get my YouTube video a copyright strike?
No. Artyfile manages the sync and master rights for every track directly and registers its catalog in YouTube Content ID with a monetization policy: a claim may appear, but it is not a copyright strike — your video stays online and your channel stays safe, in any country, for the life of your channel. Your licence certificate documents your rights.
Can I monetise my own YouTube video if I use Artyfile music?
With a Basic licence (€29.90), the ad revenue on the music is collected by Artyfile through YouTube’s Content ID — so that revenue is not paid to your channel, though your video stays live and your channel in good standing. If you want to earn from the music, Artyfile Limited Edition (€69.90 per 1% master share) lets you own a share of the master and share pro rata in its Content ID, streaming and sync revenue — not guaranteed, may be zero.
Why does my video get a Content ID claim instead of a strike?
A Content ID claim is automatic and non-punitive: it lets the rights holder monetise or track a video without affecting your channel. Artyfile applies a "monetise" policy — never a strike — so the music runs ads into a global royalty pool while your video stays online. YouTube Shorts follow the same claim logic — since 24 September 2026, Shorts of one to three minutes with an active claim are no longer blocked automatically.
How much does music for YouTube cost?
Artyfile Basic is a one-time €29.90 per track: a lifetime, worldwide sync and master-use licence with an instant 44.1 kHz WAV download — no subscription, no recurring fees. Limited Edition costs €69.90 per 1% master share if you also want to own part of the master and share in its revenue (not guaranteed, may be zero).
How do I earn royalties from YouTube music with Artyfile?
Buy a Limited Edition (€69.90 per 1% master share) and you own 1–10% of the master recording, entered as a numbered share in Artyfile’s ownership register. You then receive a pro-rata share of the global Content ID ad pool plus streaming and sync revenue whenever any creator uses that track. These earnings depend on actual usage, are not guaranteed and may be zero — Limited Edition is not an investment product.
Is Artyfile cheaper than Epidemic Sound or Artlist for YouTube?
It is a different model. Epidemic Sound and Artlist are subscriptions (~€9–10/month) you must keep paying, and your rights end when you cancel. Artyfile is a one-time €29.90 per track whose licence never expires — and with Limited Edition you can share in the music's revenue instead of only paying for it.
Is the music royalty-free and safe for YouTube?
It goes beyond royalty-free: one payment from €29.90 buys a lifetime, worldwide sync + master licence with no recurring fees. Because Artyfile manages sync and master rights directly, there is no additional GEMA or collection-society fee on the licence. Artyfile's Content ID claim is a monetization claim, not a copyright strike.
Will my YouTube video be blocked or muted if Artyfile files a Content ID claim?
Not a regular video. A Content ID claim is not a strike: your video stays up and visible, and only the ad revenue on the music is routed to Artyfile — your channel standing is not affected. YouTube Shorts follow the same claim logic — since 24 September 2026, Shorts of one to three minutes with an active claim are no longer blocked automatically.
What does the €29.90 Basic licence actually cover on YouTube?
One track, one buyer, lifetime worldwide sync rights for your own videos and client work. You receive a WAV file, a licence certificate and an invoice — documentation of your rights. The licence does not automatically release Artyfile's own monetization claim, which is not a strike.
What makes Artyfile recordings different from loop libraries or AI music?
Every Artyfile track is performed by real musicians and captured as a genuine studio recording — never generated by AI or assembled from MIDI-only libraries. That means a distinct, professional sound that holds up against picture.
Can I own a share of the master and collect royalties from my YouTube music?
Yes. The Limited Edition licence sells numbered 1 % shares of the master at €69.90 each. Shareholders receive quarterly royalty statements reflecting their share of usage revenue — royalties depend on actual usage and may be zero.