Royalty-free means that you pay a one-time fee to gain the legal right to sync a piece of music to a project(s). Your projects may include things like commercials, video games, Youtube Videos, films, documentaries, presentations, flash websites or instructional videos. In simpler terms, Royalty-free music is an inexpensive solution that allows you to legally add great sounding music to your multimedia works.

All our royalty-free game music is not content ID registered so you do not have to worry about content ID claims on YouTube.

Credit is not required. Once you purchase a license, you can use the audio without attribution. If you would like to credit us, a simple “Music/Sound Effects by WOW Sound” is more than enough and always appreciated by our team.

All sounds, music, and sound effects from WOW Sound are strictly prohibited for use in:

• Training, developing, or improving AI/ML systems, including deep learning, generative AI, or neural networks
• Creating datasets for AI/ML training or validation
• Generating AI-based sound effects, music, or voice outputs, whether for commercial or non-commercial use

However, normal technical processing required to use the audio in a game or project is allowed. This includes processing that is necessary to upload, store, moderate, compress, transcode, deliver, or otherwise operate the audio as part of a licensed project.

Allowed:

• Uploading audio to a game engine or platform such as Unity or Unreal Engine
• Audio compression or transcoding required by the platform
• Automated moderation or security scanning
• Storing and delivering the audio as part of the game or project
• Other technical processing necessary for the normal operation of the platform

Not allowed:

• Using WOW Sound audio to train, develop, or improve an AI/ML system
• Creating AI/ML training or validation datasets
• Uploading WOW Sound audio to an AI music or sound-effect generator to create new content
• Using WOW Sound audio to generate, clone, or reproduce music, sound effects, or voices through AI
• Submitting the audio to an AI service for any of the above purposes, whether commercial or non-commercial

WOW Sound does not offer AI-generated music or sound effects. All content in our library is created by real artists, composers, and sound designers.

We do, however, use AI-assisted search tools to make discovering music and sound effects faster and easier. Our Sonic Search helps match tracks by sound, vibe, era, genre, and BPM, while Natural Language Search lets you describe what you’re looking for in your own words to find the best matches.

Yes! We offer custom sound design services for games, film, trailers, media, and television.
If you need custom music, we also feature a range of trusted composers you can work with directly.

Rates:

• Sound effects: USD $30–80 per SFX (including variations)
• For custom music, rates vary by composer and project.

No, we do not. Sorry about that!

Yes, you may, but the copyright still belongs to WOW Sound. As such, copying, redistribution and resale of the modified content is not allowed. 

The watermarked audio you downloaded is provided to help you test and preview how the sound fits within your project during development. However, it cannot be used in any final or publicly released project, even with the watermark.

This allows you to experiment freely while ensuring the final project uses fully licensed, watermark-free audio for the best experience. Once you’re ready, you can purchase the license to get the high-quality, watermark-free version. If you have any questions about licensing or need help selecting the right sounds, feel free to contact us—we’re happy to assist! 

It depends on whether you have a pay-per-track license or a subscription.

PAY-PER-TRACK

• Sound Effects: The tier is based on how you use the sounds, not your revenue. Common covers game use only. For ads, YouTube videos, or other media, you’ll need Rare. If more than one user needs access, Legendary covers up to 5 users.
  
  
• Music: The tier is based on your gross annual revenue and content type, assessed each calendar year. Common covers games for individuals or companies earning under $100K/year. Rare and Legendary cover all content types, including trailers, YouTube, social media, broadcast, and radio. If your revenue exceeds $100K, you’ll need to upgrade to Rare for the following calendar year.
  
  Example: You buy a Common music track while earning $80K/year. The next calendar year, your revenue is $120K. You'll need to upgrade to Rare to keep using that track going forward.

SUBSCRIPTION
Creator, Pro, and Business plans differ by track allowance, client-work permissions, social monetization limits, and revenue tier. Upgrade if any of the following apply:

Creator → Pro

• You want to take on client work
• You monetize more than 1 social channel
• Your annual revenue is $100K or more
• You need more than 29 tracks/month

Pro → Business

• You monetize more than 3 social channels
• Your annual revenue is $1M or more
• You need more than 39 tracks/month

Business → Legendary

• You need broadcast or paid streaming rights (TV, Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, etc.) — not covered by any subscription plan; requires a separate Legendary Music License purchase.

Upgrading

Contact us and we'll send a discount code that credits your existing license, so you only pay the difference.

Yes! The Common License covers both commercial and non-commercial video games, including online marketing content such as trailers and promotions on the web and social media. This license is specially discounted for video game-related content.

No, our music is licensed for synchronization in media productions (e.g., games, videos, films) and cannot be used as stand-alone tracks or for performance.

Example: Adding lyrics or editing our music into a track for sale on iTunes, or for live performance, is a copyright infringement.

However, you may use our sound effects in a music track or performance.

Unfortunately, we do not allow our music to be sold or redistributed separately as an OST or as part of any multimedia templates in games, websites, etc. View Terms of Use.

If you'd like to include our music in your game's OST, we suggest adding an in-game Jukebox that lets players unlock and replay soundtracks or cutscenes at any point in the game. 😊

Using our music and sound effects synchronized within the game and selling the video game commercially is not a problem as long as the buyers do not have access to the tracks in standalone elements.

However, we understand that, due to the nature of certain game engines, video games are distributed in a folder that includes music, sound effects, art, and other assets needed to run the game. In this case, it's fine, so don't worry too much about it :)

No, you do not own the music or sound effect you purchase. The copyright to the music and sound effect remains the property of WOW Sound/the creator. Purchasing a license only allows you to use the music or sound effect to sync to your projects and purposes in accordance with the license agreement.

Pay-per-track = permanent from purchase
Subscription = permanent only for tracks used in released work

Yes. You may purchase a license on behalf of your client, company, or another team member. The license applies to the person or entity it is purchased for, regardless of who makes the payment. All terms of the purchased license still apply.

"1 user" means one person may use the Sound Library on a single workstation at a time. This person may select, edit, process, and manipulate the original sound effects.

Other team members may access the already-processed files as part of normal development—for example, importing them into the game or storing the project in a private repo—without requiring additional licenses.

No. None of our music/SFXs can be used in logos or be trademarked. If you would like to use it in logos, please write to us at service@wowsound.com.

Yes. Our license permits usage of the music and sound effects in personal or commercial projects for yourself, your clients or your employer. WOW Sound music and sound effects may not be sold by themselves, transferred, bartered, traded, shared, leased, or given away to any other party, and the license may not be subleased to a third party.

Please see our terms of use for further information.

Yes. You can use WOW Sound assets across different game engines, regardless of where you purchased them. Please check the store’s EULA for any additional requirements. Roblox is the only exception — see our Roblox FAQ for details.

Yes, you can transfer the license. Music or sound effect licenses are tied to the individual or the company working on the project — team members working on the same game can share access to the files. Just ensure that any employee who leaves the company no longer has a copy of the music or sound effects, and that files are not shared outside of the licensed project or company.

There is no expiry date as long as you use the licenses in accordance with the restricted usage terms. 

No, you will not! Our music is DMCA-safe, copyright-safe, and not registered with any Content ID. You can be assured that there won’t be copyright issues forcing your players to remove their gameplay footage with our music or sound effects, or have their audio muted.

No. Streamers streaming your video game do not need a separate license or subscription.

No, they do not. If you purchase a license from another asset store, you must follow that asset store's EULA. If you purchase any music or sound effects on the WOW Sound site, you agree to our license terms here on our site.

You will only need a cue-sheet when you are using music for a production that is to be publicly performed on a television network, radio station, theatrical release (e.g. films or videos). The cue-sheet is usually prepared by producers or the licensor of the production.

Please remember to include a detailed listing of each piece of music used. Include the names of the music composer, the type of usage of the music, the length of the music, and the title of each music track on the cue-sheet.

No. You don't need to take down projects released while your subscription was active. Those projects remain licensed permanently, even after your subscription ends, and can continue using the WOW Sound tracks already included in them.

For example:

• Subscription active:
  You release Version 1.0 of your game using WOW Sound audio → Version 1.0 remains licensed.
  
  
• Subscription cancelled:
  Version 1.0 remains online and can continue using the WOW Sound audio already included in it.
  
  
• Later, after cancellation:
  You release a new dungeon or update to your game without adding any new WOW Sound tracks → this is fine. You can continue using the WOW Sound tracks already licensed in your existing project.
  
  However, if you use a WOW Sound track in the new dungeon or update that was not already used in the released version — even if you downloaded that track during a previous subscription — you need an active subscription or a separate purchase for that track. This also applies to other new content such as new levels, quests, maps, events, expansions, or DLC.
  

No, once your subscription ends, your license to use tracks downloaded through the subscription also ends.

The key distinction is between downloading a track and using it in something you released.
Downloading a track under an active subscription does not, by itself, lock in a permanent license for that track.

The license attaches to the tracks that are actually incorporated into a version of your game you released while subscribed.

For example:

• If you download 10 tracks during your subscription but only use 5 of them in the released version, only those 5 are permanently licensed for that release.
• The other 5 remain downloaded on your computer, but you haven't used them in anything yet, so no permanent license has attached to them.
• If you cancel and later want to use any of those other 5 in a new update, new content, or anywhere else, you would need an active subscription or a separate purchase at that time, just as if you'd never downloaded them.
  

Yes! You can cancel your subscription anytime under your 'My Subscription' in your SourceAudio dashboard.
Learn more about how our subscription works.

With a Subscription (Creator, Pro, or Business Plan), you can download up to 49 tracks per month. Each main track — including all its variations — counts as a single download/credit.

• For example, the MTG Bounce – Battle FULL Loop, which includes 7 submixes, counts as 1 track, not 8.
• Unused downloads/credits roll over for subscription plans, giving you more flexibility each month.

1. Add your desired tracks to the cart using the cart icon or the "License This Track" button on the track page.
2. Select Credits as the licensing option and add the tracks to your cart.
3. Open your cart and click Redeem Credit.
4. After redemption, you'll be taken to My Licenses, where you can download your tracks, alternate versions, and invoices.

For step-by-step instructions and screenshots, please see our detailed guide: How to download tracks.

The Creator Plan is for solo creators earning under $100K per year, for personal projects or one-man freelance work with clients (excluding TV/broadcast rights).

Both the Pro and Business Plans support client projects. The Creator Plan is for solo creators working on personal projects only, not client work.

No, our Business Plan is strictly for video games, web, apps, podcasts, and social corporate content.

Broadcast or paid streaming rights (e.g., Netflix, Hulu, Disney+) aren’t included. For those, please purchase a Legendary Music License.

Yes! All music tracks and sound effects are included in all subscription plans.

After logging in to your SourceAudio account, you can view your remaining download credits in the top-right corner.

Yes! You can download watermarked OGG previews of any track or sound effect to test directly in your game during development. This lets you check timing, looping, and fit before committing to a purchase. Visit our Try Before You Buy page to get started.

Note: Watermarked previews cannot be used in any final or publicly released project.

WAV is recommended for sound effects and looping audio — it’s lossless and integrates seamlessly with Unity, Unreal, Godot, FMOD, and Wwise. OGG is a compressed format better suited for background music where file size matters. Avoid MP3 for looping audio as it introduces a brief silence at the loop point that breaks seamless playback.

A FULL Loop is a complete musical mix that loops seamlessly and endlessly. It does not contain an introduction or an ending. Track durations vary, ranging from 10 seconds to 5 minutes. Learn more about our music mixes.

• Game audio packs & bundles (Orders): You’ll receive a download link via email with your order. 
• Single tracks / Subscription (My Licenses): The download link for the main track and its submixes, along with your invoice, is available on your dashboard.

You can log in to your account at any time to re-download past orders — all download links have no expiry.
If you don’t receive the email, check your Spam or Junk folder. If it hasn’t arrived after 30 minutes, please contact us for assistance.

• Game Audio Packs & Bundles
  You’ll receive .wav and .ogg formats (with .mp3 coming soon).
  
  
• Single Tracks / Subscription
  You can choose one format after payment: .wav or .mp3.

Our .wav files are stereo, uncompressed lossless audio delivered in 44.1kHz or 48kHz, 16-bit or 24-bit.

No. The "WOW Sound" voiceover is only present in the audio preview on Soundcloud. After you purchase a license, you will be able to download a clean copy. 

Yes, all payments on our site are made via Stripe or Braintree, a secure payment method. Please see our Privacy Policy for more information.

Game Audio Packs & Bundles (Sellfy) are processed through Stripe, while Single Tracks & Subscriptions (SourceAudio) are processed through Braintree.

Yes, we do! We are looking for anime-inspired and video game music tracks and sound effects. If you would like to submit your tracks or create new ones for us, drop us an email at support@wowsound.com. 

Just a quick note that we do not accept AI-generated music or sound effects.