This is Epidemic Sound
Your sound. Your way.
Epidemic Sound is the world’s leading soundtracking platform. Music and sound effects created by real artists, straightforward global licensing, and AI-powered tools make Epidemic Sound the choice for household brands and creators alike.
Played 3.5 billion times every day across YouTube and TikTok. Used by 70% of the top 300 US YouTubers. Heard 20 billion times per year across streaming platforms. This is music that moves people.
Not just a catalog. A home for content creation, where artists are paid for their work and users can scale production safely. All in one subscription.
Real sound made by real artists
From up-and-coming talent to Grammy-nominated and -winning musicians, producers, songwriters, and audio engineers.
More than 55,000 tracks across nearly 400 genres, spanning Latin jazz to Afrobeats, UK garage to K-pop.
Over 250,000 broadcast-grade sound effects, captured on location and in the studio by award-winning sound designers.
Epidemic Sound’s artists make an average of $60,000 per year, while top earners take home more than $200,000. Upfront payment for each track commissioned, 50/50 streaming royalty splits, a yearly bonus, and remuneration for AI features. Real payment for real artists.
Licensing made simple
Music licensing has always been complex. The introduction of AI has made it more so. Copyright strikes, demonetization, and lawsuits are an everyday risk. Epidemic Sound keeps things simple.
A catalog of directly licensed, 100% IP-owned music. No performing rights organizations or hidden fees. Everything covered for your channel, business, or clients, online and off.
Tools that work for you
Your work doesn’t live in one place. Epidemic Sound’s smart tools and AI features — across mobile, desktop, plugins, MCP, and API — help you create content wherever you are.
Build your soundtrack, your way.
Start soundtracking today
Step one
Sign up
Epidemic Sound’s free trial unlocks the full catalog of music and sound effects, AI voiceovers, and smart tools.
Step two
Create
Find music using plain language, video references, or soundalike tracks, then sync to your content. Create in-app, or use your preferred software.
Step three
Publish
Publish your work wherever your audience is. Anything that goes live during an active free trial is licensed globally, forever.
Company information
Epidemic Sound is part of Epidemic Group.
Service provider: Epidemic Group AB
Company registration number: 556781-0899
Address: Västgötagatan 2, 118 27 Stockholm, Sweden
Customer service/Contact information: Help Center
Email address: hello@epidemicsound.com
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