Beat Guides
Everything you need to buy, sell, license, price, promote and make beats — organized in one place. Start with the guide that fits where you are.
How to Buy Beats (Complete Guide)
Find, license and download a beat in minutes — browse, preview, choose a license, pay securely and download instantly.
How to Sell Beats (Complete Guide)
Start selling beats commission-free on BeatBoard — set up your store, upload beats, price tiers and get paid.
Beat Licensing Explained
Lease vs Standard vs Exclusive, streaming limits, distribution rights and what each license lets you do.
How to Price Your Beats
Set the right lease, standard and exclusive prices to maximize sales without undervaluing your work.
How to Get Placements
A repeatable system for getting beat placements — catalog, type beats, social media, networking and battles.
Type Beats Legal Guide
Can you sell artist-style beats? Naming, trademark, copyright and how to stay safe with type beats.
How to Promote Beats on Social Media
Promote beats on TikTok and Instagram — content formats, hooks, posting strategy and driving sales.
Beat-Making Tips for Beginners
20 practical tips for beginners — drums, 808s, melodies, arrangement, mixing and workflow to level up.
Free Beats vs Paid Beats
What is the difference, what you get with each, and why paid beats protect your releases.
BeatBoard vs BeatStars vs Airbit
A full 2026 comparison — commission, fees, features, community and which platform is best for you.
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