What is a DJ mix?
DJ mixes are different from New sound recordings based on pre existing sound recording that have been modified, added to, or rearranged. A DJ mix is created when Disc Jockey: a person who curates and plays sound recordings to an audience. DJs can mix sound recordings together to create new and unique versions or mixes. or Sometimes called a studio producer or record producer, a person who typically helps a recording artist record a musical work. They are usually responsible for the entire recording process. combine a sequence of existing Sometimes called a studio producer or record producer, a person who typically helps a recording artist record a musical work. They are usually responsible for the entire recording process. to create what’s known as mixes or DJ sets.
When creating DJ mixes, DJs use and change parts of existing Sometimes called a studio producer or record producer, a person who typically helps a recording artist record a musical work. They are usually responsible for the entire recording process. and sound recordings, such as adding The selection and combination of musical instruments. sounds, changing the The rate or speed at which music plays. etc. Therefore, these are typically considered Any form of modification or alteration of a musical work or sound recording to create a new musical work or sound recording and thus A new work based on a pre-existing work.. Read our page on Derivative Works to learn more.
What rights are involved in creating a DJ mix?
Given that DJ mixes use existing sound recordings, the The controls creators or rights holders have over what they have created or produced and over their identity and image. in the sound recording, the performance of the sound recording, and the underlying musical work are all involved. Therefore, the Rights that protect the identity, integrity, and reputation of creators and their work. and The rights to control or receive payment for the commercial exploitation of works, performances, sound recordings, and broadcasts. of the A person who makes an original contribution to the creation of a musical composition or lyrics., A company that represents songwriters, supporting their career development, monetizing musical works, and protecting copyrights. , In the context of music, a creator playing a musical work live or on a sound recording. and Under copyright law, the person or company responsible for the creation of the sound recording.are applicable. You must get permission from these A person or company that has Intellectual Property Rights in a musical work, performance or sound recording to use their The term "song" does not have a legal definition. It is frequently used to mean "musical work” – the composition and lyrics (if any) created by songwriters and composers. However, it could also refer to a “sound recording” (a specific recording of a musical work), or a “performance” (a live performance of a musical work). in a DJ mix.
If the request to use a song in a DJ mix is approved, a fee will typically be paid to the music publisher and A company that invests in, manufactures, distributes, promotes, and monetizes sound recordings on behalf of the artist. to remunerate its rights holders.
Learn more about the different types of rights in the Rights topic.
Who owns rights in DJ mixes?
When you create a DJ Mix, the rights to the parts of the musical works and sound recordings used remain with their respective A person or company that has Intellectual Property Rights in a musical work, performance or sound recording. You own the rights to any new and A creative contribution to a musical work that is sufficiently distinct from any pre-existing musical work contributions you made to the DJ mix, for example, unique sounds added. Therefore, both you and the rights holders of the original musical works and sound recordings used will share ownership of the DJ Mix. Rights holders of the musical works and sound recordings used must be To be publicly acknowledged for a contribution to the creation of a musical work, a live performance, or sound recording, for example, listing a songwriter's or performer's name. and will receive a share of any income when the DJ mix is used.
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