This FAQ page should answer many of your questions about submitting music to BBM.net. If you still have questions, don't hesitate to contact me at mike@bbm.net.
• What Kind of Music Are You Looking For?
• Who Are You People?
• Where Can I Send a CD?
• How Much Money Will I Make If My Music Sells?
• Will I Still Retain Ownership Of My Music?
• What's the Best Way To Send You My Music?
• When Will I Know If My Music Was Accepted?
• I Want To Create New Music For This Submission. What Should I Know About Your Format?
• What Happens If My Music Is Accepted?
What Kind Of Music Are You Looking For?
Duke Ellington said there's really only two kinds of music: good and bad. We fully agree. Having said that, we can tell you that the three most popular search terms by customers are Fun (on our search page check out #0068, which is a bestseller), Ambient (check out #0094), and Corporate (check out #0139 or #0144)
Who Are You People?
We are a group of commercial music composers and recording artists in Atlanta with credits including music for The Cartoon Network, Coca Cola, CNN, Ford, Disney, IBM, Kodak, McDonald’s, ABC, Bellsouth and more. Our goal is simply to create the best library of website music anywhere. You can learn more about our composers here.
Where Can I Send a CD?
You can mail an audio CD or CD-ROM to the address below. And be sure to include an e-mail address with your submission so we can reach you.
BBM.net
1575 Old Alabama Rd.
Suite 207-173
Atlanta, GA
30076-2138
How Much Money Will I Make If My Music Sells?
For a $49.99 sale of your music you would receive $15.00 or 30%. Our monthly payments to composers typically range from $15.00 to $300.00.
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Will I Still Retain Ownership Of My Music?
Absolutely. We claim no exclusive ownership of your music. However, if we carry your music you will be contractually obligated to notify us if the ownership status of your music changes.
What's The Best Way To Send You My Music?
If you have a URL where we can hear your stuff, please e-mail that link to links@bbm.net. Or you can e-mail an MP3 to mp3demos@bbm.net. If snail mail works best for you, please use the mailing address above.
When Will I Know If My Music Was Accepted?
Due to our letter posted in Keyboard Magazine, we are experiencing a high volume of submissions. However, we make it a point to respond to each and every submission as soon as we can. Turnaround time ranges from two weeks to two months.
I Want To Create New Music For This Submission. What Should I Know About Your Format?
Our library consists of what are called Music Loop Packages™. A Music Loop Package™ is a single piece of music broken into separate 16-bit/44kHz WAV files, which are ideal for Flash.
At an absolute minimum, your loop package should contain one full mix loop (a WAV file not more than 15 seconds long), one breakdown loop (same as before, but with lead elements removed) and at least one separate musical effect that can be used at the customer's discretion (for click sounds, transitions etc.). The more click sounds and breakdowns you include, the better chances you have of making sales. Customers love that stuff.
What Happens If My Music Is Accepted?
Two things: First, you'll be e-mailed a contract, whcih gives us permission to sell your music and protects us from any copyright liabilities resulting thereof. We will create a permanent ftp site for your use only where you can post 16 bit/44kHz WAV's as required by our format.
If we like your music, but cannot sell it in our library for any reason, then you'll be placed in our referral database for custom music projects. And you'll have some new fans in the music biz!