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Music in games is really important, yet it can also be one of the hardest areas to get right. For those starting out it is also important to be able to find suitable music that will enhance gameplay, but also work on a budget. (You may also want to see: 5 Reasons to Invest in Great Game Music)

One of the options available is to look for royalty free music. What is this exactly? Well, royalty free music essentially refers to music that is licensed to you in a way that lets you pay for it once, but use it as many times as you like and for as long as you like. The royalty free element refers to the fact that you will not need to pay any ongoing royalties for using a piece of music.

There are many royalty free music libraries that can be found online and which offer this type of music. Some offer music for free, and others for a small fee. visit my royalty free music section to browse through music by Ninichi.

Here I’ve tried to outline the main pros and cons of using royalty free music in your game:

PROS for using Royalty Free Music in Your Game

It is often seen as a cheaper way to source music for your game

There are many many production libraries online which have a wealth of music available for you to choose from

You can listen to the music before you buy

You often have the opportunity to choose between a shorter version of the track, or a longer version

Once you have found the music you want, it’s quick and easy to download and to start using the music in your game

CONS of using Royalty Free Music in Your Game