FAQ's

Universal Production Music produces and licences music for everyone from indie filmmakers to major TV networks and advertising agencies. Covering every genre, mood, and emotion, our global library is your go-to for all media. With offices in 33+ countries, we provide tracks for film, TV, ads, gaming, radio, podcasts, apps, sustainable productions, and more.

We’re part of Universal Music Publishing Group, and we’ve been in the music industry for decades. We’re here to provide you with the soundscape you need to enrich and complement the creative project you’re working on.

As a part of Universal Music Publishing Group and Universal Music Group, we lead the world in production music. Together, our services span production and commercial music and licensing, audio branding, music supervision and bespoke tracks.

Universal Production Music licensing options vary, with each option ensuring that all of our tracks are ready to use in any type of media, anywhere in the world, and forever. 

Our high-quality and versatile music library can be licensed through collection societies in certain territories or by directly contacting your local Universal Production Music representative.

With Universal Production Music, you can be confident in safely securing the necessary rights for your production. Check out our licensing options to have music licensing explained.

Universal Production Music costs vary depending on the type of licensing agreement you have and the number of tracks you wish to license.  

To find out more about Universal Production Music pricing, contact your local Universal Production Music representative.

You can register an account on our website. After submitting your details, we will review your application for download access and then email you with further instructions. To obtain your sync license, please contact your local Universal Production Music representative for assistance. Once reviewed and approved, you will be able to use your Universal Production Music log in.

All of Universal Production Music tracks are created specifically for professional use in film, TV, advertising and any other media. It is a high quality, versatile and cost-effective option for your productions. Our music is pre-cleared for all media, worldwide in perpetuity and is available to license via collection societies in some territories or direct by contacting your local contact at Universal Production Music.

To discuss licensing options to start using our music in your productions, contact your local Universal Production Music representative. 

To discuss a blanket licensing deal, please contact your local Universal Production Music representative who will be able to support your needs. 

Although we don't use the term 'royalty-free' or 'Universal royalty-free music,' our music can be licensed through collection societies in certain territories or by directly contacting your local Universal Production Music representative. 

Wondering how to find music? The Universal Production Music library consists of over 630,000 tracks across all genres and styles. Use our tracks in your movies, TV shows, ads, video games, interactive media, and more. We make it simple with our intuitive online search function which enables you to search for sounds or music by keyword, track title, composer, and lyrics. Click on the in-browser player to hear the tracks straight away. If you find one you like, just add it to your playlist or download it. 

You can also explore our expertly curated playlists, collections and moods compiled by our team of global music specialists to find licensed background music that can resonate with every emotion of your brief. 

Similarity Search is a tool which helps you find tracks that match the style and mood of your reference track. If you’ve heard something and thought it would be great for your product, check out our Similarity Search feature, powered by AI technology. 

Simply type or paste a YouTube, SoundCloud, or Vimeo link to get started. Similarity Search listens to the track (or the part of the track you specify) to find the closest matches.

It's a quick way to find tracks in the Universal Production Music library that fit the feeling you're looking for.

To submit music for film and tv, contact your local representative to ask about Universal Production Music submissions and find out if the team accepts new talent.

We have over 630,000 tracks in our music library across all genres, moods and styles.

Yes, once you've registered on our website and have been provided with download privileges, Universal Production Music downloads can be made directly from our music library.

Universal Production Music download is available in WAV, MP3 or AIFF formats.

You can register an account on our website. After submitting your details, we will review your application for download access and then email you with further instructions. To obtain your sync license, please contact your local Universal Production Music representative for assistance. Once reviewed and approved, you will be able to use your Universal Production Music log in.

All of Universal Production Music tracks are created specifically for professional use in film, TV, advertising and any other media. It is a high quality, versatile and cost-effective option for your productions. Our music is pre-cleared for all media, worldwide in perpetuity and is available to license via collection societies in some territories or direct by contacting your local contact at Universal Production Music.

To discuss licensing options to start using our music in your productions, contact your local Universal Production Music representative. 

To discuss a blanket licensing deal, please contact your local Universal Production Music representative who will be able to support your needs. 

You can set your download preferences in your 'My Account' area. You can opt to default to a particular format or you can opt to 'show download pop up each time' so when selecting a track to download you will see the three different format options each time: WAV, MP3 or AIFF. 

Yes many of our tracks come in multiple different lengths such as full-length, 60-second, 30-second and 15-second variations. When clicking on a track in our library you will be able to sample and download any of the different versions and edits of the song. You can also filter your search for results by edit type or track length.

To reset your password, head to the login page and click the 'Forgot Password' button. You will be sent an email prompting you to reset your password.  

Contact your local representative to get in touch with a music supervision expert.

Yes we offer the Cue Sheet Helper tool which saves time by automating your music reporting. Whether you use Final Cut, Premiere Pro, or Avid, simply upload your production files to Cue Sheet Helper and get an editable cue sheet instantly. This tool will identify the music you've used from our catalogue and suggest the correct track data.

Of course, we have a blog with demos to help you navigate the new site.