REPRODUCTION RIGHTS

Why SOCAN?

Reproduction Rights

Pay-As-You-Press

Sync

Audio-Visual Post-Synchronization

Audio-Visual Post-Synchronization (AV Post-Sync) rights are a valuable part of any music creator and music publisher royalty portfolio.

What are Reproduction Rights?

Sometimes called the “mechanical right,” the reproduction right is the right to authorize the reproduction of your musical work on various media, including streaming, downloads, CDs/vinyl records and social media (such as Facebook and YouTube).

When your music is reproduced, royalties are owed to you, and by partnering with SOCAN, we can administer your reproduction rights by issuing licenses and ensuring that you receive the associated royalties you have earned.

Do you work with a music publisher? If you’ve assigned your reproduction rights to a publisher, SOCAN will take direction from your publisher.

Questions? Contact reproduction@socan.com.

Learn more about Performing Rights

WHY SOCAN?

Integrated music rights management

we collect and distribute performing and reproduction royalties for virtually every public music use or reproduction in Canada, and beyond. Both rights with SOCAN will simplify your business.

Global possibilities

we have reciprocal agreements with over 100 copyright collectives in over 210 territories around the world to collect your international royalties.

Advocacy

we champion the legal, fair, and ethical use of our members’ music, and advocate fiercely for the rights and livelihoods of music creators and their publishers. We actively engage with the federal government to ensure the most favourable conditions for our members, with a strong focus on securing fair compensation for the use of their work.

Education and resources

you have access to career and craft development content, as well as SOCAN’s membership and Creative experts to answer all your questions.

Member portal

you have 24/7 access to your secure SOCAN member portal where you can view and modify your works, shares, and view drill-down information on individual revenue streams. If you are signed up for both performing rights and reproduction rights, the member portal allows for unified reports and payments to simplify your reporting and royalty workflows.

Flexible terms

you specify which catalogue, which territories in addition to Canada, and which reproduction rights through our a-la-carte offers. (RR)

One time registration

when you register your works with SOCAN, there’s no need to register them again when you opt into reproduction rights.

Reproduction Rights SOCAN Administers

Online Music, Including Digital Streaming, Webcasting and Limited Downloads

The reproduction of musical works by any type of online music services, including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, Tidal and more.)

Radio Broadcast Mechanical, Satellite Radio, Background Music and Pay Audio Services

The reproduction of musical works made by Radio Broadcasters (including satellite Radio stations). Selecting this option also includes the administration of Background Music services and Pay Audio services.

Audio-Visual (Av) Post-Synchronization

Post-sync royalties are in addition to your sync royalties and existing AV Performing Right royalties. Post-Sync includes any copies of musical works embedded in AV content used to facilitate its broadcast or streaming. This right is broken down into four specific markets:

Traditional: Specifically covers reproductions occurring in Commercial TV and Cable, satellite, and fibre TV. SOCAN has agreements in place with most Canadian French language TV stations and agreements are currently being negotiated with broadcasters across Canada.

Digital: Specifically covers reproductions occurring in VOD (Video-on-demand) like Netflix, Crave, Illico, Apple TV+, and Amazon Video.

Social: Includes reproductions occurring specifically on Social Networks.

YouTube: Includes reproductions occurring on YouTube, for either their on-demand services or user generated content services.

Private Copy

Private copying via the Canadian Private Copying Collective. A “private copy” is a copy of a sound recording, or a substantial part of a musical work, of recorded music that is made by an individual for his or her own personal use.

Ministry Of Education

SOCAN Reproduction Rights has a direct agreement with the Quebec Ministry of Education that authorizes the reproduction of musical works made by preschools, as well as elementary and secondary educational institutions. The agreement authorizes the reproduction of musical works for the purpose of educational services and extracurricular activities only.

Permanent Audio Downloads

SOCAN Reproduction Rights can issue individual licenses to users who want to reproduce, in whole or in part, a musical work distributed via permanent digital download, for private use and/or sale.

Physical Mechanicals Licensing

SOCAN Reproduction Rights issues individual licenses to users who want to reproduce, in whole or in part, a musical work distributed via physical media (including CD, vinyl, USB stick and others), for private use and/or sale.

Sync Administration

SOCAN’s sync administration service is a non-exclusive offer, where SOCAN issues sync licenses on your behalf, only after having secured your approval. We ensure all royalties are collected and properly distributed once the license is issued to the user. SOCAN sync licenses include a reserve clause facilitating the licensing and collection of post-synchronization royalties via agreements that SOCAN already has with traditional broadcasters, digital platforms and social media.

Online Lyrics

SOCAN Reproduction Rights has agreements with online lyrics services, (ie. LyricFind and Replica), to license and collect royalties for the reproduction of lyrics.

Karaoke

SOCAN negotiates agreements with Karaoke services and platforms. These agreements include the reproduction of musical works via their platforms, and the reproduction of the lyrics. As this offering is non-exclusive, our agreements can be on a work-by-work basis or a blanket license for all works we represent for this type of service.

Pay-As-You-Press / Independent Label License

If you are planning to make physical or digital copies (CD, cassette, vinyl, digital copy) for private use and sale (for example personal website or offstage sales – NOT traditional retail), you need a pay-as-you-press license. This license authorizes you to reproduce works, in whole or in part, from SOCAN reproduction rights’ repertoire.

Learn more about how to obtain your license to reproduce songs in SOCAN’s repertoire.

MAKE YOUR MUSIC WORK HARDER FOR YOU

Synchronization Administration

SOCAN offers non-exclusive synchronization (sync) administration designed to help music publishers and self-published writers manage sync requests for their works. Whether your music is being considered for a film, series, advertisement, or online video, our expert team is here to ensure you get the compensation you deserve.

By opting into this service, you empower SOCAN to negotiate sync fees on your behalf. Only with your prior approval will we license, collect, and distribute your royalties.

We’ll notify you when a request comes in, help determine fair market value, and proceed with licensing once you’ve signed off. Royalties, once collected, are distributed twice a month.

What sets SOCAN apart?

Our decades of experience in licensing music for audio-visual use, combined with trusted relationships with music supervisors, film producers, and rights clearance agencies worldwide. We know the market, we know the players, and we know how to maximize your earnings.

Our sync license, vetted by you, will also allow SOCAN to collect your Audio-Visual (AV) Post-Sync reproduction license fees from broadcasters and digital platforms. When completing your reproduction rights agreement simply select audio-visual post-sync in addition to sync to maximize your royalties.

Learn more about AV Post-Sync licensing.

How much does it cost?

The SOCAN commission rate for sync licenses is 10% of the negotiated license fee.

How to sign up for sync admin?

Sync rights is offered as a non-exclusive opt-in option within SOCAN’s Reproduction Rights services. Simply check the synchronization administration box when signing up for reproduction rights.

Need a sync license?

Planning to sync music with visual media like films, TV shows, commercials, video games, or online videos? You need a sync license whenever you pair copyrighted music with moving images, even for short clips.

Audio-Visual Post Synchronization Administration

Audio-Visual Post-Synchronization (AV Post-Sync) rights are a valuable part of any music creator and music publisher royalty portfolio.

These rights occur after synchronization and involve copies of the final audio-visual production where your musical works are already embedded. This includes server copies and all reproductions allowing offline viewing and functionalities like rewind and fast forward.

For over 20 years, we have been one of the leading rights management collectives in Canada specialising in AV Post-Sync rights, and we are continuously expanding our repertoire and licensees in this area.

Why sign up with SOCAN for AV Post-Sync rights?

SOCAN collects AV post-sync reproduction right licensing fees from major streaming platforms and commercial TV networks and use ongoing negotiations to get the best rates to ensure immediate and long-term value for our members. With a low 7% commission and no hidden admin fees, our service is built to deliver maximum returns with minimal cost. It’s a smart, efficient way to grow your sync and reproduction royalties.

Join SOCAN for AV Post-Sync rights and start earning more royalties for your music in film and TV today!

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