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What's the difference between the mechanical and the synchronization license? At Universal Production Music we got you. Under US copyright law, a song is split into two pieces, the composition or writing and audio recording. Two different parties usually own these rights, and there are two different licenses you have to seek if you want to use the song, depending on how you plan to use it. A mechanical music license applies to any audio reproduction of a song, but not the use of original master recording. If you want to cover an existing song for your upcoming album, you need to obtain the mechanical rights to do so. The composers of the song typically owned the mechanical license, now mechanical. Physical licenses are relevant when it comes to visual media projects because they only cover audio recordings, meaning streaming, digital downloads. CD and vinyl synchronization licenses are required when using songs in a video format. This includes film, TV, and online videos like this one. Using music without the correct copyright permissions can get you into hot water. Your art can be subjected to content takedowns, copyright strikes, and even a lawsuit. Universal Production Music Library is full of pre cleared. Songs for using all types of media projects register to access the library of high quality tracks at Universal Production Music and avoid these potential pitfalls for your next media project.