Do I need to have a license before releasing my song on Soundcloud/Youtube etc.? Yes - as soon as your song with samples from Tracklib leaves the studio, you need a sample license. Related articles How do I release/distribute my music? Can I sell beats that contain Tracklib samples? Can I negotiate or get different terms to the standard license agreement? What do the different song statuses mean on my "Your Licenses" page? Can I setup automatic payments / splits?