Audio & Music
Hire Beat Makers for Custom Instrumentals
Beat makers create instrumental tracks for artists, creators and brands, from hip-hop and trap to R&B and pop.
The role
What beat makers do
A beat maker programs drums, basslines and melodies, arranges sections for vocals, provides stems for mixing, and supplies exclusive or non-exclusive licences.
Typical deliverables
- Custom instrumental beats
- Beat stems
- Song structure arrangements
- Exclusive or non-exclusive licences
- Alternate versions
Tools you will see
- FL Studio
- Ableton Live
- Logic Pro
- Drum kits and samples
- Virtual instruments
Choosing
How to choose beat makers
What to look for
- Beats in your target style.
- Cleared samples or original compositions.
- Clear licence terms.
- Quality stems.
Questions to ask
- 1Are the samples cleared?
- 2Is this beat exclusive?
- 3Will you provide stems?
- 4Can you adjust arrangement for my vocals?
Planning
Before you post the job
Sample clearance
Uncleared samples can cause copyright claims. Ask how every sound is sourced.
What drives cost
Custom production, exclusivity, stems, revisions and release plans.
Hiring on Open Lance
- Posting a job and reviewing proposals are free.
- Each milestone is funded into escrow before work starts and paid when you approve it.
- Hire fixed-price, hourly, as a monthly Dedicated Hire, or buy a packaged Drop-In.
- Client fees are shown before you pay and added on top of the work.
FAQ
Questions about hiring beat makers
What is an exclusive beat licence?
A licence that gives one buyer exclusive rights, depending on its terms.
Can a beat be used commercially?
Only if the licence allows your intended use.
Do I need a mix engineer too?
Usually, if you are adding vocals and releasing the song.
Related
Related skills
Post a job for beat makers
Describe the work and compare proposals. You only fund the first milestone once you have chosen someone.