Audiosocket

Audiosocket is a music licensing and technology company founded in 2005 and headquartered in Seattle. It operates as both a subscription-based music licensing platform and a full-service sync agency called ASX, connecting independent musicians with content creators, brands, and digital platforms.

How Audiosocket Works

Audiosocket has two distinct divisions that serve different markets:

Subscription Licensing Platform

The self-service platform lets creators license music for their projects through subscription plans:

• Personal Plan ($10 to $16.58/month annually, $15 to $25/month monthly): For YouTubers, vloggers, and personal content
• Commercial Plan ($33 to $45/month annually): For businesses, agencies, and commercial projects
• Enterprise: Custom pricing for larger organizations and platforms

The platform's Music-as-a-Service (MaaS) API allows apps and platforms to embed pre-cleared music directly into their products. This technology powers music integration for platforms like Canva, CapCut, TikTok, and YouTube.

ASX Sync Agency

ASX is Audiosocket's full-service sync agency division. Unlike the self-service subscription catalog, ASX actively pitches music to music supervisors, studios, ad agencies, and streaming platform editorial teams. ASX placements have appeared in Netflix productions, Uber campaigns, Starbucks ads, and YouTube content.

Being in the Audiosocket subscription catalog and being actively pitched by ASX are two separate things. ASX selectively represents artists from the catalog who produce sync-ready tracks with clear narrative arcs, no hard-to-clear references, and available stems.

Real-World Example

An independent artist submits 10 tracks to Audiosocket's subscription catalog. 6 are accepted. Over the first year, those 6 tracks generate $2,400 in licensing fees from creator downloads. The artist earns 50% of each fee, totaling $1,200, paid biannually ($600 every 6 months).

Separately, ASX pitches 2 of those tracks to a music supervisor working on a Netflix series. One track lands a placement in a scene. The sync fee is negotiated at $3,500 for the placement. The artist earns 50% of the sync fee ($1,750) plus performance royalties when the episode airs on Netflix, collected through their PRO. The total income from that single track in year one: $1,200 (subscription) + $1,750 (sync fee) + performance royalties.

Why It Matters for Independent Artists

Audiosocket offers independent artists two revenue paths through a single platform. Here is what you need to know:

• Submit tracks through their website for catalog review
• Focus on commercial viability and clean production
• Include stems and instrumental versions for sync readiness
• Artists earn 50% of all licensing fees, paid biannually
• No upfront submission fee for ASX sync representation consideration
• ASX does not guarantee active pitching. Being in the catalog does not mean ASX will represent you.

To increase your chances of ASX representation, produce tracks that are structurally sync-ready: clear narrative arc, no hard-to-clear references (no samples, no uncleared co-writers), and stems available for editing. Read our guide on creating music for sync licensing to learn what makes a track sync-ready.

The MaaS API technology creates additional revenue opportunities. When platforms like Canva or CapCut use your music through the API, you earn licensing fees from that usage too. This is a revenue stream most other licensing platforms do not offer.

Related Resources

• How to Get Your First Sync License - Complete guide to landing sync placements
• Sync Licensing Companies vs Music Libraries - Understand where Audiosocket fits in the ecosystem
• Sync Licensing Fee Calculator - Estimate potential licensing revenue
• Music Supervisor Glossary Definition - Learn how supervisors work with agencies like ASX
• Official Website - Submit your music and explore licensing options