miooz

miooz (formerly Musique and Music) is a French music library and independent music publisher based in Paris, founded in 1992, that specializes in music for picture. The company maintains a catalog of over 360,000 titles, including the prestigious De Wolfe Music library. miooz serves audiovisual professionals including ad agencies, production companies, and creators. Clients include Netflix, L'Oreal, and Jacquemus. Best suited for French and European audiovisual professionals seeking a large pre-cleared catalog with human music supervision support.

How miooz Works

miooz operates as a professional music library with both individual licensing and subscription models. The company is a SACEM member and SPPF member, ensuring proper rights management in France.

The process works as follows:

1. Catalog access: miooz offers a catalog of over 360,000 titles from 220 international partner labels including De Wolfe Music. Archives date back to 1905 with recordings from major studios including Abbey Road. All titles are pre-cleared for commercial use with no additional third-party negotiations required.
2. AI-assisted search: The platform offers an AI-powered similarity search tool. Users can find tracks similar to a reference track, combined with human music supervision expertise for tailored selections. miooz does not use AI-generated music.
3. Per-project licensing: For advertising campaigns, films, and documentaries, miooz offers unitary licenses. Each license covers sync (master and publishing) rights based on the project's media type, duration, and territory.
4. Subscription plans: For brand content, institutional films, and podcasts, miooz offers subscription plans providing unlimited access to catalog music.
5. Human supervision: miooz provides human music supervision within 24 hours. This sets it apart from purely self-service platforms that offer no creative guidance.
6. Global rights with French base: Licenses cover worldwide use. Each license is adapted to the specific usage, territory, and duration of the production. miooz is available in France only but its licenses cover worldwide distribution of synchronized content.
7. Dual-city presence: miooz operates from both Paris and Bordeaux, giving it coverage across two major French media markets.

Submission / Application Details

miooz works with composers and labels through direct industry relationships. The company represents over 360,000 titles including the De Wolfe Music catalog.

• How to apply: Contact miooz through their website at miooz.com/contact or by phone at +33 1 44 09 09 84. The team is based in Paris and Bordeaux.
• Required materials: A portfolio of production music work. miooz represents professional composers and labels, not hobbyists.
• SACEM and SPPF membership: miooz is a SACEM member and SPPF member, ensuring proper rights management in France. If you are a SACEM-registered composer, this simplifies royalty collection.
• No AI music: miooz explicitly does not use AI-generated music. All catalog content is human-created.
• No application fee: miooz does not charge a submission fee.
• Language: The platform is primarily in French. Non-French-speaking composers should be prepared for communication in French.

Real-World Example

A French advertising agency needs music for a L'Oreal perfume campaign. They search the miooz catalog using the AI similarity search tool, entering a reference track. The system returns 20 similar tracks. A miooz music supervisor refines the selection to 5 tracks. The agency chooses one and licenses it for a 12-month global digital and TV campaign. The fee for a global advertising campaign license typically ranges from $3,000 to $15,000 depending on media, territory, and duration. miooz issues the license with both master and publishing rights included.

Why It Matters for Independent Artists

miooz represents the European professional music library model. The company's large catalog and human supervision approach offer a middle ground between self-service platforms and boutique agencies.

Consider these points:

• French market access: If you are a composer based in France or creating music for the French market, miooz is a SACEM member with deep local relationships. This ensures proper royalty collection in France.
• 360,000-title catalog scale: miooz's catalog is approximately 8 times larger than consumer platforms like Epidemic Sound or Artlist (which have around 40,000 tracks each). Your music joins a substantial professional library.
• De Wolfe Music representation: miooz represents the De Wolfe Music catalog, one of the oldest and most respected production music libraries. This association gives the platform credibility with supervisors.
• Pre-cleared commercial use: All miooz titles are pre-cleared for commercial use. This means your tracks, if accepted, can be licensed for advertising without additional clearance steps.

Drawbacks / Things to Consider

• France-focused: miooz is a French company with its strongest relationships in the French market. Composers outside France may find less direct benefit unless they create music for European productions.
• Professional-only access: miooz is designed for audiovisual professionals, not consumer creators. The platform is not suited for YouTubers or hobbyists looking for background music.
• No public fee split information: miooz does not disclose its composer payment terms publicly. You must negotiate specifics directly.
• Large catalog competition: With 360,000 titles, your tracks compete against a massive library. Standing out requires high production quality and distinctive sound.
• Language barrier: The platform is primarily in French. Non-French-speaking composers may face communication barriers when dealing with the team.

Related Resources

• Sync Licensing Companies Directory
• Sync License Glossary Term
• Sync Licensing for Independent Musicians: Complete Guide
• How to License Music for Corporate Videos
• How to License Your Music for Podcasts
• Use our Sync Licensing Fee Calculator to estimate fair pricing
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