Build passive income by creating high-quality sample packs, drum kits, and preset banks for other producers.
Drum kits (808s, hi-hats, claps) are the most popular format. Melodic loops (guitar, piano, synth) sell well when tagged by key and BPM. Preset banks for popular synths (Serum, Vital, Omnisphere) attract niche audiences. One-shot samples and Foley recordings serve specialized markets.
Process and master every sample individually. Normalize levels, remove silence, add proper metadata. Label files with descriptive names including key, BPM, and instrument. A well-organized pack with 50 quality samples outsells a messy pack with 500.
Splice is the dominant marketplace — their royalty pool model pays creators per download. BeatStars and your own website work for direct sales. Offer a free mini-pack as a lead magnet to grow your email list. Price packs at $15-30 for standard and $50+ for premium collections.