· By Bas Lefeber
TL;DR Non-exclusive = affordable ($10-30), multiple producers can use the same vocal, perfect for testing ideas and building your catalog. Exclusive = premium ($99-699), only you can use that vocal, built for commercial releases and serious projects. Both are valid — it depends on what you're making and where it's going. Every producer hits this question at some point: do you go exclusive or non-exclusive on a vocal? It sounds simple, but the answer affects your budget, your rights, and how your release stands out (or doesn't). And there's a lot of confusion around what each license actually lets you...