I'd like to create a PvP compilation in the future. If I only use the instrumental version of a well-known song, do I need to pay for a license on YouTube?



This post was edited by min_in_lld on Apr 13 2026 04:47pm

Yes. They will ask you to remove the audio if there is even a hint of a song or its melody that is copywritten. There are unhinged people who copystrike content creators. Best is to try to make your own songs/sounds with samples or look for free to use audio tracks.

This post was edited by UAPtictac on Apr 13 2026 04:50pm

i would stick to royalty free music. they have an auto flag system so if its someone well known it will prolly auto flag, at worse it could be a strike on your channel at best they just take any profits video may get in the future

Ty

no one wants to see another d2 pvp compilation. this isn't 2006

I dont care