Great music.
New possibilities.
Rights, in tune.
The next version starts with the right permission. Connect music rights holders and creators to make derivative works happen.
MADE FOR YOUR NEXT IDEA
A new perspective.
A familiar starting point.
Some of the best ideas begin with something you love. Make yours with permission, and give the original its due.
Remix & reimagine
Give an existing recording a new direction.
Explore licensingSample something special
Make a piece of the original part of your sound.
Explore licensingCross language barriers
Bring a song to an entirely new audience.
Explore licensingNew lyrics New melodies Arrangements Mashups Parodies
Your music.
New possibilities.
Still yours.
Open your catalog to new interpretations, on terms you choose. RightRiff helps you manage derivative permissions without giving up your original rights.
- Choose which adaptations you allow
- Set royalties and advance minimums upfront
- Keep ownership of your original work
LESS FRICTION. MORE MUSIC.
From “what if”
to what’s next.
Start with the music
Register music you control, or tell us which work you want to adapt.
Get the details right
Define the use, identify the rights holders, and establish the terms.
Move forward with clarity
Once the required permissions are secured, create within the agreed scope.
Licensing depends on the rights holders and their approval. Fees and royalty terms are confirmed for your project.
THE RIGHTRIFF BLOG
Know the rights.
Make the next move.
Release planningPermission secured. Is your release actually ready?
Turn the signed agreement into an organized release handoff: approved audio, credits, ownership metadata, identifiers, and the obligations that continue after launch.
Read the story For rights holdersA remix license is more than a fee.
Seven decisions that help creators and rights holders turn an encouraging yes into a permission both sides can actually use.
Read the story AdaptationsA translated song needs more than a cover license.
How to prepare original lyrics, adapted lyrics, a meaning guide, and a release plan that a publisher can meaningfully review.
Read the story01What can I license through RightRiff?
RightRiff focuses on derivative works: remixes, samples, mashups, arrangements, lyrical and melodic adaptations, foreign language adaptations, and parodies. The permissions available depend on the original work, its rights holders, and your intended use.
02Do I need permission for both the song and the recording?
A composition and a sound recording are separate works. If you use an existing recording, your project may need permission from both the recording owner and the composition owners. Re-recording a part does not automatically clear the underlying composition. Describe exactly what you plan to use when starting your request.
03Do rights holders keep ownership of their music?
Yes. Registering music on RightRiff does not transfer ownership of the original material. Rights holders choose allowed derivative uses and set licensing terms, including royalty percentages and advance minimum royalties.
04How much does licensing cost?
Rights Holder Research is $280. Derivative Work Licensing is $399 and includes rights holder research. Licensing also involves any fees or royalties required by the rights holders; these are separate from the service fee. You receive the proposed permissions, royalties, advance minimums, and fees before paying rights holder fees.
05Is permission guaranteed?
No. Permission depends on the rights holders and the specific project; a request does not authorize release. RightRiff offers a full refund on its research service if rights holders cannot be identified, and a full refund on its licensing service if permission cannot be secured. Timing varies with the work and the approvals needed.
06Does a cover license cover my remix or adaptation?
Do not assume it does. Changing lyrics, translating a song, sampling a recording, or creating a remix can call for permissions beyond a standard cover license. Your release format also matters. Tell us what you will change and where the finished work will appear so the scope can be reviewed.
Let the music
go somewhere new.
A new life for original music.
A clearer path for your next idea.