Question on sound effects license

Muzozavr wrote on 4/25/2018, 7:10 PM

Just got the Humble Bundle that includes, among other things, Photostory Deluxe and its bonus content. Now I'm curious about the license of its sound effects. Can I use them as samples in derivative works? If the samples are edited beyond recognition, can I sell a music track that uses them? If they're recognizable, but there's a lot more to the track, can I still sell the track?

It's not super important because you can always find all kinds of audio samples online, but I'd like to know. :)

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johnebaker wrote on 4/26/2018, 8:51 AM

Hi

In general, unless specifically stated in the licencing conditions, assume that any sound clips/fx, Soundpools, Soundtrack Maker melodies etc cannot be used for commercial use unless you purchase the correct Audio pro licence for every sound clip, Soundpool etc used.

HTH

John EB

 

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