FM:Open

The public domain equivalent for music.

FM:Open is the most permissive tier. There are no restrictions on how the music can be used — remix it, sample it, redistribute it, use it commercially. Anything goes.

What’s Allowed

Remix, sample, and create derivative works
Redistribute the full track
Full stems available (if provided by the artist)
Commercial use — sell derivatives, use in monetized content, sync license
No attribution required

No Modifiers

FM:Open always stands alone. No modifiers can be added. If you want to add requirements like credit or royalties, use FM:Remix instead.

This is intentional — FM:Open means zero friction, zero strings attached. It’s the simplest possible license.

When to Use FM:Open

You want maximum distribution with zero friction
You’re sharing music specifically to be used, remixed, and built upon without any conditions
You’re contributing to the commons — loops, stems, experimental pieces, sketches
You don’t care about credit (though people may still credit you — it’s just not required)

Real-World Examples

A producer shares an experimental ambient piece they want the community to freely build on
A sound designer releases a drum kit for anyone to use in any context
An artist shares stems from an older track to see what the community creates
A DJ releases an edit pack for the community with no strings attached