FM:Stems

FM:Stems

Share the parts. Protect the whole.

FM:Stems makes individual stems available for creative use while keeping the full original track protected. Others can use your drums, bass, synths, or vocals to build something new — but they can’t just redistribute your finished track.

What’s Allowed

• Use individual stems in new compositions, remixes, or productions
• Create derivative works from stems
• The resulting work is a new composition — not a redistribution of the original

What’s NOT Allowed

• Redistributing the full original track
• Sharing the stems themselves outside of a new composition

Stems vs. Tracks

• A stem is a single element of a production — the drums, the bass, the synth lead, the vocals
• A track is the full mixed composition
• FM:Stems says: “Here are the parts — use them to build something new. But you can’t just redistribute my full track.”

Standalone Stems

FM:Stems also applies to standalone stems — stem packs, construction kits, or individual bounces shared without a parent track. In this case, the stems themselves are the creative works and others can use them in their productions.

When to Use FM:Stems

• You want to share the building blocks of your production
• You’re comfortable with others using your individual parts but want the full track protected
• You’re releasing a stem pack or construction kit
• You want to encourage creative use of your elements without giving away the full arrangement

Tip

FM:Stems pairs well with the Credit modifier. FM:Stems · Credit lets others use your parts while ensuring you get attribution in their finished work.