Uploading Remixes

When you upload a remix (or any derivative work), FreeMix lets you link it to the original track it’s based on. This creates an attribution chain — a transparent record of who used what, under which license. Your remix appears in the original track’s remix tree, showing the creative lineage.

1. Choose “Remix” from the upload type selector.

2. Search for the source track. Type the title or artist name to find the FreeMix track you remixed. You can link multiple sources (up to 10) — useful for mashups or tracks that sample from several sources.

3. Set the relationship type for each source — Remix, Sample, Mashup, or Edit. This describes how you used the source material.

4. Describe what you used (optional). Note which elements you incorporated — “vocal hook,” “drum pattern,” “bass line.” This helps the original artist and future listeners understand the creative connection.

5. Add your audio file and fill in metadata, just like a regular track upload. See Uploading Tracks for details on metadata fields.

6. Choose a license. Your remix’s license must be compatible with the source’s license. If the source uses the ShareAlike modifier, your remix must carry the same or more restrictive FreeMix license tier. The license selector will show you which options are available.

7. Review and publish. The review screen shows your remix and its source track(s) with relationship badges.

After Publishing

• Your remix appears in the source track’s “Remixes” section
• It’s added to the remix tree, visible from any track in the chain
• The attribution record is permanent — stored on the open protocol, not just in FreeMix’s database

Relationship Types

Type	What it means
Remix	A substantially new arrangement using the source material
Sample	A portion of the source is incorporated into a new composition
Mashup	Two or more source tracks combined into a new work
Edit	A modification preserving the original’s structure (extended intro, instrumental, etc.)

Tip

You can only link to tracks that are already on FreeMix. If you remixed a track that isn’t on the platform yet, upload your remix as a regular track and add the attribution later when the source appears.

Caution

Make sure the source track’s license permits the type of use you’re doing. FM:NC tracks cannot be used commercially. FM:DJ tracks are for performance, not redistribution. Check the license before you upload.