(F.A.Q.) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Have a question that needs to be answered? Our frequently asked questions section may just do that for you. Listed below are the answers to the most common questions we receive. If your question is not answered below please feel free to Contact Us and we will respond as quick as we can.

BUYING A BEAT:
1. Will the beat instrumental I buy still contain the voice tag?
2. How do I buy a beat instrumental on this website?
3. Is it safe and secure to purchase on this website?
4. How can I purchase Exclusive Rights to a beat?
5. What rights do I have with the beats I have purchased?
6. How much do your beats cost?
7. I don't have enough money for your beats. Would you give me a beat and we could split the profits later?
8. If I purchase more than one beat at a time, do I receive any special discounts?
9. What if I bought a Non-Exclusive beat and want to purchase it as an Exclusive beat?
10. What if I like your beats but want a custom one made?
11. What if someone converts a Non-Exclusive beat into an Exclusive beat after I've already purchased it as a Non-Exclusive beat?

BEAT STYLES:
1. What are R&B Beats?
2. What are Club Banger Beats?
3. What are Dirty South Beats?
4. What are Sampled Beats?
5. What are the differences between Non-Exclusive Beats and Exclusive Beats?
6. What can I use the Free beats for?

HOW TO USE THE FORUM:
1. How do I post a comment?
2. How do I post a video?
3. Do I have to be registered to post comments?

TRACKED OUT BEATS:
1. What if I want the Non-Exclusive beat tracked out?
2. What if I want the Exclusive beat tracked out?
3. What format is the file after I have purchased it?

OTHER:
1. What if I just want to download the beat just to freestyle on?
2. How do I download beat instrumentals?
3. Why should I create and account with PlatinumBeatz.com?

BUYING A BEAT:
Q: Will the beat instrumental I buy still contain the voice tag?
A: No, once you have paid for the beat you will be sent a track without the tag. (Back to the top)

Q: How do I buy a beat instrumental on this website?
A: Please click on the Buying a Beat page. Here you will see simple step by step guide for purchasing beat instrumentals. (Back to the top)

Q: Is it safe and secure to purchase on this website?
A: Since PlatinumBeatz.com takes payments through paypal it is both safe and secure. (Back to the top)

Q: How can I purchase Exclusive Rights to a beat?
A: If you wish to purchase an exclusive beat simply log in and click on the "EXCLUSIVE" link located under "BEAT STYLES" directly under the "MENU" navigation. You can get to this from any of the pages on PlatinumBeatz.com. This will display all the Exclusive beats. (Back to the top)

Q: What rights do I have with the beats I have purchased?
A: There are 2 types of beat licenses you can purchase. One for Non-Exclusive and one for Exclusive. (Back to the top)

Q: How much do your beats cost?
A: A quick way to find out how much a beat cost is to click "Add To Cart" and then click on "My Cart" there the prices are displayed. (Back to the top)

Q: I don't have enough money for your beats. Would you give me a beat and we could split the profits later?
A: You should check out our Free beats then and show us what you can do. (Back to the top)

Q: If I purchase more than one beat at a time, do I receive any special discounts?
A: We do put on special promotions at times. Check the banners or Contact Us and ask if we have any promotions going on. We also send out emails from time to time that also have discounts on them. (Back to the top)

Q: What if I bought a Non-Exclusive beat and want to purchase it as an Exclusive beat?
A: If you buy a Non-Exclusive beat and later on want to convert it to an Exclusive Beat all you need to do is to Contact Us and request to convert it. This would mean no one could purchase that beat as a Non-Exclusive beat from that date on. However if someone else had already purchased this beat a Non-Exclusive beat then you may not be the only person with this beat. You may not be able to convert the Non-Exclusive beat into an Exclusive beat if someone else has already converted it. (Back to the top)

Q: What if I like your beats but want a custom one made?
A: No problem just Contact Us and we will work on one with you. (Back to the top)

Q: What if someone converts a Non-Exclusive beat into an Exclusive beat after I've already purchased it as a Non-Exclusive beat?
A: No worries. You can continue to use the beat as terms and conditions of the contract in which you purchased. (Back to the top)

BEAT STYLES
Q: What are R&B Beats?
A: Rhythm and Blues has varoius elemants the could not really be wrapped up into one. Some elemants that R&B have are electronic jazz, jazz, rock and roll, gospel and soul music. Usually a more mello tempo with more meaning in its content. (Back to the top)

Q: What are Club Banger Beats?
A: Club Bangers provide a party type atmosphere. These would be the ones in the bar that people can usually dance to with and up beat tempo. These type of beats usually have some type of electronic elemant to them. (Back to the top)

Q: What are Dirty South Beats?
A: Dirty South Beats are a southern style beat that combines the elemants of hip-hop, rap, and club vibes. Most of this style of music comes from the cities such as Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Houston, San Antonio, Nashville, Atlanta, Memphis, Birmingham, New Orleans, Miami, Orlando and Baton Rouge these are just a few. (Back to the top)

Q: What are Sampled Beats?
A: Sampled Beats are beats that have been created using music all ready created by people outside of PlatinumBeatz.com. PlatinumBeatz.com does not charge for these beats. However there is a sequencing charge based on the time it took to restructure the beat. These samples have not been cleared and is up to you contact the proper people before use of these types of beats. PlatinumBeatz.com will provide you with the information of the sampled beats. (Back to the top)

Q: What are the differences between Non-Exclusive Beats and Exclusive Beats?
A: Non-Exclusive beats are leased beats that have limited rights and can be purchased by other artists. Exclusive beats have almost unlimited rights and cannot be purchased by other people. If you buy an Exclusive beat you will be the only person to have that particular beat unless you Contact Us and request to convert one of our Non-Exclusive beats into an Exclusive Beat for you. This would mean no one could purchase that beat as a Non-Exclusive beat. However if someone had already purchased this beat a Non-Exclusive beat then you may not be the only person with this beat.(Back to the top)

Q: What can I use the Free beats for?
A: Free beats have the same limitations as a Non-Exclusive beats. (Back to the top)

TRACKED OUT BEATS
Q: What if I want the Non-Exclusive beat tracked out?
A: No problem just contact us. However additional charges may apply for Non-Exclusive beats. (Back to the top)

Q: What if I want the Exclusive beat tracked out?
A: No problem just contact us. There are no additional charges Exclusive beats.(Back to the top)

Q: What format is the file after I have purchased it?
A: All our beats are sent in .WAV or .AIFF format as one track. (Back to the top)

Q: What if I just want to download the beat just to freestyle on?
A: If you just want to download the beat to freestyle on then simply log in and click on the "FREE BEATS" link located under "BEAT STYLES" directly under the "MENU" navigation. You can get to this from any of the pages on PlatinumBeatz.com. This will display all the free beats. We have many free beats to chose from. (Back to the top)

Q: How do I download beat instrumentals?
A: To download beat instrumentals all you have to do is log in, purchase a beat, and click the download link. (Back to the top)

Q: Why should I create and account with PlatinumBeatz.com?
A: In order to purchase beats or access the free beats from our site you have to create an account. Click here to register. (Back to the top)