// PURCHASE
BUY A BEAT
Everything you need to know before you buy. From file formats to payment methods — here's a full breakdown of what happens when you purchase a beat from Alex Thrive.
// THE PROCESS
HOW IT WORKS
Four simple steps. From discovery to download in minutes.
01
BROWSE THE CATALOG
Head to the Beat Store and preview tracks. Filter by genre, mood, or BPM. Take your time — the right beat will hit different.
02
CHOOSE YOUR LICENSE
Select the license tier that fits your project. Not sure which one? Check the Lease a Beat guide or hit us up directly.
03
CHECKOUT SECURELY
Pay via PayPal or Stripe — both are fully encrypted and secure. The whole process takes under 2 minutes.
04
INSTANT DOWNLOAD
Your files land in your inbox the moment payment clears. No waiting. No back-and-forth. Just open the email and create.
// YOUR OPTIONS
LEASE VS EXCLUSIVE
Two paths. Choose based on your goals, budget, and how serious the project is.
LEASE
From $39
Pay once, use within defined limits. The beat stays available to other artists. Best for most independent artists.
PROS
- Affordable entry point
- Instant download delivery
- Multiple tiers to fit your stage
- Upgradeable as you grow
CONS
- —Non-exclusive — others can use the same beat
- —Usage limits apply (streams, copies)
- —No sync/TV/film rights (except Exclusive tier)
BEST FOR
Independent artists, mixtapes, Spotify/Apple Music releases, YouTube videos.
EXCLUSIVE
From $199
You own it. The beat is pulled from the store permanently. No other artist can ever use this beat again.
PROS
- 100% exclusive rights
- Beat removed from store permanently
- Unlimited streams, copies & videos
- Radio, sync, TV & film rights included
- Full WAV + trackout stems included
- No usage caps — ever
CONS
- —Higher upfront cost
- —Once sold, no refunds
BEST FOR
Label deals, sync licensing, artists wanting 100% ownership, major releases.
// WHAT YOU GET
FILE FORMATS EXPLAINED
MP3
320kbps
Compressed audio. Great for demos, SoundCloud, and low-budget releases. Not recommended for professional mixing.
INCLUDED IN
WAV
24-bit / 44.1kHz
Uncompressed, broadcast-quality audio. This is what your mixing engineer needs for a professional result.
INCLUDED IN
TRACKOUT STEMS
ZIP of all individual tracks
Each element of the beat as its own file — drums, bass, melody, pads, FX. Gives your engineer full control over the mix.
INCLUDED IN
// CHECKOUT
PAYMENT METHODS
PAYPAL
Pay with your PayPal balance, linked bank account, or credit/debit card. Buyer protection included on all transactions.
Recommended for international buyers.
STRIPE
Pay directly with any major credit or debit card — Visa, Mastercard, Amex, and more. Fast, secure, and no account required.
Recommended for US-based buyers.
// COMMON QUESTIONS
BUYING FAQ
// LET'S GO
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