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What if I use copyrighted music in my mixtape?

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If you're using it for personal use, you'll be OK. However, if broadcasting it, you'll be fined, unless you have permission to use that music from the artist.

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Do I have to give credit to the creator if the music is instrumental?

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Yes - instrumentals require time and effort to write as well, and these musicians deserve credit just as much as anyone.

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What happens if I use copyrighted music?

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You'll be fined and could be sued. It is illegal unless you have permission from the musician.

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What if I'm using other songs by other artists and want to sell the mix tape online?

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Selling these mix-tapes in marketplaces, whether in person or online, is bluntly defined as "bootleging," and is illegal.

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Do I have to use an expensive Type II tape or will a cheaper Type I tape do for music? I am not an audiophile.

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No, you don't 'have' to use an expensive 'Type II Tape' although it may provide greater longevity than using cheaper tape.

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What brand/type of cassette recorder would you recommend, and where can I purchase one?

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Any cassette tape will do the trick. Ebay is a good place to find cassette tapes, you can purchase them in bulk fairly inexpensively.

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