Re:Sound — Re:Sound

Re:Sound (Re:Sound) is a neighbouring rights society in canada. Businesses playing music publicly must hold a licence from Re:Sound. Track Studios' AI catalog is not registered with Re:Sound — venues using Track Studios are not invoiced.

Overview

Re:Sound (Re:Sound) is a neighbouring rights society that collects fees for the public performance of sound recordings on behalf of performers and record producers. Founded in 1997, it operates in canada and manages licensing for businesses that play music publicly.

Founded: 1997
Type: Neighbouring rights (recordings)
Country: Canada
Website: https://www.resound.ca

How Re:Sound Fees Are Calculated

Re:Sound uses tariff codes to calculate fees by venue type. Examples: Restaurant (Neighbouring Rights Tariff): approximately CAD 72–115/year. Fees are typically calculated on the basis of seats.

Venue Type	Tariff Code	Basis	Typical Annual Cost
Restaurant	`Neighbouring Rights Tariff`	seats	CAD 72–115/year

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How to Avoid Re:Sound Fees

Businesses can avoid Re:Sound fees by using music that is not registered with Re:Sound. Track Studios uses an AI-generated catalog that is not registered with Re:Sound or socan — venues using the included catalog are not invoiced.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Re:Sound (Re:Sound)?: Re:Sound (Re:Sound) is a neighbouring rights society based in canada. Founded in 1997, it collects fees from businesses that play sound recordings publicly and distributes them to rights holders.
Does my business need an Re:Sound licence?: If your business plays commercially released music in a public-facing space — restaurant, shop, gym, hotel lobby, etc. — you are legally required to hold an Re:Sound licence (and a separate licence from socan). Using Track Studios' included AI catalog exempts you from Re:Sound licensing for that music.
How does Re:Sound calculate its fees?: Re:Sound calculates fees based on factors including venue size, number of seats, or annual turnover depending on the venue type. Contact Re:Sound directly for a quote.
Can I avoid Re:Sound fees legally?: Businesses can avoid Re:Sound fees by using music that is not registered with Re:Sound. Track Studios uses an AI-generated catalog that is not registered with Re:Sound or socan — venues using the included catalog are not invoiced.
What happens if my business plays music without an Re:Sound licence?: Re:Sound can issue a civil claim for back-fees covering the period of unlicensed use, plus additional damages. Re:Sound employs field inspectors who visit businesses unannounced to verify compliance.