SOUNDRAW
SOUNDRAW is a Japanese AI music generator for royalty-free instrumentals. You can change the length, mood, tempo and instruments of each track. The Creator plan allows monetized use as background music in videos and streams, and downloaded tracks stay licensed after you cancel.
TL;DR
Streamers and YouTubers who want endless customizable instrumental background music under a flat subscription. Where you can use it: Twitch unconfirmed, YouTube safe with steps, TikTok safe with steps, Instagram safe with steps, Kick safe with steps. No credit needed.
Where is SOUNDRAW safe to use?
Based on SOUNDRAW's own license terms, checked October 2026. “Copyright-free” on one platform doesn't mean safe everywhere, so we check each one.
- Safe
- Safe with steps
- Not allowed
- Not confirmed
| Twitch live streams | Safe with steps Paid Creator plan. SOUNDRAW says you can monetize on Twitch, and its Creator license lists live streaming as background music only. |
|---|---|
| Twitch VODs, clips & highlights | Not confirmed SOUNDRAW doesn't mention Audible Magic or VOD muting. |
| YouTube videos & live streams | Safe with steps Paid plan. SOUNDRAW's Creator page says its music is registered in YouTube Content ID to stop misuse, so claims can happen. Dispute them with your SOUNDRAW subscription details. |
| TikTok | Safe with steps Paid plan. SOUNDRAW lists TikTok videos as allowed. |
| Instagram Reels & Live | Safe with steps Paid plan. SOUNDRAW lists Instagram stories as allowed. |
| Kick | Safe with steps Not named; covered by the 'live streaming' background-music use on the Creator plan. |
SOUNDRAW at a glance
- Price
- From ~$17/mo
- Catalog
- Unlimited (AI)
- Credit
- Not required
- Use it without a credit
- Contains
- AI music
Genres
- Lo-fi
- Hip-Hop
- Electronic
- Pop
- Rock
- Cinematic
- Ambient
- Funk
Company
SOUNDRAW Inc. (Tokyo, Japan), founded 2020
Includes
- Unlimited downloads (Creator)
- Edit length, tempo and instruments
- Stems (Artist Pro+)
- API (Enterprise)
Which plan you need
Creator plan covers YouTube, Twitch and social video as background music: $19.99/mo monthly or $16.99/mo billed yearly on SOUNDRAW's Creator page (the pricing page showed other regional prices). You can generate for free, but downloads need a paid plan. Creator plan is for individuals and companies under 10 employees.
Can you monetize?
Yes on the Creator plan, as long as the music is background to your video or stream. SOUNDRAW's FAQ says you can monetize on YouTube and Twitch and it never takes a revenue share. Music-first channels (lo-fi radio style, still image plus music) are forbidden on Creator.
Content ID, claims, and VOD mutes
SOUNDRAW keeps the copyright, and users are banned from registering SOUNDRAW tracks in Content ID on every plan. Its Creator-plan page also says SOUNDRAW music 'is registered with YouTube Content ID to prevent unauthorized use'. If you get a claim, dispute it in YouTube Studio with your SOUNDRAW subscription details.
Not sure how claims, strikes, and mutes differ? Read our DMCA guide.
Watch out for
- Background music only on the Creator plan: no lo-fi radio channels or music-only uploads.
- You may get a Content ID claim even with a valid license. Keep your subscription details handy to dispute it.
- Creator plan can't release songs to Spotify; that needs an Artist plan and your own vocals or instruments added.
- Tracks you downloaded stay licensed after you cancel, but you can't download new ones.
AI music: what to know
- Who owns what you make
- SOUNDRAW owns the copyright in all generated music. Subscribers get a non-exclusive license.
- What you need for monetized content
- Creator plan or higher. Creator allows background use in monetized videos and streams; Artist plans add releasing songs once you add your own vocals or instruments.
- Claim risk
- Medium. SOUNDRAW itself says its catalog is registered in Content ID, so automated claims are possible even with a valid license. Users can't register tracks themselves. Claims are cleared by disputing with proof of your subscription.
- Training data & lawsuits
- No label lawsuits or licensing settlements involving SOUNDRAW found. (SOUNDRAW's training-data claims were not re-checked for this listing.)
SOUNDRAW FAQ
Is SOUNDRAW safe to use on Twitch?
Yes, with conditions. Live streams: Paid Creator plan. SOUNDRAW says you can monetize on Twitch, and its Creator license lists live streaming as background music only. VODs and clips: SOUNDRAW doesn't mention Audible Magic or VOD muting.
Will SOUNDRAW music get my YouTube videos claimed?
Yes, with conditions. Paid plan. SOUNDRAW's Creator page says its music is registered in YouTube Content ID to stop misuse, so claims can happen. Dispute them with your SOUNDRAW subscription details. SOUNDRAW keeps the copyright, and users are banned from registering SOUNDRAW tracks in Content ID on every plan. Its Creator-plan page also says SOUNDRAW music 'is registered with YouTube Content ID to prevent unauthorized use'. If you get a claim, dispute it in YouTube Studio with your SOUNDRAW subscription details.
Can I use SOUNDRAW on TikTok, Instagram, or Kick?
TikTok: Yes, with conditions. Paid plan. SOUNDRAW lists TikTok videos as allowed. Instagram: Yes, with conditions. Paid plan. SOUNDRAW lists Instagram stories as allowed. Kick: Yes, with conditions. Not named; covered by the 'live streaming' background-music use on the Creator plan.
Is SOUNDRAW free?
No, it's paid. Pricing: From ~$17/mo. Creator plan covers YouTube, Twitch and social video as background music: $19.99/mo monthly or $16.99/mo billed yearly on SOUNDRAW's Creator page (the pricing page showed other regional prices). You can generate for free, but downloads need a paid plan. Creator plan is for individuals and companies under 10 employees.
Do I need to credit SOUNDRAW?
No, credit isn't required. Not required.
Can I monetize content that uses SOUNDRAW?
Yes on the Creator plan, as long as the music is background to your video or stream. SOUNDRAW's FAQ says you can monetize on YouTube and Twitch and it never takes a revenue share. Music-first channels (lo-fi radio style, still image plus music) are forbidden on Creator.
Who owns music made with SOUNDRAW?
SOUNDRAW owns the copyright in all generated music. Subscribers get a non-exclusive license. Creator plan or higher. Creator allows background use in monetized videos and streams; Artist plans add releasing songs once you add your own vocals or instruments.