What is Stock Audio?
Stock Audio brings a catalog of licensed music and sound effects directly into your projects, powered by Epidemic Sound. You can drop a track into a project without sourcing audio elsewhere or managing a separate license.
With Stock Audio you can:
Browse curated music and sound effects categories
Search the full Epidemic Sound library
Preview tracks before adding them to a project
Add music and sound effects straight to your timeline
Use licensed audio under your existing Slate subscription terms
Note: You need to safelist your social channels with Epidemic Sound. You can do this within Slate. Instructions below.
Browsing vs. Searching
There are two ways to find audio, and they cover different amounts of the library.
Method | What You'll Find |
Categories | A curated selection of music and sound effects, organized by category. The contents of each category always reflect what's currently live on Epidemic Sound. |
Search | The full Epidemic Sound library. Search isn't limited to the curated categories — it queries Epidemic directly. |
If you can't find what you're looking for in the categories, search for it. The categories are a starting point, not the full catalog.
Adding Stock Audio Music/SFX
When in the Web Creation Studio, you'll select the audio drawer in the left navigation pane and navigate to the stock tab.
You can browse or search (as explained above) for your desired track. Once you find what you're looking for, you'll select it to add it to your timeline.
How the Library Stays Up to Date
The Stock Audio catalog mirrors Epidemic Sound's live library.
Tracks are added and updated by Epidemic Sound. New content appears in Slate as it goes live on their end.
Tracks can also be removed by Epidemic Sound. If a track leaves their catalog, it will no longer be available in Slate.
You can't remove tracks from your audio drawer yourself. The drawer reflects what's available in the catalog.
Licensing and Terms
Which terms govern your use of Stock Audio depends on how your account is set up:
Your Plan | Applicable Terms |
Self-serve and trial accounts | |
Enterprise accounts |
The Epidemic Sound language is the same in both sets of terms — only the surrounding agreement differs based on how you signed up. Stock Audio files are licensed for use on Social posts (including paid ads), Websites, Apps, and YouTube and other video platforms. They are not licensed for TV, film, streaming services, in-store, events, digital billboards, or for political content.
Using Stock Audio on Social Platforms
If you plan to publish content containing Stock Audio to social platforms, you'll need to safelist your social channels with Epidemic Sound directly.
Slate doesn't tag audio content with licensing metadata. Instead, the clearance runs between Epidemic Sound and the platform — for example, between Epidemic Sound and YouTube. Once your channel is safelisted with Epidemic, the platform recognizes your use of the track.
Note: You need to safelist your social channels with Epidemic Sound. You can do this within Slate.
Hover over the badge next to Audio within the Audio drawer, and you'll find the option to 'connect channels' at the bottom of the pop-up window. Click there and input your channel URLs or usernames.
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FAQs
Q: Where does the music and sound effects come from?
A: Stock Audio is powered by Epidemic Sound. Both the curated categories and search results come directly from their library.
Q: How many tracks are available?
A: The curated categories show a selected portion of the library, but search reaches Epidemic Sound's full catalog, so there isn't a fixed number.
Q: Can I use Stock Audio in content I post to YouTube or other social platforms?
A: Yes, but you'll need to safelist your social channels with Epidemic Sound first. That agreement is between Epidemic Sound and the platform.
Q: Why did a track I used before disappear?
A: The library reflects what's live on Epidemic Sound. If they remove a track from their catalog, it's no longer available in Slate.
Q: Can I remove tracks from my audio drawer?
A: No. The drawer reflects the available catalog and isn't editable.