Muziekrechten
What are master rights?
Short answer
Master rights are the rights to a specific recording of a song, known as the master, usually owned by the record label or the artist.
Master rights are the rights to a specific recording of a song, known as the master. They are usually owned by the record label or by the artist. If you want to use the original recording, you need a master license in addition to the sync rights. If you have the song re-recorded, you do not need the master rights to the original, but you still need the sync rights. Read more about music rights and licensing.