BeatScan
Someone used your beat without permission? Scan Spotify, YouTube, and more to detect unauthorized usage, file copyright claims, and recover your money.
Someone Used Your Beat Without Permission?
BeatScan is the tool independent producers use to detect unauthorized beat usage across Spotify, YouTube, SoundCloud, Deezer, and more. Upload your beat, run a scan, and get a detailed report of every match found. Whether someone stole your instrumental, an artist used your beat without buying a license, or you need evidence for a DMCA takedown or beat copyright claim — BeatScan gives you what you need to take action and recover your money.
How to Use BeatScan
Upload Your Beat
Upload your audio file (MP3, WAV, or other supported formats).
Choose Scan Type
Select between a normal scan (1 credit) for quick results or a deep scan (3 credits) for comprehensive analysis of longer tracks.
Review Matches
View detected matches with links to streaming platforms, and mark matches as reviewed or false positives.
Monitor & Protect
Keep track of all your beats, rescan when needed, and take action on any unauthorized use of your music.
Choose Your Plan
Select the perfect plan for your needs
Basic
Perfect for getting started with beat scanning
- 50 credits per month
- File upload (MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, FLAC, OGG)
- Normal scan (1 credit per scan)
- Segment selection (10-30s for normal scan)
- Multiple file upload
- Basic support
Premium
For serious producers and music creators
- 120 credits per month
- File upload (MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, FLAC, OGG)
- Normal scan (1 credit per scan)
- Deep scan (3 credits per scan)
- Segment selection (10-30s for normal scan)
- Multiple file upload
- Priority support
- 2x matches with Deep Scan
Enterprise
For studios and professional music companies - built for scale
- 400 credits per month (3.3x Premium)
- File upload (MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, FLAC, OGG)
- Normal scan (1 credit per scan)
- Deep scan (3 credits per scan)
- Bulk file upload support
- Segment selection (10-30s for normal scan)
- 24/7 priority support
- Extended scan history retention
- Priority processing queue
- 2x matches with Deep Scan
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do if someone stole my beat?
First, verify you own the rights and that no license was purchased. Then use BeatScan to scan streaming platforms and confirm the unauthorized use. Contact the artist professionally before escalating to a DMCA takedown or copyright claim.
Can I take down a song that uses my instrumental?
Yes. If you own the rights and no license was purchased, you can submit a DMCA takedown request to the platform hosting the content — including YouTube, Spotify, SoundCloud, and distributors like DistroKid or TuneCore.
How do I file a DMCA for beat theft?
Submit a DMCA takedown request directly to the platform hosting the content. YouTube, SoundCloud, and Spotify all have copyright reporting forms. You'll need proof of ownership such as original project files, dated uploads, or BeatStars receipts.
How do I recover money from unauthorized beat use?
Contact the artist and offer a license purchase through BeatStars or your website. You can also negotiate a revenue share or invoice them directly. If they refuse, escalate with a copyright claim. YouTube Content ID can also help recover ad revenue.
What to do if an artist used my beat without buying it?
Use BeatScan to detect and confirm the unauthorized upload, then message the artist with proof. Keep it professional — offer them a way to purchase the license. If they don't respond within 5–7 days, follow up once before submitting a takedown request.
How do I send a copyright strike on YouTube for my beat?
Go to YouTube's Copyright page and submit a takedown request with your proof of ownership. YouTube will review the claim and may remove the infringing content. You can also use Content ID to claim ad revenue instead of removing the video entirely.