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What Is the AudioWave Records Sync Pass — And Is It Worth It for Independent Artists?

  • Writer: AudioWave Records
    AudioWave Records
  • Dec 21, 2025
  • 3 min read

Breaking into music sync can feel like trying to enter a locked room without the key. You hear stories of placements in TV, film, gaming and adverts — but the actual route in is rarely clear, rarely transparent, and often controlled by gatekeepers.


That problem is exactly why AudioWave Records created the AWR Sync Pass.

This article explains what the Sync Pass actually is, how it works, and whether it’s genuinely worth it for independent artists and producers looking to monetise their music through sync.



What Is the AWR Sync Pass?


The AWR Sync Pass is a one-time £50 investment that gives artists and producers lifetime, non-exclusive access to the official AudioWave Records Sync Catalogue.


In simple terms:


  • You pay once

  • You upload unlimited tracks

  • You keep 100% ownership

  • Your music is pitched for sync forever


There are no subscriptions, no renewals, and no caps on how much music you can submit.


Once you have a Sync Pass, your music becomes part of AWR’s internal sync pitching pipeline for:


  • TV

  • Film

  • Gaming

  • Adverts

  • Digital media


This is not a public upload library. It’s a curated pitching system operated by a real music company.


How Does the Sync Pass Work?


The process is deliberately simple:


1. Pay Once, Get Lifetime Access


After paying the £50 fee, you unlock a private Sync Member account. That access never expires.


2. Upload Unlimited Music


You can submit:


  • songs

  • instrumentals

  • alternate mixes

  • stems

  • future releases


There are no limits — now or in the future.


3. Your Music Is Reviewed and Catalogued


AWR’s team reviews submissions and organises them for sync pitching. This ensures tracks are usable, searchable, and ready when opportunities arise.


4. AWR Pitches Your Music Non-Exclusively


Your tracks are pitched to gaming companies, film and TV supervisors, ad agencies and digital media outlets — without taking ownership of your rights.


Is the AWR Sync Pass Non-Exclusive?


Yes — fully non-exclusive.


That means:


  • You can release your music anywhere

  • You can pitch to other platforms

  • You can sign deals elsewhere


AudioWave Records simply holds a non-exclusive right to store, catalogue and pitch the music you choose to submit.


You stay independent at all times.


How Does AWR Make Money From Sync Placements?


If a placement is secured through AWR, revenue is split 50/50, which is standard across the sync industry.


Importantly:


  • You only share revenue if a placement happens

  • There are no upfront commissions

  • No percentages taken “just for hosting”


If no placement happens, you still retain lifetime access and unlimited uploads.


Is the Sync Pass Worth £50?


For most serious artists and producers, the answer is yes — and here’s why.


Sync Is About Access, Not Volume


Most artists fail in sync because they never reach the right people. The Sync Pass is about access to a pitching pipeline, not flooding libraries with tracks.


One Placement Can Cover the Cost Many Times Over


Even modest sync placements often exceed £50. The Sync Pass removes time pressure by offering lifetime pitching, not short-term submission windows.


No Ongoing Risk


With no subscriptions or renewals, there’s:


  • no monthly stress

  • no sunk-cost pressure

  • no incentive to “rush” content


You upload when ready, and your music stays in circulation indefinitely.


Who Is the AWR Sync Pass For?


The Sync Pass is best suited to:


  • independent artists

  • producers

  • composers

  • electronic artists

  • instrumental creators


It works best for people who:


  • care about ownership

  • are building a long-term catalogue

  • want realistic access to sync opportunities


It is not designed for:


  • hobbyists uploading unfinished demos

  • people looking for guaranteed placements

  • artists unwilling to meet basic sync standards


How Is This Different From Sync Libraries?


Most sync libraries:


  • charge monthly or annually

  • cap uploads

  • take large percentages

  • prioritise volume over curation


The AWR Sync Pass:


  • charges once

  • allows unlimited uploads

  • stays non-exclusive

  • focuses on pitching, not hosting


It’s closer to a long-term partnership than a pay-to-upload model.


Final Thoughts: A Lifetime Approach to Sync


The music industry rarely offers anything that genuinely works in an artist’s favour long-term. The AWR Sync Pass is built around one idea:

Remove barriers, keep ownership, and give artists permanent access to sync opportunities.

For £50, that’s a rare proposition.


Ready to Join the AWR Sync Catalogue?


If you’re serious about sync and want a low-risk, lifetime route in, the next step is simple.


Pay once. Upload unlimited tracks. Get pitched forever.


Get the AWR Sync Pass

 
 
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