BobG

Thanks to everyone who replied. I feel better prepared now

tunesmithth, MikeRobinson, and cutaia Thank you for the fast replies. This is my first time on this site and I am really astounded by the way you have all contributed. This has been a great help. Thanks

Hello, I am a musician who would like to record an album one day. I would also like to copyright my work. I have a question about copyrighting. Is it legal to write music using Brand Name Sound Effects and Instruments and then copyright that? For example: if I am using a Line 6 Spider II Amp and a Fender Telecaster Guitar and I record an original piece of music using that equipment am I allowed to copyright that? Do I need some sort of licensing agreement with Line 6 or Fender to be able to copyright the music in my name if I use their brand name sound effects, amps, and instruments? (this question is not limited to Line 6 and Fender only) Also, what about using a drum machine in my songs and then copyrighting that? Does a licensing agreement apply? Thank you