Music & gear we recommend

Mix & Frame gives you every editing tool for free. Here is what helps with the rest: music you are allowed to use, footage, and the gear for recording voice and practising mixing at home.

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Music for your videos

Only use music you have the rights to. Popular songs from the radio can get your video muted or taken down.

• YouTube Audio Library FreeFree music and sound effects for YouTube videos, in YouTube Studio.Open the library
• Pixabay Music FreeFree tracks to download and use in your videos.Browse music
• Free Music Archive FreeMusic from independent artists; check each track’s licence.Browse music
• Epidemic SoundA big library of music and sound effects, cleared for YouTube, Instagram and TikTok.See Epidemic Sound
• ArtlistMusic, sound effects and footage with one licence for all your projects.See Artlist
• MusicbedMusic from independent artists for films, ads and longer videos.See Musicbed

Video footage and graphics

Fill gaps in your story with clips, photos and graphics.

• Pexels FreeFree stock videos and photos.Browse videos
• StoryblocksUnlimited stock footage, music and templates for one subscription.See Storyblocks
• EnvatoFootage, music, sound effects, fonts and graphics in one subscription.See Envato

Record your voice

Clear sound matters more than a sharp picture. Any of these is a big step up from a laptop or phone microphone.

• USB microphonePlug into your computer and record voice-overs and podcasts. For example RØDE PodMic USB or Shure MV7+.See on Amazon
• Wireless clip-on microphoneFor filming yourself or interviews, with a phone or camera. For example RØDE Wireless GO or DJI Mic.See on Amazon
• Portable recorderRecords voice, music and sound effects anywhere. For example Zoom H1essential.See on Amazon

Listen and mix like a studio

Practise on the Mix & Frame mixer, then try the same skills on real equipment.

• Studio headphonesHear exactly what you export, not a boosted sound. For example Audio-Technica ATH-M50x or Sony MDR-7506.See on Amazon
• Audio interfaceConnects studio microphones and instruments to your computer. For example Focusrite Scarlett Solo or 2i2.See on Amazon
• Small mixer with USBA real desk to practise faders, EQ and levels, that also records to your computer. For example Yamaha MG10XU or Behringer Xenyx Q802USB.See on Amazon