What Every Music Producer Should Sell Besides Beats (2026)
Selling beats is a great place to start.
But if you're relying only on beat sales, you're leaving money on the table.
The producers earning consistent income in 2026 don't just upload instrumentals and hope someone buys them.
They build multiple income streams around their skills, their audience, and their brand.
Imagine this:
An artist visits your storefront to buy one beat.
Before checking out, they also buy your Afrobeat drum kit, a vocal preset, and a MIDI pack.
Instead of making one sale, you've made four.
That's how real music businesses grow.
Whether you're producing from Lagos, Abuja, Accra, Nairobi, or anywhere else in the world, here's what every producer should be selling besides beats—and how FELAR helps you sell everything from one professional storefront.
Why Selling Beats Alone Isn't Enough
Beat sales can be unpredictable.
Some months you'll make several sales.
Other months might be quiet.
If your business depends on one product, your income will always fluctuate.
The solution isn't necessarily making more beats.
It's creating more ways for people to buy from you.
Think like a business owner, not just a producer.
1. Sample Packs
Every producer has sounds that make their music unique.
Package those sounds into sample packs and sell them.
Popular ideas include:
- Afrobeat melody packs
- Guitar loop packs
- Vocal chops
- Piano loops
- FX packs
- Percussion loops
You create them once.
You can sell them thousands of times.
That's one of the reasons sample packs are considered one of the best sources of passive income for producers.
2. Drum Kits
Drum kits are one of the highest-demand digital products in music production.
If producers love your drums, they'll keep coming back.
Ideas include:
- Afrobeat Drum Kits
- Amapiano Drum Kits
- Afro Fusion Kits
- Trap Drum Kits
- One-Shot Packs
- Percussion Collections
For African producers, creating genre-specific drum kits is a great way to stand out in a global market.
3. MIDI Packs
Many producers struggle with melodies.
That's where MIDI packs come in.
Sell collections of:
- Chord progressions
- Piano melodies
- Guitar progressions
- Bass patterns
- Counter melodies
MIDI files are lightweight, easy to deliver, and incredibly popular with beginner and intermediate producers.
4. FL Studio Templates
Thousands of producers want to learn how you make your beats.
Selling FL Studio templates lets them study your workflow while generating another source of income.
You can also sell:
- Ableton Live templates
- Logic Pro templates
- Studio One templates
- Cubase templates
Templates are especially valuable because they teach while they sell.
5. Vocal Presets & Mixing Chains
If artists love your sound, they'll want to recreate it.
Sell:
- Vocal presets
- Mixing chains
- Mastering chains
- Recording templates
- Effect racks
These products are easy to deliver and require no inventory.
6. Producer Services
Not every customer wants a downloadable product.
Some need your expertise.
Offer services like:
- Mixing
- Mastering
- Custom beats
- Music production
- Sound design
- Vocal editing
Adding services turns your storefront into a complete producer business instead of just a beat store.
7. Beat Bundles
Artists rarely buy just one beat.
Encourage larger purchases by creating bundles.
Examples:
- Buy 2 beats, get 1 free
- Afrobeat Starter Pack
- EP Production Bundle
- Album Beat Bundle
Bundles increase your average order value while giving artists more value for their money.
8. Exclusive Beat Packages
Not every artist wants a lease.
Some want something unique.
Offer premium exclusive licenses alongside your standard beat licenses.
This gives serious artists an option while allowing you to serve independent artists with more affordable licensing.
FELAR lets you organize your licensing so buyers can easily choose the option that's right for them.
9. Producer Merch
As your audience grows, your brand becomes valuable.
Consider selling:
- T-shirts
- Hoodies
- Caps
- Studio accessories
- Stickers
Merch won't replace your beat income, but it strengthens your brand and gives fans another way to support your work.
10. Digital Courses & Producer Guides
You've learned valuable skills over the years.
Package that knowledge.
Ideas include:
- How to make Afrobeat melodies
- FL Studio beginner course
- Beat arrangement guide
- Music production eBooks
- Sound selection tutorials
- Mixing masterclasses
Knowledge scales.
Teach once.
Sell forever.
Build a Storefront That Sells Everything
Here's the mistake many producers make:
They have one platform for beats.
Another for sample packs.
Another for services.
Another for digital downloads.
Managing multiple platforms wastes time and creates a confusing experience for customers.
FELAR brings everything together.
From one producer storefront, you can sell:
- Beats
- Sample packs
- Drum kits
- MIDI packs
- Templates
- Vocal presets
- Producer services
- Exclusive licenses
- Digital downloads
Your customers don't have to search multiple websites.
Everything they need is in one place.
Why This Matters for African Producers
Many international platforms were built with creators in the US and Europe in mind.
African producers often face additional challenges:
- Limited payment options
- Currency conversion issues
- PayPal restrictions in some countries
- Complicated payout processes
FELAR was built to solve these problems.
Designed with African creators in mind, FELAR lets producers build a professional storefront, sell digital products, manage beat licensing, and receive payouts directly to their local bank account.
Whether you're selling to artists in Lagos, Accra, Cape Town, London, or New York, your business works from one platform.
Common Mistakes Producers Make
Avoid these income-killing mistakes:
Selling Only Beats
Diversify your catalog with products and services.
Ignoring Passive Income
Digital products can keep generating revenue long after you've created them.
Using Too Many Platforms
A single professional storefront creates a better customer experience.
Neglecting Your Brand
People buy from producers they remember.
Pricing Everything Too Low
Compete on quality and value—not just price.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should music producers sell besides beats?
Some of the best products include sample packs, drum kits, MIDI packs, FL Studio templates, vocal presets, producer services, beat bundles, and educational content.
What's the best passive income for producers?
Sample packs, drum kits, MIDI packs, templates, and presets are excellent passive income products because you create them once and can sell them repeatedly.
Do I need multiple websites to sell everything?
No. A platform like FELAR lets you sell beats, digital products, and services from one branded storefront, making it easier to manage your business and provide a better experience for customers.
Stop Selling One Product. Start Building a Business.
Selling beats is just the beginning.
The producers building sustainable businesses don't rely on one product or one source of income.
They create an ecosystem where every visitor can find something valuable—whether that's a beat, a sample pack, a drum kit, a mixing service, or a production course.
That's exactly what FELAR was built for.
Instead of juggling multiple platforms, build one professional storefront where artists and producers can discover everything you have to offer.
Sell digital products.
Offer services.
Build your brand.
Get paid directly to your local bank account.
And turn your music production skills into a business that keeps growing.
Create your free FELAR account today and start selling more than just beats.