When you log into a premium service like RPOOL.ID, you'll see multiple versions of the same song. Here is what they mean:
- Radio Edit: The original, short version you hear on the radio or Spotify. Hard to mix because vocals usually start immediately.
- Intro / Outro Edit: Features a 16-bar or 32-bar instrumental beat at the beginning and end. Essential for beatmatching and smooth transitions.
- Clean: Profanity has been muted, blanked, or replaced. Use this for weddings, corporate events, and radio.
- Dirty: The original explicit version. The standard for 21+ nightclubs and festivals.
- Acapella Out: The track ends with only the vocal playing (no beat). Perfect for slamming in the next track.
Having access to all these versions is why professionals subscribe to a record pool instead of buying tracks individually.