MUSIC INDUSTRY MOD V3.2 - DOWNLOAD

This mod adds a functional record label to The Sims 4.

Changelog: 1/11/2025
-Added new computer interactions that'll allow you to practice recording and add a quick record deal if needed.

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This mod requires xml injector to work.

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Suggested Items in your studio: (Base Game or any pack you have)
-Microphone
-Guitar
-Piano

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Highly recommend this recording studio cc.

https://sims4.aroundthesims3.com/objects/room_community_10.shtml
-use the computer mixing console to operate the recording studio

Changelog: v3.1 11/30/2024
-New gameplay added
-Ability to create music videos and upload them to an app to earn more money
-Copyright service through a music lawyer
-Legal advice from a music lawyer
-Ability to edit full albums and turn them into hit albums
-Update a few menus so they make more sense

Changelog: v3
Removed social event for recording session and lawyer negotiation for simplified gameplay.

Removed purchase venue - frequently did not work

You'll want a recording studio/recording label lot. My recording studio lot for download contains broken cc at the moment. I do not recommend using that. I used a lot from the gallery no cc. You might find one there or try Google and check them out in images. If you still want to use the one I made, just test and remove the broken cc.

Once you have the recording studio you want set the venue type to Generic. Make sure it has the equipment you want. CC from around the sims so you have the computer sound mixer console board and misc speakers. Check to make sure the cc is broken in any way. These are older items.

Place a few instruments, microphone, and Movie video camera from Get Famous. This is optional if you want to make music videos and upload them.

To create a fun music video I suggest using misc animations, or just for a group and have sims dance while music is playing. Use the camera per normal, "operate", and just select stop recording create music video. The video will be in your Sim's inventory. Then upload the video to earn extra money.

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How To Use The Mod:

Create A Music Lawyer First

In CAS create the Sim you want to be the music lawyer. Give this Sim the music lawyer trait from the lifestyle category.

Getting Started
From a computer and the Record Label menu select "Start A Record Label". This will give you the record label trait and unlock new interactions.

You can close the record label if needed. This will remove the record label trait.

Talent Scouting (social menu)
Using the Talent Management menu when clicking on Sims aged Teen and older, you can add them to a particular type of music group. Pop, Rock, or Rap.

 -Create these groups to manage through your record label.

Once you have a group or added Sims to the label you will need to Hire a music lawyer.

 -Note: there isn't a way to check to see who's in your group at the moment. Keep a mental note.

-Rappers will have just one Sim considered as the entire group.

-The other bands will have 4 sims.

Quick Read:
-Click On Sim
-Scout Talent menu (might be behind the talent management menu)
-Add them to one of the band options

Music Lawyer (computer)
On a computer select Hire Music Lawyer behind the Record Label menu. They will cost $2000 once spawned.

Build up high enough friendship until they're your friend. The option to Finalize A Record Deal will appear when you click on the lawyer.

With this contract, invite any of your music talent over and offer them a record.

Quick Read:
-Hire Music Lawyer
-Pay $2000
-Build Up Friendship (relbit)
-Finalize A Record Deal

Note:
You'll Finalize A Record Deal through the lawyer first, then offer that deal to the artist....

Record Deal
Offering any music talent a record deal is the green light to start recording music tracks and creating a full album

Two Ways To Create An Album
With a recording studio setup with a guitar, microphone, and keyboard or piano, Click on a musician or music talent you've signed and ask them to sing, rap, play guitar, or play keyboard. These interactions are behind the Recording Booth social menu.

Just select the Ask To Leave The Recording Booth interaction and they'll stop performing. You'll also get the track they just recorded. (removed - will add soon once working)

Another way to create music tracks and albums is on the computer from the Recording Session menu. You can record different tracks.

It takes 8 tracks to create a full album.

To make money you can distribute tracks and full albums using the Music Distribution interactions.

Music Lawyers can offer more help and service. Select the Music Lawyer menu and copyright service to copyright protect an album or start a case against someone who stole your music.

How To Run Your Record Label

The recording session menu is not behind the record label menu.

Click on Sims for the Talent Management menu

When your at the studio or just need to see your talent, use the computer to meet with them.

Use the recording session to create tracks. 8 tracks are needed to create a full album.

During a record session you don't technically need the talent there. Everything can be done on the computer. But if you want, use music related animations or the ask to sing, play guitar, and play keyboard interactions.

During testing the Sims rarely performed these actions, but they will sometimes. In some cases the interaction didn't show up at all. So you have the option to just create the tracks as needed.

These tracks are in Build/Buy mode too.

You can edit albums to create a hit album and earn more money.

This interaction is required to create the Hit Album. Use can use the editing interactions as you like. They'll give your Sim a buff if the sound went well. When you're done editing, just select End Album Editing Session.

That'll create the Hit Album and send it to your Sim's inventory.

 How To Install
-Unzip file.  Keep all files in the folder.  Place the folder in your Sims 4 Mods Folder.
-Sims 4 game options, mods and script mods need to be enabled.
-Requires the latest version of Sims 4
-If there isn't a zip file, just download all the files below, place them in a folder, then your Sims 4 mods folder.

Terms Of Use
-Do not claim this mod as your own
-Do not re-upload to any site
-Translations cannot include the mod.  Only stringtables.

Trouble Shooting Guide:  How to download, install, and fix common issues.

If you experience issues with the mod please let me know.