Stem Export
Guidelines

Please export your files for mixing as described below. Correct files mean a faster turnaround and a better result.

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For Mix and Mix + Master

File format

  • WAV files, 24-bit or 32-bit float.
  • Keep the original sample rate of your session. Do not convert it.
  • Export mono sources (kick, bass DI, vocals and so on) as mono files.

Timing

  • All files start at 0:00. Even if a track comes in later, export it from the very start of the song.

Levels

  • Peaks around -6 dBFS.
  • No clipping.
  • No normalizing.

Processing

  • No plugins on the master bus: remove limiters, compressors, EQ and anything else.

Vocals

  • Send dry vocals.
  • If an effect is part of the sound, also send a wet version as a separate file.
  • Keep lead, double, harmony and adlib vocals in separate files.

File naming

Use a number and a clear name for every file.

01_Kick.wav02_Snare.wav03_HiHat.wav04_Overheads.wav 05_Bass.wav06_GtrL.wav07_GtrR.wav08_Keys.wav 10_LeadVox.wav11_LeadVox_Wet.wav12_DoubleVox.wav13_Harmony.wav14_Adlibs.wav

Master only requirements

Stereo mix file

  • One stereo WAV file per song.
  • 24-bit.
  • Peaks around -3 to -6 dBFS.
  • No limiter on the master bus.

How to send files

  1. Put each song's files in its own folder and ZIP everything.
  2. Upload the ZIP to Google Drive, Dropbox or WeTransfer.
  3. Copy a share link with view access.
  4. Paste the link in the Files step of the intake form.

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