PROJECT PREP

Guidelines to get you started.

MASTERING PREP

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Ensure your mix sounds EXACTLY how you envision it before project prep.
Name your file "ARTIST NAME – TRACK TITLE"
File Requirements: • WAV or AIFF Files exclusively • 24 bit / 44kHz or higher • No Normalize and No Dither • -3dB to -6dB of headroom on the master channel. Don't lower your master channel fader to create headroom. Keep it at 0. If the headroom is insufficient or excessive, either return to your mix and adjust the levels or send it as-is, and we'll optimize it during processing. No Normalize and No Dither.
Keep the master channel clean with no compressors or EQ. Light compression for mix cohesion is acceptable, but NO LIMITERS!
Organize your file(s) in a folder. Compress the folder as a ZIP or RAR file. Include 3-5 Reference Tracks (WAV or MP3) for our final A/B comparison.
Send us your ZIP/RAR files and contact us with project details and anything we should know using the links below:

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Ensure your mix sounds EXACTLY how you want it before project prep and provide a full mix bounce. Confirm all automation and bus processing remains on the channels, and all stems have been verified against the mix you bounced to ENSURE NOTHING IS MISSING and the stem channels when played together sound identical to your mix bounce.
Name your stem files "ARTIST NAME – TRACK TITLE - CHANNEL NAME"
File Requirements: • WAV or AIFF Files exclusively • 24 bit / 44kHz or higher • -3dB to -6dB of headroom on the master channel. Don't lower your master channel fader to create headroom. Keep it at 0. If headroom is lacking, either return to your mix or send as-is, and we'll optimize it. No Normalize and No Dither.
Keep the master channel clean with no compressors or EQ. Light compression for mix cohesion is acceptable, but NO LIMITERS.
Organize your file(s) in a folder. Compress the folder as a ZIP or RAR file. Include 3-5 Reference Tracks (WAV or MP3) for our final A/B comparison.
Send us your ZIP/RAR files and contact us with project details and anything we should know using the links below

Have any questions at all? Contact us and we'll get back to you immediately.
Clean up your entire track and ensure you send ONLY final elements.
Name each channel "CHANNEL NAME – ARTIST NAME – TRACK TITLE"
Should I send WET STEMS or DRY STEMS? Excellent question! It varies - consult with us first! Sometimes we'll request WET stems especially when the rough mix is stellar and you have very specific effects in the mix intentionally. Other times we need DRY stems - especially when the mix requires more comprehensive rebuilding. If you send WET STEMS, A/B your stems against your rough mix BEFORE sending to confirm they match and everything aligns properly.
Export your channels. Ableton User? We accept Ableton Project Files.
File Requirements: • WAV or AIFF Files exclusively • 24 bit / 44kHz or higher • -3dB to -6dB of headroom on the master channel • No Normalize and No Dither.
Include a complete rough mix version.
Include 3-5 Reference Tracks (WAV or MP3) for our final A/B comparison.
Organize your file(s) in a folder. Compress that folder as ZIP or RAR.
Send us your ZIP/RAR files and contact us with project details and anything we should know using the links below:

How to send Ableton project files:

Open your Ableton project file, clean up your project and ensure it's well organized.
FREEZE all channels with 3rd party plugins.
Navigate to the "File Menu" - From the file menu click "Collect All and Save".
In the dialog that appears, specify which media files should be copied into the project folder and click "Ok".
The project folder will now contain all necessary files. To send us the project, copy the entire project folder (including all sub folders) and compress into a ZIP file. Include 3-5 Reference Tracks (WAV or MP3) for our final A/B comparison.
Send us your ZIP/RAR files and contact us with project details and anything we should know using the links below:

If you have any questions or you're unsure about anything - feel free to reach out!