Pricing

Exporting + Uploading Files

File Formats:

• WAV or AIFF Files or Pro Tools 10 Session
• 24-bit / 44.1 kHz resolution

How to Export Audio Files (completed mixes) for MASTERING:

1. Bypass all processing on the master output bus before exporting. There should be no compression/loudening/limiting/et cetera on the master output bus.
2. When exporting your completed mix; Leave at least a few decibels of headroom, make sure that the master output bus does not clip at 0 dBFS, and do not use normalizing.
3. Title your exported mix file(s) the following way. Include the numbers for the track order if multiple songs will be on the same EP or album:
   - "ArtistName_SongTitle_ForMastering"
   or
   - "ArtistName_1_SongTitle_ForMastering"
   - "ArtistName_2_SongTitle_ForMastering", et cetera.
4. (OPTIONAL for STEM MASTERING) If sending your completed mix as multiple stems for mastering, solo/mute the appropriate elements and export them individually. Make sure that the stems are all exported beginning from the same starting time. Re-import your stems into a new session to double check that they line up and sound the exact same as your mix when added back together. Title the exported stem files the following way. Example stem names may include "drums", "vocals", "beat", "bass", "instruments", "guitars", "synths", et cetera:
   - "ArtistName_SongTitle_BPM_STEMNAME"
5. If sending multiple songs and/or stems, put the exported files into one folder, compress (zip) it into a .zip or .rar file, and title it the following way:
   - "ArtistName_AlbumTitle_ForMastering"
   or
   - "ArtistName_1_SongTitle_StemMastering"
6. The files are ready for mastering. Ignore the rest of the information and steps outlined in this document.

How to Export Audio Files (raw individual tracks) for MIXING:

1. Separate sounds into one instrument per track.
2. Render your tracks from the start of the song.
3. Follow the detailed instructions for your DAW (listed below this section).
4. (OPTIONAL) If a certain effect or plug-in is crucial for the production/vibe of the song, include both versions; dry & FX. Include "FX" in the second track title:
   - "egtr.wav" & "egtr_FX.wav"
5. (OPTIONAL) Include a stereo rough mix WAV or AIFF file titled the following way:
   - "ArtistName_SongTitle_ROUGH"
6. Be sure that all exported track folders are compressed into a .zip or .rar file.
7. Each zipped/compressed song folder should be titled the following way:
   - "ArtistName_SongTitle_BPM_ForMixing"

Pro Tools

Steps:

1. Choose File > Save Copy In
2. Session Format > Pro Tools 10
3. Check off “All Audio Files” and “Session Plug-In Settings Folder.” Hit “OK.” Now you will select where to save the file.
4. Select a location and click save.
5. Go to that location and compress (zip) the folder you just made.
6. Compress resulting folder, title it appropriately, and send to me.

Logic

Steps:

1. Bring up your song, "Your Song."
2. Click on File, Export, All Tracks as Audio Files.
3. Check “New Folder” and “Bypass effect plug-ins” to save the dry files in one folder. Also select 44.1k or 48k and .wav files in this section.
4. Click the save button to export.
5. In the session folder, compress the “bounces” folder with the generated files in them. Send that to me.

Garage Band

Steps:

1. Bring up your song, "Your Song."
2. Disable all automation, plugins, etc.
3. Solo the first track and select “Export Song to Disk” from the Share pull-down menu.
4. Make sure that the Compress box is left unchecked, be sure the files are set to 44.1 kHz .wav files, click Export, and name the file according to the solo track’s contents.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all tracks are exported.
6. Compress resulting folder, title it appropriately, and send to me.

FL Studio

Steps:

1. Bring up your song, “Your Song.”
2. On the mixer, mute all unused tracks and turn off all effects.
3. Click File, Export, .wav file and make sure that 44.1 kHz is selected.
4. Choose destination folder.
5. Check “Split by mixer track.”
6. Click Export.
7. Compress the resulting folder, title it appropriately, and send to me.

Ableton

Steps:

1. Bring up your song, "Your Song."
2. Use the Loop Start/Punch-in Point to select the entire length of your song.
3. Bypass all effects/plugins for all tracks.
4. Choose File, Export Audio/Video.
5. Here you can bounce each track individually by choosing which track to export (rendered track), or you can bounce all tracks. (When choosing All Tracks, Ableton will do a bounce for every track in the session, even tracks without anything on them at all, including return tracks.)
6. Make sure the bit depth and sample rate are 24-bit and 44.1 kHz.
7. Choose Ok to bounce files.
8. Choose a destination folder and click save.
9. Compress resulting folder, title it appropriately, and send to me.

Reason

Steps:

1. Bring up your song, "Your Song."
2. Set up the Left and Right locators at the start and end of what you want exported.
3. Solo the first channel while bypassing the effects.
4. Select File, Export Loop As Audio File.
5. Navigate to a new folder and label it.
6. Hit Save, then select 44.1 kHz and 24-bit, hit Ok.
7. Repeat 3-6 for all separate tracks.
8. Compress resulting folder, title it appropriately, and send to me.