File Preparation
BEFORE EXPORTING FILES.
Bypass only mastering maximisers and or limiters on the master channel.
If you have mixed into a chain, leave it on, just disable the limiters!
Make sure the whole mix does not exceed -6dB on the master meter.
This can be achieved by placing a utility on the master channel and turning the gain down so your mix sits at -6dB.
Normalisation is disabled on export.
No dither.
Wav format 44.1k or 48k 24 Bit.
STEM MASTER.
A typical stem bounce would contain the following files (8 stems maximum).
One full mix (pre master)
Kick stem
Snares stem
Bass stem
Drums stem (fills, cymbals etc)
Synths stem
Leads stem
Vocals stem
FX stem
MIXING STEMS.
LEAVE ALL EQ’S AND SIDECHAINING ACTIVE UNLESS INSTRUCTED OTHERWISE.
Label each individual instrument correctly eg. Kick 1 Kick 2 Kick 3.
Solo one instrument at a time and export individually.
This process is slow but ensures all sends and automation is recorded.