🎯 STUDIO PREP GUIDELINES
How to Prepare Your Files for Your Virtual Mix
🔹 1. Export ALL tracks as WAV files
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Format: WAV
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Bit depth: 24-bit (or 32-bit float)
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Sample rate: 44.1kHz or 48kHz
🔹 2. All files must start at the SAME point
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Export from bar 1 / 0:00
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Even if there’s silence at the beginning
👉 Ensures perfect alignment in session
🔹 3. Label tracks clearly
GOOD:
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Lead Vocal
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Hook Vocal
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Adlibs
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Kick / Snare / Hi-Hats
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808 / Bass
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Piano / Melody / FX
BAD:
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Audio_01
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Track_7
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Untitled.wav
👉 Clear labeling ensures accuracy and faster turnaround
🔹 4. Leave headroom (no clipping)
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Avoid peaking in the red
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Aim for around -6 dB headroom
🔹 5. Include a rough mix (optional)
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MP3 or WAV reference
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Helps guide the direction of your mix
🔹 6. Organize files in ONE folder
Folder Name Format:
ArtistName_SongTitle_Stems
Include:
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All WAV files
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Rough mix
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Notes (if any)
🔹 7. Upload via cloud link
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Google Drive
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Dropbox
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WeTransfer
👉 No email attachments
🎤 VOCAL DELIVERY REQUEST (IMPORTANT)
If requesting vocal files or collaborating with other engineers, please provide the following:
🔊 Wet Vocals (Processed)
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Full vocal chain applied
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Includes EQ, compression, reverb, delay, and effects
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Final sound as used in the mix
🎤 Dry Vocals (Tuned Only)
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Pitch correction applied (if used)
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No additional processing (no EQ, compression, reverb, etc.)
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Clean vocal with tuning only
👉 Both versions must be exported from the same starting point (0:00) and be time-aligned
⚠️ IMPORTANT POLICY
Files must be properly exported and labeled.
Sessions requiring additional preparation or organization may incur a prep fee.