WAV, not MP3
24-bit if your DAW lets you (it's a dropdown in the export window). 16-bit also works as long as your meters aren't hitting red.
Quick guide for Solo and Pro subscribers — what to send and how to send it. Stem mastering instructions further down (Pro only).
24-bit if your DAW lets you (it's a dropdown in the export window). 16-bit also works as long as your meters aren't hitting red.
No limiter, no maximizer, no peaks hitting red on your final mix. Loudness is my job.
Your upload folder link is in your welcome email. Drag the WAV straight in — no need to ZIP. Filename can be anything; I sort by your artist name.
A streaming-ready master, delivered as a private listening link (Samply). You can A/B against your reference in the player, then download the master from there.
Format: 24-bit WAV, at the same sample rate you sent me your mix in (44.1 / 48 / whatever). Need a different format for a specific use (CD, broadcast, vinyl-ready)? Tell me at upload.
Stems give me more to work with than a stereo bounce — I balance and process individual elements (vocals, instrumental, fx) instead of just the finished mix. Included on Pro at no extra cost.
A reference file plus your stems (max 5), all dropped in the same upload folder.
Your stereo mix exactly as you want it balanced. Name it
01-reference.wav. If you're sending two songs in the
same upload, use 02-reference.wav for the second.
Suggested 4-stem layout for most rap/hip-hop tracks:
01-stems-instrumental.wav — drums, bass, melody, all together01-stems-main-vocal.wav — lead vocal01-stems-backing-vocal.wav — doubles, adlibs, harmonies01-stems-fx.wav — wet sends only (reverb tails, delay throws, vox effects)
If the instrumental needs more granular control, you can split it
into drums, bass, and melody —
but cap at 5 stems total. Beyond that the gain is marginal vs the
time it takes.
I balance the stems against your reference. If the stems don't sum to match the reference (e.g. you boosted the vocal stem after rendering, or the kick is hotter when soloed than in the mix), I'd be working against your intent. The reference is the source of truth — send it exactly the way the song is supposed to sound balanced.
Reply to your welcome email — I'll get back same day.