Mixing Q&A

WHAT FORMAT SHOULD I SEND MY FILES?

I would suggest recording the files in the best format available. Usually this is is 47kHz, 16bit and above. Do not over sample or convert your recorded tracks. Send the tracks in the same quality they were recorded.

HOW SHOULD I SUBMIT MY TRACKS?

Export all files in the same region from the same starting point (0:00) to endure they line up when I import them into my software. Make sure all plugins are bypassed and edited. For more information please go to the UPLOAD page.

HOW MANY REVISIONS WILL I RECEIVE?

Once your mix has been sent for approval, you will receive 3 revisions to make any changes you’d like in your song.

HOW WILL MY MUSIC SOUND ONCE IT’S COMPLETED?

Your music will be balanced, polished, and ready to submit to any mastering service of your choice. I have mixed everything from Country, Metal, Jazz, Rock, and R&B. You can feel confident you are in good hands when it comes to my mixing services.

WHAT NAME SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE CREDITS FOR MIXING?

Please use “Silent Filter Studios” for any and all music we have worked together on.

CAN I HAVE THE FINAL MIXED FILES AFTER THE MIX HAS BEEN COMPLETED?

Yes! Just let me know you’d like the mixed stems and I will send them in an organized folder along with your finished mix.

WHAT DO I NEED TO START?

Once you’ve finished recording your song with all the elements you like. Use the UPLOAD feature to submit your song to once we’ve spoken and submitted payment. I then send you the mix for approval and you can then request for revisions. Once completed, I will email you the final files (WAV 24bit, 44.1kHz and MP3).

WHAT IS DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MIXING AND MASTERING?

Mixing is where the real ‘magic’ takes place. The mastering process is the last piece of the production or as I like to call it, the dessert. Mixing is the most important step in the production where I add compression, EQ, add effects, reverb, delays etc. Mastering is where the final mix will be compressed, EQ, and limited and add the big radio-ready sound and helps put the songs in the consistent, unified state that we are all looking for.

WHAT IS MIXING?

It is the start of the post-production to balance, enhance, and develop a great sounding song from all of your tracks. For more info please CLICK HERE

WHAT DO I REQUIRE TO START WORKING ON YOUR SONG?

• Create files for all individual tracks in your project: This is sometimes referred to as ‘creating stems’. You should create these tracks to all have the same start time and ending. When importing these tracks into the DAW, they should all line up correctly so to not have to hunt down an arrangement.

• Edit: Make sure the tracks you send have been edited. This includes all aspects of editing.

• Volumes: Make sure the tracks do not exceed -6 dB in volume and faders should be set at 0dB. This will handle any issues during the mixing stage.

• Additional Tracks: Include DI tracks and any track that has an effect on it rendered along with the unaffected dry track for reference purposes.

• Render a rough mix: Level out the song to the best of your ability so I can have a rough idea of what the song is supposed to sound like. Attach this along with your tracks.

• Organize: Organize and name the tracks accordingly. Make sure you name the tracks correctly. I.E. ‘Kick In, Kick Out, Snare Top, Snare Bottom, Guitar Lead Left, Main Vocal, Backup Vocal Left, Effect Riser Mono’

• Project or Tracks: You can choose to send me the entire project or a folder with the tracks and takes you want edited. Be sure to take in consideration to send all aspects of the session (cache files, audio folders, settings, etc.).

• Tempo: Send over a tempo map, or a detailed description of any tempo changes and signatures.

• Compress or Zip: Zip the files for Windows, and compress the tracks for mac and place them in a folder with the name of the song and the name of your project.

• Notes: Please send any notes of ideas you’d like in the song. i.e. Do you want the song to start at 1:24 or do you want a quiet ending? Songs without notes will be edited as my ears hear it and any changes will count as a revision.

When you’re ready to take your production to the next level, contact me here and let’s start working.