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File prep guidelines

Other DAW
Deliveries

Here's everything I need if you're working in a DAW other than Pro Tools, from start to finish. If anything's unclear, just ask. Please complete any editing, tuning, and comping prior to sending the files, and only send tracks destined for the final mix, not alternate takes.

01

Render
Instruments
and Amps

Amp Sims

Tone is one of the most personal choices an artist makes, so I always build the mix around the amp sound you've already recorded. No need to send a DI.

  • Render or commit your amp simulator plugin to audio
  • Delays and other time-based effects are fine to leave in
  • Please remove long reverbs, I'll add my own so they sit properly in the mix

Virtual Drums

Most virtual drum instruments let you export every mic completely separately, and that's exactly what I need to mix them like a real kit.

  • Export each mic on its own track, just like you'd get from recording a real kit
  • Include kick, snare, toms, overheads, and room mics, each as their own file

Virtual Instruments

If you're using any virtual instruments like keys or strings, please render those to audio as well.

Vocals

Vocals should be raw, with only tuning applied if needed.

02

Exporting
Your Session

Export all your tracks from the same starting point, with no plugins, so everything lines up perfectly when I bring it in. Raw tracks without plugins are what I prefer, but if something relies heavily on a plugin for its character, feel free to print that one with the effect, I'll ask if I need anything different.

  • Keep all levels and panning intact
  • Please remove any master fade outs if applicable
  • Export at 48k/24bit minimum (if you're already there, perfect, if not, bump it up when you export)
  • Don't forget to include your rough mix
  • Zip or rar the folder when you're done
03

Final
Checklist

Before you send anything over, run through this list:

  • Render and commit amp sounds and vocal tuning
  • Separate tracks as much as possible, avoid combining
  • Remove plugins and effects unless they're critical to the tone
  • Include the rough mix
  • Zip the folder for each song
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