THE MIX PROCESS
Before any file is uploaded, make sure your song’s quality is the best it can be! There are many things we mix engineers can fix, but a bad recording isn’t one!
File Organization
Name each track as clearly as possible. Here’s a few examples:
Good
Bad
The more time you take to organize your files, the more time I can spend mixing your record.
Consolidate
Consolidate and export your files. A quick google search for your specific DAW may help if you’re unsure on how to accomplish this.
Once you’re done with this step you should have:
In a new session, import your new files and check to make sure everything plays back correctly. If all is well, it’s good to send.
Zip
I recommend naming the folder as such: Artist Name - Song Title [Tempo]
File Organization
Name each track as clearly as possible. Here’s a few examples:
Good
- Lead Guitar Solo
- Verse Background Vocal 1
- Hook Lead High Harmony
Bad
- Audio 67
- Vocal 2
- SD_003
- REC_001
- Instrument
The more time you take to organize your files, the more time I can spend mixing your record.
Consolidate
Consolidate and export your files. A quick google search for your specific DAW may help if you’re unsure on how to accomplish this.
Once you’re done with this step you should have:
- A new folder with all the files. Each audio file should start from 0:00 and go through the end of the song.
- No partial files. Only use tracks that are a part of the actual song. This will reduce file size and confusion.
In a new session, import your new files and check to make sure everything plays back correctly. If all is well, it’s good to send.
Zip
I recommend naming the folder as such: Artist Name - Song Title [Tempo]
Compress the folder into a zip file and send through Google Drive, DropBox, WeTransfer, etc. to tool@toolondaboards.com
And lastly since I get a lot of clients using Pro Tools, below is a video showing how to save a copy of a session to send to me
And lastly since I get a lot of clients using Pro Tools, below is a video showing how to save a copy of a session to send to me