Song Delivery Checklist

  • Audio file format:

    • At least 24 Bit audio files (required)

    • WAV or AIF file type (required)

    • 48000 or 44100 sample rate (preferred)

    • All audio files begin from your DAW’s bar 1 beat 1 or 00:00 (required)

    • Song BPM included in folder name (preferred)

    • Do not Normalize audio files (required)

    • Export your tracks with any plugins and effects that are vital to their sound committed (preferred)

  • Audio file names are as short and specific possible, with the first word being the instrument and other descriptors following.

    • Examples: Gtr 1, LeadVox Dub, DrumMachine3 Bridge

    • Not: MySong_Verse3_Vocal_8_bip, Audio4, Inst1.09

  • Edits are clean and consolidated.

Examples:

  • Background noise (if any) between vocal lines is removed, and vocal lines are faded in/out without cutting off performance or breaths.

  • Beginnings of audio tracks are not clipped off.

  • Mono files are mono.

If your DAW exports audio files in stereo by default, convert to mono any tracks that are a true mono source with no stereo effects. Below are some ways to do this:

If you are unsure, please don’t hesitate to reach out!

  • Mix notes, artistic direction, reference songs.

I want to retain the aspects of your music that are most important to you! Feel free to send a doc or a quick note describing your creative visions, and any reference material you want me to review.