Mixing FAQ

How should I send you my Files?

I’m pretty flexible with how I receive files. Usually Dropbox or Google Drive is the easiest, but if there is another method that’s easier for you, I’m happy to accommodate. For preparing tracks, I only need you to do 3 things:

• Name each file with a name that helps me identify what it is (snare, synth lead, guitar 2, etc.).

• I prefer to have “dry” tracks (no compression/reverb/effects), but if there are any effects that you are using and would like to keep, you can give me both a wet and dry version of those tracks.

• Consolidate/zero every track. This is the most important one. Consolidating means that every track needs to be one audio file that starts at the beginning of the song, so if you have a guitar that doesn’t come in until the 2nd verse, the audio file should start at the beginning of the song and have silence until the guitar comes in, rather than starting in the 2nd verse (see example 2 below). If tracks are not properly consolidated, it becomes a big puzzle for me to try and reassemble your song before I can start to mix, so I will ask for a new set of consolidated stems if this is not done.

You won’t have to worry about this until we’re already in contact, so there will be time for me to clear things up if you have questions about preparing/sending files.

How Much Does a Mix Cost?

It depends on the scale of the project, but we can work something out that fits your budget. Send me an email with some details about your project and budget, and we’ll go from there.