To ensure the best possible result in the mixing and mastering of your track, follow these guidelines when exporting your files.

Format and Technical Specifications:

• Format: WAV

• Sample Rate: 48kHz is ideal, or use the same sample rate as in the recording/production phase (avoid sample rate conversions).

• Bit Depth: 32 or 24 bit (avoid 16 bit; if your recording was done at 16 bit, keep it).

• Export all files from the same starting point in the timeline (00:00) to ensure perfect alignment.

Guitars and Bass:

• Send only DI (Direct Input) tracks for bass and guitars.

• If the bass is MIDI, that’s fine.

• Do not export guitars and bass with effects, amp simulators, or processing—reamping will be handled during the mix.

Effects and Processing:

• Disable all mixing processes (compressors, limiters, corrective EQ on vocals and instruments, reverbs, and delays), as they will be managed during mixing.

• Keep production effects that are part of the arrangement or original sound design.

Levels and Balance:

• Maintain the original balance from the production.

• If exporting at 32-bit, don’t worry about peaks exceeding 0dB.

• If exporting at 24-bit, make sure no track exceeds 0dB.

Export Types:

If possible, send two versions of the multitrack files:

1. Version with production effects (to maintain the original intention).

2. Version without effects (dry) (useful for possible adjustments).

Information to Include:

Attach a text file with the following details:

• Track title and artist

• BPM and key

• Reference tracks or specific notes

• Special instructions (e.g., sections to emphasize, instruments to highlight, sounds that must remain unchanged, etc.)

File Delivery:

• Use WeTransfer or a similar file transfer service.

• Send the email or link to: info@noisecagestudio.com

If you have any doubts about the process, feel free to contact me before exporting!