How much headroom do I need to leave?

Plenty of headroom please. Artefacts like clipping and distortion cannot be removed in the mix process, so allow plenty of headroom when printing your multi-tracks to avoid any.

 

Should I add reverb and effects prior to the mix. Is that ok?

Ideally not. We ask that you please supply multi-track files dry, without reverb or effects. But, if you feel that a specific effect, processing or creative element (filter sweeps, delays etc.) is an integral part of the sound then please provide a clearly labelled ‘dry safety’ version of your track with-in your ‘Reference Audio Folder’ when you submit your project (Any audio in this folder won’t be counted as an additional track).

 

What should be the parameters and format of file to be sent for inline mixing?

We accept WAV or AIFF files at 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96kHz; 16/24 or 32 bit. Please supply us with mono or stereo files, clearly named and without audio clipping. Stereo files will be counted as 2 tracks of audio, for example ‘Strings L & R’ will be counted as 2 tracks. You will need to provide multi-tracks that are consolidated or bounced from the start point of your song (bar 1 beat 1 or start time code). All files must be of the same duration, sample rate and bit depth. We don’t accept DAW sessions.
We ask that you also double check your audio files before uploading. Reload them into a new Session/Project, checking that they are the correct placement and length, Also checking that any crossfades have been included when consolidating or Bouncing in Place. 

 

Is there a limit on tracks I can use?

Yes. There is a 64 multi-track limit, but please do contact us regarding any question you may have

 

Once I’ve heard my mixed track, will I be allowed any mix revisions?

You’ll be allowed a reasonable number of tweaks to levels or sonic elements within the mix, absolutely, e.g. “bring the reverb on the vocal down,” “bring the level on the bass solo up,” or “add more boom to the kick drum,” “the ukulele sound is too bright,” “a little closer to its sound in my reference mix,” etc.
Major changes in direction will be treated as a new job, not a mix revision. For this reason we strongly recommend that you provide a reference mix and as much written instruction as possible, along with any commercially released reference song you find relevant.
One mix revision is included in the price, and must be requested within a reasonable amount after the delivery of your mix. Any requests for any further mix revisions after this will be charged for.

 

Ok great. What will I get back at the end of it all?

You will be supplied with,
1x Limited ‘listening’ copy of track at 44.1 / 16bit
1x Unlimited mix master at original sample rate and bit depth
1x Unlimited Instrumental track at original sample rate and bit depth