Pre-Mix File Delivery Guide: How To Prepare Your Tracks for Mixing
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Pro Tools: Exporting Audio For Mixing
Exporting Processed Audio (Wet)
Select Tracks for Export:
Highlight the audio tracks or select the entire session by double-clicking the timeline or using
Command + A(Mac) /Ctrl + A(Windows).
Bounce to Disk:
Go to File > Bounce to > Disk.
Set Source to your output (e.g., stereo out), choose WAV as your format, and match the bit depth/sample rate (typically 24-bit/44.1kHz or higher).
Click Bounce, and name the file something like
TrackName_Processed.wav.
Exporting Unprocessed Audio (Dry)
Bypass Plugins:
Disable all effects by holding
Option(Mac) /Alt(Windows) and clicking the insert to bypass all plugins.
Consolidate Audio:
Select the entire track and use Edit > Consolidate Clip to merge all audio regions into one continuous file.
Export Clips as Files:
Highlight the tracks, go to File > Export > Clips as Files, and choose the appropriate settings. Export as WAV and match the bit depth and sample rate to the project settings.
Logic Pro X: Exporting Audio For Mixing
Exporting Processed Audio (Wet)
Select All Tracks:
Ensure all tracks are selected by pressing Command + A and set the cycle range to cover the entire project.
Export All Tracks:
Go to File > Export > All Tracks as Audio Files.
In the export window:
Select "Include Effects" to retain processing.
Ensure automation is included to preserve volume, panning, and other mix changes.
Turn off "Normalise" to prevent unintended level adjustments.
Export in WAV at 24-bit/44.1kHz or higher.
Name the files clearly with "processed" in the title.
Exporting Unprocessed Audio (Dry)
Bypass Effects:
Disable all effects by holding Option and clicking each insert to bypass the plugins.
Export All Tracks:
Use the same steps as above: File > Export > All Tracks as Audio Files, but this time:
Uncheck "Include Effects."
Ensure automation is included.
Turn off "Normalise."
Save the files as WAV with clear naming like TrackName_Unprocessed.wav.
Ableton Live: Exporting Processed and Unprocessed Audio
Exporting Processed Audio (Wet)
Select the Entire Project:
Ensure the entire project is selected by highlighting the timeline or setting the loop bracket.
Export Audio:
Go to File > Export Audio/Video.
In the export window, choose Master as the render source (with effects applied).
Select WAV, set the sample rate and bit depth (24-bit, 44.1kHz or higher), and export.
Name the file something like
TrackName_Processed.wav.
Exporting Unprocessed Audio (Dry)
Bypass Effects:
Turn off all effects by disabling each plugin on the individual tracks.
Export Audio:
Repeat the steps above, but this time, set the render source to Individual Tracks.
Export as WAV with proper file naming (
TrackName_Unprocessed.wav).
FL Studio: Exporting Processed and Unprocessed Audio
Exporting Processed Audio (Wet)
Select the Entire Project:
Set the time range by clicking and dragging on the playlist, covering the entire project.
Export:
Go to File > Export > WAV File.
In the export window, select the output format as WAV and ensure all effects are enabled.
Export the track and name it
TrackName_Processed.wav.
Exporting Unprocessed Audio (Dry)
Disable Effects:
In the mixer, disable all the effects on each track by unchecking the insert effects.
Export:
Follow the same export process: File > Export > WAV File.
Make sure no effects are applied, and export the tracks with clear naming like
TrackName_Unprocessed.wav.
Cubase: Exporting Processed and Unprocessed Audio
Exporting Processed Audio (Wet)
Select the Full Range:
Select all the audio in the timeline.
Audio Mixdown:
Go to File > Export > Audio Mixdown.
In the export settings, choose WAV and check the Stereo Out to export the processed version.
Name the files with "processed" (e.g.,
TrackName_Processed.wav).
Exporting Unprocessed Audio (Dry)
Bypass Effects:
Go to each track’s insert section and disable the plugins.
Audio Mixdown:
Repeat the steps for exporting, but this time make sure to export Individual Tracks without effects.
Export in WAV format and label the files like
TrackName_Unprocessed.wav.
Studio One: Exporting Processed and Unprocessed Audio
Exporting Processed Audio (Wet)
Select All Tracks:
Highlight the tracks or set a range that covers the entire project.
Export Stems:
Go to Song > Export Stems.
In the export window, check Channels with Effects and export as WAV at 24-bit/44.1kHz or higher.
Name the files appropriately (
TrackName_Processed.wav).
Exporting Unprocessed Audio (Dry)
Bypass Effects:
Open the mixer and disable all plugins by clicking the bypass buttons on each channel strip.
Export Stems:
Repeat the Export Stems process, but this time, uncheck the effects option.
Export as WAV and label the files like
TrackName_Unprocessed.wav.
