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Prepping Your Pro Tools Session for Mixing

  • Sessions accepted on hard drive (firewire only) or DVD.  FTP upload may be possible for smaller projects.  Email me at Charles@wrdstudios.com for more info.

  • Save session file as: [song title – FOR MIX]

  • Rough mix the song and place in folder: [band name – date – rough mixes]

  • Make sure all necessary tracks are included

  • Please include only tracks you want mixed with the final song

  • Delete the ‘master fader’ and all aux tracks

  • Name all tracks clearly.  Time needed to decipher tracks or re-label incorrect tracks will be billed.

  • Check all edits to ensure clean transitions.  Make necessary adjustments to remove pops and clicks at edit points.

  • DO NOT STRIP SILENCE

  • DO NOT CONSOLIDATE TRACKS

  • Remove ALL plugins

  • If there is a specific effect you would like to keep in the final mix, print that plugin to a new audio track.  Please include before and after plugin tracks and label each clearly.  Any questions, please email.

  • Remove ALL volume and mute automation

  • Remove unused regions from the session

  • Go to ‘File’/’Save Session Copy In…’

  • Session Format: ‘Latest’

  • Audio File Type: ‘BWF/.WAV’ [or AIFF if your session is AIFF]

  • Sample Rate: same as current

  • Bit Depth: 24

  • Check ‘copy all audio files’

  • Check do not copy fade files’

  • Create a new folder: [band name – date – FOR MIX]

  • Save session as [song title – FOR MIX].

  •  Make a backup of the ‘FOR MIX’ folder in case the hard drive / DVD is damaged in shipping

  • Repeat these steps for each song

  • Send hard drive / Send DVD

  • Verify the DVD is readable after burning

  • Include rough mixes in a separate folder or on audio CD

  • Pack drives / DVDs well to protect against shipping damage

  • Include power supply and cables for hard drives

Include as many notes as you would like!

Any questions, contact me directly: Charles@wrdstudios.com

 

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You can contact Charles Szczepanek at:  Charles@wrdstudios.com
Or call (480) 358-7637

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