I'm thinking of going into Professional Mastering, Pre Masters, re-mixing.
I have access to a great studio, with really great gear. Have the knowledge, have the gear myself too.
But when asking for stems I'm unsure of the PROPER way to receive them from clients, remotely or in person.
What should I make sure they know before coming to me? With effects? Dry? Both, to compare in studio with them? Make sure they're absolutely starting at zero? Stems AND song file for comps? Etc. Etc.
Looking for best practices and any possible issue I may run into.
Proper Way To Receive Stems For Mastering/Pre Mastering?
If you're asking this question, maybe you don't yet really "have the knowledge"...
- And maybe you shouldn't be "going into Professional Mastering"...
I certainly don't have the knowledge, but I'm also not offering to perform this service for people for money...(That's what "professional" means...) If you're letting them know up front that you're in the process of learning to do it, that's something else...
Good luck!
_Dave_
PS: I'm NOT thinking of going into Professional Mastering, but I would also like to know the answer to this very interesting question...
- And maybe you shouldn't be "going into Professional Mastering"...
I certainly don't have the knowledge, but I'm also not offering to perform this service for people for money...(That's what "professional" means...) If you're letting them know up front that you're in the process of learning to do it, that's something else...
Good luck!
_Dave_
PS: I'm NOT thinking of going into Professional Mastering, but I would also like to know the answer to this very interesting question...
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Just a question: How many track did you master so far?
Stems are usually the raw track recordings (in WAV or AIFF format), which means you will first be mixing the tracks before mastering. If you are trying to make a master out of a client's stereo mix, then ask for a 24 bit 96khz stereo mix in WAV or AIFF (unless they have an even higher sample rate, but that's not normal).
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This is ENTIRELY up to you. Assuming you've been doing this for a while already, just keep working the way that gives you the desired results!
I've turned in many tracks to big name mixers, and the requirements are almost always the different. Most have a PDF file with their requirements that they (or their management) send out when they know they will be mixing a project.
It all comes down to what you need to do your job!
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I've turned in many tracks to big name mixers, and the requirements are almost always the different. Most have a PDF file with their requirements that they (or their management) send out when they know they will be mixing a project.
It all comes down to what you need to do your job!
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I know what stems are. Stems with the effects out and dry are two different things though. If a client hands a folder file with dry stems or with FX presets included, I don't know whether to start with a client beef up their recordings with their FX outs, or start with completely dry files and emulate their FX.napynap wrote: ↑20 Sep 2017Stems are usually the raw track recordings (in WAV or AIFF format), which means you will first be mixing the tracks before mastering. If you are trying to make a master out of a client's stereo mix, then ask for a 24 bit 96khz stereo mix in WAV or AIFF (unless they have an even higher sample rate, but that's not normal).
Some people want their FX in , or might give just stems.
I know my OWN standards, my own process. Everyone has their own process, which is why I'm asking.
It's a basic question of Wet Stems VS. Dry Stems and how to best deal with the issue.
If a client comes to be with just the stereo mix/bounce, that's another story. I would prefer starting from scratch, but a client may just want the stereo mix "Master" to be MASTERED.
And yes, I always do the stereo outs in 24 bit, and would expect that.
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This is exactly what I was asking. As in a PDF or "Requirement" email template of what to ask for? I would prefer Dry Stems, and the Stereo Mix for comps, simultaneously.selig wrote: ↑20 Sep 2017This is ENTIRELY up to you. Assuming you've been doing this for a while already, just keep working the way that gives you the desired results!
I've turned in many tracks to big name mixers, and the requirements are almost always the different. Most have a PDF file with their requirements that they (or their management) send out when they know they will be mixing a project.
It all comes down to what you need to do your job!
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Yes - assume the person reading the PDF knows nothing about you. Check your PM btw…KevTav wrote:This is exactly what I was asking. As in a PDF or "Requirement" email template of what to ask for? I would prefer Dry Stems, and the Stereo Mix for comps, simultaneously.selig wrote: ↑20 Sep 2017This is ENTIRELY up to you. Assuming you've been doing this for a while already, just keep working the way that gives you the desired results!
I've turned in many tracks to big name mixers, and the requirements are almost always the different. Most have a PDF file with their requirements that they (or their management) send out when they know they will be mixing a project.
It all comes down to what you need to do your job!
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Selig Audio, LLC
Okay will do. Sorry for late response.selig wrote: ↑21 Sep 2017Yes - assume the person reading the PDF knows nothing about you. Check your PM btw…KevTav wrote:
This is exactly what I was asking. As in a PDF or "Requirement" email template of what to ask for? I would prefer Dry Stems, and the Stereo Mix for comps, simultaneously.
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Why should he ask for them in 96khz? It just increase the file size?napynap wrote: ↑20 Sep 2017Stems are usually the raw track recordings (in WAV or AIFF format), which means you will first be mixing the tracks before mastering. If you are trying to make a master out of a client's stereo mix, then ask for a 24 bit 96khz stereo mix in WAV or AIFF (unless they have an even higher sample rate, but that's not normal).
41 khz 24bit is more than enough for music
If you are going to master a track you should ask for the track in 41khz 24bit without any mastering.
If you are going to mix a track you should ask for seprate tracks, they should be in 41khz 24bit. FX on are Okey
Bass
Lead
Top drums
Kick
Snare
Hi hat
Pad
Vocal
Etc etc
When I received all 32 tracks from a live show at Capitol Records Studio A, Hollywood, it was 24bit 96kHz, but it really depends on the type of music. Certain music styles benefit from a wider dynamic range that 96kHz offers. Other styles may not need it. To your point, to properly answer the question, we need more information.nooomy wrote: ↑23 Sep 2017Why should he ask for them in 96khz? It just increase the file size?napynap wrote: ↑20 Sep 2017Stems are usually the raw track recordings (in WAV or AIFF format), which means you will first be mixing the tracks before mastering. If you are trying to make a master out of a client's stereo mix, then ask for a 24 bit 96khz stereo mix in WAV or AIFF (unless they have an even higher sample rate, but that's not normal).
41 khz 24bit is more than enough for music
If you are going to master a track you should ask for the track in 41khz 24bit without any mastering.
If you are going to mix a track you should ask for seprate tracks, they should be in 41khz 24bit. FX on are Okey
Bass
Lead
Top drums
Kick
Snare
Hi hat
Pad
Vocal
Etc etc
visit http://www.napynap.com to learn more about me. Thank you.
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