• All stems must be in WAV format (24bit, 44.1 k Sample Rate)
   

• Please NAME all your tracks before sending!
  for example:
  
  KICK - filename 
  SNARE - filename
  CLOSED HAT - filename
  BASS - filename
  LEAD SYNTH 1 - filename
  VOCAL LEAD - filename

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• STEM MASTERING - STEM MASTERING FORMAT*Please Read*
   

• Make sure there is no limiting or compression on your master bus when bouncing stems or pre-masters.
   

• Make sure there is no clipping on your individual tracks or master output

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• Please allow at least -3 to -6 db of headroom to work with your pre-masters. 
   

• Make sure any 'normalize' feature is turned off in your DAW when bouncing stems
   

• Sending STEMS with FX's such as Reverb / Delays / Sidechains is OK but DRY is usually the best method. You may be required to send us DRY STEMS if requested.  
  *Please contact us if you are unsure*

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• Provide a demo mixdown or master of your track for reference & any reference tracks your aiming for with your mix/master. ​

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• Provide the BPM & KEY of the track

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• Compress all stems into a .zip folder and SEND via a free service like Dropbox, WeTransfer, GoogleDrive to goodsidestudios@gmail.com 

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• Never hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about bouncing stems - every project is different, we can do whatever works for you!