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Stems, exports and delivery standards engineers expect before they start.
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Stems, exports & delivery engineers expect
Producers live in the DAW — this hub is about file prep, stem counts, gain staging and the mix mistakes that cause expensive revisions.
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19 guides curated for producers
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Streamingplatforms & loudness
LUFS, streaming targets and why your track sounds quiet on streaming platforms.
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File preparation
How to bounce a track properly
Export a stereo mix or stems with correct format, headroom, start point and naming — for mixing, mastering or delivery.
1 min readBeginnerFor producersUpdated May 2026
File preparation
How to export stems in Ableton Live
Export stems from Ableton — resampling, Export Audio/Video, group tracks and correct WAV settings for mixing.
2 min readBeginnerFor producersUpdated May 2026
File preparation
How to export stems in FL Studio
Export stems from FL Studio using Playlist render, split mixer tracks and WAV settings for professional mixing.
2 min readBeginnerFor producersUpdated May 2026
File preparation
How to export stems in Logic Pro
Export stems from Logic Pro for mixing — bounce settings, track stacks, same start point and WAV format.
2 min readBeginnerFor producersUpdated May 2026
File preparation
How to export stems in Pro Tools
Export stems from Avid Pro Tools using Bounce to Disk, soloed buses and WAV settings for mix engineers.
2 min readBeginnerFor producersUpdated May 2026
File preparation
How to export stems in Studio One
Export stems from PreSonus Studio One — song export, track transform and WAV settings for professional mixing.
2 min readBeginnerFor producersUpdated May 2026
Mixing
How to make your mix sound professional
Practical steps — gain staging, references, arrangement clarity, and when to hire a mix engineer for a release-ready result.
2 min readBeginnerFor artistsUpdated May 2026
File preparation
Mono vs stereo files
When to use mono or stereo tracks in production, mixing and mastering — and why mono compatibility still matters for streaming.
2 min readBeginnerFor producersUpdated May 2026
Mixing
Why does my song sound quiet?
Mix headroom vs mastered loudness, streaming normalization, and fixes when your track feels quieter than references.
2 min readBeginnerFor artistsUpdated May 2026
Mixing
Why your mix doesn't translate
Translation means your mix works on phone, car and speakers — causes when it doesn't and fixes before mastering.
2 min readIntermediateFor artistsUpdated May 2026
Mixing
Why your mix sounds muddy
Low-mid buildup, masking, and monitoring issues that make mixes sound unclear — and how to fix them before you send stems or book a revision.
2 min readBeginnerFor artistsUpdated May 2026
File preparation
How many stems do you need?
There is no magic stem count — here is how to decide how many tracks to export for mixing based on genre, complexity and budget.
4 min readBeginnerFor producersUpdated May 2026
Mastering
Mastering for Spotify
How Spotify loudness normalization works, what to send your engineer, and how to get a master that translates on the platform.
3 min readBeginnerFor artistsUpdated May 2026
Mastering
What dB should I master to?
Mix headroom, peak levels, LUFS and true peak explained — what to aim for before mastering and what engineers target on the final master.
4 min readBeginnerFor artistsUpdated May 2026
Mixing
Common mixing mistakes
The mix problems that hurt clarity, punch and translation — and how to avoid them before you send stems or book a revision.
4 min readBeginnerFor artistsUpdated May 2026
Workflow
How to use reference tracks
Level-matched A/B comparisons help engineers nail your vision — here is how to pick references and send them with your GigTunes project.
4 min readBeginnerFor producersUpdated May 2026
Mastering
Mastering loudness explained
LUFS, true peak, streaming normalization and why louder masters are not always better — before you upload or book mastering.
4 min readBeginnerFor artistsUpdated May 2026
File preparation
What are stems?
Stems, multitracks and stereo bounces explained — what to export before mixing and how they differ from a finished mix.
3 min readBeginnerFor producersUpdated May 2026
File preparation
How to prepare stems for mixing
Export your project correctly so your mix engineer can work faster, avoid technical issues, and deliver a better final mix.
5 min readBeginnerFor producersUpdated May 2026
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