How to export stems in Logic Pro

Logic Pro makes stem export straightforward with Bounce per track or stem bus. Clean exports save revision time when you send files for mixing.

Before you bounce

• Commit to arrangement; note BPM and key
• Route instruments to stem submixes (Drums, Bass, Vocals, etc.)
• Remove master bus limiter for stem exports
• Same timeline start for all files

→ How to prepare stems for mixing

Method 1: Bounce each stem bus (recommended)

1. Create aux/submix tracks (e.g. Drums Bus, Music Bus, Vocal Bus)
2. Route channel strips to those buses
3. Solo the bus (or use solo-safe workflow)
4. File → Bounce → Project or Section
5. Set Start to project start, End to full song
6. Format: WAV, 24-bit, session sample rate
7. PCM — no MP3
8. Bounce without normalizing to max if avoidable
9. Repeat for each stem bus

Method 2: Export track as audio file

1. Select audio region or track
2. File → Export → Track as Audio File
3. Include audio tail / full length
4. Use for individual tracks within a stem group

Track stacks

• Stacked tracks: bounce the stack bus or sum to aux first
• Take folders: comp final take before export

Naming

SongName_Drums.wav, SongName_VocalLead.wav — see how many stems.

Stereo mix for mastering

File → Bounce the main mix with headroom — not stems.

→ How to bounce a track properly

Common Logic mistakes

• Different cycle range per bounce → sync issues
• Bouncing with master limiter on every stem
• 32-bit float OK; tell engineer if used

Next steps

• Upload for mixing
• Ableton stems · FL Studio