Frequently Asked Questions

Mixing And Mastering

FAQ

How To Correctly Prepare and Send your Material for Mixing & Mastering

To Correctly Prepare and Send your Material for Mixing / Mixing & Mastering Please CAREFULLY follow ALL of the directions below. Failure to follow the directions may result in you having to re-send your material correctly.

1Create a new folder on your desktop. The name of the folder should be your Full Name. Within that folder create another folder with the Song Title. Within that folder create two more folders, one with “Song title (Stems)” and the other “Song Title (Reference)”. The folder should now look like this.

Now you will need to export your stems from your DAW. To properly export the stems from your DAW please scroll to the bottom of the FAQ page to find your DAW and follow the easy instructions. (WE WORK WITH STEMS ONLY, PLEASE DO NOT SEND PROJECT FILES, YOU WILL HAVE TO GO BACK AND RE-SEND STEMS ONLY)

NOTE: To make sure you exported your stems correctly before sending them to us, import the stems into your DAW to make sure everything is correct. Your song will be mixed in the exact arrangement that we receive it in.

For the Reference folder, you will include mp3 or .wav reference files.

Please complete the ‘Track Information & Metadata Form’ here: https://forms.gle/YQGdSnLzYBFZ2kWW8

Once your Stems, Reference Mix & Documents are placed in the folders you created, you can now Zip/Compress the main folder.

Once the folder is compressed please use the form to the left to send your material. Make sure to fill out all the requested information. If the material has been sent correctly, you will receive a confirmation email.

If you have any problems with the upload process please e-mail Support@iamell.com

What type of payments do you accept?

For online payments, any Major Credit or Debit Card is accepted as well as PayPal. If you make your purchase physically in person, we accept cash or check. **Western Union, Bank Transfer are ALSO accepted. If you have any questions please e-mail us at Support@iamell.com

How Long Will It Take To Mix/ Master My Material

Mastering generally takes between 1 – 4 days for single songs and 7 – 14 business days for full albums. Turnaround times may vary. Please include a project timeline and associated deadlines with submissions along with specific delivery methods if necessary.

Mixing generally takes 7-10 days for single songs and 14 – 18 business days for full albums. Final mix return dates are dependent on the number of tracks and revisions necessary after the initial mix is delivered.

How Do I Send My Music and Files

After choosing a package from our shop, and upon checkout, you will be prompted to include a download link to your files. Recommended platforms for uploading and sending your music are WeTransfer, Dropbox and Google Drive.

I need my project ASAP! Do you offer rush order services?

Yes, Rush delivery services are available on all services. Additional fees apply.

3 DAYS – $100.00  |  2 DAYS – $150.00  |  1 DAY – $200.00

For more information please email Support@iamell.com.

What is your refund policy?

If you are unsatisfied with your results we are willing to make changes and adjustments known as revisions free of charge. For bigger adjustments, you will be able to use your free revisions(s) or order further revisions after the initial date of purchase.

Stem replacement or revisions to a mix after it has been Mastered will include an additional fee of $75.00. If you have any questions please e-mail us at Support@iamell.com

Revisions

Up to 3 revisions are included free of charge on Small, Medium and Mastering packages. XXL package mixes include unlimited revisions.

What is a ISRC and how do I obtain one?

Please Note: ISRC is NOT required to use our services.

The International Standard Recording Code (ISRC) is an international standard code for uniquely identifying sound recordings and music video recordings. The code was developed by the recording industry in conjunction with the ISO technical committee 46, subcommittee 9 (TC 46/SC 9), which codified the standard as ISO 3901 in 1986, and updated it in 2001.

An ISRC code identifies a particular recording, not the work (composition and lyrical content) itself. Therefore, different recordings, edits, and remixes of the same work should each have their own ISRC code. Works are identified by ISWC codes. Recordings remastered without significant audio-quality changes should retain their existing ISRC codes, but the threshold is left to the discretion of the record company.

The provision of ISRCs is overseen by appointed national ISRC agencies. These national ISRC agencies issue codes directly to the public and may also utilize authorized ISRC Managers to issue ISRCs. In the United States, the appointed agency is RIAA. ISRC codes can be obtained directly from RIAA for an administrative fee ($80 at time of this publication) or from a commercial ISRC manager.[4] Only in territories where there is no national ISRC agency does IFPI provide codes to users.

To obtain a ISRC in your country please click this link –> http://isrc.ifpi.org/contact/national-agency-contacts#A

Please Note: ISRC is NOT required to use our services.

How To Export Your Files

How do I Export Files from Pro Tools?

For information on exporting files in Pro Tools please read and click below!

Please remove all effects, compression, and limiting when exporting files. If you have an instrument with an effect you would like to keep, you may do so but please remove any limiters on the track. Vocals must be completely dry with no effects, compression, or limiting. Please make sure to name your files accordingly.

For the Bit Depth/Rate choose either 16, 24, or 32 bit. Please only choose the bit rate your recordings are in or lower.

How do I Export Files from Logic?

For information on exporting files in Pro Tools please read and click below!

Please remove all effects, compression, and limiting when exporting files. If you have an instrument with an effect you would like to keep, you may do so but please remove any limiters on the track. Vocals must be completely dry with no effects, compression, or limiting. Please make sure to name your files accordingly.

For the Bit Depth/Rate choose either 16, 24, or 32 bit. Please only choose the bit rate your recordings are in or lower.

How do I Export Files from Reason?

For information on exporting files in Reason please read below!

Please remove all effects, compression, and limiting when exporting stems. If you have an instrument with an effect you would like to keep, you may do so but please remove any limiters on the track. Vocals must be completely dry with no effects, compression or limiting. Please make sure to name your files accordingly.

For the Bit Depth/Rate choose either 16, 24, or 32 bit. Please only choose the bit rate your recordings are in or lower.

How do I Export Files from Cubase?

For information on exporting files in Cubase please read and click below!

Please remove all effects, compression, and limiting when exporting files. If you have an instrument with an effect you would like to keep, you may do so but please remove any limiters on the track. Vocals must be completely dry with no effects, compression, or limiting. Please make sure to name your files accordingly.

For the Bit Depth/Rate choose either 16, 24, or 32 bit. Please only choose the bit rate your recordings are in or lower.

How do I Export Files from Studio One?

For information on exporting files in Studio One please read and click below!

Please remove all effects, compression, and limiting when exporting files. If you have an instrument with an effect you would like to keep, you may do so but please remove any limiters on the track. Vocals must be completely dry with no effects, compression, or limiting. Please make sure to name your files accordingly.

For the Bit Depth/Rate choose either 16, 24, or 32 bit. Please only choose the bit rate your recordings are in or lower.

How do I Export Files from FL Studio?

For information on exporting files in FL Studio please read and click below!

Please remove all effects, compression, and limiting when exporting files. If you have an instrument with an effect you would like to keep, you may do so but please remove any limiters on the track. Vocals must be completely dry with no effects, compression, or limiting. Please make sure to name your files accordingly.

For the Bit Depth/Rate choose either 16, 24, or 32 bit. Please only choose the bit rate your recordings are in or lower.

How do I Export Files from Ableton Live?

For information on exporting files in Ableton Live read and click below!

Please remove all effects, compression, and limiting when exporting files. If you have an instrument with an effect you would like to keep, you may do so but please remove any limiters on the track. Vocals must be completely dry with no effects, compression, or limiting. Please make sure to name your files accordingly.

For the Bit Depth/Rate choose either 16, 24, or 32 bit. Please only choose the bit rate your recordings are in or lower.

How do I Export Files from Garage Band?

For information on exporting files from Garage Band please read and see the following video below.

Please remove all effects, compression, and limiting when exporting files. If you have an instrument with an effect you would like to keep, you may do so but please remove any limiters on the track. Vocals must be completely dry with no effects, compression, or limiting. Please make sure to name your files accordingly.

For the Bit Depth/Rate choose either 16, 24, or 32 bit. Please only choose the bit rate your recordings are in or lower.

How do I Export Files from Reaper?

For information on exporting files from Reaper Please Read and click below!

Please remove all effects, compression, and limiting when exporting files. If you have an instrument with an effect you would like to keep, you may do so but please remove any limiters on the track. Vocals must be completely dry with no effects, compression, or limiting. Please make sure to name your files accordingly.

For the Bit Depth/Rate choose either 16, 24, or 32 bit. Please only choose the bit rate your recordings are in or lower.

How do I Export Files from Sonar? (X2, X3)

1. Select and make sure all your tracks are highlighted in your session.

2. Go to File > Export > Audio

3. Select WAVE for the file type.

4. In the Source Category select Tracks

5. for the Channel Format choose Stereo

6. For the Sample Rate choose 44100

7. For the Bit Depth/Rate choose either 16 or 24 bit. Please only choose the bit rate your recordings are in or lower.

8. In the preset section, you can choose Raw Tracks (no automation/fx)

9. Bounce the files into a folder, then compress (zip) the folder and send it to support@iamell.com using www.wetransfer.com

Note: Please remove all effects, compressors, and limiters when you export your files. If you have an instrument with an effect you would like to keep, you may do so but please remove any limiters on that track. Vocals must be completely dry with no effects, compressors, or limiters. Please make sure you name your files accordingly and in order.

How do I Export Files from Adobe Audition?

For information on exporting files in Adobe Audition read and click below!

Please remove all effects, compression, and limiting when exporting files. If you have an instrument with an effect you would like to keep, you may do so but please remove any limiters on the track. Vocals must be completely dry with no effects, compression, or limiting. Please make sure to name your files accordingly.

For the Bit Depth/Rate choose either 16, 24, or 32 bit. Please only choose the bit rate your recordings are in or lower.

How do I Export Files from Mixcraft 6?

1. Remove all effects from every track including the master track.

2. Make sure the volume level of each track is set to 0.0db including the master track.

3. Create a folder on your desktop with the name of the song and the name “Multi-Track Files”

4. In Mixcraft click on “Mix Down To Audio File”

5. Select the folder you created on the desktop.

6. For “Save as type” Choose Wave File. For the Bit Depth/Rate choose either 16 or 24 bit. Please only choose the bit rate your recordings are in or lower.

7. Select “Mix Each Track To A Separate File”

8. Click Save

9. On the desktop open the folder to make sure the files are there. If they are, right-click the folder and select “Send To” then “Compressed Folder”

10. Once the compressed folder is created, go to www.WeTransfer.com and upload the compressed folder. The e-mail address is support@iamell.com

For the Bit Depth/Rate choose either 16, 24, or 32 bit. Please only choose the bit rate your recordings are in or lower.

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