1. Start with Your Final Stereo Mix

• Export your final 2-track stereo master (24-bit / 48kHz WAV).
• This is our reference — the feel we’ll expand into Atmos.
• If we are creating a Stereo Master you can skip this step.

2. Stem Export Settings

• Format: wav 24bit
• Sample Rate: Native Sample Rate
• Bit Depth: 24bit
• Timing: All stems consolidated from the same start; full length with reverb/delay tails.
• Processing: Print tone-defining group processing (EQ, compression, saturation, modulation, reverbs, delays). Exclude the stereo mastering chain.

3. What to Export | Wet files !

• Drums | All kit elements plus rooms/FX that are part of the sound.
• Bass | Approved blend (DI/Amp/Fuzz/synth) printed as one stem.
• Guitars | Rhythms grouped; feature solos may be separate
• Keys/Synths  | Separate if they serve distinct roles.
• Main Vocal | Include production FX that define the vibe.
• Backing Vocal | Stacks grouped as approved
• FX / eAR cANDY | Risers, impacts, vinyl crackle separate
• Reverb / Delay Returns | Separate Exports