Absolutely! I prefer that method. The rough master or a reference from an artist that your love is the perfect way for us to get on the same page with regard to your vision for your music. 

We work alongside a few select mixing engineers who cover a range of genres, so we can take your project from mixing right through to mastering to ensure a quality finished project.

Below are the audio delivery requirements for all recording projects. Please read thoroughly and adhere to each requirement (technically appropriate to your project) before delivering your files for Dolby Atmos.

GLOSSARY

MULTI-TRACK – The collection of individual audio tracks recorded during music production, such as vocals, guitars, drums, and other instruments.

STEMS – The collection of audio tracks processed by the mix engineer and exported with effects, such as drums, keys, synths, vocals, and other instruments.

MULTI-TRACKS

Below are the guidelines to follow when sending projects to be mixed and mastered in stereo.

• Print all MIDI, synth and/or virtual instrument tracks as audio files.

• Name each track logically (do not label tracks as “Audio 23,” etc.)

• Use labels that reflect the instrument type

DR – Drums/Percussions

BS – Bass Instruments (acoustic and synths)

KY – Keyboards (piano, organ, pads, synths)

GT – Guitars

SFX – Sound effects (risers, impacts)

VX – Lead vocals/adlibs

Naming Convention: TrackType_Instrument

Example: DR_Kick

Do not use non-alphanumeric characters such as: *?<>“| \/:+#

STEMS

Below are the guidelines to follow when sending projects to be mixed in Dolby Atmos.

All stems should:

• Be the same duration, so they can be synced up easily (recording start and end time).

• Match the tempo of the project/session, including any tempo changes.

Exporting Instruments:

• Separate out the instruments as much as possible and deliver them “wet” (with effects such as EQ, compression, and reverb).

• Drum kits, sampled or live, should be separated out, as well as delivering a stereo stem of the full kit

• Loops/Samples should be printed as separate stems and not combined with other mix elements

• For live recordings, please provide as much separation as possible for audience microphones (e.g. please don’t print all audience mics to one stem)

Vocal stem elements (lead and background) should be:

• Separated out as much as possible (Lead Vocal, Adlibs, Choir, etc).

• Deliver ‘dry’ vocal stem with tuning and processing (EQ, compression, saturation, etc)

• Deliver a ‘wet’ vocal stem with effects (reverb, delay, widener, etc).

• Tuning should be included on dry elements (Autotune, Melodyne, etc).

Below are three ways in which you can experience/ approve a Dolby Atmos mix.

Option 1: Binaural

Mixes created in Dolby Atmos can be experienced using high-quality headphones or earbuds that are capable of reproducing a wide range of frequencies. Binaural audio is designed to create an immersive experience that makes you feel like you’re in the middle of the sound. Pay attention to the sounds coming from different directions and try to visualize them in your mind. Play the file named “Binaural” and focus on the sound which enhances the immersive experience.

Note: Binaural mixes are best experienced on headphones. Do not use speakers to playback this file.

Option 2: Spatial Audio

Spatial Audio is Apple’s version of binaural audio. By using Apple hardware, this technology creates a three-dimensional sound experience for the listener, simulating sounds coming from different directions and distances, which creates a sense of immersion and depth.

We offer labels a simple subscription solution to ensure a consistent and quality release schedule. For our peers in the industry who are mixing engineers or studio owners, we provide a rate to ensure that your clients’ budgets are kept in check.