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How to Send Files for a Mix Request: alignment, naming and references

Clean file handoff reduces the time lost before the mix even starts.

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Minimum itemsFile namingWhat alignment meansHow to describe referencesAsk before work starts

Minimum items

  • Audio URL
  • BPM / key
  • Instrumental or off vocal
  • Vocal main / double / harmony / ad-lib
  • Reference track URL
  • Timestamp of the concern
  • Desired deadline

File naming

GoodAvoid
song_vocal_main_01.wavnew_recording.wav
song_harmony_high.wavmaybe_harmony.wav
song_inst_2mix.wavfinal2.wav
EQ decision map
Move one parameter at a time. A setting you can roll back is part of quality control.

What alignment means

Aligned exports start at the same point, so the files do not drift when placed in a DAW. If you are not sure, send the files as recorded and ask before ordering.

How to Send Files for a Mix Request: alignment, naming and references
Before using EQ, define the goal, listening point and rollback point.

How to describe references

Instead of only saying loud, describe vocal distance, space size, brightness and low-end weight. If you send multiple references, write what each one is for.

Ask before work starts

If you are unsure whether the file format is correct, send a quick question first. You can also ask before recording.

In a free check, the first question is whether the vocal will communicate after upload, not whether the processing sounds impressive in solo.

How FUJI° actually judges it

  • Lock the 15 seconds where You are not sure what to send before ordering appears and compare every change on that same section.
  • Before adding EQ, separate whether the main cause is recording, pitch, timing or balance against the instrumental.
  • After moving frequency, decide in the full mix, low volume and phone playback before keeping the setting.

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Check your own audio

Send a 15-sec URL, timestamp and symptom. You will receive the likely improvement scope and quote direction.

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