Music Glossary: prep

Broadcast WAV fields (description, originator, time reference) for asset tracking and post workflows. more

Provide MD5/SHA hashes or zipped packages so clients can confirm file integrity after transfer. more

Provide a count-in reference stem when needed so live players and editors align starts reliably. more

Red Book master image containing track order, PQ codes, and text; standard for CD manufacturing. more

Include ISRC, artist, album, and year in deliverables where supported to aid distribution and royalty tracking. more

Leave 250–500 ms of headroom and natural tails in prints; avoid chopping reverbs and delays. more

Stereo interleaved files for finals; consolidated multitrack stems start at bar 1 for easy re-alignment. more

Common delivery variants; also include TV mix (no lead vocal), a cappella, and clean versions when requested. more

Deliberately raising level to identify feedback frequencies and cutting them with EQ. more

Confirm sample rate, tempo map, track names, patch notes, and backups before recording day. more

Prebuilt routing, color coding, track types, and markers for fast starts and consistency. more

Clear, versioned names like Song_120bpm_Stem-Drums_v2.wav with notes on processing (dry/wet). more