Music Glossary: stems

Remix & Stems Campaign

Releasing stems for community remixes and contests to extend the lifecycle of a single. more

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Deliver consolidated stems, SR/bit depth specified, with count-off and slate. more

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Stem up/down by register and voice; separate voices for independent rhythms. more

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Export grouped stems with embedded headroom and consistent start; facilitates revisions. more

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Consolidate time-aligned stems; print FX tails; consistent naming for mastering. more

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Dry = no effects printed; Wet = effects printed (reverb, delay, etc.). Provide both when sharing stems for flexibility. more

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Separate audio stems (drums, bass, keys, BVs) for live mixing. Provides flexibility for FOH and failover if parts drop out. more

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