
How To Prepare Stems


Logic Pro X
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Set Cycle Range: Highlight the full song length using the cycle region.
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Export Stems: Go to File > Export > All Tracks as Audio Files.
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Choose Settings:
Save Format: WAVE
Bit Depth: 24 Bit
Bypass Effect Plug-Ins: YES
Include Volume/Pan Automation: NO
Normalize: OFF -
Save & Organise: Place all the stems in one folder, and archive it into a .zip or .rar folder.
Ableton Live
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Set Locators: Highlight the full song length in the arrangement view.
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Solo & Export: Solo each track or group, then go to File > Export Audio/Video.
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Choose Settings:
File Type: WAV or AIFF
Sample Rate: Same as project
Bit Depth: 24 Bit
Normalize: OFF -
Save & Organise: Place all the stems in one folder, and archive it into a .zip or .rar folder.


Pro Tools
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Consolidate Audio: Select all clips per track, then press Shift + Option + 3 (Mac) / Shift + Alt + 3 (Windows) to consolidate.
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Export Stems: Select all tracks, go to File > Export > Selected Tracks as Files
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Choose Settings:
File Type: WAV
Format: Interleaved
Bit Depth: 24-bit
Sample Rate: Same as session -
Save & Organise: Place all the stems in one folder, and archive it into a .zip or .rar folder.
FL Studio
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Select Full Track Range: Press Ctrl + A to select the entire song.
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Export Stems: Go to File > Export > WAV, and select "Split Mixer Tracks".
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Choose Settings:
Format: WAV
Bit Depth: 24 Bit
Ensure "Leave Remainder" is selected -
Save & Organise: Place all the stems in one folder, and archive it into a .zip or .rar folder.