How To Export Files From Your DAW
If you need help exporting your files properly from your DAW, you’ve come to the right place! This will help get your tracks delivered to us using all the right settings and quality. In general, we want all the files to start at the very beginning of the session, and to export them at the […]
File Delivery Guidelines
Here are some guidelines to follow when delivering files to MooseCat! Choose your product below for an in depth look: Mixing Atmos Mixing Mastering Analog Bundles Session Musicians Virtual Recording Sessions Vocal Edit & Tune Podcast Edit & Mix Gear Rental & Concierge Service Home Studio Consultation
File Delivery Guidelines – Stem Mix/Master
Folder Example: Email – Artist Name – Song 1 Stem Example: Lead Vocal 5. Please also include an up to date rough mix of the song! 6. All files can be uploaded here. Please contact us if you have any issues or questions!
File Delivery Guidelines – Atmos Mixing
Folder Example: Artist Name – Song 1 Stem Example: Lead Vocal **All files can be uploaded here. Please contact us if you have any issues or questions!
Home Recording Tracking Tips
Here are some basic tips and tricks to follow when recording at home! Record at a high quality – a 48K sample rate is definitely adequate, but 96K can often clear things up and allow you to hear everything more clearly. Even if it does take up more space. Please note having a high quality […]
Recording 101
So you wanna be a recording engineer huh? Or maybe you’re a musician who wants to record at home. No matter what your goals might be, learning about the recording process can be beneficial in all aspects of the music biz. It’s easier and as inexpensive as ever to learn how to make solid recordings. […]
What’s The Difference Between Mixing & Mastering?
If you’re new to the recording process, it’s often confusing to navigate. One major question often asked – what’s the difference between mixing and mastering? Often we hear these terms bundled together as one, but they are two separate processes, often done by two different people. Once all your tracks have been recorded, the mixing […]
Home Studio Set Up Basics
Let’s explore what you will need to get a home studio set up! Recording rigs come in all shapes and sizes, but there are a few things that everyone will need to get the job done. For a basic modern recording setup you’ll need the following: Computer Having a solid computer as the powerhouse for […]
Leveling & Gain Staging for Recording at Home
If you’re not a professional engineer (yet), getting a proper level while recording at home can be tricky. Here are some basics to help you dial in that perfect level. Gain Staging The term “gain staging” refers to the process of setting a proper level each step along the way of your […]
6 Easy Steps To Prep Your Tracks for Mastering
Delivering your mixes for mastering is a fairly straightforward process – simply follow these guidelines! Bounce your mix using the highest possible sample rate and bit rate that you recorded at! At least 48K and 24 bit. Please send in your mixes without any processing on the master bus. General guidelines would ask to have […]