Mastering and Export Checklist PDF for Producers

Before you call the bounce finished

Pre

Fix the mix before the limiter

If the chorus collapses, vocal vanishes or low end blooms, go back to the mix instead of forcing loudness.

Ref

Reference at matched loudness

Turn reference tracks down to match your mix before making tonal decisions.

Files

Name versions clearly

Export WAV, MP3, instrumental and stems with artist, track, BPM, key, date and version.