Things to know when uploading your tracks for mastering or mixing:
Bit resolution: As high as possible. 32 bit floating point if possible (Nuendo, Cubase) or 24 bits (Protools / Logic).
Sampling rate: 44.1 kHz for CD Redbook, 48 or 96 kHz
File formats: Wave, Aiff, SD2,
Dithering: Please do not dither.
Fades: Please do not fade. Only exception: arranged fades in which different tracks must be faded separately.
Beginnings / Endings: Allow enough time for edits. Please leave at least 500 ms at the start of the recording. This applies in particular to tracks which have been mixed on analog consoles. (Required preview running time (predict) / fingerprints for denoising)
Compression / total limiting: Slight peak limiting is permitted, but please no finalizers, compressors, limiters or similar!Average loudness should not exceed -15 dB / RMS.
Track labeling: Please give the song files the correct track number or name.
Reference tracks: We gladly welcome one or two reference tracks.