A Mix Review Checklist: Ten Problems to Listen For
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A structured review can catch problems that become familiar during a long session. Check clipping, masking, timing, pitch, low-end balance, vocal clarity, harshness, noise, stereo compatibility and the ending.
Put it into practice
Take a break, listen at a moderate level and note timestamps before editing. Fix the most audible problem first, then recheck the full song rather than only the edited passage.
Check the finished deliverable
Keep the original session and compare the final export with your approved reference. Listen from start to finish, including transitions and the tail. Check that the file you upload is the intended version, not an earlier bounce with a similar name. If the release needs a specialist format, get the delivery specification before the final export.
Your next step
Take a break, listen at a moderate level and note timestamps before editing. Keep a short record of the decision and revisit it after your next completed project.
Prepare an audio release for the relevant WBBT Records workflow.
Further reading
Check current requirements at Apple Music style guide. Platform policies, features and commercial terms can change; confirm the details for your own account and release.
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