Short answer: save a copy of the project, name every track properly, bypass master bus processing, set the cycle range to the whole song, then use File > Export > All Tracks as Audio Files at 24-bit WAV and your session’s sample rate. Every stem should start at bar 1 and peak below -6 dBFS.
How to export tracks in Logic Pro X.
The first thing you need to do is save a copy of your session. Go to the File menu and choose “Save As”. Add “for mixing” to the project name and save it — this helps keep your original session safe.
Now prepare your session for export.
1. Name all tracks clearly.
Use proper, descriptive names like “Kick”, “Snare”, “Lead_Vocal”, etc. Avoid generic names like “Audio_01” or “Track_05”.
2. Check tuning and timing.
Make sure vocals are tuned and all instruments are properly aligned. If you need help, Major Mixing offers timing correction, vocal tuning, and sample replacement services.
3. Consolidate and organize.
If you have layered takes for the same part, consolidate them. For lead vocals, separate by song sections, such as:
- Lead_Verse
- Lead_Chorus
- Lead_Bridge
4. Remove unnecessary effects.
Bypass EQ, compression, reverb, and other processing unless they are crucial to the sound.
If you need both dry and wet versions, duplicate the track and name them clearly:
- “Guitar_Dry”
- “Guitar_Wet”
5. Check your levels.
Play through the project and ensure nothing is clipping. All peaks should be below -6 dB on the master channel for optimal headroom.
6. Set your cycle range.
In the edit window, make sure your yellow cycle bar spans the full length of the song. Logic will use this to determine the export length.
Now you are ready to export stems in Logic Pro X.
- Select all tracks.
- Go to File > Export > All Tracks as Audio Files.
- In the export window:
- Choose WAV file format.
- Set Bit Depth to 24-bit.
- Enable “Trim Silence at File End”.
- Check “Limit Export to Cycle Range” to export only the song section.
- Create a new folder for your tracks and include the BPM in the folder name (e.g. “MySong_90BPM”).
- Click Export and wait for the files to render.
Final check:
Open a new Logic project, drag the exported stems into the timeline, and make sure everything is aligned and sounding as expected.
Zip your folder and upload it to MajorMixing when placing your order.
| Setting | What to send | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| File format | WAV or AIFF | Never MP3. Lossy files are already missing information a mix engineer would otherwise have to work around. |
| Bit depth | 24-bit | Gives plenty of resolution below the noise floor. Going to 16-bit throws that away for no benefit. |
| Sample rate | Same as your session | 44.1 or 48 kHz is fine — just don’t convert. Resampling on export adds artefacts nobody asked for. |
| Start point | Bar 1 / timeline zero | Every stem the same length from the same start, so the whole set drops in and lines up without editing. |
| Peak level | Below -6 dBFS | Leaves headroom to work with. Clipped stems cannot be repaired later. |
| Master bus | Bypassed | Any limiter or compressor on the 2-bus prints onto every stem and cannot be undone. |
| Track effects | Bypassed unless integral | Amp sims, special delays and tuned effects are part of the sound — send those as both a dry and a wet version. |
| Naming | Descriptive | “Kick”, “Lead_Verse”, “Gtr_1_Dry”. Not “Audio_07”. Clear names save hours on a large session. |
| Also include | Tempo and key | A one-line text file with BPM, key and any tempo changes prevents a lot of guesswork. |
This is the spec our engineers ask for on every project. Getting it right the first time is usually the difference between a mix starting today and a mix starting after a round of re-exports.
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Exporting stems from Logic Pro — FAQ
Where is the export option in Logic Pro?
File > Export > All Tracks as Audio Files. Select every track first, and make sure the cycle range covers the entire song — Logic uses it to decide how long the exported files are, so a short cycle produces short stems.
Should I send stems or the whole Logic Pro project?
Stems, in almost every case. Audio files open anywhere, on any system, with no missing plugins and no version mismatch. A project file only helps if the engineer happens to run the same DAW with the same plugin set, and even then it slows the start of the work.
What do I do with virtual instruments and MIDI?
Print them to audio before you export. A MIDI track is not a stem — it’s an instruction for a plugin that may not exist on the other end. Render each instrument to its own audio track, then export that.
Should volume automation be rendered into the stems?
Yes. The rides you’ve already made are part of the performance, not a mistake to be undone, so we ask for them printed. What should stay off is master bus processing and anything you added just to make the rough mix listenable.
My session is 96 kHz. Should I convert it down first?
No. Export at the session rate and leave the conversion to the end of the chain. Sample rate conversion is one more process between your recording and the finished master, and there’s no reason to spend it before mixing has even started.
How do I send the files once they’re exported?
Zip the folder and upload it with your order. Name the folder with the song title and BPM — for example “MySong_92BPM”. If the archive is large, a cloud link works just as well; what matters is that all the stems arrive together.
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