Release preparation 4 min read
A practical music release checklist: audio, artwork, tags and lyrics
Prepare a consistent release package, from the final audio and cover image to metadata, lyric text and a short promotional clip.
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Audio, artwork, metadata, lyrics and a shareable clip. A practical checklist for getting your next release ready.
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Editing basics 4 min read
How to trim an MP3 without cutting off the good part
Choose better start and end points, add useful fades, and check your downloaded clip before sharing it.
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Formats & file size 4 min read
MP3 vs WAV: which file should you edit, send or keep?
Understand the practical differences between compact MP3 copies and PCM WAV files, including what conversion can and cannot recover.
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Formats & file size 4 min read
How to reduce MP3 file size for email and sharing
Work backwards from a file limit, choose sensible export settings, and avoid making a recording smaller at the expense of clarity.
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Formats & file size 4 min read
Which MP3 bitrate should you use for speech and music?
Compare 96, 128, 192, 256 and 320 kbps, estimate download size, and choose a setting by listening to the material you will share.
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Editing basics 4 min read
How to make quiet audio louder without harsh clipping
Understand gain, peak normalization and limiting, then use a careful listening workflow to improve a quiet recording.
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Editing basics 4 min read
How to merge audio files into one clear, ordered recording
Arrange clips, choose useful gaps, check transitions, and export a combined MP3 or WAV without confusing merging with mixing.
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Release preparation 4 min read
How to edit MP3 metadata so your files are easy to recognise
Set title, artist, album and track details, understand the difference between tags and filenames, and verify the final downloaded MP3.
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Levels & listening 4 min read
Audio loudness explained: peaks, LUFS and better listening checks
Learn what peak and loudness readings can tell you, why equal peaks can sound different, and how to use the browser meter responsibly.
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Release preparation 4 min read
How to prepare a clean lyrics file for a music release
Check lyric text against the final performance, tidy spacing, and make a clear TXT handover without accidentally rewriting the song.
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