Delivering Masters: Which File Format Should You Choose?

------=_Part_95222721_857414670.1725037856795 Content-Type: text/html;charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Tailor Your Tracks: Match your music formats to distribution needs [Waves Audio]( [From Studio to Stream: Master Your Tracks for a Perfect Release] Waves Online Mastering offers high-quality masters, with an AI engine that was trained by professional mastering engineers. After it has done mastering your music, it’s time for the final step—releasing your music to the world. You can customize the File Formats, Bit Depths (resolution), and Sample Rates. To cover all possible options, the 1 credit required to create a master file also allows downloading an unlimited number of files suitable for release. So, let’s discuss how to choose the right options to distribute your music. [From Studio to Stream: Master Your Tracks for a Perfect Release]( Streaming services: Choose WAV Format and 24-bit Bit Depth. The 44.1 kHz sample rate is suitable for all services. If you’re targeting a specific service, some (like Apple Music) can accept higher sample rates. Check the service’s web site for their preferred specs. High-res audio: The most common option is WAV Format, 24-bit Bit Depth, 96 kHz Sample Rate. Online sharing and emailing: MP3 Format files use the least amount of memory, so they transfer faster online and download more quickly from websites. They also save space when stored in smartphone music libraries. CD: Select WAV Format, 16-bit Bit Depth, 44.1 kHz Sample Rate. [Master Your Track]( [Are Your Tracks Ready to Master? Try Waves Online Mastering]( Take control of your music's final sound. Use an AI service trained by world-class mastering engineers to achieve professional results. Ensure your tracks are polished and ready for distribution in a matter of minutes with Waves Online Mastering—and download your files in various bit depths, sample rates and formats as many times as you like. [Try it Free]( [This Weekend]( [Labor Day Sale]( Get the plugins you have been waiting for This Labor Day, get the most plugin value and supercharge your production power. [Shop Now]( *Excludes Abbey Road Studio 3, Clarity Vx Pro & DeReverb Pro, TRACT, Feedback Hunter, X-FDBK, Spherix, B360. [Terms & conditions](. [Waves Audio]( [Facebook]( [Instargam]( [Youtube]( [tiktalk]( [Twitter]( [Linkedin]( --------------------------------------------------------------- To ensure delivery of future mailings, please add news@emails.waves-audio.com to your contacts or safe senders list. [Update your email preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( Also available from select [authorized Waves dealers](. Offers are valid for a limited time. Waves reserves the right to stop these offers at any time. Offers are not retroactive and apply only to specified products. Please do not reply to this email, as this mailbox will not accept incoming mail. For customer service and sales, please [contact us by email](. Copyright© 2024 Waves Audio Ltd. All rights reserved. ------=_Part_95222721_857414670.1725037856795--