It's another Q&A session this week where we cover a wide range of topics, from mastering alts and stems, AI tools, pitching to libraries, finding references, to backend royalties, panning practices, and much more.

Plus in my Year of Taxi update, we check in on any returns or forwards and take a listen to this week’s submission which is an action percussion cue. Then I give my thoughts on a stomp clap cue written by 52 Cues Community Member, Dolfo Picanco.

00:00 - Intro & Welcome
02:12 - Year of Taxi Check-In
18:13 - Q&A Intro
18:51 - Should alt. mixes, stems, and individual tracks be mastered?
24:11 - How and why do libraries use the individual tracks?
27:22 - Should we use sidechaining when mastering stems?
28:36 - Are sequencers often used in sync music?
29:33 - What is the current role of AI in sync?
35:45 - Can companies choose AI music over human-created music?
37:59 - What is the best way to present music to libraries?
42:48 - How do you know what sounds to use?
50:00 - What's involved in getting a musician to contribute on your cue?
55:00 - Where can we find examples of different music genres?
58:00 - Why would a library ask for a specific LUFS value?
1:00:43 - Is it a good idea to cover public domain classical music?
1:03:14 - How should we pan tracks in genres like tension music?
1:05:58 - Can you give a general breakdown about stacking samples?
1:09:40 - Should I contact libraries about placed tracks not registered with my PRO?
1:11:58 - Can you explain the idea of "transition music" in more detail?
1:15:26 - What are the best ways to learn instrument sample libraries?
1:19:50 - How is your Mac Studio working out?
01:24:39 - Join the 52 Cues Community!
01:25:51 - "Crush 'Em All" by Dolfo Picano
01:37:58 - Outro & How You Can Support 52 Cues!

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