Preparing Music for Sync

Sync-readiness checklist

You don't need new music — you need to prepare what you have.

Versions to prepare

• Clean instrumental of every sync candidate
• 30-second edit
• 60-second edit
• Stinger (short ending/button)
• Stems (drums, bass, melody separated)

Rights & clearance

• Zero uncleared samples (confirmed in writing)
• Writer/composer splits documented
• Publisher info ready
• Any featured vocalists have signed off

Metadata for sync

• BPM
• Key
• Mood (primary + secondary)
• Genre & sub-genre
• Instrumentation list
• Vocal/instrumental flag
• Tempo descriptor (slow/mid/upbeat)
• Similar-track references ("sounds like")

Organization

• Sync-ready tracks grouped separately from lease beats
• Instrumentals easy to find and preview
• Consistent, professional file naming

Supervisors place the track that's easiest to clear and cut. Preparation is the opportunity.

Pick 3–5 catalog tracks and run them through this list to start your sync library.