☐ Trim silence from beginning and end of each track.
☐ Convert sample rates (e.g., 96kHz → 44.1kHz) using high‑quality SRC.
☐ Apply dither when reducing bit depth (24‑bit → 16‑bit, POW‑r #2).
☐ Create all delivery formats: 24/96 (archive), 24/44.1 (high‑res), 16/44.1 (CD/streaming).
☐ Use consistent naming convention (e.g., Album_SongTitle_16bit_44.1kHz.wav).
☐ Test all files on multiple playback systems (car, earbuds, phone, TV, Hulu).
☐ Hold a final listening party (CST).
☐ Prepare metadata (track titles, artist, album, ISRC codes if needed).
☐ Upload to distributor – include art, credits, lyrics.
☐ Keep a backup of all final masters (cloud + local).
☐ Document any changes for future reference.
☐ Update Website with Album Post/Page and project blog posts

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