Remix vs. rework
A remix uses the original stems; a rework rebuilds parts around it.
Remixers are usually paid a flat fee and may receive a share of the remix master, but rarely publishing unless new writing is added.
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More studio terms
- Stems
Grouped audio exports of a track: drums, bass, synths, vocals.
- Mixing
Balancing the elements of a track into one coherent whole.
- Mastering
The final polish that prepares a track for distribution.
- LUFS
The loudness unit used by streaming platforms.
- Ghost production
Producing a track that is released under someone else's name.
- Sidechain compression
Ducking one sound whenever another plays.