Send stems online — securely, with version control
Send music stems online without losing quality, control, or context. TYFRA Vault stores your stems permanently with version labels, metadata, and access controls — no expiring links.
You need to get multitrack stems to a collaborator, label, or mixer at full quality — and you need everyone to agree on which version they are working from. This guide walks through what "sending stems" really means, where generic transfer tools break down, and how TYFRA Vault keeps stems, metadata, and permissions in one place.
What "sending stems" actually involves
Stems are individual elements of a mix — vocals, drums, bass, keys, and so on — usually exported as separate audio files. A "stem pack" is those files together for one song or version. Before you upload anything, be clear whether you are sending a few grouped stems or a full multitrack set; that sets expectations for loudness, processing, and who is responsible for the master bus.
Individual stems vs a full stem pack
A single "drums stem" might be one stereo file; a full pack might be ten or twenty files. Name files so the role is obvious — for example Artist_Track_Drums.wav — and keep one folder or Vault project per song so nothing gets mixed between sessions.
Naming conventions that prevent confusion later
Use a consistent pattern: song name, element, optional version or date. Your future self (and your mixer) should not have to guess whether v3_final_FINAL.wav is the take you meant.
Why generic file-sharing tools fall short for stems
The expiring link problem
One-off transfers often delete files after a few days. That is fine for a quick bounce — not for stems that someone may need to reopen next month when you send a revision. If the link is dead, you re-upload, and you risk sending a different bounce than before.
Missing metadata in a blind upload
A bare upload does not carry BPM, key, ISRC, or split context. Your collaborator gets files without the story: which mix pass, which master, who owns what. Music-specific storage keeps that context next to the audio.
How to send stems with TYFRA Vault
Upload your stems
Vault supports WAV, FLAC, AIFF, and MP3 at original quality, up to 150MB per file — enough for typical stems and masters. Raw DAW project folders or huge session archives are not what Vault is built for; split very large exports into separate files if needed.
Set a version label
Use track revisions (v1, v2, v3) for mix iterations and distinct versions (e.g. instrumental vs vocal) for variants. Public links play the track's current main audio — label revisions clearly and promote deliberately so listeners hear the mix you intend.
Generate a share link
Control expiry, downloads, and comments per link. Turn downloads off if you only want playback and feedback. Analytics show views, plays, and last activity — useful when you are waiting on a label or mixer.
Feedback on the waveform
Team members on the project leave timestamped comments on the audio in Vault. On public share links, feedback requires a TYFRA sign-in when comments are enabled — playback itself does not.
Stems and splits — ownership from the start
Vault lets you document publishing and mechanical splits on the track. When stems live on that track, the ownership picture stays next to the files — fewer misunderstandings before you send anything to Promo or Contracts.
Checklist
Before you send stems to anyone
- →File names identify song, element, and version.
- →You have chosen the correct revision or variant for this send.
- →Share link permissions match the task (download on vs off, expiry if needed).
- →Splits or credits are updated if the arrangement changed.
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Common questions
Your data flows with you across TYFRA
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