These days, audio playback is an indisputably integral part of live music. Yet, the fundamental underpinning of it - stems - are constantly overlooked and taken for granted.

Your playback is the cornerstone of your live mix. Well-prepared stems result in a show that is strong, consistent, powerful, and faithful to the recordings it is performing. You only need to prepare them once - why not prepare them correctly?

This book is an encapsulation of the last 7 years of my experience as a professional music director in Los Angeles. Having received countless stems that sound nothing like their song and seeing countless playback sessions and even live shows that have gaping playback audio weaknesses, I decided it was time to share the solution I've learned and have working tirelessly to perfect.

After reading this book, you'll have both the understanding of why all stems aren't printed equal as well as the tools needed to process your stems into professional condition.

I hope it brings your show the professional polish that it has for so many of my artists.

Best,

Eric