Should I upload my stems or not?

[Ronixis]

I'm almost finished tracking of our new EP and will start mixing next week. I'm thinking of uploading full stems, DIs, tempo tracks and midi-files for all of the songs on this forum as soon as we release the official tracks.

I'm just a bit worried about a shitload of unofficial remixes popping online. I've already found numerous versions of our songs from Soundcloud titled "Band name - Song name" with no indication that it's a remix. I want to share the tracks with you guys, but I also want to ensure that when new people get to hear our music for the first time, it's not some twelve year old kids first practice mix.

I have nothing against people sharing their versions, but I really would like that they would stay mainly between the people reading the original thread. Would it be too much to just clearly forbid people from uploading their versions anywhere where they are publicly available for everyone? The other possibility is just to ask that they name their versions for example as "Metal practice mix 1.mp3" with a link to the original.

Any opinions?

EDIT: THE EP IS RELEASED. STEMS HERE: http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/...-stream-download-includes-stems-dis-midi.html



Thanks!

 

[Habsburgs]

dropbox player? waaat!?

sick band stems for practicing are always welcomed.

 

[XnaySaturo]

Whatever happens; CAN'T WAIT. Sounds epic.

 

[Ronixis]

dropbox player? waaat!?

sick band stems for practicing are always welcomed.

It's actually just a regular flash player I downloaded I'd rather not have the unfinished songs floating around, this way it's less likely that people save the file on their computer.

Whatever happens; CAN'T WAIT. Sounds epic.

Thanks!

 

[MartijnPaauwe]

I sure think people would be thankful for it. But that's up to you offcourse

I share the opinion, pretty epic song! Me like it longtime

 

[Firaxis]

Loving it man.

 

[Wohma]

Great song! Can't wait to hear the whole EP.

 

[CAlexanderParra]

This song fucking rules.

 

[drew_drummer]

If you upload stems... expect remixes.

Don't want remixes... don't upload stems.

Simples.

 

[Fbarre]

Great song!

 

[departed]

this song is brilliant. would love to have a stab at mixing

 

[sebby123]

Great great song! Hopefully you will let us get our hands on these stems!

 

[Shawnn]

Wow, this song is FANTASTIC! I really liked your first EP; hoping the second one will tear my face off too.

 

[FarizAdili]

Fuckin Sick!

 

[Scott Horner]

Holy shit. This song is tits. I dig it a lot.

 

[Steven Otto]

Yes, please share the stems

I learned so much from the Arsonist stem files and I enjoy your music in general.

 

[Ronixis]

Wow, thanks for the huge amount of good feedback! I'll make sure to upload the stems since demand is this high.

 

[ArnaudM]

That song is brilliant.

 

[nervirasme]

Wow, thanks for the huge amount of good feedback! I'll make sure to upload the stems since demand is this high.

:hotjump:

 

[nervirasme]

Wow, thanks for the huge amount of good feedback! I'll make sure to upload the stems since demand is this high.

In the meantime, you might consider editing your original post and erasing any trace of song/band name (or creating a temporary one), so it doesn't pop out on the web by it's original name... Of course, nothing will work like a good old 48pt red bolded warning like "Please, don't publish this anywhere without asking me first!"

Cheerz