/ableton-export

name: ableton-export
description: Pre-export checklist before rendering audio. Validates levels, headroom, mono compatibility, and sample rate settings. Use right before bouncing to file.

/ableton-export

Run a pre-export audit and surface anything that would compromise the bounced file.

What it checks

| Check | Pass criteria | | --- | --- | | Master peak | Below -1 dB | | Master headroom | At least -3 dB before limiter | | Track-level clipping | No track meter in red | | Mono compatibility | All elements audible in mono fold | | DC offset on master | None | | Sub-30Hz content | Filtered or controlled | | Project sample rate | Matches export setting (44.1 / 48 / 96 kHz) | | Bit depth | 24-bit for archival, 16-bit only for distribution | | Render mode | Real-time off (unless using external hardware) | | Normalize | OFF | | Convert to mono | OFF (unless explicitly mono export) | | Inactive devices | Bypass or remove for performance |

Workflow

1. Read master bus state, track meters, devices. 2. Run each check, mark ✅ or ❌. 3. Print a summary table. 4. If ❌, propose fixes with specific values. 5. If all ✅, give the green light: "Ready to export. Recommended settings: 24-bit, 48 kHz, render off, no normalize."

Don'ts

• Don't export on the user's behalf — they may want to choose the file location and name.
• Don't apply mastering chain. This is a check, not a process.
• Don't recommend a specific filename pattern unless asked.