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Multitracks are the individual recordings that make up a song each instrument, vocal, or effect exported as a separate file (like kick.wav, guitar.wav, lead vocal.wav).
Stems, on the other hand, are groups of these tracks like “drums,” “vocals,” or “instruments” mixed down into fewer files.
Have you noticed the “multitrack downloads” on puremix.com/downloads? You’ll find hundreds of megabytes of authentic studio session files tracks labeled “vocals.wav,” “kick.wav,” or “bass bus.wav.”
These aren’t just random fragments; they’re real elements from professional recording sessions. Once you learn how to use them, these multitracks become a powerful resource to practice, experiment, and sharpen your mixing skills.
What Exactly Are Multitracks and Stems?
Think of a multitrack as a song taken apart into all its individual pieces.
Every sound, the kick, the snare, the vocals, the guitars, the reverb bus, is exported as a separate file so you can rebuild the mix yourself.
This is what professional engineers see every day in their DAW.
With these multitrack stems, you can:
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Train your ears on real-world recordings
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Understand how instruments sit together in a professional mix
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Practice balancing, EQing, compressing, and automating without limits
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Learn from real artists and sessions, not from theory
It’s hands-on, practical, and genuinely addictive.
Why Mixing Multitracks Is the Ultimate Ear Training
There’s no better way to get good at mixing than actually mixing.
Every multitrack session you work on is a chance to:
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Sharpen your sense of space and depth
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Discover how arrangement affects mix balance
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Feel how groove and tone interact
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Build instincts, not just habits
You’re not just turning knobs. You’re training your brain to think like a professional engineer.
For those who want to go deeper into ear training, How to Listen is available on Puremix Campus: a course by Fab Dupont that helps you develop critical listening skills and learn to identify frequencies, balance, and depth in any mix.
What You Can Download for Free on Puremix
On puremix.com/downloads, you’ll find a collection of free multitrack sessions, mixing contest multitracks, and exercise files designed to help you practice mixing, editing, and sound design.
A few highlights include:
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Nick Puffer – “King of Hollywood”
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Joshua Rathbun – “Hot Bananas”
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Mixing with Softube plugins
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Scott Cousin – “Indiana, Rust & Bone”
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Ari Jordan – “Muse”
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Major Lazer – “Light It Up (Remix)”
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Each one includes the same files used by the top engineers that mixed the original song, ready to drop into your DAW and start mixing.
Inside, you'll get free VIP access to some of the world's most educational sessions.
How to Train Like a Pro Using Multitracks
Here’s a simple method to get the most out of Puremix downloads:
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Choose a session that fits your style (pop, rock, electronic, soul…).
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Import the stems into your DAW.
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Mix from scratch: focus on balance, tone, and space.
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Analyze your results: compare your mix to the original on Puremix.
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Challenge yourself with a new session or contest mix.
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Watch the related breakdown on Puremix: see how professional engineers mixed the same song and understand every decision behind their process.
💡 Bonus tip: limit yourself to only a few plugins. The fewer tools you use, the more you’ll rely on your ears, and that’s where real progress happens.
Want to Go Further?
The free multitracks are just the start of what Puremix has to offer.
If you want to see how professionals actually mix and produce those same tracks, Puremix Pro opens the door to:
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Inside The Mix episodes: deep dives into real professional sessions
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Start to Finish series: full productions from recording to mastering
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Exclusive award-winning sessions and mix breakdowns
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Dozens of hours of expert guidance from over 40 mentors
It's the perfect next step when you're ready to take your mixing skills to the next level.
Ready to Train Your Ears?
If you love learning by doing, this is your playground.
Download your first multitrack, open your DAW, and discover how every detail (every compressor tweak, every fader move) can bring a mix to life.
🎚️ Start downloading your free multitracks, contests, and exercise files now:
👉 puremix.com/downloads
And when you’re ready to take it further, join Puremix Pro, where you’ll learn directly from the engineers shaping the sound of modern music.
