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The 'Mixing Secrets' Free Multitrack Download Library
Below is a list of raw multitrack projects which can be freely downloaded for mixing practice purposes. All these files are presented as ZIP archives containing uncompressed WAV files (24-bit or 16-bit resolution and 44.1kHz sample rate), without any effects or processing. When importing them, just make sure all the track files start at exactly the same moment in time within your DAW project. (Download problems?) In addition to the Full Multitrack packages, there are also many quick-download Edited Excerpt versions (usually featuring the song's biggest chorus) which provide 'bite-sized' mixing assignments well-suited to classroom use. In both cases a preview mix is provided for easy auditioning while browsing through the list.
As well as the multitracks hosted directly on this site, I've also included links to a few other decent downloads I've discovered on other sites. If you have any projects of your own that you'd be willing to post (or link to) here, then do get in touch. This is a continuously expanding resource, so if you want to keep track of the latest uploads please subscribe to my monthly spam-free 'Mixing Secrets News' mailing list. I usually post to this list towards the end of the month, and the mail includes a regular 'top ten' chart of the most popular downloads.
Many thanks to the artists and engineers who have kindly agreed to provide these files -- please follow the links and check out their latest music! All downloads from this site are provided free of charge for educational purposes only, and the material contained in them should not be used for any commercial purpose without the express permission of the copyright holders. For projects hosted on other sites, please refer to their separate conditions of use. (Usage FAQs: mix-offs, competitions, marketing/teaching materials...)
LATEST ADDITIONS!
Fergessen -- 'The Wind' -- (Melodic Indie Rock)
Dan Gabel & The Abletones Big Band -- 'Corine, Corine' -- (Big Band Jazz)
impossible c o l o u r s -- 'The Truth' -- (Psychedelic Rock)
Invisible Familiars -- 'Disturbing Wildlife' -- (Alternative/Indie Singer-Songwriter)
Cristina Vane -- 'So Easy' -- (Acoustic Singer-songwriter)
Speak Softly -- 'North Is False' -- (Atmospheric Indie Pop)
Tom McKenzie -- 'Directions' -- (Acoustic Singer-songwriter)
Detsky Sad -- 'Walkie Talkie' -- (Ukrainian Indie Rock)
Night Panther -- 'Fire' -- (Alt Disco Pop)
The Wrong'uns -- 'Rothko' -- (Acoustic Indie Pop)
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STYLE QUICK LINKS:
Acoustic / Jazz / Country / Orchestral
Electronica / Dance / Experimental
Pop / Singer-Songwriter
Alt Rock / Blues / Country Rock / Indie / Funk / Reggae
Rock / Punk / Metal
Hip-Hop / R&B

- Acoustic / Jazz / Country / Orchestral
- Andrew Cole: 'Dead Roses' (direct-link URL)
Style: Acoustic Folk-Pop (back to top)
Support him by clicking here. Full details of this session can be found on the Telefunken site.
- Angela Thomas Wade: 'Milk Cow Blues' (direct-link URL)
Style: Country (back to top)
Support her by clicking here.
- Asam Classical Soloists: Live Concert Selection (direct-link URL)
Style: Classical Chamber Concert (back to top)
A selection of movements from a live recording of a classical chamber-music concert on 18th December 2011. Support this ensemble by clicking here.
- Blue Lit Moon: 'Dad's Glad' (direct-link URL)
Style: Intimate Acoustic Alt Rock (back to top)
As featured in this Mix Rescue article -- you can download my full Cockos Reaper project session for that remix here. Support them by clicking here.
- NEW! Dan Gabel & The Abletones Big Band: 'Corine, Corine' (direct-link URL)
Style: Big Band Jazz (back to top)
This multitrack has been kindly provided by Telefunken, and showcases many of their high-spec microphones. Support the artists by clicking here.
- David Youngs: Transience (Album Selection) (direct-link URL)
Style: Intricate Solo Acoustic Guitar (back to top)
Although these solo guitar instrumentals aren't really multitracks as such, they're still excellent mixing practice because of the incredibly wide range of playing techniques David uses, including complex rhythmic tapping techniques. Support him by clicking here and here.
- Dino On The Loose: 'Queen's Light' (direct-link URL)
Style: Jazz Fusion (back to top)
Support them by clicking here.
- Francis Dunnery: 'Immaculate' (direct-link URL)
Style: Acoustic Singer-songwriter (back to top)
Support him by clicking here. Full details of this session can be found on the Telefunken site.
- Francis Dunnery & Dorie Jackson: 'Heartache Reborn' & 'Holiday' (direct-link URL)
Style: Acoustic Singer-songwriter (back to top)
Support them by clicking here. Full details of this session can be found on the Telefunken site.
- James May: 'If You Say' & 'On The Line' (direct-link URL)
Style: Acoustic Singer-songwriter (back to top)
As featured in this Mix Rescue article -- you can download my full Cockos Reaper project session for that remix here. Support him by clicking here -- he's interested in hearing any new mixes too!
- Jeffrey Hayat: 'Alex The Adventurer' (direct-link URL)
Style: Adventure Film Orchestral (back to top)
Support him by clicking here and here.
- Jesper Buhl Trio: 'What Is This Thing Called Love' (direct-link URL)
Style: Acoustic Jazz (back to top)
As featured in this Mix Rescue article. Support them by clicking here.
- Jonny Rodgers: 'Glorious' (direct-link URL)
Style: Leftfield Acoustic Singer-songwriter (back to top)
Support him by clicking here. Full details of this session can be found on the Telefunken site.
- Mike Skalandunas: 'Sun Drenched' (direct-link URL)
Style: Suspense/Thriller Film Orchestral (back to top)
Support him by clicking here.
- Rounders: 'It's Only A Paper Moon', 'I Wanna Be Around' & 'By The Bend Of The River' (direct-link URL)
Style: Four-part Barbershop Medley (back to top)
Support them by clicking here. Full details of this session can be found on the Telefunken site.
- Santi Vega: 'Ying Yang' (direct-link URL)
Style: Intricate Solo Acoustic Guitar (back to top)
As featured in this Mix Rescue article -- you can download my full Cockos Reaper project session for that remix here. Although this solo guitar instrumental isn't a multitrack as such, it's still excellent mixing practice because of the wide range of playing techniques Santi uses. Support him by clicking here.
- Selwyn Jazz: Bill Ashton's 'Much Too Much' (direct-link URL)
Style: Big-Band Jazz (back to top)
The recording and mixing of this multitrack were featured in these two articles: Session Notes December 2012 and Session Notes January 2013. You can download my full Cockos Reaper project session for that remix here. Support the band by clicking here.
- Telefunken: Java Jive Sessions (direct-link URL)
Style: Instrumental Country & Jazz (back to top)
Full details of this session can be found on the Telefunken site.
- Timo Carlier: 'The Road Ahead' (direct-link URL)
Style: Acoustic Singer-songwriter (back to top)
As featured in this Mix Rescue article. Support him by clicking here.
- NEW! Tom McKenzie: 'Directions' (direct-link URL)
Style: Acoustic Singer-songwriter (back to top)
As featured in this Mix Rescue article -- you can download my full Cockos Reaper project session for that remix here. Support him by clicking here.
- Uncle Dad: 'Who I Am' (direct-link URL)
Style: Acoustic Country (back to top)
Full details of this session can be found on the Telefunken site.
- Will Knox: 'Cog In The Machine' (direct-link URL)
Style: Acoustic Singer-songwriter (back to top)
Support him by clicking here.
- Wolf's Head & Vixen Morris Band: 'Lament' (direct-link URL)
Style: Acoustic Folk (back to top)
As featured in this Mix Rescue article -- you can download my full Cockos Reaper project session for that remix here. Support them by clicking here.

- Electronica / Dance / Experimental

- Pop / Singer-Songwriter

- Alt Rock / Blues / Country Rock / Indie / Funk / Reggae

- Rock / Punk / Metal

- Hip-Hop / R&B
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