During the tracking phase, the musicians play their individual parts while the audio engineer records each instrument or vocal separately. This approach allows for enhanced flexibility and control during the mixing and mastering stages.

After completion of tracking, the audio engineer will edit the recordings to address any mistakes or timing issues, which may involve cutting and pasting sections of the recording or using software to correct pitch or timing problems.

During the mixing stage, the audio engineer balances levels of instruments and vocals to create a polished final product, which may involve adding effects such as reverb, compression, and EQ.

Once the mixing is finished, the audio engineer will make a final pass to prepare the recording for distribution. This may involve adding a final EQ and limiting to ensure that the recording sounds great on various playback systems and devices.