Session File

Session File

Type: noun

Pronunciation: /sesh-un-fyl/

Also spelled or known as: Project File

Plural: Session Files

Related: Digital Audio Workstation, Multitrack Recording, Audio Stems

What does Session File mean? The main digital project file used for a musical work containing audio, edits, effects, settings, etc. from the session.

A session file may reference externally stored audio rather than contain every recording within the file itself. For proper archiving and transfer, the complete session folder and all linked media should usually be included.

Session File synonyms: Project File, DAW Session, Audio Project File

Example sentence: “The mixing engineer requested the complete session file with all audio consolidated.”

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