Bounce
Definition
The process of rendering or exporting an audio mix, stem, or session to a standalone audio file. Also referred to as "export" or "print."
In Simple Terms
Exporting your mix from the software into an actual audio file — a WAV, AIFF, or MP3. This is how your song leaves the DAW and becomes something you can send, upload, or distribute.
Sources & Verification
- Huber, D. M. & Runstein, R. E. — Modern Recording Techniques (10th ed., mixdown chapter)Routledge, 2023
- Owsinski, B. — The Mixing Engineer's Handbook (4th ed.)Bobby Owsinski Media Group, 2017
Last verified: 2026-05-05