Here is a 16-stem configuration for reference: 

  • 1. Stem 1 - Kick

  • 2. Stem 2 - Hat 1

  • 3. Stem 3 - Snare

  • 4. Stem 4 - Clap

  • 5. Stem 5 - Ride, Cymbal

  • 6. Stem 6 - Rest of Kit / Percussion

  • 7. Stem 7 - Bass

  • 8. Stem 8 - Piano

  • 9. Stem 9 - Synths 1

  • 10. Stem 10 - Synths 2

  • 11. Stem 11 - Vocals

  • 12. Stem 12 - Background Vocals / Vocal Efx

  • 13. Stem 13 - Strings

  • 14. Stem 14 - Atmospheres, Swells

  • 15. Stem 15 - Return Efx 1 - Reverb, Delay, Etc

  • 16. Stem 16 - Return Efx 2 - Flanger, Long Delay, Etc

Please remember to render your files at 24bit and at least 44khz. Between -3db -6db is of head room on each stem is perfect for me to work my magic.