Naming & Versioning — Reference
Goal: Make files instantly searchable and traceable.
Last updated:
The JR pattern
[TrackName]_[EditOrType]_V#.ext
Why it works: searchability by TrackName, clear lineage via EditOrType, and unambiguous versioning.
Suffix glossary (use consistently)
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FullSong — the main complete version
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ChorusReplace / VerseFix / BridgeFix — targeted Replace edits
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Loop / LoopFade — loop exports (Fade = seam smoothing)
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Cover — genre/style flip
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MoodShift — changed emotional direction
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PersonaFlip — changed vocal persona
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OutroExtend / IntroTight — structural tweaks
Examples
FirstLight_FullSong_V1.wav
FirstLight_ChorusReplace_V2.wav
FirstLight_LoopFade_V2.mp3
FirstLight_Cover_V3.wav
FirstLight_MoodShift_V4.wav
Folders (suggested)
Project/
Prompts/
Lyrics/
Audio/
Version trail (lightweight)
Keep a tiny text note per project (date, action, file name).
2025-09-19 — Replace chorus (bigger hook) → FirstLight_ChorusReplace_V2.wav
Do’s & don’ts
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Do bump
V#
on every export.
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Do keep latest two + milestone versions; trash the rest.
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Don’t overwrite files with the same name.