Collect the project’s dependencies
A session may rely on samples, recorded audio, presets and plugins stored elsewhere. Consolidate media before moving computers.
Use the DAW’s collect or consolidate feature and verify that every audio file is copied into the project folder.
Check plugin compatibility
The destination computer may not have the same plugins or versions. Identify essential dependencies and render alternatives where needed.
Make a list of third-party instruments and effects, then export stems or print critical parts if compatibility is uncertain.
Transfer and test the session
A successful file copy does not guarantee that the project opens correctly. Test it on the destination machine before deleting the original.
Open the transferred session, check for missing media and compare the start, transitions and final export with the source.
Keep a fallback delivery
Stems and a reference mix can help recover work if the original session cannot be recreated exactly.
Save a full mix and clearly labelled stems alongside the project, including the sample rate and export settings.