Mastering the audio vault and storage limits
Understanding what your storage tier covers — and how to use it efficiently — means you never hit a limit mid-project or lose access to files you need.
Key Takeaways
Monitor your MAM Audio Vault storage regularly by reviewing the indicator bar and sorting your audio assets by file size to prevent mid-project upload blocks.
Immediately free up active storage space by archiving or deleting redundant files and ensuring you empty the 'Trash' folder to update your quota.
Optimise your storage efficiency by reserving uncompressed WAV uploads strictly for final master files and using compressed formats for reference listening.
Establish a routine to audit your Audio Vault at the end of every release cycle, archiving older project assets to prioritise active workspaces.
Managing your digital assets effectively is crucial when coordinating releases and collaborating with session musicians. The Audio Vault within Music Artist Manager (MAM) serves as your central repository, but running out of space during an active mixing session can halt your momentum entirely. Understanding your storage tier limits and managing your files efficiently ensures you always have room for your high-resolution masters.
Why this matters
Failing to monitor your storage usage often leads to critical errors when uploading large multi-track stems. If you exceed your limit mid-project, collaborators will be unable to upload their contributions, and you risk losing access to older, unarchived reference tracks that are vital for your catalogue's continuity.
How to do it
1. Log in to your MAM dashboard and select 'Audio Vault' from the primary navigation menu.
2. Review the storage indicator bar at the top of the page to check your current usage against your tier limit.
3. Click on the 'Manage Files' tab to view a categorised list of your audio assets sorted by file size.
4. Select outdated reference mixes or redundant WAV files that are no longer required for active projects.
5. Click the 'Archive' button to compress selected files, or select 'Delete' to permanently remove them from your active storage.
6. Empty the 'Trash' folder to immediately free up space and update your storage quota.
7. If you require permanent additional space, click the 'Upgrade Tier' button to view available subscription options.
Tips
• Export final stems in compressed formats for reference listening, reserving uncompressed WAV uploads strictly for final master files.
• Regularly audit your Audio Vault at the end of every release cycle to archive older project assets, ensuring you are prioritising active workspaces.
Next steps
Navigate to your Audio Vault now to assess your current storage level and clear out any redundant audio files before your next scheduled upload.
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Written By
Gavin Alexander
Senior Marketeer
As the founder of Music Artist Manager, Gavin has spent years at the intersection of music and technology. Seeing firsthand how chaotic release rollouts and split sheets can be, he designed a platform that brings major-label infrastructure to independent artists and their teams. He writes extensively about industry trends, artist leverage, and workflow optimisation.
