Don't laugh... Write a tracksheet. Then there is no way to misunderstand what files should be in the mix. A good old fashioned tracksheet. stike
And why not bounce all tracks with the same start point. No edits and fades that might get screwed up that way. And it makes a session very clear and easy to work with. Especially if you have the tracksheet aswell. Then it's almost comparable to handing over a multitrack tape. And you have a copy of the session to archive at the same time. One that you can import to any DAW, and the tracksheet will make it a LOT faster when you need to remix it in 10 years for another format.
When you're working on a session you know exactly what is what. But imagine opening it in 5 or 10 years, staring at a million options (decisions not made) and trying to figure out what should be used. If it's even possible to open the session anymore. That's why a session with bounced tracks, all with the same starting point is unbeatable. You're not dependent on the session anymore. Import the files and press play. Even in 10 years from now.
