You need a versioning system
People who work on music in the computer benefit immensely from having a strict versioning system. Here's what works well for me:
- Name every version of your mix that you bounce (aka export) with the date. For example: "Elevate 22 JUL 23.mp3". Not "Elevate" ... not "Elevate version 3" ... not "Elevate final 3 final FINAL" — just name it with the date. S…