If you’ve ever felt like your song is almost there, a fresh set of ears can be the difference between a good recording and a release-ready record. Working with a dedicated, Professional Mix Engineer brings some perspective, objectivity, and the technical focus that can be hard to maintain when you’ve lived with the tracks for weeks in the studio and even longer in your head!
Working with a remote mixing engineer is easy! Transfer your stems/multi-tracks and as much reference material as you like, then put your feet up while I make you a mix. We'll do up to 3 rounds of revisions, and then I'll provide a release ready version and the 'unmastered' WAV files if you want to take that part of the process elsewhere.
All of this happens without even going near sunny Los Angeles, because that sounds awful...
"Why Mix My Track at That Little Studio?"
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POP-ROCK
INDIE
ALT/PROG ROCK
JAZZ
ALT INDIE-ELECTRO
STADIUM ROCK
MIXING/REMIXING and ONLINE MIXING RATES
Typically I charge $150 to mix a song from multitracks, with bundle deals available for multiple track projects, this includes:
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Hybrid Analogue-Digital Mixing
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Editing, processing, pitch correction
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Basic programming (drums etc)
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Basic additional instruments (Keys, guitar)
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3 rounds of revisions
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Studio Master in MP3 and WAV - Release Ready!
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Mix for Master - as your mastering engineer wants it.
1 SONG - $150
3 SONGS - $400
10 SONGS - $1200
My Philosophy as a Mix Engineer
Mixing is fun, that’s the main thing. As a mix engineer you have the opportunity to mix a track, EP or album with one simple goal… and many complex ones.
The simple goal is to make the track release ready, not just in terms of competitive loudness, a modern punchy mix, stereo width or ‘sheen’.. but to make sure that the song does it’s very best at saying what the artist wanted to say. It’s easy to listen to a track and decide the vocals are ‘washed out in reverb’ for instance, but for many artists, that’s part of the thing – Tame Impala and The Pet Shop Boys spring to mind. For some artists the lyrics ARE the thing, but for some the groove is WAY more important. As a trusted pair of ears I know well might say – ‘neck up music’ versus ‘neck down music’. Do you want to dance or think?
This of course leads to the smaller and yet more complex technical decisions, and on this I will not bore you with readily available ‘less (plug-ins) is more’ or ‘just use your ears’ tropes, nor will I say that our outboard gear makes every single part sound better (although the hybrid analogue workflow is pretty nice). The technology, trends and resources for mixing evolve, and do so quickly, so when in doubt I often fall back on science – the sonic spectrum, our ear’s ability to perceive
loudness, and the 3 dimensional space you can create for a record using modern(ish) mixing techniques.
What I will say is this – when I mix your record, I will not hesitate to hold it up next to something really truly universally great (and lets face it, far less affordable) and give myself a no holds barred A/B review – and if I don’t stack up, I will fire up Pro Tools again and again until I do.
I listen to records every day, I know what makes them good, and I know what makes them bad, but I’m always looking for a fresh way to make them incredible.
REMOTE MIXING FROM STEMS or MULTITRACKS
How Does Online Mixing Work?
Very simple – send me your multi-tracks or stems via WeTransfer, Dropbox or your favorite large file sharing platform. I also request reference tracks – ideally a rough mix of the track that gives me the vibe priorities you’re after. If not, then you can reference any track by you or another artist for stylistic guidance. You can also tell me stuff, using words.
I will mix for you in my studio in Los Angeles, and (after the stuff below) deliver ‘release ready’ files in MP3 and 24-bit /48Khz WAV.
What Does ‘Release Ready’ Mean?
I am not a professional mastering engineer. That is another, altogether darker art of which we shall not speak. However, like many mixing studios, I can provide a loudness competitive, fully EQ balanced and Buss Compressed mix that will be just fine for Spotify, Soundcloud, Bandcamp etc… I have used my in-house analogue-hybrid mastering chain for many tracks which are now heard online, on TV and on vinyl. I will also provide the ‘unmastered’ WAV files to your mastering engineer, or directly to you so you have the option at a later date.
How Many Revisions?
Ordinarily I’ll do 3 rounds of revisions. The first aimed at details – the guitar should be louder, says the guitarist etc. The second can pick up any consequential imbalances – the drums are too quiet now, says the drummer - but really we’re vibe talking now. Round 3 is final tweaks to the mastered track. It’s great if I receive 1 consolidated email with timestamps for specific requests and references to particular influences if say, you want the backing vocals more like The Bangles, or the guitar more like Slash…
Can We Join The Mix Remotely?
Yes. The studio is set-up for video calling directly into sessions. If there’s something we really can’t nail, then all aboard.
What is the Turnaround Time?
For up to 3 tracks, 3-5 working days. I usually like to spread one track over 3 separate days to avoid ear fatigue, over producing, and so that I always get a second look at my decisions. If I’m doing a studio master I ALWAYS leave a separate day for that.
The Bottom Line: You don’t need to be in LA to get a professional mix!
Why get an Alternate Remix for Your Recording?
A new mix can also unlock the value in older sessions. Maybe your first release was self-mixed, the low end never translated, or the vocals never sat right. Our audio mixing services are built to revisit those tracks with modern tools and a clear plan—tightening dynamics, improving clarity, enhancing impact, and translating across headphones, cars, clubs, and streaming.
BEFORE
This was a 9 mic set up for a piano trio, recorded live:
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2 SM57s for the piano
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1 AT5050 for the Bass
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Sm57 for Snare
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Audix A series for Kick/Toms
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Rode NTK for Drum Overheads
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2 AKG C214s for Room
This live mix has basic eq and levels, but it's muddy and the separation could be better, drums sound very far away because of the overhead + room.
The client still wanted a live feel, but with more control
AFTER
Client sent a reference mix that was severely panned, I wouldn't normally go this extreme!
I was able to isolate the snare and remove some reverb giving it a bit more presence. I actually didn't use the drum overhead at all, the rooms were plenty 'washy' enough.
The piano is representative of what the piano in the room sounded like, a little honky for my tastes, but perfectly pitched.
I wish they'd taken a DI from the Upright Bass, would've been nice to have some twang to play with, but the AT5050 had picked up so much room I had to EQ it right down.
At a professional mixing studio Los Angeles artists trust, the mixing process is more than balancing faders. Done well, it shapes emotion and energy: vocals feel present without being harsh, drums hit with intention, guitars and synths occupy their own space, and the chorus lifts the way you imagined when you wrote it. The result is dimension, punch, and cohesion—so your music feels confident next to the records you love.
Need a full workflow, not just a mix? Ask about our recording and mixing packages for projects that benefit from continuity from tracking to final print. Bring the songs—leave with mixes that feel finished.