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Welcome to MixByStos
a.k.a. Christos Tsantilis
"Welcome! Here, you’ll find detailed insights into my 41 years in the music industry as an Audio Professional, Acoustic Designer, Award-Winning Mix Engineer, Producer, Project Manager, Soundproofing Expert, and more. Thank you for stopping by—feel free to reach out to discuss your next project!"
"The architecture and design of acoustical properties within musical material should be handled with care, enthusiasm, and expertise."
—Christos Tsantilis
"The architecture and design of acoustical properties in musical material should be approached with precision, passion, and expertise."
—Christos Tsantilis
Christos “Stos” Tsantilis is a multi-platinum engineer, Grammy-nominated producer, quality control expert, mentor, teacher, technical writer, and author with over 20 million records sold. His contributions to the music industry span decades, working with legendary pioneers like Bobby Robinson (owner of Enjoy Records) to today’s biggest superstars.
Influenced by musically gifted friends and family, Christos began studying and producing music at an early age, producing his first project at just thirteen. Determined to become a better producer, he mastered the art of engineering, amassing an extensive discography and over 130,000 hours of experience. Throughout his career, Christos has owned and designed recording studios, consulted on projects, tracked, mixed, marketed, and educated the next generation of talent.
While his career has been rooted in Hip-Hop, Christos has seamlessly worked across genres. He collaborated with producers Just Blaze and Dr. Dre on Marsha Ambrosius' All or Nothing and contributed to projects with iconic artists like Patti LaBelle, Mýa, Jerry Gonzalez, Tower of Power, and Cuban Link with Pink. His expertise also extends to soundtracks for films like Black & White, BAIT, Any Given Sunday, and The Hip Hop Project.
Christos’ technical acumen is unparalleled. As a Quality Control Engineer for companies like Sony, he has overseen projects for Michael Jackson, Yo-Yo Ma, the Dave Matthews Band, and Adele. At Core Systems, he rose to become the top Quality Control Manager, handling financial audio products for major clients like Merrill Lynch and Prudential. His diverse background also includes confidential sound restoration and duplication for government agencies and creating language audio products for Norton Publishing, averaging 35,000–40,000 units monthly.
Christos has contributed to facility design and consultation for recording studios, assisting notable figures such as Q-Tip (A Tribe Called Quest) and producer/engineer Blair Wells (Santana, Diddy, Jadakiss). His work at studios like The Hit Factory, Electric Lady Studios, Chung King, and The Cutting Room has cemented his reputation as an industry powerhouse.
As an educator and mentor, Christos has taught at institutions like City College and York College and regularly speaks at music seminars, sharing his wealth of knowledge with aspiring professionals. His dedication to empowering the next generation of creators makes him a sought-after instructor and mentor.
With over 20 RIAA-certified platinum and gold plaques to his name, Christos’ contributions to the music industry include:
Designing and constructing studios with advanced audio and video capabilities.
Participating in pink and white noise studies to explore their effects on calmness and brain activity.
Managing cassette production processes, including shell printing, shrink-wrapping, and distribution logistics.
Now based on the East Coast, Christos “Stos” Tsantilis continues to create and produce the future’s biggest hits while remaining a trusted leader in the music industry.
TRACKING
Vocals
Full Bands
Voice Overs
EDITING:
Vocal Tuning and Alignments
Instrument Tuning and Alignments
Vocal/Inst Placements
Time Compression/Expansion
MIXING:
Major Labels
Indie Labels
MASTERING:
Indie Labels
Commercials
Podcasts
AUDIO RESTORATION:
Noise Removal
Click,Pop Removal
ACOUSTIC DESIGN:
Recording/Mixing/Mastering Studios
(Stereo and Dolby Atmos)
Production Studios
Rehearsal Spaces
Home Studios
Lecture Halls
Conference Rooms
Home Theaters
CUSTOM FURNITURE DESIGN:
Mastering Consoles
Equipment Racks
Studio Furniture
Bass Traps
Acoustic Diffusers
Absorption Panels
Acoustic Sound Proof Doors
SOUND PROOFING
Profesional Environments
Residential
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Full Facility Builds
Coordinating with all divisions

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