A direction-first mix process for R&B, pop, and melodic artists who want to hear the direction before committing to the full release-ready mix.
You should not have to book
the full mix just to learn
whether the engineer
understands the song.
Best for R&B, Pop, Melodic Records. Recordings done
in Pro Tools, Logic, Ableton, FL Studio…etc.
Step 1
demo Direction
A 30-second preview of the mix direction using your song.
This includes light edits and is focused on the overall direction, vocal tone, space, and feel of
the record.
It lets you hear whether I understand the song before buying the full mix.
pricing
delivered within 30 days
delivered within 10 business days
delivered within 5 days
delivered within 72 hours
delivered within 24 hours
Full-song direction preview available for +$300.
The full-song preview is not mastered, not release-ready,
and not a substitute for the final mix.
*Delivery timeline begins after payment, intake, and stem approval.
I review your uploaded files before the clock starts to make sure nothing is missing, clipped, poorly exported, or likely to hold the mix back.
A short vibe check to understand what should stay true about your sound, voice, and emotion before I create
the demo.
You send a reference track, and I pull the main direction from it: vocal level, space, tone, effects, and overall feel.
You can describe your desired sound in normal words like warmer / brighter, closer / more spacious, cleaner / more polished, vocal more upfront / more blended.
Upload
Stems
Hear 30
seconds
Approve
or Refund
Get the
Full Mix
Get a
Refund
Step 2
Mix + Master
For R&B, pop, and melodic artists who already recorded the song but need the vocals
to sit right, the feeling to come through, and the final version
to sound ready to drop.
Timeline refers to first mix delivery. Final master delivery depends on revision notes
and approval.
pricing
first mix within 30 days
first mix within 10 business days
first mix within 5 business days
first mix within 72 hours
delivered in 24 hours
*Delivery timeline begins after payment, intake, and stem approval.
Before the delivery clock starts, I review your stems and tell you if anything is missing, clipped, poorly exported, or likely to hurt the mix.
You let me know what must stay true about your sound: rawness, warmth, emotion, space, vocal texture, intimacy, aggression, polish, or whatever matters most to the record.
You send 1–3 reference tracks. I identify what actually matters: vocal level, reverb space, delay style, brightness, low end, width, and emotional feel.
You can describe your desired sound in normal words like warmer / brighter, closer / more spacious, cleaner / more polished, vocal more upfront / more blended.
One focused 4-hour revision window after the first mix where I apply notes within the original direction in real time.
I check the mix across common listening environments: phone, headphones, AirPods, car-style low end, and small-speaker vocal clarity.
Final files prepared for release and promotion. Possible exports include WAV master, MP3 master, clean version, performance version, instrumental, and accapella.
Payment
Intake
Stem
Approval
Clock
Starts
Mix
Book
Revisions
Decision for
More Revisions
Mastering
The demo made the decision so easy. Within 30 seconds, the vocals felt warmer, clearer, and much closer to the record I had in my head. I booked the full mix right after because I finally felt understood.
Maya Reed
R&B Artist
I’ve worked with engineers who made my song sound clean but lost the emotion in it. This process kept the intimacy of my vocals while giving the track the space it needed. The final mix sounded polished.
Jordan Vale
Singer-songwriter
I’m not fluent in mixing terms, so being able to explain what I wanted in normal language was huge. I said I wanted the vocal to feel closer and moodier, and that is exactly what I heard in the demo. It felt collaborative.
Nina monroe
Pop Artist
The stem check alone saved me from sending files that would have held the song back. Once the mix came in, it translated well everywhere while still sounding like me. I felt confident releasing it. Thank you so much!
Elijah carter
R&B Artist
I’m not asking you to book the full mix today. I’m asking you
to make a fully informed decision. The only real way to know if
I’m the right engineer for your song is to hear what I can do with
your music first.
That’s why new clients start with the 30-Second Mix Direction Demo. If the demo direction is not for you, no hard feelings. You can get your money back. I only want to keep your money if you’re happy with the direction.
If the demo is refunded, the demo file cannot be released, posted, distributed, or used commercially. If you approve the 30-second demo and then book the full Release-Ready Mix + Master, that demo becomes the pocket we stay locked into. If the final mix drifts away from the approved direction, I’ll include one additional 4-hour revision sprint at no extra charge to bring it back in line.
This applies as long as the original approved direction, stems, beat, vocal takes, arrangement, and reference direction have not changed.
Select delivery speed for 30-Second Mix Direction Demo
Complete intake form and pay balance
Check email for link to upload stems
I review and approve the stems.
Delivery clock starts after stem approval.
You receive the 30-Second Mix Direction Demo.
If the direction is not for you, request a Refund.
If you Approve the direction, choose either the full-song direction preview OR the Release-Ready Mix + Master.
Select delivery speed for the Release Ready Mix & Master
Complete intake form and pay balance
You receive your Mix
Book revisions
Decide if you would like more revisions
You receive your Master
Final Release Ready Mix & Master files are delivered after final Approval
The 30-Second Mix Direction Demo is a short preview of the mix direction using your song. It is designed to help you hear whether I understand the tone, space, vocal direction, and overall feeling of the record before you book the full Release-Ready Mix + Master. It is not a full mix, not mastered, and not intended for release.
Because hearing the direction is better than guessing. I’m not asking you to book the full mix blindly. The demo gives you a way to make an informed decision before committing to the full release-ready version. If the direction is not for you, no hard feelings. You can request your money back for the demo.
If you like the direction, you can move forward in one of two ways:
1. Book the full Release-Ready Mix + Master.
2. Add the Full-Song Direction Preview if you want to hear the same direction across the full song before committing to the final mix.
The full mix is sold separately from the demo and preview.
The 30-Second Mix Direction Demo is a short preview of the mix direction using your song. It is designed to help you hear whether I understand the tone, space, vocal direction, and overall feeling of the record before you book the full Release-Ready Mix + Master. It is not a full mix, not mastered, and not intended for release.
No. The 30-second demo and full-song direction preview are for approval and direction only. They are not release-ready files and cannot be released, posted, distributed, uploaded, sold, or used commercially unless we have a separate written agreement.
That can happen because the demo is often more immediate, rough, or vibe-focused.
If you approve the demo direction and then book the full Release-Ready Mix + Master, the demo becomes the direction we stay aligned with.
If the first full mix feels like it drifted away from that approved direction, we can use the revision sprint to pull the final mix closer to the demo’s tone, space, feeling, or vocal direction.
However, the final mix still has to work as a complete release-ready record. That means it needs full-song balance, vocal automation, speaker translation, mastering, and final export preparation. The demo can guide the final mix, but it does not replace
the full mix.
No. The demo is used to lock the direction before the full mix begins. Once you approve the demo direction and book the Release-Ready Mix + Master, the full mix payment covers the full release process: mixing the entire song, balancing every section, checking translation, mastering, revisions, and preparing final files.
If the final mix needs to feel closer to the approved demo, we revise toward that direction. That is not the same as canceling the full mix.
The Hear-It-First Guarantee means new clients can start with the 30-Second Mix Direction Demo before booking the full mix.
If the demo direction is not for you, you can request a refund for the demo.
If you approve the demo and then book the full Release-Ready Mix + Master, that demo becomes the pocket we stay locked into. If the final mix drifts away from the approved direction, I’ll include one additional 4-hour revision sprint at no extra charge to bring it back in line.
This applies as long as the original approved direction, stems, beat, vocal takes, arrangement, and reference direction have not changed.
The Release-Ready Mix + Master is the full version of the song prepared for release.
It includes the full mix, master, stem approval, sound identity lock, reference track map, no-engineer-speak intake, translation check, revision sprint, and release export pack.
The goal is to make the vocals sit right, bring out the feeling of the record, and prepare the final version for release.
Your delivery timeline starts after:
1. Payment is complete.
2. Intake form is complete.
3. Stems are uploaded.
4. Stems are approved.
If stems are missing, clipped, poorly exported, or likely to hurt the mix, I’ll let you know before the clock starts.
No. The delivery timeline refers to the first mix delivery. Final master delivery depends on how quickly revision notes are submitted, how many changes are needed, and when the mix is approved.
A 4-Hour Revision Sprint is a focused revision window after the first mix.
You submit organized notes, and I use that window to make adjustments within the original approved direction.
This can include things like vocal level, vocal tone, reverb, delay, ad-libs, balance, brightness, warmth, and overall feel. It does not include new vocals, new beat versions, arrangement changes, or a completely new creative direction.
Changes within the approved direction are handled through the revision sprint.
A totally new direction may require an additional paid revision round or a new mix direction pass.
Examples of a new direction include changing the reference track, replacing the beat, recording new vocals, changing the arrangement, or asking for a completely different sound than the approved demo direction.
Depending on the package and what is needed, your Release Export Pack may include:
No. The intake and revision forms are written in plain language. You do not need to know EQ, compression, saturation, stereo imaging, or any engineering terms.
You can describe the feeling you want, the references you like, and what sounds off to you. I’ll translate that into mix decisions.