Professional-grade audio treatment from stem separation to final master. Competitive rates with fast turnaround.
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Plugins & Presets
Signature sound packs, custom presets, and production tools built from real sessions. Launching soon.
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Recent Work
A selection of recent mixes and masters across hip-hop, R&B, pop, and electronic productions.
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MixedByX provides professional mixing and mastering services for artists across
New York and New Jersey — including NYC, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens,
Jersey City, Newark and Edgewater. Recording, vocal production and beat production sessions are available at
Headliner Studios in Edgewater, NJ, minutes from Manhattan. Trusted by major-label and independent
artists for over 10 years.
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About
THE ENGINEER
I'm Craig "X" McLean - a professional audio engineer with over 10 years of experience shaping sound for independent and signed artists across hip-hop, R&B, trap, pop, and electronic music.
My approach is simple: every track deserves the treatment it would get at a major studio. I bring that level of precision, intention, and detail to every project - whether it's a debut single or a full-length album.
I've worked with 100+ artists, engineered tracks that have reached millions of streams, and built a reputation for fast turnaround without sacrificing quality.
Mixing & Mastering
Vocal Production
Stem Separation
Sound Design
Plugin Development
Preset Creation
Beat Engineering
Genre Consulting
Philosophy
HOW I WORK
01
Submit
Send stems or your session file through the booking form. I review every project within 24 hours.
02
Consult
We discuss the vision - references, genre feel, vocal treatment preferences - before I touch a fader.
03
Engineer
I work the session to broadcast-ready quality - all revisions included until you're completely satisfied.
04
Deliver
Files delivered in your preferred format - WAV, MP3, streaming-optimized - ready to upload immediately.
Services
WHAT I OFFER
Every service is built around one goal: making your music sound exactly the way you envisioned it - or better. Flat rates, unlimited revisions, fast delivery.
Mixing
Full stem mix with EQ, compression, saturation, spatial processing, and automation. Reference track matching available.
$500/ track
Unlimited stems
2 revisions included
3-5 day turnaround
WAV + MP3 delivery
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Most Popular
Mix & Master Bundle
The full treatment - professional mix followed by a mastered file optimized for streaming platforms and CD/vinyl.
$700/ track
Full mix + master
3 revisions included
3-5 day turnaround
Streaming-optimized LUFS
Stem export available
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Mastering Only
Bring your mix. I'll master it to professional loudness standards with clarity, punch, and platform compatibility.
$200/ track
Accepts WAV/AIFF only
1 revision included
24-48 hr turnaround
All format delivery
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Vocal Production
Tuning, timing, layering, and full vocal chain treatment. Transform raw vocal takes into polished, professional performances.
$150/ song
Pitch correction (natural)
Comp + timing edit
Adlib treatment
Effects chain included
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EP / Album Package
Discounted bundle for projects of 5+ tracks. Cohesive sound design across your entire release for maximum impact.
Contactfor pricing
Mix + master all tracks
Cohesive album sound
7-10 day turnaround
Priority support
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Consultation
60-minute 1-on-1 session to review your mix, troubleshoot issues, or get expert feedback on your production workflow.
$150/ hour
Video call session
Session recording provided
Written follow-up notes
Flexible scheduling
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Not sure what you need? Send me a message and I'll help you figure out the right service for your project - no pressure, no sales pitch. Just honest guidance.
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Portfolio
RECENT WORK
A selection of recent mixes and masters. Every track here was delivered to the artist release-ready - these are the final masters.
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In The Car
Jim Jones, Yung Bleu, Kodie Shane
May 22, 2026
Hip-HopMixMaster
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NYC Weekend
Lobby Boyz, Maino, Jim Jones, Lola B
Oct 24, 2025
Hip-HopMaster
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Walking In The Rain
217Halo
2025
Hip-HopEngineering
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Bad Habits
Asyah Tyra
Apr 4, 2025
R&BMix
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Friends To Miami (feat. Meek Mill)
Yung Bleu, Meek Mill
Jan 31, 2025
Hip-HopEng
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Boyz N Da Hood
Juelz Santana, Meek Mill, Jim Jones
Aug 30, 2024
Hip-HopMix
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Friendly
Juelz Santana, A Boogie Wit da Hoodie
Jul 19, 2024
Hip-HopMix
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Party N Bullshit
Juelz Santana, Jadakiss
Jun 21, 2024
Hip-HopMix
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Don't Slip
Tony Shhnow
Mar 7, 2024
TrapMix
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Salute (Yes)
Tony Shhnow
Mar 7, 2024
TrapMix
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I'm Standing Right Here
Tony Shhnow
Mar 7, 2024
TrapMix
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Animal Crossings
Tony Shhnow, 3AG Pilot
Mar 7, 2024
TrapMix
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Her Favourite
Tony Shhnow
Sep 18, 2023
TrapMix
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FaceTime
Byrd Gang, Jim Jones, Capella Grey
Jun 30, 2023
Hip-HopMix
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YKTV (feat. Ty Dolla $ign)
Jim Jones, Hitmaka, Ty Dolla $ign
Mar 10, 2023
Hip-HopEng
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FU Better (feat. Jeremih)
Jim Jones, Hitmaka, Jeremih
Mar 10, 2023
Hip-HopEng
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Bet it All (feat. Trav)
Jim Jones, Hitmaka, Benny The Butcher
Mar 10, 2023
Hip-HopEng
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Sorry Mama
KGB Cho
Sep 30, 2022
TrapMixMaster
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RICH HUSTLE (with Jim Jones)
Fabolous, Jim Jones
Aug 24, 2022
Hip-HopEng
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We Set The Trends (feat. Migos & DJ Khaled)
Jim Jones, Lil Wayne, DJ Khaled, Migos
Apr 8, 2022
Hip-HopMix
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Crunk Muzik
Jim Jones, DJ Drama, Fivio Foreign
Jan 14, 2022
Hip-HopMixEng
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We Set The Trends
Jim Jones, Migos
Dec 10, 2021
Hip-HopMix
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Uncle Junior
John Sparkz, Jim Jones, Harry Fraud
Oct 5, 2021
Hip-HopEng
Testimonials
WHAT ARTISTS SAY
"The engineering is on another level. He pulled clarity out of my vocals I didn't even know was there - every element sits perfectly in the mix. Cleanest masters I've ever gotten back."
"His attention to detail in the mixdown is unreal. The low end is controlled, the highs breathe, and nothing ever feels harsh. My master translated perfectly across every speaker I tested it on."
"I've worked with a lot of engineers and none come close. The way he balances and glues a record together is surgical - my songs finally sound radio-ready and competitive with major releases."
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TOOLS & PRESETS
Preset packs, sample kits, session templates, and official MixedByX merch — all built from real sessions. Launching soon.
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Preset packs, sample kits, session templates, and MixedByX merch are being finalized right now. Be the first to know the moment it drops.
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Videos
WATCH THE WORK
Studio sessions, breakdowns, and behind-the-scenes from across my channels. Follow along on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.
A weekly mixing and mastering series breaking down real techniques from real sessions. Week 1 is free and dropping soon - the full program lands every week inside my Skool community.
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Getting Started: The Foundation
The first lesson in the series, completely free. Learn how I set up a session, organize stems, and prep a mix the right way before touching a single fader. No fluff - just the exact workflow I use on professional records.
Session setup and stem organization
Gain staging fundamentals
Reference track workflow
Common beginner mistakes to avoid
Dropping soon - the first lesson is on its way, completely free. No signup required.
The Full Series
WEEKLY ON SKOOL
New tutorials drop every week inside the community. Get the full catalog, direct feedback, and access to every future lesson.
Week 2
EQ & Frequency Carving
Surgical vs musical EQ, carving space for every element, and fixing muddy mixes.
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Week 3
Compression Mastery
Vocal compression chains, parallel compression, and controlling dynamics like a pro.
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Week 4
Vocal Production
Tuning, layering, adlibs, and building a radio-ready vocal from a raw take.
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Week 5
Reverb & Delay
Creating depth and space, sends vs inserts, and the secret to pro-sounding ambience.
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Week 6
The Master Bus
Glue compression, bus processing, and getting your mix loud without losing punch.
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Week 7+
Mastering & Beyond
Final masters, streaming loudness targets, plus new lessons added every single week.
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The exact Pro Tools vocal chain I reach for to get clean, upfront, radio-ready vocals — built as a ready-to-load preset. Drop it on your vocal, tweak to taste, and you're most of the way there. 100% free.
Pre-built EQ, compression, and de-essing
Saturation and presence for that upfront sound
Reverb & delay sends already routed
Fully labeled and gain-staged
Built in Pro Tools with stock plugins
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