Rap
The 808 and kick share the low end without masking each other, and the vocal sits on top of a loud beat without fighting it.
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Stem Mixing Service: Your Full Song, Mixed from Stems
Full-song mixing balances every stem of your track, not only the vocals: drums, bass, instruments and vocals together. It is quoted per song after we hear what you have. If your beat is a single stereo file and you need the vocals finished, Vocal Mixing is the faster path.
- Price:
- Starting at $385
- Where:
- Online, from Apollo Beach, FL
01What it is
Compare mixing services
Your vocals and one stereo beat (the instrumental as a single WAV or MP3)
Vocal MixingBookingThe beat's stems and your vocals, and you want the whole song rebalanced
Mixing (full song from stems)This pageBookingA finished stereo mix that needs to be prepared for release
MasteringBookingA song that needs both steps: mixed first, then mastered
Mix & MasterBooking
Stem mixing vs a 2-track mix
A 2-track is the whole beat in one stereo file. Stems are the beat's parts as separate files: drums, 808, melodies, effects. With stems, every part of the song can be rebalanced against your vocals, not only the vocals against the beat.
That matters when the 808 fights the kick, the melody covers the vocal, or the beat was mixed loud before any vocal was on it.
02Sound and scope
Stem mixing for rap, R&B, experimental and indie
R&B
Room for keys, pads and harmony stacks, with the lead vocal kept intimate and in front.
Experimental
Unusual sounds and arrangements balanced so the weird parts stay weird and the song still holds together on any speaker.
Indie
Live-sounding instruments kept dynamic, with guitars and vocals sharing the midrange instead of fighting over it.
What stem mixing includes
- Mixing of the stems you send
- A quote before any work starts
Not included
- Beat production
- New recordings
Tools on record
- FL Studio
- Slate Digital
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03How to start
What to send for a stem mix quote
- Beat stems and vocals as WAV files, all starting at the same point and the same length
- The same sample rate on every file
- Effects you want kept printed, with dry copies of anything you are unsure about
- A rough mix or reference track, and your deadline
Bought a lease? The producer may only send stems (trackouts) with certain licenses. Check before you ask for a stem mix.
How stem mixing works
- Step 1 of 5
Send the session
Send your vocal tracks, the beat, a reference track and your deadline.
- Step 2 of 5
File check
We check that the files are usable and confirm the scope.
- Step 3 of 5
Lock your date
You get a 50% deposit invoice and a confirmed start date.
- Step 4 of 5
The mix lands
Your mix arrives within 3 business days of the start date.
- Step 5 of 5
Final files
One consolidated revision, then the balance, then the final WAV and MP3.
Stem mixing FAQ
What is the difference between this and Vocal Mixing?
Vocal Mixing works on your vocals over one stereo beat. Full-song mixing works on every stem of the song.
What is the difference between stems and a 2-track?
A 2-track is the whole beat in one stereo file. Stems are the beat's parts (drums, 808, melodies) as separate files, so each one can be rebalanced.
Does mixing include mastering?
This service is the mix. If you also want the master, ask for Mix & Master.
How do I export stems from FL Studio?
Export with split mixer tracks, from the start of the song, as WAV files. Every stem then starts at the same point and has the same length.
My beat is a lease and I cannot get the stems. What now?
Book Vocal Mixing instead. It works with one stereo beat.
How much does it cost?
It is quoted per song. Tell us how many stems and songs you have, and your deadline.
How do I pay?
A 50% deposit is invoiced to start the job. The balance is due before the full-quality files are sent. If you cancel after paying the deposit, it is not refunded.
Where are you based?
Static City Studios is based in Apollo Beach, Florida. Mixing is done remotely, so artists anywhere can work with Static City Studios.
Book stem mixing
Mixing (full song from stems) is preselected.
Ready when your vocals are.
Book a vocal mix trial slot, or ask about anything else on the site.