"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 Grammy-nominated engineer, producer, quality control expert, mentor, teacher, technical writer, and author with over 20 million records sold. His contributio...
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"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 Grammy-nominated engineer, 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.
Quotes:
Jay Vicari
Jay Vicari is a 6 time Emmy Award winning engineer for Music mixing.
The SNL 50th Anniversary Special
won an Emmy for Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Variety Series or Special
at the 2025 Creative Arts Emmys.
Jay Vicari Quote:
“After Christos and his team re-designed and tuned the SNL Mix room for the 50th Anniversaty, We had no issue with our mix translation. Mixing has been easier.”
Scott Free
Ranked by Complex Magazine
as one of the top 25 A&Rs in hip hop history
Scott Free Quote:
“My favorite engineer throughout my 25 years of recording. Mixed quite a few platinum and gold classics for us at LOUD Records including Big Pun, and dead prez...”
Steve Miller
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer with hits like “Fly Like an eagle”, “The Joker”,
and “Abracadabra”
Steve Miller Quote:
“Stos You ARE Bad to The Bone!!! StoS!!! These rooms sound sooo good, I don't want stop working in them! I love them! Thank you!":
Michael Frey
President, Supply Chain & Media Services.
Universal Music Group (UMG)
Michael Frey Quote:
“Christos Designed one of the Best Dolby Atmos Reference Rooms in NY.”
Chuck Sabo
Drummer for XTC, OMD, Cher,
Elton John, Brian Adams, Brian Eno, Etienne Daho, Chaka Khan, Kate Tunstall, Natalie Imbruglia,Tina Turner, Right Said Fred and many more.
Chuck Sabo Quote:
“I love recording drums on quality music, that's produced by professionals who know what they're doing....and what they want. That's what I got from Christos!”
Press & Articles
? Mix Magazine: Inside Ka’s The Night’s Gambit Engineering by Christos “Stos” Tsantilis
? Spectrum Culture: Album Review: Ka The Night’s Gambit (2013)
? Audeze Artist Interview: Audeze Chats with Producer & Engineer Christos Tsantilis
? SonicScoop: Mix Tips by Stos – 10 Multiband Compression Tips
? SonicScoop: Vocal mix tips
? Mixonline: BB4 Studios Launches: World-Class Mixing & Mastering
? Wiki Mentions: The Greatest Story Never Told Mixing Christos Tsantilis
? Wiki Mentions: Fishscale
? Wiki Mentions: Jealous Ones Still Envy_(J.O.S.E.)
? Wiki Mentions: Terror Squad: The Album
? Wiki Mentions: UKnoWhatImSayin?
? Wiki Mentions: Fishscale
? Wiki Mentions: The Night's Gambit
? PRNewswire: Shiny Gun
Credits/clientele:
UMG, NBC, Atlantic, Sony, Motown, Republic, Def Jam, Warner, etc
Danny Brown
· Q-tip (Tribe Called Quest)
· Alissia Benveniste
· Shroom
· P. Diddy
· Dr. Dre
· Just Blaze
· Saigon
· Pharoahe Monch
· Big Pun
· Terror Squad
· Cuban Link
· Ghosstface Killa
· Mos Def
· The Roots
· Beatnuts
Roc Marciano
· Mary j Blige
· The UN
· Queen Latifa
· Remi Ma
· MOP
· Virtue
· David Banner
· Craig David
· Dead Prez
· Hip Hop Project
· Ian Lloyd
· Lil Flip
· Dj Enough
· Casa De Leones
· Mr. Weez
· Mala Cara
Funkmaster Flex
· X ecutioners
· 4cast
· Missy Eliot
· Jamie-Lynn Sigler
· Wu-Tang Clan
· Mob Deep
· Mr. Haka
· Tahna Running
· Ricoche
· Patti Labelle
· Skillz
· Clipse
· Pharrell
· Nonchalant
· KA
· George Clinton
Fat Joe
· Mase
· NAH
· Foreigner
· Yes
· Force MDs
· Jerry Gonzales
· Styles
· Fabolous
· Pink
· 50 Cent
· (Fort Apache Band)
Chris Theberge
(Groove Collective)
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