Christos “Stos” Tsantilis — Multi-Platinum Mix & Mastering Engineer, Grammy-Nominated Studio Designer

Christos “Stos” Tsantilis is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated engineer and studio designer known for delivering world-class mixing, mastering, and Dolby Atmos room tuning. A multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated engineer, producer, quality control expert, mentor, teacher, technical writer, and author, Stos has contributed to over 20 million records sold across decades of music history. His career bridges generations—working with legendary pioneers like Bobby Robinson (Enjoy Records) to today’s biggest superstars. Influenced by musically gifted friends and family, Christos began studying and producing music at an early age, releasing his first project at just thirteen. Driven to master every aspect of creation, he immersed himself in engineering, accumulating more than 130,000 hours of studio experience. Throughout his career, Christos has owned and designed recording studios, consulted on high-level technical builds, tracked, mixed, marketed, and mentored the next generation of creators. Although his foundation is rooted in Hip-Hop, Christos has seamlessly navigated multiple genres. He collaborated with producers Just Blaze and Dr. Dre on Marsha Ambrosius’ All or Nothing, and has contributed to projects with Patti LaBelle, Mýa, Jerry Gonzalez, Tower of Power, and Cuban Link featuring Pink. His credits also extend to major film soundtracks including Black & White, BAIT, Any Given Sunday, and The Hip Hop Project. Christos’ technical expertise is unmatched. As a Quality Control Engineer for industry giants like Sony, he has overseen projects for Michael Jackson, Yo-Yo Ma, Dave Matthews Band, and Adele. At Core Systems, he rose to become the top Quality Control Manager, handling financial audio products for Merrill Lynch, Prudential, and other global institutions. His background extends to confidential government audio restoration, duplication services, and large-scale educational language product development for Norton Publishing, producing over 35,000–40,000 units monthly. His influence in studio architecture and acoustic design spans the industry. Christos has contributed to facility design and consultation for creators such as Q-Tip (A Tribe Called Quest) and producer/engineer Blair Wells (Santana, Diddy, Jadakiss). His work in iconic studios—including The Hit Factory, Electric Lady Studios, Chung King, and The Cutting Room—has solidified his reputation as a technical powerhouse. As an educator and mentor, Christos has taught at City College and York College, and frequently presents at industry seminars, sharing decades of experience with upcoming engineers, producers, and creators. With over 20 RIAA-certified platinum and gold plaques, Christos’ contributions to the music industry include: Designing and building advanced recording and mixing studios Participating in acoustic research involving pink and white noise Managing full cassette production workflows, from shell printing to distribution Leading high-level QC operations for major entertainment and financial institutions Now based on the East Coast, Christos “Stos” Tsantilis continues to produce, design, innovate, and elevate the industry—shaping the future of music while remaining a trusted leader in engineering and studio design.