Rock, punk & metal mixing
Hire rock mixing engineers for your next record.
Verified engineers with credits on Foo Fighters, Paramore, Weezer and Falling In Reverse.
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Verified rock engineers on EngineEars have credits with Foo Fighters, Paramore, Weezer, Falling In Reverse, Linkin Park, Green Day, Papa Roach, The Killers, Panic! At The Disco, Of Mice & Men, Machine Gun Kelly, Portugal. The Man and more.
Rock mixing engineers for hire
Rock mixing engineers at every price
What verified rock engineers charge to mix one song, and who you’ll find at each price.
Rock mixing for $150–$249
Verified rock engineers list a mix in this range, including Brandon Baker, with credits on grandson.
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Rock mixing for $250–$499
Verified rock engineers list a mix in this range, including Wayne Romero, rated 4.95 from 39 reviews.
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Rock mixing for $500 and up
Verified rock engineers list a mix in this range, including Johnny Morgan, with credits on Weezer, Panic! At The Disco, Beach House.
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“He breathed all-new life into 15-year-old recordings made with low-quality USB mics. The mix and master make this single radio-ready alongside anything on the rock charts.”
“Zach really managed to make this song feel open and tight at the same time. Excellent balance of the soft orchestral space and heavy-hitting metal attacks.”
“The artist said ‘This finally sounds like a rock mix’ from his first pass. Would highly recommend Brendan.”
“Joe’s mixes are like a sweet, modern and balanced punch in your face. The workflow is flawless.”
“He came to the session with fresh ideas and knew exactly what sound and style we were going for.”
“He will give his opinion with no ego, will stay true to your vision, and you’ll end up grinning uncontrollably with the results.”
From reviews written by artists after mixing projects they booked with rock engineers on EngineEars.
No DMs. No guesswork. Send your files, approve the final.
Pick your engineer
Compare credits, reviews, prices and turnaround, and listen to records they’ve mixed.
Book & send files
Pick a package and add-ons, upload lossless stems and references, then pay your way, including Klarna or Affirm.
Review & revise
A/B each version against your reference and leave time-stamped notes right on the waveform.
Approve & release
Approve the final files and your engineer gets paid. Then distribute it or sell it direct.
How much does it cost to mix a rock song?
Rock mixing engineers on EngineEars charge a median of $287 a song, and half charge between $200 and $400. Mastering adds a median of $75. Every price is listed before you book, and you can pay over time with Klarna or Affirm.
- $287
- median price to mix a song
- $200–$400
- what half of engineers charge
- $75
- median price to master a song
- ~$362
- mix + master at the median
Listed per-song prices of 808 verified rock engineers who mix and 667 who master on EngineEars, November 2026.
How to prep your rock song for a mix
Six steps that get you a better mix, faster, with fewer revisions. Engineers on EngineEars ask for the same things.
- 01
Send every drum mic
Kick in and out, snare top and bottom, toms, overheads and rooms, each as its own track. Rock mixes are built from the drums up.
- 02
Include DI and amp tracks for guitar and bass
If you recorded a clean DI alongside the amp, send both. The engineer can re-amp or blend for tone.
- 03
Comp and edit before you send
Pick your best takes, tighten the drum edits, and trim count-ins and noise, or ask the engineer to do it as part of the job.
- 04
Line everything up
Every file starts at the same point, same sample rate, 24-bit, no clipping. Include the tempo map if you used one.
- 05
Send references for the sound
Raw and live, big and modern, or heavy and tight are different mixes. Send one or two songs and say what you like about each.
- 06
Note the parts that have to hit
Tell the engineer about the breakdown, the solo and the last chorus, and anything that must stay exactly as played.
Pro tools, without the pro setup.
A/B reference player
Switch between each mix and your reference track in lossless quality.
Time-stamped comments
Leave notes on the waveform, reply in threads, and see what’s resolved.
Song versions & revisions
Every version saved, with each revision round tracked in one place.
Secure lossless files
Upload stems and download finals in full quality. Share with private links.
Invite your team
Bring in your manager, producer or label to listen and leave notes.
Pay your way
Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Klarna or Affirm. Held in escrow until you approve.
Then release it your way
Once you approve the final master, sell it direct to your fans from your own store or distribute it to Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok and 350+ platforms, right from the same project.
Mix rock? Get booked by artists looking for you.
Artists searching for rock mixing engineers find you here. List your mixing, mastering, recording and Atmos services, set your prices, and get paid 24 hours after every approved project.
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Rock mixing questions
How much does it cost to mix a rock song?
Rock mixing engineers on EngineEars list a median of $287 to mix one song, and half charge between $200 and $400. Prices start at $100 and go past $1,000 for engineers with major-label credits. Every price is shown before you book, you can split the cost with Klarna or Affirm, and your payment is held until you approve the final mix.
How much does mixing and mastering a rock song cost?
At the medians, about $362: $287 to mix and $75 to master. Many engineers offer both, so you can book one person for the whole song.
What does a rock mixing engineer do?
They make the drums hit hard, fit layered guitars and bass together without mud, and keep the vocal on top of a loud band. For metal and punk that also means tight low end and controlled cymbals at high energy.
Do you mix punk and metal too?
Yes. Rock, Punk and Metal are all tags on EngineEars, and this page includes engineers from each. Check each engineer’s credits for the style closest to yours.
How many revisions do I get?
Each engineer sets the revision rounds included with their service and shows it before you book. You request revisions inside the project with time-stamped notes.
Can I pay for my mix over time?
Yes. You can pay with Klarna or Affirm at checkout and split the cost into smaller payments. Approval and terms are set by Klarna or Affirm.
Do I own my mixed song?
Yes. Your music and your masters are yours. Your payment is held until you approve the final files.