Darrell Story

Mixing, Mastering, Production

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Hello, my name is Darius. I’ve worked on over 1,000 projects and earned the trust of many artists. I know the creative process, what artists want, and the challenges they face—because I’ve been there too. Let me help you get your project ready for release.

I’ve been producing music and DJ’ing on weekends since I was 18, gaining over 10 years of experience in music production, dance floors, and streaming trends. I’ve had the privilege of working with labels and artists to craft unique sounds while developing my personal music. I believe simplicity often delivers the best results. I’m here to help you finish your projects with my experience — all I ask for is your trust

One of my strengths is fast and honest communication. I believe in transparency and making the most of our time. I love getting feedback and working together to make your project the best it can be!

As an artist, my releases have reached over 10 million streams. Check out my Spotify Artist Profile:
https://shorturl.at/j5OiR

For more information feel free to check out my website!
https://storiesstudio.io/

Reach out using the ‘Contact’ button above—I’d love to hear about your project and see how I can help!

Contact me through the green button above and let's get to work.

Languages

  • English

17 Reviews

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  1. Review by Ugnius N. (Ugg'A)
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    Been known Darius for a long time now, and there is no better specialist on mixing/mastering in this type of music than him. Fast, easy to talk, and gives even more than you asked for! BIGGEST recommendation for sure!

  2. Review by Lukas
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    by Lukas

    Darius always delivers top-tier mixing and mastering. He gets my vision, refines my sound, and makes collaboration effortless. Highly recommend—5/5!

  3. Review by RIOS
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    by RIOS

    Darius is my go-to mixing and mastering engineer for all my projects. What I truly appreciate about him is his ability to understand and enhance my artistic vision for each track. He not only elevates the ideas within my music but is also highly receptive to feedback, which is essential to my creative process. Additionally, his efficiency and easygoing nature make working with him a seamless experience. I highly recommend him—5/5!

  4. Review by Karolis A.
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    This guy crafts crystal-clear mixes that resonate well across various platforms. Having worked with Darius on dozens of projects, I can vouch for his strong musical intuition and his ability to consistently deliver top-notch quality.

  5. Review by Paulius L.
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    Had worked with him numerous times in the past and highly recommend him. Great sounding results, accurately done revisions, overall a highly professional service!

  6. Review by Dominykas
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    Worked with this guy alot, what I can say: true proffesional in his field, perfect comunication! 10/10

  7. Review by Dominykas
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    Worked with this guy alot, what I can say: true proffesional in his field, perfect comunication! 10/10

  8. Review by Dominykas
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    Worked with this guy alot, what I can say: true proffesional in his field, perfect comunication! 10/10

  9. Review by LithuaniaHQ
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    by LithuaniaHQ

    Happy to recommend Darell, we've been working for years now and we couldn't be happier with the results! Best value for efficiency and results!

  10. Review by Lukas (Lucky Luke)
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    by Lukas (Lucky Luke)

    Darius isn’t just an amazing engineer, he’s also a pleasure to work with! He’s always eager for new challenges and happy to think creatively to find the best solutions. You can count on him to go the extra mile to make sure you’re completely satisfied.

  11. Review by Algirdas Bardauskas (Allergic)
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    True professional. Smooth, excellent work, great communication. 10/10!

  12. Review by BEAUZ
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    by BEAUZ

    Darrell gets the job done!

  13. Review by Marius B.
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    Fast and high-quality work. Highly recommended. 5/5

  14. Review by Marius B.
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    Fast and high-quality work. Highly recommended. 5/5

  15. Review by Garde
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    by Garde

    We're pleased to recommend Darrell Story for his exceptional work in mixing and mastering. During the four-plus years we've collaborated, he has consistently delivered outstanding results. 5/5

  16. Review by Garde
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    by Garde

    We're pleased to recommend Darrell Story for his exceptional work in mixing and mastering. During the four-plus years we've collaborated, he has consistently delivered outstanding results. 5/5

  17. Review by Garde
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    by Garde

    We're pleased to recommend Darrell Story for his exceptional work in mixing and mastering. During the four-plus years we've collaborated, he has consistently delivered outstanding results. 5/5

Interview with Darrell Story

  1. Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?

  2. A: I loved working on my friend Lucky Luke’s track *Give It To Me*, where I handled the mixing and mastering. It was amazing to see it hit the top spot on Spotify’s Mint playlist and now has over 35 million streams.

  3. Q: What are you working on at the moment?

  4. A: "I work on mixing and mastering every day. By the time you’re reading this, I’m probably deep in a project!"

  5. Q: Analog or digital and why?

  6. A: I prefer digital for its workflow flexibility. Computers are incredibly powerful now, allowing instant saving and recalling of projects. Plus, if I need to visit an artist’s studio, I can easily bring everything with me.

  7. Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?

  8. A: I always promise my clients that we’ll deliver a finished project that matches their vision, no matter how many revisions it takes.

  9. Q: What do you like most about your job?

  10. A: I enjoy working through the session and comparing A/B versions. It’s rewarding to hear the project improve, even by 0.1%, with every step I take.

  11. Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

  12. A: Clients usually send me their demo first and ask for my thoughts, given my background in both producing and engineering. I listen carefully and offer advice—like suggesting a better kick sound, simplifying a melody, or adding something to the final drop to enhance the track.

  13. Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?

  14. A: I specialize in House, Techno, EDM, and Drum & Bass, but I’ve also worked with Hip-Hop, Latino, Pop, and Acoustic music.

  15. Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

  16. A: I usually ask about their vision for the final song—like if they have a specific track they love for its bass, synth, or overall sound.

  17. Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

  18. A: Feel free to reach out for advice or questions—I’m here to help! And if you decide to work with me, even better!

  19. Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?

  20. A: Laptop, Headphones, Starlink, and 2 solar power generators.

  21. Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?

  22. A: I’ve been producing music and DJing since 2012. Over time, I discovered my passion for helping other artists bring their ideas to life by finishing their songs and handling mixing and mastering. Since 2020, I’ve focused heavily on mixing and mastering.

  23. Q: How would you describe your style?

  24. A: My mixing and producing style is modern—I love music that sounds loud, bright, and wide.

  25. Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?

  26. A: I’ve always been fascinated by Calvin Harris’s productions. I think he’s a great producer because he prioritizes the song’s core idea over flashy effects or unnecessary loops.

  27. Q: Can you share one music production tip?

  28. A: Don’t get stuck in a loop—move through the initial idea quickly and refine the details later. Planning out the whole song early on helps reduce stress.

  29. Q: What type of music do you usually work on?

  30. A: Most of the time I work on House, Techno, EDM and Drum & Bass music. I've always loved this music and built my niche in it

  31. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  32. A: I work through projects quickly without getting stuck in a loop. I focus on the big picture first, then refine the details.

  33. Q: What do you bring to a song?

  34. A: I bring experience from working on 1000+ mixing and mastering projects. I’ve seen the common mistakes and understand the struggles artists face—like feeling stuck and making endless final versions. I know how music should sound on streaming platforms, radio, and live shows.

  35. Q: What's your typical work process?

  36. A: First, I talk with the client to understand their vision for the song. Once I receive the stems and final demo, I take the time to listen carefully. I always keep notes handy to jot down ideas on how to enhance the track.

  37. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  38. A: I'm mostly working in the box. I believe that good work ethics and attention to detail beats expensive studio every time

  39. Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?

  40. A: I really enjoy the productions of Calvin Harris, Diplo, HUGEL, Dom Dolla, Alok, Sonny Fodera, Chris Lake, and Keinemusik. Their songs all share one thing— a simple idea, executed with top-tier production.

  41. Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.

  42. A: Mixing, Mastering, Co-Production of House, EDM, Techno. Artists come with their final demo but then I assist them with additional production that could help elevate the track even more.

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Gear Highlights
  • Studio One
  • Cubase
  • Ableton Live
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