Cryo Mix
Cryo Mix mixes and masters up to 32 stems in your browser, guided by the Nova AI chat. Unlimited free previews, paid plans from $19/month.
What is Cryo Mix and how does it work?
Cryo Mix is a browser-based AI mixing and mastering studio built by Craig McAllister, a platinum-certified mix engineer with 700M+ streams to his name. You upload stems, and the AI balances, EQs, and masters them into a release-ready track. It sits in the same lane as RoEx Automix in my 4 best AI mixing and mastering tools roundup: it mixes your multitrack session instead of polishing a finished file.
How it works:
- Upload a stereo mix or up to 32 stems (WAV, MP3, FLAC, AIFF, M4A, AAC, OGG).
- Tell Nova, the built-in AI copilot, your genre and the sound you want.
- The AI sets levels, EQ, dynamics, and stereo image, and explains each move in chat.
- Refine with presets, 30+ parameters, or plain language (“more low end on the bass”).
- A/B against your original, then spend 1 credit to download the streaming-ready WAV.
It fits producers and artists who record their own stems but stall at the mixing stage.
How much does Cryo Mix cost?
Cryo Mix runs on subscriptions with download credits. Previews are free and unlimited; a credit is charged only when you export a project.
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | $19/mo | 5 credits/month, 50 projects, unlimited Nova chat |
| Creator | $24/mo | 10 credits/month, 100 projects, AI reference mastering |
| Pro | $39/mo | 30 credits/month, 200 projects, priority rendering |
An annual Pro tier brings the monthly cost down (around €199/year), and top-up credits run €3 to €5 each. Pricing changes frequently, so verify current plans on the Cryo Mix pricing page.
The unlimited free preview is the honest part of the model: you hear the full mix on your own song before any money moves.
Does the Nova AI chat make a difference?
Yes, and it’s the feature separating Cryo Mix from one-click mastering services. I covered the launch in my Nova AI mixing agent article.
- Nova asks about genre and vibe before processing, so the mix starts from your intent.
- Every processing decision comes with an explanation, which doubles as mixing education.
- Revisions happen in plain language, no parameter hunting.
- Stem tools (timing nudge, cut, eraser) and a beat optimizer live in the same session.
- A community preset library covers common genre starting points.
How does Cryo Mix compare to RoEx Automix and LANDR?
Cryo Mix and RoEx are the 2 true stem-based AI mixers; LANDR stays a mastering service.
| Cryo Mix | RoEx Automix | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $19/mo | $5.99 per download |
| Core use case | Stem mixing + mastering with AI chat | Stem mixing + mastering |
| Key differentiator | Nova chat revisions | Ableton/DAWproject export |
| Free tier | Unlimited previews, no download | 1 free download credit |
| Best for | Iterating on a mix before export | One-off releases |
| Cryo Mix | LANDR | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $19/mo | $4.17/mo (annual, mastering) |
| Core use case | Full mix from stems | Mastering a finished mix |
| Key differentiator | 32-stem AI mixing | Distribution + plugin bundle |
| Free tier | Unlimited previews | Free trial masters |
| Best for | Unmixed multitrack sessions | Finished mixes needing polish |
Choose RoEx if you want to keep editing the AI mix in your DAW. Choose LANDR if your mix is done and only needs mastering. Choose Cryo Mix if you want to talk your way to the final mix and preview everything before paying.
What are some use cases for Cryo Mix?
- Bedroom producers with finished recordings: turn raw stems into a streaming-ready track without hiring an engineer.
- Fast single releases: a mix and master comes back in minutes, not the week an engineer needs.
- Mix education: Nova explains its EQ and compression calls, so each project teaches you something.
- Demo shootouts: unlimited previews mean you can test 3 arrangements and only pay for the keeper.
- Podcast and vocal content: the same engine handles spoken-word material.
- Reference-matched masters: Creator and Pro plans master against a track you supply.
For most indie releases, the preview-first model removes the usual AI mixing gamble: you never pay to find out the result is unusable.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cryo Mix free?
Previews are free and unlimited, with no credit card required. Downloading a finished mix or master needs a paid plan, starting at $19/month for 5 download credits.
How much does Cryo Mix cost?
Essential is $19/month, Creator $24/month, Pro $39/month. 1 credit equals 1 project download, credits roll over, and top-ups cost €3 to €5 each.
Is Cryo Mix legit?
Yes. It’s built by mix engineer Craig McAllister (IFPI platinum certified), holds a Trustpilot profile with public reviews, and lets you preview the full result before paying.
Does Cryo Mix train AI on my music?
No. Cryo Mix states it never trains models on your uploads, and you keep full ownership and rights to everything you export.
Can Cryo Mix mix stems or only finished tracks?
Both. It accepts a stereo file for mastering or up to 32 individual stems for a full AI mix, in WAV, MP3, FLAC, AIFF, M4A, AAC, or OGG format.
