Devin Townsend himself handled the mix, working out of The Farm Studios. Known for pushing sonic boundaries while maintaining emotional and artistic intent, Devin’s approach is meticulous and aggressive. In this mix, he leans into serial compression stages, selective saturation, EQ blending, and automation to an extreme degree, shaping each element to serve the constantly shifting dynamics of the arrangement.

Technical challenges are everywhere. Drum editing had to retain groove while navigating slapback delays, choirs, and blast beats. Source selection is dense but deliberate. You’ll deal with performance-tight DI tracks layered alongside monolithic guitar walls with reverb and modulation baked straight in. Managing spectral overlap with this many active mids across dozens of elements? That’s the game. Vocal production alone includes whispered layers, growls, clean singing, and stacked harmonies—all at once.

Download the multitracks and put your skills to the test against one of the most layered songs ever featured on Nail The Mix. It’s a masterclass in contrast and control, perfect for anyone looking to sharpen their skills on dense, high-stakes productions.