Originally mixed by Forrester Savell, known for his luxurious low end, dimensional guitar separation, and distinctive use of harmonic saturation, this mix session offers a rare window into one of the genre’s most respected production minds. Working from Jungle Studios in Australia, Forrester’s approach to “Deadman” blends sonic clarity with analog grit, preserving mix depth while managing dense, phase-sensitive layers including multiple guitar tracks and intricately arranged ambient textures.

From a tracking standpoint, the multitracks will challenge even experienced mixers: expansive drum performances with subtle ghost-note articulation, parallel compression techniques for dynamic vocal layering, and a wide stereo field that depends on precise imaging and mid-side balance. Special attention must be paid to harmonic consistency across complex reamp chains, automation strategies for dynamic contouring, and multiband bus processing to support the song’s extended structure without frequency masking.

If you’re serious about mixing and want to push your skill set in gain staging, tonal shaping, and arrangement-driven automation, this is a must-download. Analyze Forrester’s session, then see what you’d do differently. “Deadman” is the kind of song that demands every trick you’ve got. Test yourself.