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The mix comes from Aaron Pauley, who not only tracked and produced the record but also fronts the band and brings a rare insider’s ear to every performance layer. His experience engineering both from the stage and behind the desk gives the mix a tightly unified feel. Pauley worked this one without compromise—dialing in punishing low-end guitars, sharply sliced drums, and a vocal approach that weaves harsh layers, harmonization, and space into an intentionally claustrophobic stereo image.

What sets this session apart isn’t just the heaviness—it’s the way Aaron holds it together. The drums are heavily edited yet still feel human, with ghost notes and velocities adding nuance. You’ll hear extremely intentional saturation chains across mix busses and clever automation to carve out vocal intelligibility during the most dense riff-driven sections. Managing the arrangement in this mix was no small feat; nearly every instrument is fighting for the same sonic space, especially in the breakdowns.

Download the full multitracks to get behind the faders. You’ll walk away with deeper insight into hybrid production workflows, glueing aggressive mixes together, and shaping clarity in chaos.