On the faders is Zach Jones, known for his surgical precision and boundary-pushing work with bands like Imminence, VCTMS, and Make Them Suffer. His mixing on “Red Fur” showcases a high level of control and detail without sterilizing the aggression. From transient-sculpted kick drums and tight low-end contouring, to careful multiband shaping across stacked guitars and multilayered vocals, this is a brutal yet articulate mix that nails heaviness without sacrificing clarity.

This session is a deep technical workout: extreme timing and drum performance editing, chaotic tempo shifts, creative distortion and saturation across buses, and synth layers that blur the line between rhythm and texture demand close attention to space management and dynamic contrast. The vocal work alone pairs heavy layering techniques with macro automation for intensity control throughout the track’s dense architecture.

“Loud” by The Home Team pushes the boundaries of pop/metal production with a hyper-detailed arrangement that’s as brutal as it is infectious. Taken from their standout album “The Crucible of Life,” this track blends syncopated guitar work, razor-tight drums, dense backing vocals, layered synth hooks, and expressive leads with a polished, high-impact mix. It’s one of the band’s most ambitious songs to date—from the precision of the performance to the depth of the sonics—making it a must-study session for mixers looking to level up on complex modern production.

Technically, “Loud” is packed with high-difficulty elements: a demanding vocal arrangement loaded with harmonies and layers, aggressive yet controlled guitar tone shaping, drums that are sample-reinforced but maintain natural character, and a precise balance between the ultra-hyped pop aesthetic and raw metal energy. The automation in the vocal rides alone is education in contrast, tone consistency, and dynamic focus. You’ll also see first-hand how Zach uses saturation and clipping across mix buses to achieve perceived loudness without murdering clarity.

Download the multitracks and take on the “Red Fur” session to push your skills where timing, tone-shaping, and high-gain balance need to be dialed in with surgical finesse. If you’re serious about mixing modern extreme music, this is essential hands-on experience.