Alright, let's kick things off with some serious excitement! Nail The Mix is starting the year strong, and for instrumental prog-metal fans, January 2021 brought a real treat: the raw multi-tracks for "Lock And Key" by the one and only Intervals. And guess what? The incredible producer Sam Guana is the maestro taking the helm […]
Born Of Osiris are known for their intricate arrangements, bone-crushing heaviness, and seamless integration of electronic and orchestral elements. Ever wondered how tracks like "The Other Half Of Me" come together in the mix? We got a chance to dive deep into the raw multitracks from this very song, featured on Nail The Mix, and […]
Alright, let's get into something seriously cool for anyone looking to up their metal mixing game. We're talking about the raw multi-tracks for August Burns Red's epic track "Coordinates," straight from the Nail The Mix vault. Forget polished masters for a second; this is about dissecting the raw ingredients that Carson Slovak and Grant McFarland […]
Alright, let's dive into a mix that's an absolute beast: Asking Alexandria's "Into The Fire." We got our hands on the raw multitracks, and trust us, this one's a masterclass in modern metal production, particularly when it comes to balancing a symphony of synths and vocals with a hard-hitting rock band. If you've ever wondered […]
Alright, let's pull back the curtain on a modern metal banger! Eyal Levi from URM Academy and Nail The Mix recently unboxed the raw multi-tracks for Amaranthe's "365," a track masterfully produced and mixed by the one and only Jacob Hansen. These are the very tracks featured on the March 2019 edition of Nail The […]
If you're dialed into the modern metal scene, you've likely felt the ground shake from ALLT. Their track "Rupture" is a masterclass in contemporary heavy production, and we got an inside look at the raw multi-tracks, fresh from a Nail The Mix session helmed by the one and only Buster Odeholm. This isn't just another […]
Ever dreamt of getting your hands on the raw multitracks from a massive-sounding band like Dayseeker? Well, you're in luck! We're diving deep into the session files for their hit "Sleeptalk," the very same tracks that mixing legend Henrik Udd (known for his work with Architects, Bring Me The Horizon, and more) is tackling for […]
When a band like The Contortionist drops a track as layered and sonically rich as "Return To Earth" from their album Clairvoyant, you know you're in for a treat – and a mixing challenge. We got an exclusive look at the raw multi-tracks, the very same ones mixed by the legendary Jamie King for a […]
Tackling the Rhythmic Foundation: MIDI Drums & Bass One of the first things you'll notice when you open up the "Lucid Reality" session is the approach to the rhythm section: it’s all MIDI, baby! This isn't a drawback; it's an opportunity. MIDI Drums: Your Sound, Your Choice Instead of pre-recorded acoustic drums, you get MIDI […]
Alright, let's talk about a real beast of a track: "Mass Produced" by Oceano. If you're aiming to mix modern metal that hits like a sledgehammer, this song is a masterclass in density, aggression, and sheer sonic power. We got a look under the hood at the raw multitracks for this monster, originally set to […]