Perfectly grid-aligned drums are the foundation of modern metal. But let’s face it, locking every single hit to a rigid metronome can sometimes suck the life right out of a killer performance. What do you do with that one incredible drum take that was tracked without a click, or a performance where the drummer’s natural […]
The great DAW debate. It’s the metal producer’s version of Ford vs. Chevy, and you’ll see people argue about it endlessly online. But does it actually matter which digital audio workstation you use? The short answer is yes… and no. These days, any major DAW is powerful enough to produce a killer metal record. If […]
The DAW wars. It’s the metal producer’s version of the Fender vs. Gibson debate. You’ll see people fight to the death online over which software is superior, but here’s the reality: any modern Digital Audio Workstation is capable of producing a killer record. The real question isn’t “which one is best?” but “which one is […]
The DAW wars. They’re as old as digital recording itself. If you spend any time on production forums, you’ll see endless threads arguing about which digital audio workstation is the "best." But here’s the reality: does your choice of DAW really matter for making killer metal records? The short answer is yes and no. On […]
The “DAW wars” are one of the dumbest, longest-running arguments on the internet. You’ve seen the threads: endless debates over which software is objectively “the best.” But here’s the reality: if you want to make a killer metal record, you can do it on pretty much any of the major DAWs. They’re all ridiculously capable […]
The great DAW wars. If you’ve spent any time on a production forum, you’ve seen the arguments. It’s a topic that producers love to debate endlessly. But when it comes to making modern metal, does it really matter which Digital Audio Workstation you choose? On one hand, not really. Any modern DAW is powerful enough […]
The digital audio workstation (DAW) debate is the modern-day equivalent of the Mesa vs. Marshall argument. Head to any forum and you’ll find producers willing to die on the hill of their chosen software. But when it comes to the heavy hitters—Pro Tools and Logic Pro—which one actually serves the needs of a metal producer […]
The intro to “Holy Roller” by Spiritbox is unmistakable. That rhythmic, demonic, vocoded vocal grabs you immediately and sets a seriously heavy tone. Ever wondered how they cooked that up? It’s not just one effect; it’s a creative chain of processing that turns a simple spoken line into a piece of devastating ear candy. In […]
The guitar tone of Humanity’s Last Breath is an undeniable force of nature. It’s heavy, it’s brutally low, and it’s meticulously crafted by producer and multi-instrumentalist Buster Odeholm. If you’ve ever wondered how he conjures that sound that feels like the sonic equivalent of a collapsing star, you’re in the right place. We’re diving into […]
Let’s be real, Gojira’s drum sound is a force of nature. It’s powerful, organic, and sits perfectly in their dense, heavy mixes. The snare, in particular, has a unique character—a blend of raw crack and deep body. Ever wondered how a sound like that comes together in a mix? We got a front-row seat as […]