Let’s be real, the mix for Spiritbox’s “Holy Roller” is an absolute face-melter. It’s aggressive, punchy, and controlled, yet feels like it could fly off the rails at any moment. So much of that final impact comes down to what’s happening on the master bus. Ever find yourself staring at your mix bus, wondering if […]

Let’s talk about mixing guitar solos. They’re a massive part of what makes a metal track epic, but getting them to sit right is a delicate dance. Push them too loud, and they feel disconnected and distracting. Tuck them in too low, and you lose all the fire and intricate detail of the performance. Getting […]

Let’s be real, Tom DeLonge’s voice is one of the most distinct in modern rock. That unmistakable SoCal punk energy is his signature, but when he launched Angels & Airwaves, the production took that signature and launched it into the stratosphere. The vocals on albums like We Don’t Need to Whisper and I-Empire are drenched […]

Getting layered lead and rhythm guitars to coexist in a dense metal mix is a tale as old as time. How do you make leads cut through without being harsh, while keeping the rhythms massive? How do you add ear candy and depth without turning the mix into mud? We dove into a mix session […]

Let’s talk about iconic rock vocals. Patrick Stump’s performances are the undeniable centerpiece of every Fall Out Boy track. They’re powerful, they’re soulful, and they always cut through a dense wall of guitars and drums. But how do you take a raw vocal performance like that and make it sit perfectly in a high-energy mix? […]

Let’s be real, the vocals on a Papa Roach track are an event. They’re packed with emotion, aggression, and a larger-than-life texture that cuts right through a heavy mix. Ever wonder how producer Kane Churko gets that signature sound? It’s not just about one magic plugin; it’s a combination of clever layering, creative processing, and […]

Ever found yourself wrestling with a mix packed with intricate lead guitars and soaring solos? You’re not alone. Getting those crucial melodic elements to sound full, distinct, and perfectly integrated into a dense modern metal track can be a serious challenge. Bands like Intervals, known for their incredible instrumental prowess, layer these elements masterfully. So, […]

When you’re tasked with mixing a voice as iconic and emotive as Jonny Craig’s, especially on a track as poignant as Slaves’ “I’d Rather See Your Star Explode,” you know you’ve got to bring your A-game. Producer Erik Ron stepped up to the plate, and in a Nail The Mix session, he pulled back the […]

Gojira is synonymous with colossal riffs and Joe Duplantier’s earth-shattering vocals. That raw, powerful vocal sound is a signature part of their sonic assault. Ever wondered how it gets captured and then sculpted to sit perfectly in those dense, polyrhythmic mixes? We got a peek into the process with producer/mixer Logan Mader (Machine Head, Fear […]

Ever stared at your DAW, wondering how to inject truly unique, almost chaotic energy into a track while keeping it all glued together? If you’re looking to blend steel drums, seventies breakbeats, and explosive effects into something fresh and powerful, you’re in for a treat. We’re diving into some of the “production madness” that metal […]