Rory Rodriguez of Dayseeker lays down some seriously emotive and powerful vocal performances. Tracks like “Sleep Talk,” produced by Daniel Bronstein, are a testament to getting things right at the source. But even a perfectly tracked vocal can be taken to another level in the mix. In this breakdown, we’ll dive into how renowned mixer […]
Dance Gavin Dance. The name alone conjures up intricate rhythms, soaring vocals, and a drum sound that’s both powerful and articulate. Ever wonder how those toms cut through the organized chaos with such clarity and punch? We got a peek into the process with none other than Kris Crummett, the legendary producer who’s been behind […]
Rory Rodriguez’s vocal performance on Dayseeker’s “Sleep Talk” is a masterclass in emotion and power. But how do you take a raw performance that’s already incredible and elevate it to fit within a colossal, atmospheric mix? We got a look inside the Pro Tools session with legendary producer Henrik Udd (Bring Me The Horizon, Architects) […]
Let’s be real, the drum sound on a Dance Gavin Dance record is a thing of beauty. It’s articulate, powerful, and cuts through a dense, technical arrangement without ever sounding fake or over-processed. A huge part of that signature sound comes from the legendary producer Kris Crummett. Ever wondered how he gets those toms to […]
Let’s face it, the kick drum on Bring Me The Horizon’s “Chelsea Smile” is an absolute sledgehammer. It’s got weight, it’s got punch, and it cuts through a wall of guitars without turning into a mushy mess. Getting that kind of power and definition is the holy grail for any metal producer. So, how did […]
The lead guitar work on Meshuggah’s “Future Breed Machine” is legendary. It’s not just Fredrik Thordendal’s mind-bending note choices; it’s the sound itself—an otherworldly, expressive voice that cuts through one of the densest mixes in metal history. So how do you even begin to mix a lead guitar that’s already so iconic? We got to […]
Let’s face it: noise gates can be a nightmare. We’ve all been there—choppy, unnatural-sounding drums, kicks that lose their punch, and snare tails that get cut off awkwardly. Producer Sam Pura (The Story So Far, State Champs) used to hate them, too. He could never get them to work successfully until he started thinking about […]
Let’s be honest, the vocals on a Humanity’s Last Breath track are a force of nature. They sound less like a human and more like some subterranean demon clawing its way into the mix. That impossibly low, guttural, and yet somehow articulate tone is a signature of their sound, and the man behind the console […]
Getting a modern metal kick drum to sit right is a balancing act. You need the thunderous low-end and raw feel of a real kick, but you also need the relentless, machine-gun consistency to cut through a wall of guitars. So how do the pros do it? Producer Buster Odeholm (Vildhjarta, Humanity’s Last Breath) tackled […]
Let’s be real: one of the biggest challenges in mixing heavy metal guitars is getting that perfect balance between crushing distortion and articulate string definition. You want the weight and saturation, but you also want to hear the gnarly scrape of the pick and the percussive attack of the strings. Crank the gain too high, […]