Silent Planet’s guitar work is a masterclass in modern metal: articulate, melodic, and devastatingly heavy all at once. Behind the scenes, producer and mixer Buster Odeholm (Vildhjarta, Humanity’s Last Breath) is the mastermind dialing in those tones, and his approach is a goldmine of techniques for any producer. Forget simple amp-and-go setups. We got a […]
The guitar tone of Humanity’s Last Breath is a force of nature. It’s impossibly low, brutally heavy, and surprisingly clear in a dense, atmospheric mix. If you’ve ever wondered how mixer/producer Buster Odeholm crafts that signature sound, you might assume it’s some unobtainable combination of custom gear and arcane studio magic. Think again. During his […]
Tilian Pearson has one of the most recognizable voices in modern rock. His soaring, clean melodies are a staple, but it’s the unique processing and effects that truly elevate his vocals into their own sonic space. We got an inside look from legendary producer Kris Crummett as he broke down a signature chorus effect he […]
Let’s a be honest, the drum sound in a Vildjharta track is an absolute force of nature. It’s not just loud; it’s detailed, textured, and tectonically heavy. It’s the kind of sound that makes you wonder just what kind of studio wizardry is going on behind the scenes. We got a front-row seat as producer/mixer […]
Let’s be honest, the guitar tone from Humanity’s Last Breath is a force of nature. It’s punishingly heavy, packed with sub-frequency weight, and has a disgusting level of gain that somehow remains clear. If you’ve ever tried to replicate that sound, you know it’s more than just cranking a high-gain amp sim. We got a […]
Let’s be real, a modern metal mix lives or dies by its drums. If they’re weak, thin, or feel disconnected, the whole track falls apart. One of the biggest culprits behind a wimpy drum sound? Phase issues. When you start layering multiple kick and snare samples to build a massive sound—like the punishing tones on […]
Let’s be real. You open up a modern metal session, and the track count is terrifying. A Bring Me The Horizon session? Forget about it. You’re looking at layers of live drums, samples, loops, synths, strings, and a million other things. It’s easy to feel instantly overwhelmed and have no clue where to even start. […]
Let’s be real, Vildjharta’s guitar tone is in a league of its own. It’s got that sub-atomic low-end weight, but somehow every chaotic, springy note cuts through with insane clarity. It’s a sound that has left countless producers scratching their heads. How do they get that massive chug without it turning into a muddy mess? […]
Let’s be honest, Wage War’s vocals are absolutely punishing. They’re raw, aggressive, and cut through a dense wall of guitars with serious attitude. Ever wondered how to get that level of intensity in your own mixes? We got to see legendary producer Andrew Wade break down his exact vocal chain from the Wage War session, […]
Let’s be real, those Bring Me The Horizon guitar tones are massive. They cut, they punch, they have this aggressive bite that just works in a heavy mix. Ever wonder how they get that sound? While a lot goes into it (killer players like Lee Malia, killer amps like the EVH/5150s Fredrik Nordström mentioned), the […]