The great DAW debate. It’s the modern-day equivalent of the Mesa vs. Peavey amp war, and you’ll find no shortage of opinions online. But when it comes to producing heavy music, the question gets more specific: which digital audio workstation (DAW) is the right tool for the job? We’re zeroing in on two popular but […]
The “Reaper vs FL Studio” debate is a classic one. You’ll see it pop up in forums and Discord servers, with producers on both sides defending their choice to the death. But when you’re producing heavy metal, a genre built on massive guitars, pounding acoustic drums, and intricate audio editing, the answer becomes a lot […]
The “DAW wars” are as old as digital recording itself. You’ve seen the forum threads, the YouTube comments—endless arguments over which software is the one true king. When it comes to modern metal production, two heavyweights that consistently come up are Cockos Reaper and Steinberg Cubase. So, which one should you bet your workflow on? […]
So you want to know how to mix rock music. You’ve got the riffs, the drum parts are programmed, and you’re ready to turn those raw tracks into a polished, professional-sounding monster, which is a process that involves both mixing and mastering. But before you even think about reaching for an EQ or compressor, there’s […]
So, you’re eyeing up Reaper. The “Reaper DAW price” – or lack thereof for a good long while – is definitely a massive draw. We get it. Who doesn’t love a killer deal, especially when you’re pouring cash into 7-string guitars, boutique amp sims like the latest Neural DSP Archetype, and enough drum samples from […]
You’re deep in the metal production trenches, or maybe just gearing up, and the age-old question hits: “What’s the best DAW for this stuff?” You see forum warriors drawing battle lines, YouTube gurus swearing by their chosen software, and it’s enough to make your head spin faster than a Slayer breakdown. Here’s the deal from […]
Reaper is the definition of a “no-nonsense” DAW. It’s built by a small team with a single focus: performance, stability, and flexibility. It’s the “if you know, you know” tool that more and more metal producers are using, and for good reason. The reason it’s so popular in our world is simple: it doesn’t choke […]
Alright, let’s talk about drums. In metal, you need ’em tight. Like, really tight. A killer drummer is essential, but even the best performances can benefit from some surgical editing to lock everything into the pocket and make those hits slam. If you’re wrestling with raw drum tracks in Reaper and wondering how to get […]
Let’s dive into some next-level drum editing techniques specifically for metal in Reaper. If you’re looking to get your drum tracks super tight, punchy, and ready for a brutal mix, these prep steps can be absolute game-changers. This isn’t just about nudging hits; it’s about setting the stage for a massive sounding final product. We’ll […]
Will Ramos’s vocal performance on Lorna Shore’s “To The Hellfire” is nothing short of legendary. That ridiculous range, the guttural lows, the piercing highs, and the sheer power just blew everyone away. But how do you take such an immense performance and make it sit perfectly in an already dense and brutal mix? We dove […]