The Mixbus Chain I Use on Every Metal Mix

24/11/2025 13 min Episodio 26
The Mixbus Chain I Use on Every Metal Mix

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What if I told you that the “pro studio sound” you’re chasing doesn’t come from some magical plugin or secret setting……but from a repeatable, intentional mix bus chain that shapes your entire mix from the very first fader move?Over the past 12+ years, I’ve refined a 6-step hybrid analog/digital chain that I use on every single professional metal mix. It’s the backbone of that aggressive, punchy, crystal-clear sound that hits you right in the chest.And in this week’s episode, I’m breaking down the exact mix bus chain I use on every metal mix. Hardware, software, settings, philosophy… everything.The main topics I discuss include:• Why top-down mixing instantly gives you a more cohesive, powerful sound • The software tools I use to clean up muddiness and harshness before touching any analog gear • How I shape the midrange and high end using hardware EQs to add aggression, clarity, and depth • The analog coloration, saturation, and smoothing that make a mix feel “expensive” • The compressor settings that create punchy, modern glue • How I get competitive loudness without destroying dynamicsIf you’ve ever wondered how to get that professional, explosive, modern metal sound, this breakdown will give you the exact blueprint I rely on for every record I mix.🔥Need professional mixing for your metal project? I offer mixing services for bands that want to sound HUGE: https://liquidstudiosli.com/offer-video-2Check Out Anas' Music... YouTube: https://youtube.com/@anasabidofficial?si=p9BnoJWCviW4kaCqBandcamp: https://anasabid.bandcamp.com/📥 Free Resources For Metal Bands: https://liquidstudiosli.com/resources👉 Subscribe for more metal production tips: https://youtube.com/@danielthabet?sub_confirmation=1