Studio Journal
Behind-the-scenes perspectives on the art and craft of modern metal production.
Double Kick Drumming 101 is about efficiency, control and musical intent. Speed is only useful when the notes lock with guitars and bass, land with power, and stay clean throughout a set. This guide gives you a complete framework for technique, setup, practice design, sound, recording and live translation so your double bass work feels [...]
Programming Realistic Metal Drums is not about tricking listeners. It is about understanding how real drummers create impact and then translating those decisions into MIDI with intent. In this deep guide you will learn the pillars of realism for heavy music: shell tone that speaks in the mix, cymbals that breathe, velocity and timing that [...]
Drum Triggers and Samples: Cheat Code or Legit Tool? The short answer is that they are a legitimate engineering tool when used with taste and a clear goal. Triggers and samples can stabilise inconsistency, add weight, and make dense guitars feel tighter without steamrolling the drummer’s dynamics. The problem is not the method. It is [...]
How to Tune Drums for a Heavy Sound is about clarity, weight and control. The heaviest drum sounds are not just low or muffled. They are tuned with intention so every hit lands with punch, translates through guitars and bass, and stays consistent from rehearsal to the record. In this guide you will learn a [...]
Best Drum Heads for Metal isn’t about one magic product—it’s about matching head construction, damping and tuning to the way you hit, the room you’re in and the mix that will frame the kit. This guide breaks down ply counts and coatings, explains how built-in control rings compare with external damping, and gives practical, repeatable [...]
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