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Nick Morzov and Javier Reyes mix "Red Miso" by Animals As Leaders
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One of the most rhythmically complex tracks in modern progressive metal, “Red Miso” from Animals As Leaders is a masterclass in polyrhythmic layering, syncopated guitar interplay, and surgical precision—everything you’d expect from a band that helped define the instrumental djent genre. Taken from their 2022 album “Parrhesia,” this song pushes the boundaries of musical headroom and technical expression, making it a standout both in their catalog and in modern progressive metal production.
For this Nail The Mix, you’ll get the complete multitracks for “Red Miso” as mixed by Nick Morzov in collaboration with Animals As Leaders guitarist Javier Reyes. Morzov, known for his inventive workflow and attention to rhythmic definition, brings depth and clarity to the chaos without flattening the intensity. Reyes, as both performer and co-mixer on this session, provides insight into the arrangement’s intent, which is crucial when balancing overlapping extended-range guitar textures and highly articulate programmed drums.
This session dives deep into the art of maintaining punch and low-end focus while preserving the sculpture-like delicacy of Tosin Abasi’s extended legato lines and Javier’s percussive phrasing. Challenges include phase coherence across parallel processing chains, precisely managed low frequency transients from 8-string guitars, and mixing programmed drums with human nuance to support syncopated grooves without losing detail or energy.
If you’re ready to tackle a session that will push your drum EQ, stereo image management, and mixbus headroom skills to the next level, download the multitracks for “Red Miso” and dive into one of the most demanding sessions we’ve ever released.
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