Mixed by Dan Braunstein (producer, engineer, and mastermind behind modern progressive and metalcore favorites like Volumes, Dayseeker, and Silent Planet), this Nail The Mix session dives deep into Braunstein’s aggressive but ultra-detailed production approach. Tracked with surgical precision, every element of “Holy Roller” demands close attention—from sample-driven, ultra-clean drums and zero-room kick tone to managing creative FX chains on destructive lead vocals and layering for impact without clutter.

This mix presents major challenges with vocal FX automation, wide-band distortion control, and drum-shell EQ for hyper-modern, punchy impact without bloated transients. You’ll also hear Dan’s use of saturation across multiple mix busses, how he controls the stereo field while retaining width in drops, and his nuanced approach to achieving front-of-mix aggression without harsh masking. The guitars alone are worth dissecting—tight edited DI’s, wet-only effects tracks, and stereo midrange layering.

Download the multitracks for “Holy Roller” to break down Braunstein’s workflow and dig into one of the most influential modern metalcore mixes to date. Whether you’re deep into hybrid drum processing or crafting brutal-yet-clean top-end balances, this session is loaded with technical insight.