How to get that MASSIVE MODERN METAL sound! (with Dan Weller and CASKETS)

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  • @clowncorpse7230
    @clowncorpse7230 17 днів тому +1

    Dan Weller top guy he gave me a rig tour when my old band supported Sikth & the guys were kind enough to let me join them so sing onstage at the end of the show💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻what an amazing rush😀🤘🏻

  • @TOVAmusic
    @TOVAmusic Рік тому +46

    Dan worked on our last 2 singles and he's an absolute genius, so excited to watch this!

  • @benwilliamson7892
    @benwilliamson7892 9 днів тому

    This is what you call production! The depth to these mixes and the fine details is exceptional, unreal.

  • @Producelikeapro
    @Producelikeapro Рік тому +19

    Absolutely AMAZING!! Very exciting indeed!

  • @swampmanbfe
    @swampmanbfe Рік тому +4

    26:00 is solid gold. We're all human, and we beat our heads into the wall the same way.

  • @judasxchrist
    @judasxchrist Рік тому +25

    You have to love Dan, such a legend. Sikth were so way ahead back then..

  • @DarrenDeGouff
    @DarrenDeGouff Місяць тому +1

    Thanks for this, Dan. This was huge, packed with sooo much good usable stuff.

  • @aczimbarg
    @aczimbarg 3 місяці тому +108

    As much as I love Dan I think his mixing is a bit dated. Producers like Zakk Cervini (Bad Omens, Bring Me The Horizon) are way more relevant but he doesn't have any mixing tutorials anywhere on UA-cam. The producer who's mastered that sound though and literally his mixes are equally good is Nick Mavromatis. He also break downs a lot of Mick Gordon's trick on synths and guitars. You can listen to his work on bands like October Ends. You'll find all of his tutorials here on UA-cam.

    • @krow0
      @krow0 3 місяці тому +3

      Dan has no doubt done an amazing job producing and arranging this but I agree the final mix doesn't sound very good when I compare it to the bands you mentioned.

    • @destroy55
      @destroy55 3 місяці тому +1

      You literally just mentioned all of my current favourite producers. But sadly only one of them, Nick has a UA-cam channel where he uploads stuff of that kind. Would recommend everyone to check him out

    • @xBIGHUGSx
      @xBIGHUGSx 2 місяці тому

      When it comes to the "Mick Gordon sound" I'd say check out Nick Broomhall for the guitar stuff and Nick Mavromatis for the synth stuff and overall production.

    • @HAHb-zc2dp
      @HAHb-zc2dp Місяць тому

      You listed shit bands

  • @billyhughes9776
    @billyhughes9776 Рік тому +32

    Dan is really cool -- he simultaneously quite precise and calculated and in the moment experimental -- "why did I put that limiter on the vocal? oh fuck it. It sounds good so go with it."

    • @KohleAudioKult
      @KohleAudioKult  Рік тому +6

      He’s a great teacher! Most producers aren’t 🤓🤪

  • @superhydroyeast
    @superhydroyeast Рік тому +2

    Oh fuck Dan Weller is my actual hero. SikTh have been one of the biggest influences on my guitar playing since god knows when and his quest towards self awareness reminds me of my own. Really enjoyed what he had to say on his appearance on the URM podcast.

  • @punishmentessay
    @punishmentessay Рік тому +2

    Dan not only knows his stuff, he has a great working mindset and his results are of the highest standard. Top engineer and bloke all round!

    • @nolankuffner3573
      @nolankuffner3573 5 місяців тому

      Of the highest standard..
      As a fan of UK metalcore act Bury Tomorrow, I disagree with that profusely.
      Genuinely believe his work on those albums are three of the worst produced and mastered I've ever heard in 28 years of actively listening to music.

  • @DavePowell666
    @DavePowell666 Рік тому +5

    Looking forward to watching this, I worked with Dan once before many years ago and seen him in action first hand! I've already picked up some cool tricks and techniques in the KAK so no doubt there's gonna be some more gems in this course too! 🤘

  •  Рік тому +8

    I've finished watching it you can tell he's passionate about what he does! Very inspiring!

    • @KohleAudioKult
      @KohleAudioKult  Рік тому +5

      Exactly! And that’s one of the keys for great sounding mixes.
      In sleep bad when my mixes don’t sound like I want them to!

    • @Lol_Pig
      @Lol_Pig Рік тому +1

      Anyone can explain anything, but presenting in such a passionate way, _that's_ how you teach the right way. He's got me excited to try some of these techniques

    • @noompsieOG
      @noompsieOG Рік тому

      Yeah but we’re you able to replicate what was done in this video ? I’m not here be for the passion or enthusiasm I want to get shit done not fluff around

    •  Рік тому +1

      @@noompsieOG yeah you can if you want, he shows how he did everything.
      I did my own stuff because in the Kult people show how and why they do stuff, which is key to understand their their move. So you can copy paste settings is you want to, but you can also go deeper in their vision. Have fun \m/

  • @Crowbar11115
    @Crowbar11115 Рік тому +4

    Glad to see T-Racks getting some love! I only recently got into IK products and couldn't believe my ears. They're soooo good.

    • @cristopherjohansson1323
      @cristopherjohansson1323 Рік тому +2

      Second this! I don’t know if it’s the word t-racks putting people off. But Ik multimedia’s doing top notch plugins!

  • @MidnightMetalUniverseYT
    @MidnightMetalUniverseYT Місяць тому

    Thank you for all you do and taking time to give helpful advice!

  • @trulyintense6613
    @trulyintense6613 7 місяців тому +1

    What a great video!!!! Really helping to expose the different elements going on in these types of productions!!!!! Luv the fact that Dan said even the best mixers question their mixes! And the end of day listen in the car mix!!! Again! Thanks for this super informative video!!

  • @minotrax8492
    @minotrax8492 Рік тому +7

    Crazy video, you should call Tyler Smyth who mixed "I prevail" and "falling in reverse" and sounds great in modern metal, I would love to see his mixing techniques.

    • @KohleAudioKult
      @KohleAudioKult  Рік тому +7

      I’ll hunt him down! 🤘

    • @mattelder4269
      @mattelder4269 Рік тому

      Hey, if you have nail the mix you can buy the Bless the fall session Tyler Smith did.

    • @minotrax8492
      @minotrax8492 Рік тому

      ​@@mattelder4269I know, I've seen it before it's really cool, but it's a bit old I think. Today with "falling in reverse" and "i prevail" it sounds much different the guitars and the bat are much more modern, and I think it would be amazing to find a new more recent masterclass from Tyler.

    • @mattelder4269
      @mattelder4269 Рік тому

      @@minotrax8492 100% agree with wanting to really see a new I Prevail one. I watched the bless the fall one and I thought it would be this insane thing. Just basic stuff that anyone would do. His ear is just incredible, though. Same with Zakk Cervini, Tyler Smyth and Wzrd bld. Best in the game, imo. I doubt his approach would be that different but who knows. Let me know if you come across anything like that. Cheers!

    • @minotrax8492
      @minotrax8492 Рік тому

      @@mattelder4269 Yeah no problem, I think that between the years he had to learn some very interesting techniques and it's getting along well. For me Tyler has the best sound quality in modern metal, especially with the last I prevail album that came out for me it finished me off haha. I was able to get Tyler on instagram though but it's pretty rare and I know he still uses Helix native for his guitars but I think he does it in a different way.

  • @imacashew.
    @imacashew. Рік тому +2

    Wonderful insight

  • @darrencpayne
    @darrencpayne Рік тому

    Marvellous. Gonna grab it. Thanks

    • @KohleAudioKult
      @KohleAudioKult  Рік тому +1

      Enjoy!
      You might wanna think about getting the quarterly membership instead. 20 bucks more and it includes our whole world of courses and multitracks 😇

  • @louiscoutellier120
    @louiscoutellier120 Рік тому

    I'm sold for this one. thx for the work

  • @superhydroyeast
    @superhydroyeast Рік тому

    Hell yeah I impulse bought Oxford Drum Gate for £35 a few months ago for when i started working with bands, that time has now come and its gone back up to £200 now booyah.

  • @Worgram
    @Worgram Рік тому +9

    Amazing dude! Can really recommend this course for anyone who wants to dive into the whole modern metal mix and want a different approach than the typical „periphery“ style :)

  • @Lol_Pig
    @Lol_Pig Рік тому

    Not a fan of their style of music, but my respect for the production and mixing....I'm impressed and excited. I can't wait to dive in with these tips. Thank you!

    • @KohleAudioKult
      @KohleAudioKult  Рік тому +1

      Thanks! Do yourself a favor and check out the course. It’s packed with great information for producers and mixers.

  • @johanwodzynski8637
    @johanwodzynski8637 Рік тому

    I felt really supported by this video, I needed it right now and I didn't know it! Thank you very much.

  • @sorashima
    @sorashima Рік тому +1

    Been watching you for awhile but this video made me a subscriber. Amazing insights from Dan.

    • @KohleAudioKult
      @KohleAudioKult  Рік тому +1

      Welcome! Male sure to check out the entire course!

  • @troywilliams8593
    @troywilliams8593 Рік тому +1

    This was amazing and very informative! I’m wondering if anyone can elaborate on the “widener” that Dan referred to on the backing vocals.
    What was he using or doing to achieve that widening effect?
    Thanks for the video!!

    • @KohleAudioKult
      @KohleAudioKult  Рік тому

      Just get the course and it will answer all your questions 😜

    • @MichaelDespairs
      @MichaelDespairs Рік тому

      Retains the original vocal and pans it to one side then pans a micro-delayed version to the opposite side. Panning is usually 70% to 100% and delayed side is around 10 to 40 milliseconds.

  • @miketesoriero
    @miketesoriero Рік тому

    great information in this one, and not just the mixing stuff!

    • @KohleAudioKult
      @KohleAudioKult  Рік тому +1

      The whole theoretical part of this course is really unique and great for anyone who works with bands in the studio!

  • @arjunjsatheesh8899
    @arjunjsatheesh8899 Рік тому

    Bought the course, so far so good. But wish he went a bit more indepth into the process.

  • @mrcoatsworth429
    @mrcoatsworth429 Рік тому +13

    Had no idea Dan was such a great and profilic producer! I just knew him from SikTh! (Awesome band, by the way!)

    • @KohleAudioKult
      @KohleAudioKult  Рік тому +6

      I think he’s one of Nolly‘s idols.
      And yes, SikTh was one of the first Djent bands ever.

    • @treewisemenllc7281
      @treewisemenllc7281 Рік тому

      @@KohleAudioKult if Nolly thinks highly of him, what more do you need to know!? Hahaha

    • @BierMeister360
      @BierMeister360 Рік тому +1

      @Kohlekeller Studio indeed. Sikth, and meshuggah were some of the first. And they were absolutely incredible live. Just gotta convince Dan foord (the drummer) to come into the studios

    • @lungfulldrummer8921
      @lungfulldrummer8921 Рік тому

      I'm sure he co-wrote a theme tune for a kids TV show to.

  • @GeneoVanEngers
    @GeneoVanEngers Рік тому

    This was an awesome breakdown I've become a huge fan of dan and his work. but love caskets since they came on the scene.

  • @mohtmusic
    @mohtmusic Рік тому +1

    Young guns! 😎🤘🤘🤘

  • @harrisfrankou2368
    @harrisfrankou2368 Рік тому

    Pure fire amazing honest and so much knowledge.

  • @Manoj_Galle
    @Manoj_Galle Рік тому

    Sehr cool, werde ich mir die Tage mal reinziehen, perfekt um wieder reinzukommen 👍🏾

  • @singerfromhell666
    @singerfromhell666 Рік тому

    T-racks

  • @throughtheforestoftime
    @throughtheforestoftime Рік тому +2

    This is really what I need, I joined the kult yesterday. Hope it will help improve my mixing work 🫶🔥

    • @KohleAudioKult
      @KohleAudioKult  Рік тому

      Welcome! Make sure to submit your future mixes for a review!

  • @Middlestepofficial
    @Middlestepofficial 11 місяців тому

    If you want good strings, get yourself Ernie Ball Cobalt series. These have insane dynamic range and will cut through mix like a hot knife through butter.

  • @gastonjabaly
    @gastonjabaly Рік тому

    Super informative coming from a audio geek that watched a few million vids

  • @joseferro1432
    @joseferro1432 Рік тому

    What did you do on the bass guitar?

  • @TimRopkins
    @TimRopkins Рік тому

    Dan the MAN!!!!! Pin and You are big hero's of mine, changed the way I look at my guitar and playing!!! awesome to know you are still busy!!!

  • @Slezur
    @Slezur Місяць тому

    Amazing

  • @DICLINEROCKSTUDIO
    @DICLINEROCKSTUDIO Рік тому

    Hey 😊 can anybody tell me what snare model is used in original mix? Maybe I miss heard 😊

  • @jakenuno9900
    @jakenuno9900 Рік тому

    First time seeing your channel, great content! Got yourself a new sub!

  • @Ianlive9
    @Ianlive9 9 місяців тому

    Very nice tips !
    Very very nice

  • @chrisblacksmith_music
    @chrisblacksmith_music Рік тому

    Absolutely brilliant video! I would be interested to know which VST plugin you used for all the electronic part (16:01). Would be great if you could also do a tutorial on how to create such sounds. :) Best regards from Austria

    • @KohleAudioKult
      @KohleAudioKult  Рік тому

      Thanks! Check out the full course! This is just a snippet

  • @OverloadGuitars
    @OverloadGuitars Рік тому

    hello, not really got the trick about the multiband on snare, is it in sidechain ? or just doing something else ?
    thanks

  • @LeeNashMusic
    @LeeNashMusic Рік тому

    Why do you have your Meters on Pre-fader?

  • @01left
    @01left Рік тому

    Are that real drums or VST?

  • @gastonjabaly
    @gastonjabaly Рік тому

    Awesome vid

  • @aleksanderdjuran8010
    @aleksanderdjuran8010 Рік тому +1

    I love everything on this channel, and this course sounds great but holy fuck I would never wanna mix vocals with that much autotune.

    • @KohleAudioKult
      @KohleAudioKult  Рік тому

      I understand. You should still try though. You learn more from doing the stuff that's outside of your comfort zone musically.

  • @EXPLICITBG
    @EXPLICITBG Рік тому +59

    Don't worry so much about particular brands of strings. The type of cable is even more of a laughable matter. Focus on writing good non-generic songs. That's what catches the listener's ear.

    • @HowMoneyWorksRyan
      @HowMoneyWorksRyan Рік тому +12

      I completely agree with you brother! I believe he’s referring to studio production in terms of producing exceptional audio quality perhaps. Which in theory is different from song writing. In terms you are correct that song writing is very important. However he’s referring to a completely different process in the production stage. 🙌🏾

    • @copiusmaximus9696
      @copiusmaximus9696 Рік тому +1

      Generic is a very unambiguous term

    • @JTguitarlessons
      @JTguitarlessons Рік тому +2

      He literally just told you that they did a shoot out

    • @iamyetimanYT
      @iamyetimanYT Рік тому +2

      Cables are actually very important. Or so I’ve experienced

    • @XselfwillrunriotX
      @XselfwillrunriotX 11 місяців тому

      I’m writing and recording on my “mobile rig”, where everything in my whole setup is pretty budget based. Even using one guitar cable that came with one of my Ibanez’s…😂 not because I prefer it, but because life Happened and I’ve had to start over many times.
      Point being, if you have the know how, you can mix great music as long as you know what you’re doing and why. A good producer/engineer would be able to make a squire strat sound like a high end Jackson…but he can’t make a shitty guitarist play like a good one. It’s all in the hands, mostly.
      Not debating what anyone was saying, just expressing how gear really isn’t that important. A good producer could make a quality recording in any environment with almost any type of equipment.

  • @Andyw1228
    @Andyw1228 Рік тому +1

    That song sounds dope!
    I don’t know the benefit of using 5 or 6 different compressors on a single track ? Maybe the different compressors have some colors to them, but under the hood every compressor and even multiband compressors does the same thing: it’s a volume driven automatic fader. There is no magic or more than one way to do that.
    In a few books I read about engineering they all said not to compress one signal more than once in the mix. Later in the mastering there will be a final compression/limiting on the track or the master. So, I was told not to compress more than two times in total. It’s the same with other tools. Normally one would use one or two rooms for reverb and one or two EQs and no more than one overdrive/distortion for guitar.
    All some interesting stuff though. Good video!

  • @fungacide
    @fungacide Рік тому

    Dan is just an awesome dude. This is great. Love it

  • @cerebralcoma4850
    @cerebralcoma4850 Рік тому +1

    I like that guy

  • @drvgvg5370
    @drvgvg5370 10 місяців тому

    SIKTH💣💥👍🎶🔊

  • @Thecityinside
    @Thecityinside Рік тому

    Great advice. I tend to use a lot of these techniques as well and found this all very helpful. I got some mixes on my channel if anyone wants to check it out 🤘

  • @LordofDiamondsMetal
    @LordofDiamondsMetal Рік тому

    Very bizarre to see a pair of Audeze headphones in a professional studio context. They're marketed to hifi enthusiasts, not recording engineers, and they're always voiced weirdly

    • @KohleAudioKult
      @KohleAudioKult  Рік тому

      Audeze headphones are fantastic and so much closer to mixing on speakers than any dynamic cans if you ask me.
      Check out the Manny Marroquin Audezes!

  • @thagoatee
    @thagoatee Рік тому +1

    kick snare only no mention replace triggers cymbals 2 plugins showed on snare. how to get massive metal sound eeeehh we couldnt see duhhh he is getting the sound we didnt see that. lol

  • @johnsguitarmusicanddemos
    @johnsguitarmusicanddemos Рік тому

    The hardest part I run into on mixing is getting guitars and drums to sit right. But then there’s parts the bass is what I want heard and felt that I hate trying to get to sound right.

    • @KohleAudioKult
      @KohleAudioKult  Рік тому +3

      It’s a never ending journey 🤘🤪.
      But that was one reason to start the Kult. To make it easier for everyone out there!

    • @theharvesterproject6779
      @theharvesterproject6779 Рік тому

      Automation.. top knotch producers automate a shit ton. Levels/dry+wet levels/ eq... everything.

  • @beeemm2578
    @beeemm2578 8 днів тому

    Whats with the cardboard box snare sounds nowadays? A snare should be sharp and snap or pop to my ears anyway. I noticed everyone has that boxy sound now.

  • @jerryrocketandthegogogirls3517

    It sounds so cheap and clean and uninspired to me. Give me acid bath’s tone.

  • @carlasker9285
    @carlasker9285 11 місяців тому +2

    One video is called WHY MODERN METAL SUCKS and another one shows how to do it 😂

    • @HAHb-zc2dp
      @HAHb-zc2dp Місяць тому

      It's not even metal it's all rock

  • @EvilBlakey
    @EvilBlakey Рік тому

    No bass? Ugh.

    • @KohleAudioKult
      @KohleAudioKult  Рік тому

      What do you mean?

    • @Durkhead
      @Durkhead Рік тому

      ​@@KohleAudioKult you didn't go over how to mix bass guitar

    • @Durkhead
      @Durkhead Рік тому

      Just do the same thing he did to the kick drum

  • @Durkhead
    @Durkhead Рік тому

    Soft metal

  • @moonelfcosmo
    @moonelfcosmo 10 місяців тому

    Pop and Metal are two words that don’t compute in my brain 😵‍💫

  • @FlowfallYT
    @FlowfallYT 9 місяців тому

    Couldnt hear some details in the mix because he talks so much -.-

  • @rotemharari1565
    @rotemharari1565 Рік тому +1

    Why are so many audio engineers bald?

  • @terrellsmomma
    @terrellsmomma Рік тому +3

    This is a good example of how to NOT mix your songs. Honestly I listened to that song when it came out, and the only part that sounded good was the synths intro. Honestly not being hateful at all, I was like how bands with such big budgets and big Spotify numbers have such bad production. And the main reason I was upset about it was because I really like Caskets. Sorry to say all of that, just being totally honest and I don't think this guy should be teaching other people how to mix.

    • @randomselect645
      @randomselect645 Рік тому

      You talking about Crispy stuff right ?? No let that's crispy stuff stay in the pop ,

    • @randomselect645
      @randomselect645 Рік тому

      I think the mix is great , balanced with added weight , you don't wanna sound like everyone right

  • @BennDown
    @BennDown Рік тому

    Never heard such rubbish about guitar cables. Instant turn off from the video. A pity.

  • @skinnee
    @skinnee 4 дні тому

    imagine willingly taking credit for doing literally anything for monster truck hahahahah how embarrassing.

  • @AndrewGrey22
    @AndrewGrey22 Рік тому +2

    That's the sound that makes me want to quit music. I hate it. Fk new metal.

  • @gorf101
    @gorf101 Рік тому +5

    Infomercial.... you used to show us how to do everything now we get "snippets"..

    • @treewisemenllc7281
      @treewisemenllc7281 Рік тому +6

      A half an hour snippet.
      What do you want from the guy? Hahah

    • @KohleAudioKult
      @KohleAudioKult  Рік тому +30

      Nope. I have never had full courses on the channel and I have always only shown longer segments.
      But instead of complaining I‘d recommend to enjoy thirty minutes of watching one of the best guys in the business mixing a song!
      I would have killed for this when I started out! 🤘🤣

    • @bluerockstudios5812
      @bluerockstudios5812 Рік тому +5

      @@KohleAudioKult you can’t even give 1000 people their vision back without catching flack. Thanks for the content.

    • @treewisemenllc7281
      @treewisemenllc7281 Рік тому +2

      @@bluerockstudios5812 #mrbeast
      Hahahah

    • @gorf101
      @gorf101 Рік тому +2

      @@KohleAudioKult yes you did .. that is so untrue! You use to show us how to make snare one shot and then give us the sample . You used to show us how to blend different amp sims to get a dirtier sound . You used to show us how to seperate frequencies in tracks ! Make a kick one shot and share it with everyone. You showed us a lot of things without referring us to going and buying a course video. AND I'M DEFINITELY TELLING THE TRUTH.. Theirs tons of things I learned here AND I FOLLOWED YOU FROM THE BEGINNING. But you will just let it slide and let other people try to make me look foolish but I know and YOU KNOW IM TELLING THE TRUTH. SHAME ON YOU FOR TOTALLY DISAGREEING WITH ME AND LETTING THESE PEOPLE GET ON ME LIKE THIS.. I HOPE OTHER PEOPLE READ THIS CAUSE THEY KNOW THE TRUTH ALSO.. I MAY BE SOMEWHAT WRONG BUT SO ARE YOU. SO ARE YOU.

  • @nolankuffner3573
    @nolankuffner3573 5 місяців тому

    Not sure about taking a masterclass from the guy who produced the last three Bury Tomorrow albums.
    Honestly?
    I hope The Seventh Sun is the last with Dan.
    I hoped Black Flame (their first with him) would be their last with him.
    How three of the worst produced / mastered albums in modern metal come from this one producer is baffling to me.
    Especially when unassociated companies could come out and say anything he does could be confused with mastery.
    Enter Shikari lost 90% of what made them interesting and Dan not only gets praise for those albums but critical recognition.
    Not from reviewers overly familiar with their back catalogue, mind you.
    Or reviewers who even remotely enjoyed what made Enter Shikari a popular band in the first place.

  • @lonniewild9277
    @lonniewild9277 Рік тому +1

    at the beginning he said he couldn't impart his vast knowledge in just one day....
    he's prolly right - I'm 10 minutes in and haven't learned a fucking thing

    • @AhmetWinchester
      @AhmetWinchester Рік тому

      maybe it's due to the fact that you're just in another place with your skillset?
      Not to sound judgemental or rude but ..there's good stuff to take away from this video, but I think if you watch this 10 min video with the intention
      of learning how to mix from point A to Z then ..you're sorta wrong :)

    • @lonniewild9277
      @lonniewild9277 Рік тому

      @@AhmetWinchester go watch MusicTechHelpGuy - I have to rewatch every one of his vids because he packs in so much teaching. This dude is just endorsing plugins and offering some inspiration - this is a waste of time (IMO)

  • @HAHb-zc2dp
    @HAHb-zc2dp Місяць тому

    Pop metal? Wtf thats rock music

  • @Kyp031
    @Kyp031 Рік тому +2

    Oh God I hate that band....
    I'll comeback for the next one.
    Not brootal enough