Mixing Death Metal
Dominate Death Metal Mixing Today
Learn How to Mix, Master, and Polish Extreme Metal Tracks Like the Pros
Does This Sound Like You?
Stuck Mixer
You’ve spent years trying to mix death metal but your results never sound tight, heavy, or powerful enough.
Low-End Chaos
Your kick, bass, and guitars fight for space, leaving you with a muddy, undefined low end.
Weak Drums
No matter what you try, your drums sound flat or fake and you can’t get that punchy, aggressive feel.
Thin Guitars
Your guitars sound fizzy or small instead of brutal and full-bodied.
Your Production Today vs. After This Course
Your Struggles Today 😔
Weak, Muddy Low End
“I can’t get the bass and kick to work together. Everything sounds boomy or thin.”
Flat, Unpolished Drums
“My drum bus always sounds weak or over-compressed. Nothing feels punchy or pro.”
Harsh or Dull Guitar Tones
“My guitars either get lost in the mix or sound harsh and fizzy. It's never the right balance.”
Cluttered, Unbalanced Mixes
“Instruments keep fighting for space, and I can’t get everything to sit right.”
Uncertain Workflow
“I waste hours second-guessing every move and rarely finish a mix I’m proud of.”
Your Reality Tomorrow 🚀
Powerful, Controlled Low End
“I finally understand how to balance bass, kick, and guitars for a massive, tight mix.”
World-Class Drums
“My drum bus compression and EQ finally sound punchy and professional.”
Crushing Guitar Tones
“My guitars are heavy, defined, and cut through the mix like a blade.”
Balanced Mixes
“Every instrument sits perfectly. No more fighting for space.”
Confident Workflow
“I mix faster, smarter, and finish more songs than ever before.”
What If You Could Finally Mix Death Metal Like the Pros?
Imagine sitting at your DAW, knowing exactly how to make your drums hit hard, your guitars roar, and your bass glue the whole mix together.
Picture crafting mixes that sound just as massive and aggressive as your favorite professional records without relying on guesswork or endless plugin tweaks.
Mixing Death Metal gives you the specialized skills, workflows, and mindset that top metal producers use to create industry-standard mixes in this demanding genre.
No fluff. No generic advice. Just what actually works for death metal.
What You'll Master
Drum Mixing That Crushes
Learn how to make real, live drums sound massive — without relying on samples. Set your drum bus compressor for maximum punch and glue Tame double bass kicks without blowing up your low end EQ snares and toms for fatness and impact Add controlled room ambience for power and vibe Use advanced snare tricks to balance rimshots and blast beats
Mastering the Low End
The low end is where most death metal mixes fall apart — but not yours. You’ll learn how to balance kick, bass, and guitars for a cohesive foundation, use EQ and compression to control sub frequencies, employ the Split Bass Method for clarity and aggression, and add harmonics that make your bass cut through on any speaker.
Bone-Crushing Guitar Tones
Weak guitars ruin a death metal mix — that ends here. You’ll craft massive, articulate tones with Bogren Digital’s MLC Subzero 100, shape the perfect impulse responses for weight without fizz, fix digital harshness for warm aggression, and use subtle effects to make leads soar while locking guitars tightly with the bass.
Aggressive, Controlled Vocals
Vocals should sound as evil and commanding as your mix. You’ll uncover the real secrets to professional death metal vocal tones, learn to identify and fix problem frequencies, apply EQ, compression, and de-essing for clear aggression, and use reverb and delay automation to add depth while keeping vocals embedded perfectly in the mix.
Mastering for Maximum Impact
Join producer and mastering engineer Alex Nasla to master death metal tracks with professional polish. You’ll build a powerful mastering chain, add width, clarity, and punch without crushing dynamics, balance loudness and headroom, and bring your mix to life with a clean, powerful finish.
Confident, Pro Mixing Workflow
Stop second-guessing and start finishing mixes that hit hard. You’ll learn a clear, repeatable workflow used by real-world engineers — from session setup to final polish — so you can move fast, make bold decisions, and deliver mixes that sound professional every time.
This ISN'T Another Theory Course
A Real-World Workflow That Works
You’ll see every decision and move made in a real, client-tested death metal mix.
No “winging it.” No guesswork.
Just a proven process from start to finish that you can repeat for your own mixes.
Multitracks & Add-Ons
You’ll also have access to the actual multitracks used in the course — recorded at the legendary Hertz Studio (Behemoth, Decapitated, Vader, Hour of Penance).
And for those who want to go even deeper, you can grab exclusive drum samples from the same sessions — meticulously captured and processed for pristine, real-world results.
What You’ll Get
- Full step-by-step mixing breakdowns
- Real multitracks from Hertz Studio
- Advanced drum and bass processing lessons
- Guitar tone shaping and reamping demonstrations
- Mastering session with Alex Nasla
- Exclusive snare and room samples (optional add-on)
My Promise to You
This is the most complete and practical death metal mixing education you’ll find anywhere. Other online academies charge thousands for vague theory and outdated techniques. This course gives you the real, proven methods used by professional engineers in the modern metal scene.
You’re getting hours of in-depth, no-fluff training that walks you step-by-step through drums, guitars, vocals, low end, and mastering. Everything you need to create mixes that hit as hard as your favorite records.
Whether you’re mixing your first track or refining your professional workflow, this course will change the way you approach metal mixing forever.
And if you’re not absolutely blown away by what you learn?
You’re protected by a 100% money-back guarantee.
Perfect For...
Metal Musicians
Mix and master your own songs to professional standards.
Producers & Engineers
Learn specialized death metal techniques that go far beyond generic mixing tutorials.
Mixing Students
See how real-world pros approach drum compression, guitar EQ, and low-end control.
Extreme Metal Fans
Understand the craft behind the most powerful, chaotic, and sonically intense music in the world.
Meet Your Instructor - Scott Elliott
You may recognize Scott Elliott (Chernobyl Studios) from his YouTube channel where he does mixing tutorials and reviews amp simulators, among other things, all geared towards extreme metal.
What many might not be aware of is that Scott’s music mixing journey began all the way back in 2003. After spinning his wheels for over a decade he finally decided to set his ego aside and began reaching out to professionals who were more skilled than he was.
Fast forward to 2023, Scott now mixes and masters extreme music professionally full time.
His journey was much longer and tougher than it needed to be, and he doesn’t want others to undergo the same frustrations.
Scott’s mission is to sift through the noise, filter out the irrelevant, and produce content that helps others steer clear of the years of struggle and frustration he endured.
✅Full-time death metal mixer & mastering engineer
✅Creator of Chernobyl Studios (100K+ followers)
✅Known for working with Bogren Digital & Hertz Studio
✅ Dedicated to helping you skip years of struggle and guesswork
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are the drum samples included with the course?
The drum samples have been made optional so that you have maximum choice and flexibility. If you have Slate Trigger 2 and you would like to add some exclusive, unique drum sounds to your arsenal, you can add them to your cart during check-out. If you don’t need the TCIs, then you won’t have to do anything extra–simply add the course to your cart and have at it!
What is the difference between Mixing Death Metal and Mixing Extreme Metal?
Mixing Extreme Metal was originally created in 2020 and many techniques shown have matured or been replaced with methods taught in Mixing Death Metal. Additionally, Mixing Extreme Metal covers more symphonic/choral aspects that really aren’t in play when mixing death metal. Both are amazing courses, but Mixing Death Metal is the most up-to-date with techniques I use right now to mix clients and is specifically tailored for death metal music.
What DAW is used?
For the mixing stage, Cubase Pro 12 is used. For the Mastering stage, Wavelab 11 is used. However–a DAW is just a tool and you don’t need to have Cubase or Wavelab in order to create a great mix or master.
What is included in Mixing Death Metal?
Mixing Death Metal has just over 10 hours of instruction, with an additional 3 hours of technical instruction showing how to create and organize a session, insert and dial in a drum bus compressor, and how the drums were edited for this song. Additionally, there are two exclusive videos that won’t be found anywhere else: a mini-documentary recording the drums at Hertz Studio in January 2023, and a hour-long interview with Wojtek and Slawek.
Can I post my own mix of the song on my portfolio?
Unfortunately, at this time, the song mixed in this video can’t be posted in your portfolio.
Do I need the exact same plugins as you?
You don’t need the exact same plugins that I use. I do mention some alternatives for a few of the plugins that I use.
What if I get stuck and need help?
Inside is an invitation link to my exclusive Discord where you can join and ask for help from myself. Additionally, there are hundreds of members inside who are happy to help as well. This is an exclusive Discord not available to the public.
How is the course delivered?
Once you have bought the course, you can stream at any time, right from our website on our custom platform which lets you keep track of your progress and interact with your instructor.