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Mixing Modern Metal – Can’t Achieve “Huge” Sound

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Mixing Modern Metal – Can’t Achieve “Huge” Sound I’m trying to achieve a modern metal mix similar to bands like Architects, Bleed From Within, All Band, and producers like Mick Gordon. I also follow creators like Nick Broomhall and Chris Bedan. My goal is to get that “huge” and polished sound, but I can’t seem to get there. **Current setup:** Guitar: Solar A2.7 Interface: Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen Plugins: Neural DSP Archetype Gojira Drums: GetGoodDrums Modern & Massive 2 DAW: Reaper (mostly stock plugins) I keep seeing people mention “essential plugins” (like Hellraiser-style tone shaping tools), or specific compression/reverb tricks for drums (kick compression, snare verbs, etc.). I’ve also heard a lot of modern tricks like quad tracking guitars or adding synth layers behind guitars but honestly, those haven’t helped much in my case. **Main issue:** My mixes sound decent on my mixing-headphones, but completely fall apart on phone speakers especially guitars, which turn into mush.…

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