Superior Drummer 3 vs GGD Modern & Massive 2 vs Addictive Drums 2: The Ultimate Drum Plugin Shootout
Choosing the right drum plugin is one of the most important decisions a rock or metal producer can make. The three heavyweights — Toontrack Superior Drummer 3 (now v3.4.3), GetGood Drums Modern &a...
Best Free & Paid VST Plugins for Metal Production 2026: The Complete Producer's Toolkit
Building the perfect metal production toolkit in 2026 doesn't require a massive budget. Between incredible free options and targeted paid investments, you can assemble a plugin collection that riv...
How to Mix Metal Drums in Superior Drummer 3: Complete Guide
Superior Drummer 3 is the industry standard for metal drum production. Whether you're producing death metal, metalcore, or progressive metal, SD3 gives you everything you need to create album-read...
How to Get the Meshuggah Drum Sound in Superior Drummer 3
Meshuggah's drum sound is legendary. Tomas Haake's playing – combined with meticulously crafted production – has defined an entire subgenre of metal. That massive, precise, yet organic drum tone h...
The Drum Factory SDX – A Metal-Focused Review (and How to Supercharge It)
If you produce rock or metal and love sculpting powerful, character-rich drums, Toontrack’s The Drum Factory SDX is one of the most exciting expans...
The Ultimate Guide to Creating Professional Metal Guitar Tones: From Recording to Final Mix
Master the art of crafting crushing, crystal-clear metal guitar sounds that compete with professional releases Introduction In modern metal product...
Why 90% of Metal Producers Are Using Drum Samples Wrong
The uncomfortable truth that's killing your mixes – and how to fix it in minutes Listen, I get it.