Songwriting Template "The Downbeat"

Sound Demo

Mix-Ready 'The Downbeat' Songwriting Template (Bandcamp)

DAWs

DAWs:

• Cubase 8 and above (Artist and Pro)
• Reaper
• Studio One 5 (or above)
• Logic Pro X
• Ableton Live 11 (and above)
• FL Studio 20 (and above)

Features

This template includes:

• Mix-Ready drums (GGD The Downbeat) with multi-out routing and individual processing
• Custom Mix-Ready Drum Map for easy drum programming
• Heavy bass tone for real bass or MIDI. (I used the Djinnbass 2 MIDI bass in the demo song)
• Heavy guitar tones using Neural DSP Gojira X and Nolly X
• Vocal tracks for screams: mains, doubles and lows
• Vocal FX sends (doubling, reverbs and delays)
  
• In-depth processing with a variety of plugins (please check the plugin list)
  
• Mastering plugin chain for glue, punch and loudness
• Includes the DI tracks and arrangement of the demo song "Fortune Teller" by Stray from the Path- so you can listen to the individual elements of the mix and analyze how they add up to the finished mix.
• Includes a PDF file with explanations, tips and ideas on how to use the template.

Description

This Mix-Ready template is made for Hardcore riffs and blast beats. 

I challenged myself again to use as many free plugins as possible for this mix. Naturally, the drums and amp sims are paid plugins, but apart from that it's only the JST Gain Reduction Deluxe vocal compressor and Waves CLA-76 compressor. Most of the mix is done with free and stock plugins.

--- about the demo song ---

Recording and mixing the tracks for Fortune Teller by Stray from the Path was a lot of fun. I tried my best to capture that "in your face" sound, that is driven by the kick and snare.

The obvious choice for the drums: the GGD "The Downbeat" kit. They captured the sound of Craig Reynolds drum kit to perfection and it sounds amazing in any type of heavy music. I even did a test mix with some drop F guitars and the snare just cut right through the wall of guitars.

The original mix of "Fortune Teller" had a beefy low-end, so I was very happy with the thick bass sound that I got, using the free Growler bass amp plugin.

For guitars I went with my trusty Neural DSP Gojira X and Nolly X amp sims. They sound perfect to me in this mix - However, if you want to replace the amp sims, feel free to send me an email and we can talk about a customization.

The screams were provided by my dude Stephen Chris. Although his screaming style is slightly different from Andrew Dijorio, he did an amazing job capturing the aggressive vibe of this song. Check out his band Elmyra and show them some love.

Requirements

Please check out the requirements carefully - so you know which plugins you need.

paid plugins:

• GGD The Downbeat drum library
• You can use a real bass or MIDI bass (I used Djinnbass 2 but you can use any other)
  
• Neural DSP: Archetype Gojira X
  
• Neural DSP: Archetype Nolly X
• JST Gain Reduction Deluxe
• Waves CLA-76 compressor

free plugins:

• Kilohearts Essentials (free)
• TDR Molotok (free)
• The Growler bass amp (free)
• Valhalla Supermassive (free)
  
• Valhalla Space Modulator (free)
  

Customizations

I am available for customizations of my templates. If you want to use other plugins then please send an e-mail to georg@mix-ready.com

Thank you!!