This Metalcore Demo Felt Empty… So I Added Cinematic Metalcore Synths
Dr. Mike Trubetskov breaks down how he enhanced a modern shoegaze metalcore synths demo (Music by Kaw – Doomsday) submitted through his free test synth offer by adding modern percussive rhythmic feel and fat digitized layers beneath the guitars. He first maps the song’s sections, then demonstrates synth layers that support the hook (lead/pad lines […]
The Integration Of Synth Into Heavy Metal, As Told By DR. MIKE TRUBETSKOV – Interview with HEAVY Mag
Interview by Angela Croudace – https://heavymag.com.au/the-integration-of-synth-into-heavy-metal-as-told-by-dr-mike-trubetskov/ Dr. Mike Trubetskov isn’t just a metal producer—he’s a guide into one of the genre’s most misunderstood elements: synths. Based in Melbourne, he works with heavy bands to shape what he calls their “cinematic sound,” and a huge part of that comes from what sits beneath the obvious. For Mike, synths […]
Free Metal Multitracks For Mixing! Death Metal, Metalcore
FREE Metal Multitracks Download (Overcoming Project Anxiety) | Death Metal/Metalcore This video offers free high-quality metal multitracks for portfolio-building and mixing practice from the song “Anxiety.” Viewers are directed to the link in the description to download the tracks and are encouraged to remix, reproduce, or otherwise use them, with the condition that they tag […]
How I Mixed Metal Synths into Deadly Prayers for a Modern Sound
How Synths Transform Modern Metal (Case Study: Deadly Prayers) | Dr. Mike Trubetskov Dr. Mike Trubetskov explains the role of metal synths in modern production through a case study with Deadly Prayers (France), demonstrating how carefully designed synth parts can add depth, atmosphere, and emotional contrast beyond simply using presets or doubling guitars. He highlights […]
Metal Guitar Tone That Sound Real (Not Just Another Amp Sim Preset)
🎸 Finally: Metal Guitar Tone That Sound Real (Not Just Another Amp Sim Preset) If you’ve ever clicked through dozens of amp sim presets only to end up with the same lifeless, thin metal guitar tone… you’re not alone. That’s exactly why I partnered with Jay from Oracle Sound to build something better — a […]
