Nail The Mix - Spiritbox "Circle With Me"

Courtney LaPlante’s vocals are a modern metal staple. They can shift from ethereal and delicate to absolutely monstrous in a split second. Mixing a performance that dynamic, like on Spiritbox’s massive track “Circle With Me,” is a masterclass in balance. You need to let the clean parts breathe while making sure they have presence and character, all without sacrificing the raw emotion.

We dove into a mix session with producer Daniel Braunstein to see exactly how he crafted the iconic clean vocal sound for this song. It’s a killer blend of smart foundational moves, unconventional processing, and a ton of creative effects that you can try in your own sessions.