Rick Beato is Wrong

🎧 Is Rick Beato right about modern music being worse? In this video, we break down his recent take in "The Real Reason Why Music Is Getting Worse" — and push back hard from the perspective of modern metal producers. Yes, music is easier to make and distribute now — but does that really mean it’s worse? We explore: Why tools like autotune, quantization, and amp sims aren’t the enemy The myth of the “plastic sound” in metal Why streaming is a gift, not a curse, for independent artists How production choices in modern metal are often deeply intentional, not lazy And what really separates good mixes from great ones in 2025 Whether you're a producer, a metalhead, or just passionate about where music is heading, this is the deep-dive rebuttal you’ve been waiting for. 🔧 Actionable insights included. 💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments — do you agree with Beato or not? 🎓 Check out https://urm.academy if you're serious about leveling up your metal productions. #MetalProduction #RickBeato #MusicDebate #URMAcademy #ModernMusic #MixingMetal NAIL THE MIX is an online mixing school created by Joey Sturgis, Joel Wanasek and Eyal Levi - the guys who produced bands like TDWP, Chelsea Grin, Blessthefall, Machine Head, Monuments, Miss May I, Of Mice & Men, Reflections, Born Of Osiris, Asking Alexandria and dozens more of this generation's best metal bands. Every month, NAIL THE MIX members get exclusive access to the REAL MULTI-TRACK SESSIONS from a REAL ALBUM, and a 6-8 hour live streaming class from the producer who mixed it. These are the actual sessions by bands like Gojira, Meshuggah, Periphery, Opeth, Fall Out Boy, Bring Me The Horizon, A Day To Remember and more - and NTM is the only place in the world you'll get access to them!