As a self @-@ proclaimed " fan of multitracking " , Townsend have developed a trademark production style featuring an atmospheric , layered " wall of sound " . Townsend have drawn critical praise for his productions , which " are always marked by a sense of adventure , intrigue , chaotic atmospherics and overall aural pyrotechnics " , according to Mike G. of Metal Maniacs . Townsend mainly use Pro Tools to produce his music , alongside other software suites such as Steinberg Cubase , Ableton Live , and Logic Pro . Townsend 's musical ideas and production style have drawn comparisons to Phil Spector and Frank Zappa . Townsend have carried out the mixing and mastering for most of his solo work himself . He have also mixed and remixed work for other artists such as Rammstein , August Burns Red and Misery Signals .