Modern Metal Songwriting Template for REAPER
A mix-ready songwriting template for REAPER with zero latency, low CPU and only free plugins.
Just record your DI guitars into this template and instantly get a polished modern metal sound. Everything is efficiently setup so you can just focus on the fun part: writing music!
What you get
→ 2 versions of REAPER Template. One is even lower CPU than the other.
→ Mixed/mastered with stock and free plugins only.
→ Demo project with 7 songs so you get familiar with the template.
→ MIDI drums optimized for the best programming experience and sound.
→ 2 Bass tones (Crunch and dirty)
→ 3 Rhythm Guitar Tones (Distorted, crunch and clean)
→ 3 Lead Guitars (All-round, huge and small)
→ Ambient guitars (huge/ethereal)
→ 4 Optional tracks (lofi, tremolo, synth pad and stabs)
→ PDF guide & walkthrough videos with recommendations.
→ Lifetime updates and special technical support from me.
Listen to it 🤩
All these tracks were rendered directly from the template without altering anything. What you hear is exactly what you get!
I included a demo project with 7 songs so you can get familiar with the template.
Want to see them in action? Check the → Youtube Demo Playlist.

Only free plugins
I only used free and low CPU plugins that added no latency to the project.
It’s mostly REAPER plugins and these 5 free VST plugins:
- SSD5 Free (For drum sampler)
- TSE BOD (For crunch bass)
- Valhalla Supermassive (For big reverbs)
- Jerryuhoo Fire (For multiband saturation)
- ML Amped Roots (For guitar amps)
14 mix-ready tracks 👌
All the tones you need, perfectly balanced.
Punchy, natural and very dynamic drums. With optimized MIDI workflow.
Gritty and punchy bass tone. Tight low-end and very responsive.
Aggressive bass tone. Perfect compliment to distorted guitars.
Heavy and tight tone. Ideal for big chords, djent, chugs and riffs.
Dynamic and textured tone. Perfect for layering or creating contrast.
Huge synth-like ethereal tone. Adds presence while cutting through layers.
Soaring and expressive lead tone that cuts through the mix.
Massive and epic lead tone with tons of sustain. Perfect for melodies.
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ What's a songwriting template?
🤨 What's special about this template?
🥁 What music can I make with this template?
👀 Can I watch some videos?
💪 Can I try the template first?
🍃 Why are there two versions of the template?
🎸 Is this only for down-tuned guitars?
🤲 Will I receive free updates?

Ready to start creating?
Pay once, get lifetime updates and special support from me :)
Plus:
→ 2 versions of REAPER Template. One is even lower CPU than the other.
→ Mixed/mastered with stock and free plugins only.
→ Demo project with 7 songs so you get familiar with the template.
→ MIDI drums optimized for the best programming experience and sound.
→ 2 Bass tones (Crunch and dirty)
→ 3 Rhythm Guitar Tones (Distorted, crunch and clean)
→ 3 Lead Guitars (All-round, huge and small)
→ Ambient guitars (huge/ethereal)
→ 4 Optional tracks (lofi, tremolo, synth pad and stabs)
→ PDF guide & walkthrough videos with recommendations.