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#35: Drum Overheads Are Not Just Cymbal Mics
Many people think of drum overheads as “cymbal mics” - but they are (or can be) much more than that. Overheads are super important for the overall drum
#29: “How Do You Develop A Unique Drum Sound?” (We Got This Interesting Question – So We Answered)
We got a well thought-out, long email from Rollo, one of our email subscribers, asking a great question: "How Do You Develop A Unique Drum Sound?" This one
#19: How To Record Drums With Only Four Mics
You don't need a complex, expensive setup to record modern, punchy drums. In a typical home recording situation, what we can do is often limited by the amount
#9: Why Drum Samples Might Even Sound MORE NATURAL Than Your “Real Drums”
Using triggers and drum samples is a no-no? You want to keep your "real, natural drums" at all cost? You might want to think twice about that. Because
#8: How To Make Programmed Drums Sound Big AND Natural
"Ok, so I know that MIDI drums are an option. But...how do I actually program drums the "right" way?" Programmed drums sound fake to you? You love the
#7: MIDI Drums Or “Real Drums” – What’s The Better Option For Your Record?
Not sure whether you should record your drum kit, or program MIDI drums for your record? Are you afraid MIDI drums will sound fake? Wondering if you can
How To Get Your Low End Right (BEFORE Mixing)
Getting the low end right is one of the most important and most difficult things in music production. Not because it’s technically hard to do, but because it
Drum Recording (Behind The Scenes) – One Setup To Get All The Tones
Ever wanted to look behind the scenes of a real drum recording session and see what was actually done to get the different unique tones on the record?
Drum Recording: What Your Performance Does To Your Drum Sound
Your performance affects the tone of your drums more than anything else. It also defines what the mixing engineer can actually do to your drum recording. In this