Drums
Kick Drum with Andrew Stone
Explore Andrew Stone’s innovative journey of crafting the kick drum sound. He highlights the transformation of a kick drum sound through blending old-school influences with contemporary sound engineering. The goal is to create a drum sound that stands out.
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Drum Reverb with Jeff Sandstrom
Jeff Sandstrom explores the art and science of crafting the perfect reverb for drums. Focus on blending different reverb types to enhance your drum mix, in a creative process. Experiment with various settings to achieve the ideal balance and texture you desire.
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Drum Blending with Lee Fields
Focus on achieving a balanced and dynamic sounding drum kit with Lee Fields. Discover methods for setting individual drum levels, and integrate them into a cohesive mix. Learn how to make critical adjustments to enhance the overall sound of the kit. This includes using DCAs and verb settings.
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Toms with Jeff Sandstrom
Dive into refining tom sounds in your mix with Jeff Sandstrom. The goal is to achieve a rich, organic, and resonant tone. Jeff walks through his process of EQ’ing toms. He emphasizes the importance of removing boxiness. He also emphasizes enhancing both the high and low ends to achieve a hi-fi sound. These techniques add depth and texture to the toms, crafting a vibrant, balanced drum sound.
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Overheads with Jeff Sandstrom
Explore the sophisticated approach to mixing overheads in a drum kit, with Jeff Sandstrom. He walks through capturing the entire kit, not just cymbals. This method requires precise microphone placement. It also involves a series of audio processing techniques that are aimed at achieving a balanced, room-like sound. Strategic EQ, compression, and de-essing can sculpt a rich and enveloping drum sound to complement the rest of the band in a live environment.
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Snare Drum with Lee Fields
Lee Fields gives a detailed approach to achieving a distinct snare drum sound. The focus is on using a combination of EQ, dynamic EQ, compression, and specialized effects to sculpt the snare sound. This technique emphasizes creating a blend that enhances the snare’s snap and attack.