Drums
Drum Processing with Andrew Stone
Check out Andrew Stone's approach to drum processing.
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Basic Kick Drum
Jeff, Lee, and Andrew focus on achieving a professional kick drum sound using a straightforward approach. Whether you’re new to mixing, or you’ve been doing this for a while, gain practical insight into enhancing your kick drum sound quality.
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Basic Snare Top
Explore the intricacies of enhancing your snare drum sound, specifically through the use of a snare top mic. Lee, Jeff, and Andrew use EQ, compression, and reverb to adjust the drum’s sound.
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Basic Snare Bottom
Delve into the art of capturing the perfect snare drum sound. Specifically, use the bottom snare mic to achieve a complete and dynamic snare tone. Learn how to manipulate the bottom snare mic. Traditionally, it's considered optional. However, it hugely enriches your overall snare sound.
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Basic Hi-Hat
Explore the challenge of capturing and enhancing the sound of hi-hats in a drum kit. They are a crucial element in maintaining rhythm and cohesion within a mix. Learn about the nuances of hi-hat tones. Discover their tendency to sound clanky and how to achieve a desirable crispness. Also, learn how to integrate them effectively into the overall drum mix.
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Basic Rack Toms
Craft a clear and impactful tom drum sound with Lee, Jeff, and Andrew. Learn how to handle common challenges. For example, eliminate boxiness, add clarity, and achieve sonic separation within a drum kit.