Tone Profile

A powerful, stadium-sized rock drum sound with a blend of punch, depth, and controlled sustain. The tone is polished and sits well within a dense mix, providing a solid rhythmic foundation.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• Multiple microphones were likely used on the kit, including a combination of close mics and overheads to capture both detail and room ambience.
• The drum sound is polished and compressed, indicating use of console compression during tracking and mixing.
• Consider the room: large space but not too reverberant.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a well-tuned drum kit, focusing on getting a full and resonant sound.
• Experiment with microphone placement to find the sweet spot for each drum.
• Use compression to glue the kit together and add punch.
• Consider adding a touch of plate reverb or short room ambience for additional depth, but avoid excessive reverb that could muddy the mix.

Recommended Gear

• Ludwig Drum Kit(drums)
• Neumann U47(mic)
• AKG D12(mic)
• Shure SM57(mic)
• SSL 4000 G+ Console(channel_strip)