drums from “bela lugosi's dead” by bauhaus | ToneDB

bela lugosi's dead

bauhaus

drums

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Tone Profile

The drum sound is spacious and haunting, characterized by its cavernous reverb and impactful hits. It contributes to the song's overall gothic and atmospheric mood.

Production Credits

Producer: Bauhaus

Engineer: Derek Tompkins

Recorded at: Beck Studios, Wellingborough, UK

Signal Chain

Instrument: Premier Kit

Microphone: Neumann U47

Recording Notes

  • Recorded in a large studio space to capture natural reverberation.
  • Microphone placement involved distant mics to emphasize the room's ambience.
  • The drums were played with emphasis on impactful hits and dynamic range.
  • The natural reverb of the room was a key element in shaping the drum sound.

Recreation Tips

  • Record drums in a large room with natural reverb or use a convolution reverb plugin to simulate a large space.
  • Use distant microphone techniques to capture the room ambience.
  • Emphasize the dynamic range of the drum performance, with impactful hits and subtle nuances.
  • Experiment with microphone placement to find the sweet spot for capturing the room's reverb.

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