Tone Profile

The drums have a tight, punchy sound with a retro feel, reminiscent of 70s British rock. The kit is relatively dry but powerful, sitting perfectly in the mix without excessive reverb or sustain.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The drum sound was achieved using a combination of close-miking and ambient miking techniques.
• The Premier drum kit was likely tuned relatively high to achieve the tight, punchy sound.
• The recording space was likely fairly dry, with minimal natural reverb.
• Compression and EQ were likely used to shape the drum sounds and make them sit well in the mix.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a well-tuned Premier drum kit.
• Use a combination of close microphones (e.g., Shure SM57 on snare and toms) and an overhead microphone (e.g., Neumann U47) to capture the drum sound.
• Experiment with microphone placement to find the sweet spot for each drum.
• Use compression and EQ to shape the drum sounds and make them sit well in the mix.
• Consider using a gate to tighten up the drum sounds and reduce unwanted noise.

Recommended Gear

• Premier Drum Kit(drums)
• Neumann U47(mic)
• Shure SM57(mic)
• Neve 1073(preamp)
• Urei 1176(compressor)