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drums from “dance, dance” by fall out boy | ToneDB

dance, dance

fall out boy

drums

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Tone Profile

Punchy and aggressive with a good low-end presence. The drums are crisp and sit well in the mix.

Gear

Kick Druminstrument
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AKG D112microphone
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Compressionprocessing
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EQprocessing
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Shure SM57mic
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Neumann KM 84mic
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Sennheiser MD 421mic
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Neumann U87mic
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API 2500compressor
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Universal Audio 1176compressor
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The Story

The drum sound on Fall Out Boy's "Dance, Dance" was recorded by producer/engineer Neal Avron at NRG Recording Studios in North Hollywood. The punchy, aggressive drum tone was achieved through a comprehensive multi-mic setup including an AKG D112 on kick, Shure SM57 on snare, Neumann KM84s on hi-hats, Sennheiser MD421s on toms, and Neumann U87s for overheads and room mics. The sound relied heavily on proper drum tuning, strategic mic placement, and extensive use of compression and EQ to create the tight, punchy character that sits prominently in the mix.

Production Credits

Producer: Neal Avron

Engineer: Neal Avron

Recorded at: NRG Recording Studios (North Hollywood, CA)

Signal Chain

Instrument: Kick Drum

Microphone: AKG D112

Processing: Compression, EQ

Other: Tuned for resonance and dampened appropriately.

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a well-maintained drum kit.
  • Experiment with different drum heads and tunings.
  • Use a combination of close mics and overheads to capture the full drum sound.
  • Use compression and EQ to shape the tone and add punch.
  • Consider using a drum replacement plugin to enhance the sound.
  • Pay attention to the overall balance of the drum mix.

Original Gear

  • AKG D112(mic)
  • Shure SM57(mic)
  • Neumann KM 84(mic)
  • Sennheiser MD 421(mic)
  • Neumann U87(mic)
  • API 2500(compressor)
  • Universal Audio 1176(compressor)

Substitutions & Recommendations

Shure Beta 52A$150-$180

Alternative to: AKG D112 kick drum mic

Delivers similar punchy low-end response and attack definition as the D112, perfect for modern rock kick drums

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Audio-Technica AT4040$300-$350

Alternative to: Neumann U87 overhead/room mics

Large diaphragm condenser with similar brightness and detail capture as U87s but at a fraction of the cost

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Warm Audio Bus-Comp$400-$450

Alternative to: API 2500 compressor

API 2500-style VCA compression that adds the same punch and glue to drum mixes

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Plugin Alliance Purple Audio MC77$150-$200

Alternative to: Universal Audio 1176 compressor

Accurate 1176 emulation providing the fast attack and aggressive character needed for snare and drum bus compression

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Steven Slate Drums 5$200-$250

Alternative to: Complete multi-mic drum setup

Contains samples of professionally recorded drum kits with similar punchy, processed sounds that can recreate this aesthetic

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