Tone Profile

Big beat drums with a gritty, sampled feel, characterized by a heavy kick, crisp snare, and overall high-energy vibe, combining sampled loops with live playing.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The drums are a combination of sampled loops and live drum elements.
• The Akai S950 Sampler was used to process and manipulate the drum samples, giving them a distinct, lo-fi quality.
• The live drum elements, likely a Ludwig kit, were recorded with a Shure SM57 on the snare to capture its bite and presence.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Roland TR-808 kick sample as your foundation.
• Layer a live snare drum sample, processed with a sampler to add grit and punch.
• Use the Akai S950 or similar sampler to degrade the audio quality of the drums, adding to the vintage, sampled vibe.
• Incorporate breakbeats and loops to add complexity and energy to the rhythm section.

Recommended Gear

• Roland TR-808(drums)
• Ludwig Drum Kit(drums)
• Shure SM57(mic)
• Akai S950(other)