Tone Profile

The drums have a tight, punchy, and somewhat processed sound with a blend of electronic and acoustic elements. They contribute to the song's overall alternative rock vibe, with a slightly industrial edge.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The drum sound blends live acoustic drums with electronic drum machines and samples.
• Extensive use of compression and processing was employed to achieve a tight, punchy sound.
• The Roland TR-808 provides a rhythmic foundation, layered with the live drums.
• The drums were likely recorded in a studio environment with a combination of close mics and room mics.
• The electronic drums were likely layered in post-production.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a clean, well-tuned drum kit.
• Experiment with layering electronic drum samples (like the TR-808) with your acoustic drum recordings.
• Use a compressor like the Empirical Labs Distressor to add punch and tightness to the drum sound.
• Pay close attention to EQ to sculpt the frequencies and create separation between the different drum elements.
• Consider using parallel processing techniques, such as parallel compression, to further enhance the drum's impact.

Original Gear

• Shure SM57(mic)
• Roland TR-808(drums)
• Empirical Labs Distressor(compressor)