Tone Profile

The drum sound is dry, punchy, and heavily compressed, with a boomy, almost reggae-like character. It features a tight, controlled ambience reminiscent of early dub recordings.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The drum sound was created in a stairwell at Headley Grange to achieve a unique, reverberant space.
• Two microphones were positioned far back in the room as a stereo pair to capture the stairwell's natural acoustics.
• The console was used for EQ and compression to further shape the drum tone.

Recreation Tips

• Record drums in a naturally reverberant space, like a stairwell or large room.
• Use a combination of close mics and distant room mics to capture both the direct sound and the ambience.
• Apply heavy compression to the drum tracks to achieve the tight, punchy sound.
• Experiment with EQ to shape the tone and remove unwanted frequencies.

Recommended Gear

• Ludwig Drum Kit(drums)
• Neumann U47(mic)