Tone Profile

Epic and powerful, the drums in 'Kashmir' feature a huge, resonant sound with a focus on deep bass frequencies and a spacious, ambient character. The tone is both thunderous and articulate, contributing significantly to the song's mystical and driving atmosphere.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The drums were recorded in a large, live room to capture natural ambience and reverberation.
• Multiple microphones were used to capture different aspects of the kit, including close mics on individual drums and overhead mics for the overall sound.
• The kick drum was likely tuned low and dampened to achieve a deep, resonant tone.
• Compression was used on the drums to enhance their impact and sustain.
• John Bonham's powerful playing style and unique tuning contributed significantly to the overall sound.

Recreation Tips

• Use a large drum kit with deep shells to capture the low-end frequencies.
• Experiment with different microphone placements to find the sweet spot for each drum.
• Record in a spacious room with natural reverb to create ambience.
• Use compression to enhance the impact and sustain of the drums.
• Consider using a combination of close mics and overhead mics to capture both detail and ambience.
• Pay attention to tuning and damping to achieve the desired tone for each drum.

Recommended Gear

• Ludwig Drum Kit(drums)
• Neumann U67(mic)
• AKG D12(mic)
• Sennheiser MD 421(mic)
• Neve Console(channel_strip)