Tone Profile

Aggressive and punchy drums, with a raw, slightly gritty edge, and a strong rhythmic drive. The overall vibe is energetic and commanding, fitting the song's protest theme.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• A combination of close mics and room mics capture the kit.
• Likely recorded in a treated studio environment for a controlled sound.
• Compression was utilized during tracking and mixing to enhance punch and sustain.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a well-tuned DW drum kit and experiment with head selection.
• Use a combination of close mics (AKG D12 on kick, Shure SM57 on snare) and overhead mics (Neumann U87/U47) to capture the kit.
• Experiment with mic placement to find the sweet spot for each drum.
• Apply compression to individual drums and the drum bus to enhance punch and glue the kit together.
• Consider adding a touch of saturation or distortion to the kick and snare for added aggression.
• Use EQ to shape the overall tone of the drums, focusing on the low-end for punch and the high-end for clarity.
• Pay close attention to the groove and feel of the original recording and try to replicate it as closely as possible.

Recommended Gear

• DW Drums(drums)
• AKG D12(mic)
• Shure SM57(mic)
• Neumann U87(mic)
• Neumann U47(mic)