drums from “blue monday” by new order | ToneDB
blue monday
new order
drums
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Tone Profile
The drum sound is synthetic, cold, and precise, forming the rhythmic backbone of the track. It's characterized by its heavy gated reverb and electronic tonality, which creates a stark and driving feel.
Gear
- Oberheim DMXinstrument
- Reverb$249Sweetwater
- AMS RMX16pedal
- ReverbSweetwater
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The Story
The iconic drums on New Order's "Blue Monday" were created using an Oberheim DMX drum machine processed through an AMS DMX 15-80S delay unit (not the RMX16 as sometimes reported) to create the characteristic gated reverb effect. The track was recorded at Britannia Row Studios in London, with the DMX providing the cold, synthetic drum sounds that became central to the song's driving rhythm.
Production Credits
Producer: Unknown
Engineer: Unknown
Recorded at: Britannia Row Studios, London
Signal Chain
Instrument: Oberheim DMX
Recreation Tips
- Start with a drum machine like the Oberheim DMX or a similar-sounding sample pack.
- Apply heavy gated reverb, experimenting with short decay times to achieve that characteristic '80s sound.
- Use EQ to enhance the attack of the kick and snare, making them cut through the mix.
- Consider using a compressor to further tighten the drum sounds and make them more consistent.
Original Gear
- Oberheim DMX(drums)
- AMS RMX16(pedal)
Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Oberheim DMX drum machine
Analog drum machine with punchy, synthetic sounds and built-in distortion that can recreate the DMX's cold, electronic character
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Oberheim DMX drum machine
Modern sampler/drum machine with excellent DMX samples available and powerful onboard effects for processing
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: AMS DMX 15-80S delay for gated reverb
High-quality reverb pedal with '80s Hall setting and tremolo that can recreate gated reverb effects when used creatively
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: AMS DMX 15-80S delay for gated reverb
Professional reverb plugin with excellent gated reverb presets and precise control over decay and gating parameters
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Oberheim DMX samples
Drum sampler plugin that includes authentic DMX samples and extensive processing capabilities for that synthetic '80s sound
ReverbSweetwaterSources
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