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Tone Profile

The drum sound in 'Hurt' is characterized by its raw and somewhat lo-fi quality, with a focus on impact and sustain. It's a blend of electronic and acoustic elements, creating a sound that's both organic and industrial.

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The Story

'Hurt' was recorded at Nothing Studios in New Orleans with Trent Reznor producing and Alan Moulder engineering. The drum sound combines acoustic drums with electronic elements, using close-miking techniques with mics like the Shure SM57. Distortion and saturation were applied to create the track's characteristic gritty, industrial texture that blends organic and electronic elements.

Production Credits

Producer: Trent Reznor

Engineer: Alan Moulder

Recorded at: Nothing Studios (New Orleans, LA)

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a well-tuned acoustic drum kit and a selection of electronic drum samples.
  • Use close microphones to capture the direct sound of each drum, and experiment with room microphones to capture the ambience of the recording space.
  • Apply distortion and saturation to the drum sounds to add grit and aggression. Experiment with different types of distortion to find the right sound.
  • Use EQ and compression to shape the drum sounds and create a cohesive mix.
  • Blend the acoustic and electronic drum sounds to create a hybrid sound that is both organic and industrial.

Original Gear

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Substitutions & Recommendations

Shure SM57Shop on Reverb$100-$120

Alternative to: Shure SM57 for drum miking

The same microphone used on the original recording, perfect for capturing the direct, punchy drum sound with natural midrange presence

Roland TR-8SShop on Reverb$700-$800

Alternative to: Electronic drum machine elements

Modern drum machine with vintage samples and built-in effects that can recreate the electronic elements and apply the necessary distortion

ProCo RAT 2Shop on Reverb$70-$90

Alternative to: Distortion processing on drums

Classic distortion pedal that adds the aggressive, saturated character to drum sounds, commonly used for industrial tones

FabFilter Saturn 2Plugin Boutique$150-$170

Alternative to: Studio distortion and saturation

Versatile saturation plugin that can replicate various types of distortion and tape saturation used in the original recording

Audio-Technica AT2020Shop on Reverb$100-$130

Alternative to: Room ambience capture

Budget-friendly condenser mic for capturing room ambience and blending with close-miked drums for the hybrid sound

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