drums from “money” by pink floyd | ToneDB
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Tone Profile
The drum sound is dry, punchy, and percussive with a tight, controlled resonance, emphasizing clarity and rhythmic precision rather than booming sustain.
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The Story
The drum sound on Pink Floyd's 'Money' was recorded at Abbey Road Studios by engineer Alan Parsons, using a Ludwig drum kit close-miked with Neumann U67 microphones. The signature tight, dry character was achieved through careful microphone placement and dampening techniques to control resonance and sustain, emphasizing the attack and rhythmic precision of each drum hit.
Production Credits
Producer: Pink Floyd
Engineer: Alan Parsons
Recorded at: Abbey Road Studios, London
Signal Chain
Instrument: Ludwig Drum KitShop on Reverb
Microphone: Neumann U67Shop on Reverb
Recreation Tips
- Use a Ludwig drum kit as the foundation for your sound.
- Select a dynamic microphone like the Neumann U67 for close-miking the drums.
- Experiment with dampening techniques such as applying tape or using drum dampeners to control sustain and reduce unwanted resonances.
- Focus on capturing a tight, punchy sound with minimal room ambiance.
- In the mixing stage, use EQ to further shape the drum tones, emphasizing the attack and clarity while minimizing muddiness.
- Consider using compression to further tighten the drum sound and enhance the rhythmic impact.
Original Gear
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Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Neumann U67 condenser microphone
Tube condenser mic that captures the warmth and detail of the U67 for close-miking drums with similar tonal characteristics
Alternative to: Neumann U67 condenser microphone
Budget-friendly large-diaphragm condenser that provides clear drum attack and detail for close-miking applications
Alternative to: Ludwig drum kit
Modern Ludwig kit that maintains the same tonal characteristics and punchy attack as vintage Ludwig drums from the '70s
Alternative to: Abbey Road drum room acoustics
Emulates the specific acoustic environment of Abbey Road Studios where the drums were recorded
Alternative to: Analog console compression
Provides the vintage compression characteristics used to tighten the drum sound and enhance rhythmic impact
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