Tone Profile

The drum sound is dry, punchy, and percussive with a tight, controlled resonance, emphasizing clarity and rhythmic precision rather than booming sustain.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The drum sound on "Money" is notable for its tight, controlled character, achieved through careful microphone placement and potentially some dampening techniques to minimize sustain and resonance.
• The close-miked drum kit captures the direct impact and attack of each drum, contributing to the track's rhythmic precision and clarity.

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.

Recommended Gear

• Ludwig Drum Kit(drums)
• Neumann U67(mic)