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go with the flow

queens of the stone age

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Tone Profile

Aggressive and punchy rock drums with a slightly lo-fi, vintage character. The kit sounds tight and focused, with a dry, immediate response, fitting the raw energy of the track.

Gear

Ludwig Super Classicinstrument
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Neumann U67microphone
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The Story

The drums on "Go with the Flow" were recorded at Barefoot Studios with producer Josh Homme and engineer Eric Valentine. The kit was a Ludwig Super Classic, recorded with close-miking techniques including Neumann U67 microphones to achieve a tight, punchy sound with minimal room ambience. The raw, controlled drum tone was shaped during mixing with compression and EQ to enhance punch and clarity.

Production Credits

Producer: Josh Homme

Engineer: Eric Valentine

Recorded at: Barefoot Studios, Los Angeles

Signal Chain

Instrument: Ludwig Super Classic

Microphone: Neumann U67

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a well-tuned drum kit, focusing on a tight and controlled sound.
  • Use close-miking techniques to capture each drum individually, minimizing bleed and maximizing control.
  • Experiment with different microphone placements to find the sweet spot for each drum.
  • Apply compression and EQ during mixing to shape the drum sound and enhance its punch and clarity.
  • Consider using a touch of saturation or tape emulation to add warmth and character to the drums.

Original Gear

  • Ludwig Super Classic(drums)
  • Neumann U67(mic)

Substitutions & Recommendations

Ludwig Classic Maple$1200-$2000

Alternative to: Ludwig Super Classic drum kit

Modern version of Ludwig's classic shell construction with similar punch and resonance for tight rock sounds

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Warm Audio WA-67$900-$1000

Alternative to: Neumann U67 microphone

Faithful recreation of the U67's tube warmth and midrange character at a fraction of the vintage price

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Slate Digital VMS ML-1 with U67 modeling$500-$600

Alternative to: Neumann U67 microphone

Digital modeling system that captures the U67's frequency response and harmonic characteristics

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Universal Audio 1176 Collection$150-$300

Alternative to: Analog console compression

Classic FET compression that adds the punch and control used in the original mix

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Plugin Alliance Black Box Analog Design HG-2$200-$250

Alternative to: Tape saturation character

Adds the subtle harmonic saturation and glue that gives the drums their vintage character

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