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everything in its right place

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Tone Profile

The drums have a processed, electronic feel with a tight, punchy sound and a subtle underlying rhythmic pulse. The overall vibe is somewhat abstract and experimental, fitting the song's electronic and atmospheric style.

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The Story

The drum sound on "Everything in Its Right Place" was created using an Akai MPC2000 sampler for the rhythmic patterns and manipulation, with reverb processing from an AMS RMX16. The track was produced by Nigel Godrich during Radiohead's experimental period, where they heavily incorporated electronic elements and sampling techniques. The drums have a distinctly processed, electronic quality that fits the song's atmospheric and abstract style.

Production Credits

Producer: Nigel Godrich

Engineer: Nigel Godrich

Recorded at: Studio unknown

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a clean, punchy drum sample or kit.
  • Use a sampler like the Akai MPC2000 to manipulate the drum sounds and create rhythmic patterns.
  • Apply generous amounts of reverb, possibly using a vintage reverb unit or plugin like the AMS RMX16.
  • Experiment with compression to tighten the sound and enhance its impact.
  • Consider adding subtle modulation effects to give the drums a more unique and processed feel.

Original Gear

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Substitutions & Recommendations

Akai MPC OneShop on Reverb$700-$800

Alternative to: Akai MPC2000

Modern MPC with the same workflow and sampling capabilities as the MPC2000, perfect for chopping and processing drum samples

Universal Audio AMS RMX16 PluginPlugin Boutique$150-$200

Alternative to: AMS RMX16

Exact digital emulation of the AMS RMX16 reverb used on the original recording

Native Instruments Maschine MK3Shop on Reverb$400-$500

Alternative to: Akai MPC2000

Modern sampling workstation with similar pad-based workflow for creating processed drum patterns

Strymon BigSkyShop on Reverb$400-$450

Alternative to: AMS RMX16

High-quality reverb pedal with vintage digital algorithms that can approximate the spacious RMX16 sound

MPC Beats SoftwarePlugin BoutiqueFree

Alternative to: Akai MPC2000

Free software version of MPC workflow for budget-conscious producers wanting to recreate the sampling approach

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