Tone Profile

Aggressive and punchy rock drums with a tight, dry sound and impactful attack. This tone emphasizes clarity and power, cutting through the mix with authority.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The drum sound was likely achieved using a combination of close-miking techniques on individual drums and overhead microphones to capture the overall kit sound.
• The kick drum likely had some dampening to achieve a tight, punchy sound, such as a blanket or pillow inside the drum.
• The snare drum was probably tuned relatively high and tight to create a crisp, cutting attack.
• The cymbals were likely chosen for their bright and clear sound, contributing to the overall clarity of the drum tone.
• Mixing involved careful EQ and compression to enhance the attack and sustain of the drums, ensuring they sit well within the aggressive mix.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a well-tuned drum kit, focusing on achieving a tight and punchy sound from the kick and snare drums.
• Use close-miking techniques with microphones like the Shure SM57 on the snare and AKG D112 on the kick drum.
• Experiment with dampening techniques on the kick drum to achieve the desired level of tightness and punch.
• Use overhead microphones, such as Neumann U87s, to capture the overall kit sound, focusing on a balanced and clear representation of the cymbals and drums.
• In the mixing stage, use EQ to shape the individual drum sounds, emphasizing the attack and clarity of each element.
• Apply compression to enhance the sustain and impact of the drums, ensuring they cut through the mix with authority.

Recommended Gear

• Yamaha Recording Custom(drums)
• Shure SM57(mic)
• AKG D112(mic)
• Neumann U87(mic)
• Zildjian A Custom(drums)