drums from “umbrella” by rihanna | ToneDB
umbrella
rihanna
drums
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Tone Profile
The drum sound in "Umbrella" is characterized by its hard-hitting, punchy nature, with a prominent, slightly distorted 808-style kick drum providing the song's rhythmic foundation. The overall effect is both modern and impactful, contributing significantly to the song's signature sound.
Gear
- Roland TR-808instrument
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- SSL EQprocessing
- ReverbSweetwater
- Urei 1176processing
- ReverbSweetwater
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The Story
The iconic drum sound in "Umbrella" was built around a Roland TR-808 kick drum that was heavily processed through SSL EQ and Urei 1176 compression. The track was produced by Tricky Stewart and engineered by Kuk Harrell, who layered the synthesized 808 kick with additional processing including compression with fast attack and release settings to enhance punch, plus EQ boosting in the 50-80Hz range for deep sub-bass impact.
Production Credits
Producer: Tricky Stewart, Kuk Harrell
Engineer: Kuk Harrell
Signal Chain
Instrument: Roland TR-808
Processing: SSL EQ, Urei 1176
Recreation Tips
- Start with a synthesized 808-style kick drum sound.
- Use EQ to boost the low-end frequencies around 50-80Hz for added depth and sub-bass.
- Apply compression with a fast attack and release to enhance the punch and sustain of the kick.
- Consider adding a slight distortion or saturation to give the kick drum a more aggressive edge.
- Layer additional percussive elements, such as claps or snaps, to complement the kick and fill out the drum groove.
Original Gear
- Roland TR-808(drums)
- Urei 1176(compressor)
Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Roland TR-808
Modern TR drum machine with authentic 808 samples and additional processing capabilities for that signature punchy kick sound
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Roland TR-808
Analog drum machine with powerful kick drum and built-in distortion for achieving that aggressive 808-style punch at a lower price point
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Urei 1176
Faithful plugin emulation of the original 1176 hardware used on the track, perfect for adding that fast attack compression to 808 kicks
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: SSL EQ
Hardware SSL EQ section that provides the same character and low-end boost capabilities used in the original production
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Urei 1176
Affordable hardware clone of the 1176 that delivers the same fast attack compression essential for punchy 808 processing
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