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it's like that

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Tone Profile

The drum sound is characterized by its hard-hitting, punchy, and somewhat dry nature, with a clear emphasis on the snare and kick drum to provide a rhythmic backbone for the track. The overall vibe is raw and impactful, typical of early hip-hop.

Gear

Simmons SDS-Vinstrument
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The Story

The drum sound on 'It's Like That' was created using a Simmons SDS-V electronic drum kit, which was a popular choice in early hip-hop production. The track was recorded at Unique Recording Studios in New York with engineer Rod Hui. The purely electronic approach created the characteristic dry, punchy sound that became a hallmark of early Run-DMC productions.

Production Credits

Producer: Russell Simmons, Larry Smith

Engineer: Rod Hui

Recorded at: Unique Recording Studios, New York

Signal Chain

Instrument: Simmons SDS-V

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a Simmons SDS-V drum module or a similar vintage electronic drum sound.
  • Use a sampler to layer and enhance the kick and snare sounds, focusing on adding punch and attack.
  • Apply compression to the drum tracks to tighten the sound and make it more aggressive.
  • Use minimal reverb or ambience to maintain the dry, direct sound characteristic of the era.

Original Gear

  • Simmons SDS-V(drums)

Substitutions & Recommendations

Arturia DrumBrute Impact$300-$400

Alternative to: Simmons SDS-V electronic drums

Analog drum machine with punchy kicks and snares that capture the raw electronic feel of the original Simmons sounds

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Roland TR-8S$600-$700

Alternative to: Simmons SDS-V electronic drums

Includes authentic recreations of classic drum machines and allows for layering samples like the original production technique

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Native Instruments Battery 4$150-$200

Alternative to: Simmons SDS-V samples

Comprehensive drum sampler that includes vintage electronic drum kits and allows for the layering and processing used on the original

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Universal Audio 1176 plugin$300-$400

Alternative to: Studio compression for punch

Classic compressor that can add the aggressive, tight sound needed to recreate the punchy drum character

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Elektron Analog Rytm MKII$1,600-$1,800

Alternative to: Simmons SDS-V electronic drums

Premium analog drum machine that excels at creating punchy, characterful electronic drums similar to vintage Simmons units

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