Tone Profile

A tight, punchy, and funky drum sound with a focus on the snare and kick, characteristic of 70s soul/funk. The drums are dry and close-miked, with a clear attack and controlled sustain.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The drum sound on "Superstition" is achieved through close-miking techniques to capture a dry and direct sound.
• The kick drum likely had some damping inside to control resonance and sustain.
• Compression was likely applied during mixing to further tighten the drum sound and enhance the attack.
• The snare drum likely had a tight tuning and possibly some muffling to reduce ringing.

Recreation Tips

• Use close-miking techniques on each drum to capture a direct and dry sound.
• Experiment with damping the kick drum to achieve a tight and punchy tone.
• Tune the snare drum relatively high and consider using some muffling to control sustain.
• Apply compression to the individual drum tracks and the drum bus to enhance the attack and create a cohesive sound.
• Consider using EQ to shape the individual drum tones, focusing on the low-end punch of the kick and the crispness of the snare.
• Use minimal reverb or ambience to maintain the dry and intimate character of the original recording.

Recommended Gear

• Rogers Drums(drums)
• AKG D12(mic)
• Shure SM57(mic)