Tone Profile

The drum sound in "Once in a Lifetime" is characterized by its tight, punchy, and somewhat dry quality, achieved through careful mic placement and a focus on clarity and articulation.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• Drums recorded in a treated studio environment to minimize excessive room ambience.
• Close-miking techniques employed to capture the direct sound of each drum.
• Use of compression during recording and mixing to tighten the drum sound and enhance punch.
• Mixing console EQ used to shape the tonal characteristics of the drums, emphasizing clarity and articulation.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a well-tuned drum kit with coated heads for a controlled sound.
• Experiment with different microphones and placements to find the sweet spot for each drum.
• Use moderate compression to tighten the drum sound without sacrificing dynamics.
• Apply EQ to shape the tonal characteristics of the drums, focusing on clarity and articulation.

Recommended Gear

• Ludwig Drum Kit(drums)
• Neumann U47(mic)
• Shure SM57(mic)
• SSL 4000 G+ Console(channel_strip)