Tone Profile

A powerful and dynamic drum sound with a tight, punchy low end and crisp, clear cymbals, capturing the energy of a live performance.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• Ringo Starr's drum part in "The End" is his only drum solo on any Beatles album.
• The drum sound was likely captured with a combination of close microphones on each drum and overhead microphones for ambience.
• Recorded in studio two at abbey road.
• The drum kit was recorded with a fairly close mic'ing technique to capture the details of Ringo's playing style.

Recreation Tips

• Use a Ludwig drum kit similar to the one Ringo Starr used.
• Experiment with different microphone placements to find the sweet spot for each drum.
• Use a compressor to tighten up the low end and add punch to the kick and snare.
• Add a touch of reverb to create a sense of space and depth.

Recommended Gear

• Ludwig Drum Kit(drums)
• Neumann U67(mic)