Tone Profile

The drum sound is characterized by its heavily compressed, phased, and sonically manipulated quality. It's a psychedelic and experimental sound, achieved through studio techniques and creative processing.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• Ringo Starr's Ludwig drum kit was heavily compressed to achieve a punchy, dense sound.
• The drums were likely recorded with a close-mic technique, possibly utilizing a Neumann U47 or similar high-quality microphone.
• Studio experimentation played a crucial role in shaping the sound, including techniques like varispeeding and heavy use of compression.
• The use of Automatic Double Tracking (ADT) created a swirling, phased effect, further enhancing the psychedelic nature of the track.
• Tape loops and other experimental techniques were employed to further manipulate and distort the drum sound.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Ludwig-style drum kit and tune it to a medium-low register.
• Use a high-quality condenser microphone like a Neumann U47 or similar for recording the drums.
• Apply heavy compression using a Fairchild 660 or similar compressor to achieve a dense and punchy sound.
• Experiment with phasing and flanging effects to recreate the swirling, psychedelic character of the original recording.
• Explore tape loops and other experimental techniques to further manipulate and distort the drum sound.

Recommended Gear

• Ludwig Drum Kit(drums)
• Neumann U47(mic)
• Fairchild 660(compressor)