Tone Profile

The drum sound in "Linger" is characterized by its natural, roomy ambience, providing a spacious and airy feel. It features a balanced kit with a focus on clear snare and warm tom tones.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The drums were likely recorded in a studio with good natural acoustics, capturing the room's ambience.
• Multiple microphones were used to capture the kit, including overheads for ambience, close mics on the snare and kick, and possibly tom mics for definition.
• Compression was likely used subtly to maintain the natural dynamics while ensuring the drums sit well in the mix.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a well-tuned drum kit, focusing on a balanced sound across the snare, kick, and toms.
• Experiment with microphone placement to capture a natural and spacious drum sound.
• Use overhead microphones to capture the room ambience and blend with close mics for a balanced sound.
• Apply gentle compression to the drum tracks to maintain dynamics while ensuring they sit well in the mix.

Recommended Gear

• Ludwig Drum Kit(drums)
• Neumann U47(mic)
• AKG C414(mic)
• Shure SM57(mic)