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a forest

the cure

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The drum sound is defined by its cavernous reverb and slightly muffled attack, creating a sense of space and depth. It's both powerful and atmospheric, contributing significantly to the song's haunting mood.

Gear

Tama Superstarinstrument
Reverb$375Sweetwater
Boss CE-1processing
Reverb$747Sweetwater

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The Story

The iconic drum sound on "A Forest" was created using a Tama Superstar kit processed through a Boss CE-1 chorus pedal, recorded at Morgan Studios in London with Mike Hedges producing. The distinctive cavernous reverb and gated decay were achieved through a combination of room miking and studio reverb processing, creating the vast, haunting atmosphere that defines the track.

Production Credits

Producer: Mike Hedges

Engineer: Mike Hedges

Recorded at: Morgan Studios, London

Signal Chain

Instrument: Tama Superstar

Processing: Boss CE-1

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a dry drum recording, focusing on a tight, punchy sound.
  • Experiment with different reverb plugins or hardware units to find a suitable cavernous reverb. A plate reverb or hall reverb can work well.
  • Use a gate to control the decay of the reverb, creating a more abrupt and rhythmic effect.
  • Consider using EQ to shape the reverb, cutting some of the low-end rumble and boosting the high-end for a brighter, more ethereal sound.

Original Gear

  • Boss CE-1(pedal)
  • Tama Superstar(drums)

Substitutions & Recommendations

Tama Starclassic Maple$1200-$2000

Alternative to: Tama Superstar kit

Modern Tama kit with similar warm maple shells that provide the full, resonant tone needed for this atmospheric sound

ReverbSweetwater
Boss CE-2W Waza Craft Chorus$150-$180

Alternative to: Boss CE-1 chorus on drums

Modern recreation of vintage Boss chorus circuits, provides the subtle modulation and width that enhances the ethereal drum character

ReverbSweetwater
Eventide Reverb 2016 plugin$179-$199

Alternative to: Studio gated reverb

Includes authentic 80s gated reverb algorithms that can recreate the abrupt, rhythmic reverb decay characteristic of this track

ReverbSweetwater
Lexicon PCM Native Reverb Bundle$299-$399

Alternative to: Morgan Studios room reverb

Professional hall and plate reverbs that can create the vast, cavernous space heard on the original recording

ReverbSweetwater
TC Electronic G-Major 2$300-$400

Alternative to: Studio gated reverb

Hardware reverb unit with gating capabilities for recreating the controlled reverb decay without plugins

ReverbSweetwater

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