Tone Profile

Epic and tribal, with a deep, resonant sound achieved through natural room ambience and careful microphone placement.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• Recorded live in the studio with minimal overdubs to capture the raw energy of the performance.
• Two microphones positioned far back in the room as a stereo pair to capture the room ambience.
• The stairwell at Elektra studios provided a natural reverb.
• Drums were tuned low with loose heads to produce a deep, resonant sound.

Recreation Tips

• Use a large, open room with natural reverb.
• Position microphones further back from the kit to capture more room sound.
• Experiment with microphone placement to find the sweet spot for room ambience.
• Tune the drums low with loose heads for a deeper, more resonant tone.
• Consider using a vintage Rogers drum kit or similar for an authentic sound.

Original Gear

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• Rogers DrumsShop on Reverb(drums)
• Neumann U67Shop on Reverb(mic)
• Neumann U47Shop on Reverb(mic)