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ho hey

the lumineers

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Tone Profile

A simple, raw, and vintage-sounding drum kit with a focus on natural room ambience and minimal processing. The drums have a tight, punchy character with a slightly muffled quality, fitting the song's Americana/folk style.

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The Story

The drums on "Ho Hey" were recorded at Bear Creek Studio in Washington with producer/engineer Ryan Hadlock. A Ludwig drum kit was tracked using multiple microphones including Shure SM57s for close-miking and room mics like a Neumann U87 to capture the natural ambience of the studio space. The approach emphasized minimal processing to maintain the raw, organic character that fits the song's Americana style.

Production Credits

Producer: Ryan Hadlock

Engineer: Ryan Hadlock

Recorded at: Bear Creek Studio, Washington

Signal Chain

Instrument: Ludwig Drum KitShop on Reverb

Microphone: Shure SM57Shop on Reverb

Recreation Tips

  • Use a vintage-style drum kit with coated heads for a warmer tone.
  • Experiment with different microphone placements to find the sweet spot for capturing the drum's natural sound.
  • Use room microphones to add depth and dimension to the drum sound.
  • Apply minimal compression and EQ to preserve the natural dynamics and character of the drums.
  • Consider using a tape emulator plugin to add a subtle vintage vibe to the drum tracks.

Original Gear

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Substitutions & Recommendations

Ludwig Classic Maple 4-piece Shell PackShop on Reverb$800-$1200

Alternative to: Ludwig drum kit

Modern Ludwig kit with similar warm, punchy tone characteristics for that vintage Americana sound

Shure SM57Shop on Reverb$100-$120

Alternative to: Shure SM57 close mics

Same exact microphone used on the original recording, still manufactured and perfect for capturing drum attack

Audio-Technica AT4040Shop on Reverb$300-$350

Alternative to: Neumann U87 room mic

Large diaphragm condenser that captures room ambience well at a fraction of the U87's cost

Valhalla VintageVerbPlugin Boutique$50

Alternative to: Bear Creek Studio room sound

Can recreate the natural room reverb character when tracking in less ideal spaces

UAD Neve 1073 Preamp PluginPlugin Boutique$150-$200

Alternative to: Vintage recording chain

Adds the warm, slightly colored preamp tone that complements the minimal processing approach

Neumann U87 AiShop on Reverb$3600-$4000

Alternative to: Neumann U87

Modern version of the exact microphone likely used for room miking on the original recording

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