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.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The drum sound was achieved using a combination of close mics and room mics to capture a natural and spacious sound.
• The close mics, like the Shure SM57, captured the direct attack and punch of the drums.
• Room mics, such as the Neumann U87 or potentially an RCA 77DX, were placed at a distance to capture the ambience of the recording space.
• The drums were likely tuned to a medium-low register to achieve a warm and full tone.
• Minimal compression and EQ were used to maintain the natural character of the drums.

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.

Recommended Gear

• Ludwig Drum Kit(drums)
• Shure SM57(mic)
• Neumann U87(mic)
• RCA 77DX(mic)