Tone Profile

Funky, tight, and dry drum sound with a focus on the snare and kick. The overall tone is punchy and well-defined, fitting perfectly within the clean instrumental mix.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• Recorded at Cosimo Matassa's studio in New Orleans, a space known for its tight acoustics.
• The drum sound benefits from the controlled room ambience, reducing excessive reverberation and creating a focused sound.
• Likely recorded to analog tape, contributing to the warmth and cohesion of the drum tone.
• Details on the exact miking techniques (close mic vs. overheads) are unconfirmed, but the final sound suggests a combination of close mics on the kick and snare, plus overheads for a balanced kit sound.

Recreation Tips

• Use a tight, well-dampened drum kit to minimize resonance and sustain.
• Focus on tuning the snare drum high and tight for a cracking sound.
• Experiment with microphone placement to capture a balanced kit sound without excessive room ambience.
• Use EQ to emphasize the attack and body of the kick drum and the crack of the snare.
• Light compression can help to further tighten the drum sound and make it sit well in the mix.

Recommended Gear

• Rogers Drums(drums)
• AKG D12(mic)
• Shure SM57(mic)
• Neumann U67(mic)