Tone Profile

A classic, powerful drum sound with a strong, booming presence and a distinctive, echoing quality. The drums are punchy and full, creating a foundation that drives the song forward.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The drum sound was created in Gold Star Studios, known for its echo chamber.
• Multiple drummers (Hal Blaine being the most prominent) played on the track.
• The use of the echo chamber added a signature reverberant quality.
• Microphone placement was key to capturing the room sound and the natural reverb.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a vintage Ludwig drum kit or a similar sounding kit.
• Use a Neumann U47 or a comparable large diaphragm condenser microphone.
• Experiment with room mic placement to capture natural ambience.
• Utilize a plate reverb or convolution reverb with a short decay time to emulate the echo chamber effect.
• Apply compression to the drums to enhance punch and sustain.
• Blend the direct drum sound with the reverb to achieve the desired wet/dry balance.

Recommended Gear

• Ludwig Drum Kit(drums)
• Neumann U47(mic)