Tone Profile

A huge, bombastic, and slightly ringy 80s drum sound, characterized by its gated reverb and powerful attack. The snare is particularly prominent, with a bright and snappy quality.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The drum sound was created in a large room to capture natural ambience.
• Multiple microphones were used around the kit, including overheads and room mics.
• The AMS RMX16 reverb unit was heavily used, with a gated reverb setting to create the signature sound.
• Compression was applied to the individual drum tracks and the overall mix to enhance the punch and sustain.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a bright-sounding drum kit, preferably with maple shells.
• Use a combination of close mics and room mics to capture the full sound of the kit.
• Experiment with different gated reverb settings on the snare and toms to achieve the right amount of '80s bombast'.
• Apply compression to the individual drums and the overall mix to increase the punch and sustain.

Recommended Gear

• Ludwig Drum Kit(drums)
• Neumann U47(mic)
• AMS RMX16(pedal)