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Six Tips For A Great Kick Drum Sound

By Big Al on Monday, June 14th, 2010 | 3 Comments

#1. First, and probably most obvious is to experiment with mic placement. Try to get as close to the sound you want with the mic before you add any EQ. Take a look at where the drum beater is contacting the head, and mic to capture that attack. How far in or out of the [...]

Pro Drum Recording Techniques with Ross Hogarth & Kenny Aronoff

By Big Al on Thursday, February 25th, 2010 | 1 Comment

This is part 1 of 2 with Grammy-winning producer Ross Hogarth and top pro drummer Kenny Aronoff. They chat about their approaches to miking drums, using room microphones, and how they get the best-possible drum sounds in the studio. Using a screen reader? Click here for the video.